07-17-2009, 10:11 AM
Lugo appears to still be recovering from his knee surgery (arthoscopic?) in April. He really barely capable of playing SS - his range sucks - but I don't know if he would be much better at second base. He is capable of getting on base.
If it weren't for his contract, he wouldn't be getting the bums rush out of Boston but he just hasn't lived up to the expectations of signing a 4 year $32 MM deal. He still has $13 MM deal remaining on the contract and it appears that Boston is willing to eat a vast majority of it to get him out of town.
Wouldn't be surprised to see him somewhere in the NL Central before all is said and done - maybe the Cards or Astros.
Hendry loves to collect second baseman but I would guess that it all comes down to how much of the salary Boston would be willing to eat. If they could get Lugo for under $4 MM for the remainder of this year and next, I would be for giving him a roster spot.
If it weren't for his contract, he wouldn't be getting the bums rush out of Boston but he just hasn't lived up to the expectations of signing a 4 year $32 MM deal. He still has $13 MM deal remaining on the contract and it appears that Boston is willing to eat a vast majority of it to get him out of town.
Wouldn't be surprised to see him somewhere in the NL Central before all is said and done - maybe the Cards or Astros.
Hendry loves to collect second baseman but I would guess that it all comes down to how much of the salary Boston would be willing to eat. If they could get Lugo for under $4 MM for the remainder of this year and next, I would be for giving him a roster spot.