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Who will play shortstop for Red Sox?

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06:24 AM ET 10.13 | The Red Sox still haven't found a shortstop who can stick, designating Julio Lugo for assignment and watching Jed Lowrie struggle with injuries this year. The Sox are interested in bringing back Alex Gonzalez, who has a club option for $6 million. That number, though, might be a little rich for the Sox. So they are likely to sit down with Gonzalez and try to work out a more palatable number, though Gonzalez would likely ask for some assurances that he would be the starter.

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October 13, 2009  06:26 AM ET
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Coco Crisp.

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October 13, 2009  06:32 AM ET
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Keep Gonzalez

October 13, 2009  06:37 AM ET
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Originally posted 06:32 AM ET  10.13 by Basil Fawlty

Keep Gonzalez

Yup...you can't count on Lowrie to stay healthy. It's time for Theo to make a smart SS decision for a change, and keep Gonzalez.

October 13, 2009  07:02 AM ET
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Gonzos been pretty solid this year I would like to see them hang on to him too.
There are bigger issues to fix than short this offseason

October 13, 2009  07:40 AM ET
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Almost seems like a no-brainer ... get that decision out of the way and move on to ... oh, I don't know ... pitching? And a few other "holes" that exist ....

October 13, 2009  07:46 AM ET
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I think it's safe to slip into something more .... comfortable.

October 13, 2009  07:55 AM ET
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Originally posted 06:32 AM ET  10.13 by Basil Fawlty

Keep Gonzalez

Winner!

October 13, 2009  07:55 AM ET
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Originally posted 07:46 AM ET  10.13 by Catwoman

I think it's safe to slip into something more .... comfortable.

I dunno Cat...a flame-retardant suit was mandatory attire on yesterday's bay thread.

October 13, 2009  07:56 AM ET
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Originally posted 07:55 AM ET  10.13 by bruins6988

I dunno Cat...a flame-retardant suit was mandatory attire on yesterday's bay thread.

Yes, but that was yesterday. It's a new day bruins! I have the suit handy in case I need it.

October 13, 2009  07:56 AM ET
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Originally posted 07:55 AM ET  10.13 by bruins6988

I dunno Cat...a flame-retardant suit was mandatory attire on yesterday's bay thread.

The outfit looks great though!

October 13, 2009  07:57 AM ET
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Originally posted 07:56 AM ET  10.13 by Catwoman

Yes, but that was yesterday. It's a new day bruins! I have the suit handy in case I need it.

Smart...my guess is we're not done hearing it yet.

October 13, 2009  08:05 AM ET
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Originally posted 07:57 AM ET  10.13 by bruins6988

Smart...my guess is we're not done hearing it yet.

Nope ... but, putting it all in perspective ... it's only a game. We fell short this year but we made a good run. No shame in that. So let the naysayers say nay ... I'm proud to be a life-long Red Sox fan, indoctrinated by 3 older brothers and my Dad ... and even my Mom. She's 86 and watches all the games she can!

October 13, 2009  08:19 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:05 AM ET  10.13 by Catwoman

Nope ... but, putting it all in perspective ... it's only a game. We fell short this year but we made a good run. No shame in that. So let the naysayers say nay ... I'm proud to be a life-long Red Sox fan, indoctrinated by 3 older brothers and my Dad ... and even my Mom. She's 86 and watches all the games she can!

Yup...very true. Frankly, I had my doubts about them even making the playoffs in August...they looked horrible. So the fact that they made it that far is a plus. The Angels are on a mission, and they are playing very well. Should be a good series.

I'm also a life-longer. My Dad grew up with Ted, me with Yaz. He took me to my first game in 1969. I'll always be grateful he lived long enough to see them finally win one.

October 13, 2009  08:21 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:19 AM ET  10.13 by bruins6988

Yup...very true. Frankly, I had my doubts about them even making the playoffs in August...they looked horrible. So the fact that they made it that far is a plus. The Angels are on a mission, and they are playing very well. Should be a good series.I'm also a life-longer. My Dad grew up with Ted, me with Yaz. He took me to my first game in 1969. I'll always be grateful he lived long enough to see them finally win one.

My Dad died in Dec. of 2004 ... so, he got to see the first one. I'm glad about that.

October 13, 2009  08:28 AM ET
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with all the issues they've had I don't see how they don't sign Gonzo...he solidified that team the day he was signed. he also hit better than expected.

October 13, 2009  08:29 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:21 AM ET  10.13 by Catwoman

My Dad died in Dec. of 2004 ... so, he got to see the first one. I'm glad about that.

glad to hear that. one reason I'm so damn passionate about the yanks is my pop. they lost for so long before finally winning in '96...I was so happy for my dad and the next 3 WS were icing on the cake for him.

October 13, 2009  08:32 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:21 AM ET  10.13 by Catwoman

My Dad died in Dec. of 2004 ... so, he got to see the first one. I'm glad about that.

March of 2007 for mine. A few more months and he'd have seen two. Oh well, at least they got one in. I remember listening to WEEI a few years ago, and a caller said that "The Sox killed my grandfather, then they killed my father, now they're coming after me". Well, at least THAT finally got put to bed!

October 13, 2009  08:33 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:28 AM ET  10.13 by Me DUM DUM!

with all the issues they've had I don't see how they don't sign Gonzo...he solidified that team the day he was signed. he also hit better than expected.

Absolutely...his bat was a huge surprise. I don't know if that will carry over to next year, but his defense is good enough to overlook a weak bat.

 
October 13, 2009  08:34 AM ET
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Morning all! Much better look Cat!

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