Sox sign Adam Lind

[chawson]

Confirmed minor league deal, per Drellich.

https://twitter.com/evandrellich/status/1001598537501696000

Apologies if this better belongs in the minors forum, seems like a significant player.

 

[DeadlySplitter]

can he hit lefties? (no, I think.)

 

[Kramerica Industries]

I don't see the harm, but I dont see the fit with Moreland either. Odd.

 

[Red(s)HawksFan]

He was hitting well in the minors for the Yankees until recently. I assume they let him go due to some sort of opt-out because he hadn't been called up. Presumably, he'll have a similar deal with the Sox. Fair insurance if Moreland gets hurt, but I don't see him getting to the big club in any other circumstance.

 

[curly2]

Yeah, it's insurance. Last year Moreland had to play with a broken toe, and it really hurt his production. Now they have a contingency -- since it seems Sam Travis can hit only in Fort Myers.

 

[Savin Hillbilly]

Could just be injury insurance, but it also gives them a plan B if somebody makes them an offer for Moreland they can't refuse. Given Moreland's history of second-half woes, this seems like a smart chess move.

 

[jon abbey]

He was hitting well in the minors for the Yankees until recently. I assume they let him go due to some sort of opt-out because he hadn't been called up. Presumably, he'll have a similar deal with the Sox. Fair insurance if Moreland gets hurt, but I don't see him getting to the big club in any other circumstance.

NY had 3 guys ahead of him at least plus Mike Ford so they let him go when Bird was ready to come back.

 

[rhswanzey]

He's OF insurance, too. Like if JBJ remains cold, you have the option of playing both Lind and Moreland with JD in the outfield. It's the Hanley role. The bench doesn't really have a power threat anymore, so it seems like a reasonable flier.

Lind vs RHP:
2017: .303/.364/.534 (269 PA)
2016: .239/.287/.442 (376 PA)
2015: .291/.380/.503 (460 PA)

 

[MikeM]

Great organizational depth grab imo.

Swihart or Travis were not going to be rational answers in the event Moreland got hurt or we ended up wanting/needing to plug somebody in at DH for an extended spell down the line.

 

[grimshaw]

He has gotten better with age too: Since 2013
Adam Lind - .282/.348/.473 and wRC+122
Compared to Mitch over that time
Moreland - .251/.317/.419 and wRC+ 101

And randomly - Hanley's line since it's right below Lind's and nearly identical.
Hanley Ramirez - .275/.344/.474 and wRC+121

 

[Red(s)HawksFan]

 

[Cuzittt]

Not surprising... especially after acquiring Steve Pearce.

Final line for Lind with the PawSox: .216/.270/.383 with seven doubles and seven dingers.