Comments on: More on stolen bases

By: DoubleDiamond

DoubleDiamond — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:46:00 +0000

The Nationals have had very few chances to throw out would-be basestealers because they've played six of their games against the Phillies, who aren't running this year. As of one of the middle innings last night, they had a total of 3 stolen bases - 2 by Jimmy Rollins, who's currently on the DL - and 1 caught stealing, for a total of 4 attempts. That one caught stealing happened last night.

By: Zachary

Zachary — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:52:57 +0000

V-Mart has hit better at non-catcher positions, so that'd be nice ... and surely the Sox have some kid in the minors who can play the position respectably, even if he can't hit.

By: Johnny Twisto

Johnny Twisto — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:09:09 +0000

With the caveat that I haven't actually seen them much this year, I don't think Varitek is any better than Martinez at throwing out runners at this point. Varitek allowed a SB per game last season, which Martinez has never done. It sounds like Wakefield was at fault for most of yesterday's shenanigans. I assume the Boston staff in general is not hard to run on. Varitek isn't capable of being a full-time C anymore, as I imagine he'd bat about .150 in that role. They can't replace the whole staff, so I expect they're going to obtain a new catcher at some point. Anyone have ideas on someone who might be available?

By: Philip Haberkorn

Philip Haberkorn — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:03:18 +0000

I'm thinking the Red Sox might want to start looking to trade for a catcher. Or call Hector Villanueva and tell him to start working out. Or a trade with the Cubs for Alfonso Soriano and turn him into a catcher. Or dig up Roy Campanella and prop him up behind home plate. Anything would be an improvement.