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| Hanigan At Andover High |
Multiple reports indicate that Red Sox catcher
Ryan Hanigan is garnering some trade interest. The Andover (MA) High School graduate is a sought-after commodity because of his deft handling of old
and young pitchers and his decent offensive potential (for example, a .352 lifetime OBP). Last year, Hanigan hit .247 for the Red Sox in 54 games—with a .337 OBP.
The Carmine Hose are understandably reluctant to part with Hanigan—at least until they are
absolutely certain that
Christian Vazquez is fully recovered from last year's
Tommy John surgery. Even then, it may not be in the team's best interest to have only two
very young backstops on the roster in Vazquez and
Blake Swihart. Plus, the 35-year-old Hanigan
likes being home. But, stay tuned!
