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Report: Red Sox interested in Stephen Drew 07.19.12 at 3:09 pm ET
By DJ Bean

According to a report from FOX Sports, the Red Sox are among the teams interested in Diamondbacks shortstop Stephen Drew. The report names the Pirates and Tigers as other teams interested.

The former 15th overall pick, who is the brother of former major leaguers J.D. and Tim Drew, has played in 15 games this season after dealing with an ankle injury. Drew is hitting .192/.246/.250 this season with three runs batted in. His deal calls for $7.775 million this year with a $10 million mutual option for next season.

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  • Aaron Bennett

    you gotta jump all over a chance to pay $7.5 million for a statline like that.

  • Rmorrissey

    One “Drew ” should have taught management us a lesson SPENT…Rm

  • Jack Burton

    As always, depends on the acquisition cost, but I think he is a pretty good fit.  It is a chance to buy low on a guy who complements Aviles well.  Aviles can hit lefties but can’t hit righties; Drew is the opposite.  And this shouldn’t need to be explained, but don’t believe his 2012 stat line.  It is 15 games and he has an exceptional 37.5% line drive rate.  That screams fluke.  He’s not a great player, but above average offense at SS is valuable and rare.

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/ZVFM2HRNC5CTO2OUXD4XTX65O4 Dennis

     Any more than a bucket of Bazooka gum is too much. The last name alone should raise all kinds of red flags.

  • Crusty

    A well reasoned opinion from a Sox fan on these comment threads is also valuable and rare. Thanks, Mr. Burton!

  • Soxblow

    Please not another Drew, Nancy was enough!

  • Realbz

    The “reporter” from Fox Sports must be on drugs/making stories up, just like the folks in their news division.

  • old milton

    this would be a real popular move with the fans….

  • Jaime29

    I’m gonna vote no to this. We already have a utility infielder batting .200. PASS

  • Sox Fan Out West

    If he can play second base, dump Punto….pleeeeeeeeeeze…. who thought it was a good idea to sign him to a two year contract???

  • 2loose

    You got Aviles, Pedro C. and talent on the farms at short…HEY BEN….PITCHING, PITCHING, PITCHING!!! Jeez…WHAT DOES IT TAKE??!!

  • Jaime29

    Just saw the Kevin Youkilis injured hamstring story. Too bad, but predictable. 

  • WHO CARES

    why?another utility player no thanks and he is a drew.

  • Anonymous

    Noooooo… unless we get him for free.

  • LT

    Oh no, the other drewchebag brother.

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