For the 2nd time in a week the Boston Red Sox make a move having a player previously designated for a signment. This time they swap Mark Kotsay (and funds) for their brothers in stockings for Brian Anderson. At first glance, the deal is a bit confusing. The 2 are e sentially equals although Kotsay has a better bat but Anderson is almost seven years younger. Kenny Williams Kaleb Eulls Jersey cooperated with Andersons request to become traded and really didnt change his teams outlook much in the proce s.
Anderson is really a former first round pick from the University of Arizona with the coolest middle Korey Toomer Jersey name within the majors (Nikola). The potential Anderson flashed in Triple-A like a 23-year-old in 2005 (.295/.360/.469) has never shone through in the major league level. The White Sox tried giving him the middle field job in 2006, but he never hit or fielded good enough to consider it. Since his role has shifted from future starter to defensive sub and fourth outfielder. Through nearly 900 career plate appearances Anderson is hitting .225/.288/.364. Only 27, Anderson did flash some signs of power last season while hitting lefties Chris Landrum Jersey pretty well. Maybe his future lies as a platoon player, though its difficult to begin to see the Red Sox splitting time with Jacoby Ellsbury or J.D. Drew.
Kotsay is exactly what he is, a left-handed hitter with a few defensive flexibility in the outfield and at first. I doubt he sees an exce sive amount of playing time so the fact that his best days are behind him shouldnt matter an exce sive amount of. Ostensibly an alternative level player, hell fill Andersons shoes fine. Or, if Williams is feeling generous, hell apply certain from Brandon Mebane Jersey the cash to buy Kotsay their own pair of cleats.
With the deadline only a few days away, GMs will be hard-pre sed to find a more generic trade.