J.D. Drew opts out of contract

[Misfit]

Re: J.D. Drew opts out of contract

As a Red Sox fan I'm comfortable with the outfield of Ramirez, Crisp, and Pena in 2007 so Drew doesn't really excite me much. Unless they're planning on trading one of those three I don't see why they'd sign him. They might wish to platoon Pena, but I'd personally like to see him get a chance to start to see if he can improve his game.

[dieselboy]

Re: J.D. Drew opts out of contract

Red Sox are desperate.

[Thrasha]

Re: J.D. Drew opts out of contract

I like Drew.... But not that much.

If they are willing to give Drew that much, I don't see why we didn't just re-sign Damon.

[GBrushTWood]

Re: J.D. Drew opts out of contract

If they are willing to give Drew that much, I don't see why we didn't just re-sign Damon.

They were caught with their pants down the last 2 off seasons by refusing to see that the market was changing. They thought this was still 2003. Their lowball offers were no longer effective. This strategy of having the most payroll flexible roster is nice in theory and all, but it doesn't necessarily translate to winning baseball games.

I'm not supporting the signing of Drew per say, however, I am supporting the spending of higher tier talent as opposed to finding value players at lesser costs who give you lesser production. Smaller market teams should be doing that, not the Red Sox.

I think the concerns about Drew's personality have some merit, and I'm not sure I would offer him anything more than a 3 year contract (which he will probably be demanding).