Lets put two and two together.
1. The Sox havent signed Jason Bay
2. The Sox have made a trade for Jeremy Hermida, a cheap outfielder who has yet to produce at the big leage level but has a tremendous upside.
Now read the following statements.
Theo Epstein said: "If we can't [sign Jason Bay], we have to get creative in left field. It could mean a big-money guy; it could mean a couple of lesser investments"
Acording to Sean McAdam: In 2012, a group of young players in the lower reaches of the system should be ready to make an impact at the major league level. The trick for the Red Sox, it would seem, is to find ways to remain playoff contenders until then, while not tying themselves down to long-term contracts which could block the matriculation of the team's better homegrown prospects.
Why is it that Im the only person in Red Sox Nation who thinks Jeremy Hermida is the replacement for Jason Bay? Isnt it obvious?
Dont be surprised to see Jeremy Hermida in left field next season. And dont be surprised to see the Red Sox win the Wild Card again and get bounced in the first round.
The Red Sox are the new Atlanta Braves. They WILL be a perennial playoffs team, but dont expect them to get out of the first round too often.
GO BACK TO MASSHOLE SPORTS HOMEPAGE
