Yesterday I broke down the pitching staff...today we will look at the infield for the Sox. Just like before one good thing, and one bad thing about each player.
Infield:
Jason Varitek (C):
Good: He's got experience, and has been calling great games for the Red Sox for many years.
Bad: Lots to work with here, his hitting seems to be getting worse every year (past two years has not hit above .250). Most overrated player, and maybe most over rated Red Sox of all time.
Kevin Youkilis (1st):
Good: Played great defense for the Sox last year. Good hitter that gets on base a lot.
Bad: Had two terrible months last year (Hitting .219 and .241 in july and Augest). Needs to prove that he can hit at a high level for an entire year to take the next step to be a "star".
Dustin Pedrioa (2nd):
Good: Hit .317 as a rookie last year. Is a solid defender, and is still only 24 years old.
Bad: Can he live up to the expectations that will be on him after his awesome 2007 season.
Julio Lugo (SS):
Good: He is solid in the field, and had 33 stolen bases last year.
Bad: Well not much went right for Lugo last year. He went from .308 in 2006 he fell to .237 in 2007.
Mike Lowell (3rd):
Good: MVP of the World Series. Had a career in 2007 hitting.324 last season with 21 HR, and 120 RBI. Team begged the front office for him to come back.
Bad: Last year was a career year, and it is unlikely he will repeat those types on numbers. Also his age (34) will always be a concern.
-BMack
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