The Globe's Nick Cafardo has "tweeted" that the Red Sox have "kicked the tires" on free agent outfielder Michael Cuddyer. The 32-year old right-handed hitter has compiled a .272 average over 11 seasons. He's had as many as 32 home runs in a year (2009) and has a career on-base percentage of .343. We've always liked Cuddyer, but, frankly, aren't we essentially talking about another J.D. Drew production-wise (14 years/.278 avg./.384 OBP)? Actually, to paraphrase new Baltimore GM Dan Duquette, Cuddyer wouldn't even 'replace' Drew's 'on-base potential'.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Red Sox Have Inquired On Cuddyer
The Globe's Nick Cafardo has "tweeted" that the Red Sox have "kicked the tires" on free agent outfielder Michael Cuddyer. The 32-year old right-handed hitter has compiled a .272 average over 11 seasons. He's had as many as 32 home runs in a year (2009) and has a career on-base percentage of .343. We've always liked Cuddyer, but, frankly, aren't we essentially talking about another J.D. Drew production-wise (14 years/.278 avg./.384 OBP)? Actually, to paraphrase new Baltimore GM Dan Duquette, Cuddyer wouldn't even 'replace' Drew's 'on-base potential'.