In an interview with the Boston Globe, Red Sox outfielder Ryan Kalish (pictured here with a young fan) disclosed an additional surgery—this one on his ailing shoulder—that will set his return back until May or June. This, in conjunction with the departure of Josh Reddick, makes it all the more critical that Boston get a right-fielder this off-season. The spectre of a Ryan Sweeney/Mike Aviles platoon for half the season is not acceptable for a contending team. Of course, the Red Sox are now in a much more vulnerable position with trade or free agent partners with this new information on Kalish. We continue to feel that a deal for White Sox outfielder Carlos Quentin (a right-handed hitter who could pepper the Green Monster) is the best option.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Kalish Surgery Demands Right Field Deal
In an interview with the Boston Globe, Red Sox outfielder Ryan Kalish (pictured here with a young fan) disclosed an additional surgery—this one on his ailing shoulder—that will set his return back until May or June. This, in conjunction with the departure of Josh Reddick, makes it all the more critical that Boston get a right-fielder this off-season. The spectre of a Ryan Sweeney/Mike Aviles platoon for half the season is not acceptable for a contending team. Of course, the Red Sox are now in a much more vulnerable position with trade or free agent partners with this new information on Kalish. We continue to feel that a deal for White Sox outfielder Carlos Quentin (a right-handed hitter who could pepper the Green Monster) is the best option.