990WBOB
  • WBOB Radio
  • Crush Cancer
  • Past Casts
  • Weather
  • Contact
  • About
    • WBOB Press Releases
    • Join Our Team!
    • CHARITY GALA

Nine Names On The Sox Wish List

12/19/2017

Comments

 
Picture
Tyler Salk

The Patriots have the playoffs in sight. The Celtics are looking like one of the stronger teams in the NBA. The URI Rams and PC Friars are likely going to be tournament bound again. The Bruins… they’re a team too. There’s one team off that list.


The Red Sox aren’t playing right now, but arguably the most exciting part of the baseball season is underway (BASEBALL SEASON NEVER ENDS). With the signing of Shohei Otani by the Angels, and Giancarlo Stanton being traded to the Yankees, the MLB offseason is in full swing.

The story behind the Sox last season was winning games without the longball. While the team finished as division champs, the team’s losses have been partially pinned on not hitting enough home runs. Targets include power hitters and as always, relief pitching.


Here are 9 Free Agents who might sign with Boston:
(all players unsigned as of 12/18; 2017 team in parentheses)


  1. JD Martinez (ARI)- Back in his days with Houston, Martinez was generally seen as a waste of space. Boy, were they wrong. Martinez has since proven to be an excellent player. In only 119 games between the Tigers and Diamondbacks this season, Martinez managed to slug 45 home runs, while hitting for an average of over .300 for the second straight year. Entering his age 30 season, Martinez does not have a first round pick attached to him because he couldn’t be presented a qualifying offer. His contract is expected to be enormous.
  2. Eric Hosmer 1B (KC)- A leader on the Royals World Series winning team, Eric Hosmer began last season with a .225 average in the first month of the season. He followed April by hitting over .300 in all but one other month of the season, where he still hit .297. Hosmer finished with a .318 average, while also winning a gold glove. His 2017 gold glove is his fourth over the past five seasons. He also finished with a silver slugger and twenty-five homers while playing all 162 games. With the signing re-signing of Mitch Moreland, Hosmer is an unlikely signing but can be labeled as one of the best hitters on the market.
  3. Yu Darvish (LAD)- In an offseason highlighted by Shohei Otani, one of his fellow countrymen is going under the radar. The best starting pitcher available on the open market, Darvish does not have a first round pick attached to him because he split the season between the Dodgers and Rangers. Since coming to the United States, Darvish has never had a career with an ERA above four. During that stretch he has also averaged over ten strikeouts per nine innings in every season. Only failing to be named an all-star in all but one healthy season, Darvish isn’t a strong candidate to play with the Sox due to a lack of necessity. However, Dombrowski is no stranger to surprise signings.
  4. Wade Davis (CHC)- Last off-season included a blockbuster trade between the past two champions. With one year left on his contract, Wade David was traded from the Royals to the Cubs. He didn’t disappoint. Despite racking up his highest ERA in 4 seasons at 2.30 he was dominant. Davis has been an all star for each of the past three seasons, and while he will want to be a closer, might be willing to move into a set up role for enough money.
  5. Addison Reed (BOS)- A trade from the Mets last season has Reed being experienced in Boston. With an ERA below 2 for the Mets in 2016, Reed had a fairly successful season again. With Bryan Shaw off the market, Reed might be the best non-closer available to provide bullpen depth.
  6. Jay Bruce (CLE)- With the signing of Mitch Moreland to return to play first base, attacking the outfield grandstands with a first baseman looks to be out of the pitcher. The signing indicates that the team will acquire that power bat by adding an outfielder. Jay Bruce, who split his time between the Mets and Indians, has been able to top thirty homers each of the past two seasons. Only a year removed from being an all-star, Bruce has played consistently over the past couple of seasons and can provide pop in any lineup.
  7. Carlos Gonzalez (COL)- Aside from his rookie season, the masher has spent his entire home career playing his home games in the four-bagger capital of the world. Once regarded as a five-tool talent, Gonzalez has been inconsistent over the past few years. His talent still appears, but if you blink you could miss the all star moments he used to provide regularly. Trying to reestablish himself, Gonzalez is a year removed from racking up one hundred rbis. With his skill level, Gonzalez could be a bargain on a short term deal.
  8. Tony Watson (LAD)- Tony Watson has only had one all star appearance over his career. He’s also only had one season with an ERA above 3.50. That came in 2011. Watson has served as a setup man with the Dodgers and Pirates over the past few seasons, and has proven to be very reliable. A pitcher that can handle pressure, Watson hasn’t thrown a wild pitch in over two seasons.
  9. Matt Albers (WAS)- Have you ever heard the expression “all or nothing?” Matt Albers certainly has as he has pitched with an ERA below 1.75 in three of his last four seasons (only 8 games in 2014). However in 2016, that ERA was above six. Previously having spent time with Boston, Albers’ .852 WHIP was lower than any starter’s. While the heavy set righty does not have a lot of closing experience, he is in line to be one of the higher paid relievers this offseason.


Honorable mentions/next men up: Logan Morrison, Eduardo Nunez, Carlos Gomez, Jake Arrieta, Bruce Rondon, Francisco Rodriguez, Boone Logan

​

Read More 990WBOB

  • A Veteran's Perspective: Kneel, Stand, or Turn Your Back - That's Your Liberty
  • ​Liquid Lunch: Proclamation's Penultimate Unicorn​
  • 2017 Trump Tweety Bird Christmas Tree Ornament, just in time for the Holidays.​
Comments

    WBOB
    Original
    ​Reads

    Picture

    Unbiased, Unfiltered. WBOB's Original Reads feature our brightest and boldest personalities, offering their two-cents on the goings on of news, sports, politics, entertainment, and business. -- Are our opinions always PC? Nope. Are they always perfect? Nah. But, are they always 100% authentic? Absolutely!


    LISTEN
    ​TO WBOB ORIGINAL PODCASTS

    Picture
    Listen to
    ​Past BOBCasts

    WBOB 
    Best Reads
    Brought To You By
    TripAdvisor.com

    Picture

    Celebrating David Clyde: A Wild Passionate Friend To All


    Picture

    Search 
    The Archives


    Reads From Our Friends

    Picture

    The Best Game Development Tools: How to Make Your Own Game


    Contact Us
    [email protected]


    Archives

    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012

Search For Your Favorite WBOB Author,
​or BobCast

990WBOB 
An Independent Media Outlet.

The views opinions and thoughts expressed do not  reflect those of 990WBOB, its management or its staff. All Rights Reserved 990WBOB.com 2007-2020
​
Contact WBOB HERE
Photo from nzhamstar
  • WBOB Radio
  • Crush Cancer
  • Past Casts
  • Weather
  • Contact
  • About
    • WBOB Press Releases
    • Join Our Team!
    • CHARITY GALA