Red Sox Pass On Guzman

"ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports that Nationals shortstop Cristian Guzman cleared waivers and nobody claimed him. The Red Sox were interested in making a waiver claim on Guzman but then decided against it, the Boston Globe reported Sunday. The Red Sox have been searching for a shortstop after Jed Lowrie reinjured his left forearm and went on the disabled list (ESPN)."

The reason the Sox did not jump at this chance was because of the price tag. Guzman is due about $8 million, and the Sox just did not feel that he is worth it. This doesn't mean that it is over though, as Guzman can now be traded to anyone. The Sox might try to pull off a deal where the Nationals eat part of his contract. We have heard nothing solid yet, but something to keep an eye on...

Red Sox Looking To Cristian Guzman?

"The Red Sox were interested in making a waiver claim on Nationals shortstop Cristian Guzman but then decided against it, the Boston Globe reported. The Red Sox have been searching for a shortstop after Jed Lowrie reinjured his left forearm and went on the disabled list. The Globe said the Red Sox still could work out a deal for Guzman if he goes unclaimed (ESPN)."

Guzman is hitting .317 this year, but don't get too carried away, as his OBP is only .337. He has only 12 BBs while striking out 56 times. Still the Sox are in such desperate need for a SS anything is worth a try. As much as I love Nick Green, he is not the answer, and has really been in a slump for awhile now. I really think this story is going to turn into something true over the next week.