With veteran catcher Jason Veritek expected to look for a three- or four-year deal on the open market in the offseason, the Red Sox may need to replace him by building a bridge to prospects Mark Wagner or Luis Esposito -- who will not be major league ready for two or three more years.
Therefore, the team must find a place holder such as Jerrod Saltalamacchia of the Rangers or Mike Napoli of the Angels, according to Peter Gammons commenting during a Boston Globe question-and-answer session.
Either would be a bit of a comedown.
"Remember, the average production from the catching position per team as of this morning was a .251 ave. with 10 homers and 52 RBI. The 2005 Jason Varitek is not going to be out there," Gammons said.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Rangers' Jarrod Saltalamacchia in Red Sox Future?
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How about Kelly Shoppach. He turned out to be the most valuable one of the Andy Marte-Coco Crisp trade.
It's Jason VARITEK and JARROD Washburn!
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