By: Chris Hogan
A few years ago, Redsox fans were expecting firstbase prospect Lars Anderson to someday become the everyday starter for the big league team but that has yet to happen. The arrival of All-Star Adrian Gonzalez in December 2010, stalled the arrival of Anderson and now leaves his future with the team is up in the air.
The best solution in my opinion? Trade him. Why? He has some value because he is still young at 24, showed improved plate discipline with AAA Pawtucket in 2011 and provides a solid glove at first. As we remember he was almost dealt to the Oakland Athletics back in July for starter Rich Harden, which ultimately fell through due to the Redsox being skeptical of Harden's medical records. Despite that, Anderson could still be trade bait for a left handed reliever or someone that can add some depth to the Redsox organization.
Some teams that could have interest in Anderson could be the San Francisco Giants, who could be looking for depth behind Aubrey Huff and Brandon Belt. Most believe Belt will play left field this year but Anderson could provide depth for them since the Giants are a struggling offensive team. Lefty Jeremy Affeldt could be a decent return if the Redsox involve another minor league prospect or so. The Cubs could be another fit as they are most likely to loose Carlos Pena to another team. Bryan Lahair is not the right fit for the Cubs at first and Anderson could be a cheap option for them.
Bottom line: Anderson has spent the past two years with the Pawsox and has not been called up to the big leagues until September. That means it is hurting the Redsox leaving him Triple A, in which they could trade him and acquire depth in other areas needed. I believe that he will most likely be dealt by the end of spring training. He has no future in Boston.
Feel free to comment on your thoughts about the future of Lars Anderson. Would love to hear them.
ReplyDeleteWith Matt Holliday at LF .. Jon Jay in CF and now Carlos Celtran in RF .. The 27 years-old, Right handed hitter .. ALLEN CRAIG who has no position available in the outfield to play day by day. Minus with SkipSchumaker as 4th outfield
ReplyDeleteCraig is player with 5 tools who hit .315 .. 63 hits, 11 homers and 40 RBI's in just 75 games with the Cardinals... Craig also played his major games in right field (48) with no error ... For my, he is the perfect hitter that RSox need right now. He hit pretty pretty good againts lefties
Casper Wells
Assuming the youg talent player Mike Carp may start at LF for the Mariners... Franklin Gutierrez is already health to play in CF and Ichiro in RF. Casper Wells is good player to pick up via trade seeing he is right handed hitter.. He leave the Tigers trading him for Doug Fister ... With just 27 years-old Wells hit .235... 51 hits, 11 homers and 27 RBI's in 95 games. Low numbers, but .. Is the Mariners .. Wells have power, good fielding and arm power. capable to steal bases...
One of these two guys might cost some 1 prospect ... Lars Anderson for the Cardinals will make sense. Allowing Berkman play outfield to give day off to Holliday/Jay/Beltran and Anderson play first. For the Mariners make sense too ... Justin Smoak is in first base but Mariners dont have DH...
Anderson + Doubront may be acceptable
@JessieBarzola
Good point. I think the Cardinals could be another fit as well for Lars.
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