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Baldelli leaning toward Red Sox?
Rocco Baldelli might not be out of the woods, but after further evaluation at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Cleveland Clinic he at least has hope that the mitochondrial disorder that nearly ruined his career may allow him to play more than expected. The Red Sox would no doubt love to sign Baldelli, but can he play enough to consider him a fourth outfielder? Can he get to the point where he can DH, and maybe even play two or three times a week in the field? Would that be enough for a team to sign him for a year and take the chance that he would be available to play if a starter went down? Or could he be some team's full-time DH? The feeling is he's moving closer to that. "The situation has been clarified a little bit better because of further tests," Baldelli told the Tampa Tribune. "It's positive news for my baseball career and my health." The Phillies, Reds, Red Sox, or Rays may take a chance with Baldelli. According to sources close to the Cumberland, R.I. native, he would love to play closer to New England, but at this point he can't be too picky. The Mets also need a righthanded-hitting outfielder and could get into the mix.
Rocco Baldelli, Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
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Hope that guy gets his life and career back on track.....
THE TRUTH
Captial City, US
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or at least plays left field when the that giant green wall in Boston finally collapses.
Field Marshall Sunny…
New York, NY
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it is a shame what is happening with him...
but why would you- business-wise - give him a contract?
jgb
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HE ONLY CAN PLAY SO OFTEN I WOULDNT GET HIM
Tru to da game
Upland , CA
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Amen to that, I wish EVERYONE the best. I've never heard of this guy, is he another Jim Eisenreich?
Temples of Syrinx
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BEST FEKKKKING LINE OF 2008.
Field Marshall Sunny…
New York, NY
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good for him. Clad to see he was improving.
Remembers Grogan
Pinehurst , NC
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Not if they made the trade with the D'Backs for Burns
Yankee27
Castaic , CA
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Why don't you go rub down a monkey?
A Good-Looking Man
Total Comments (1231)
That's what I like to call "Jungle Love."
Oh, we, oh, we, oh.
Lancelot Link
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Isn't the Cleveland Clinic the hospital where the Browns keep getting staf infections? Maybe the Doctors should start washing their hands after they go to the bathroom.
YoMama
Total Comments (66)
I really like him as a player and hope he can get well and play at a more full time level. Any team that gets him is better for it.
Jeter Meter
Total Comments (171)
Great move for Boston and Rocco. Baldelli was pegged to become a Joe DiMaggio, one of the top Rays prospects until this disease laid him out. He's a homeboy the Sox would love to have picked up in the draft. The Rays, building the best farm in the majors, got him and did right by him.
As occasional 4th OF, pinch hitter, pinch runner this disease wouldn't tax him, and he would give the Sox excellent value. As insurance, getting an IF/OF like Hairston or Bloomquist plus IB/OF like Bailey or even Millar would also relieve pressure, allowing Baldelli to work his way back. Added insurance is a half hour away: the Sox have plenty of OF depth in Pawtucket, like VanEvery (who is an Adam Dunn with a much better glove), Danielson or Corsaletti who could come up if one of JD, JB or Ellsbury went to the DL, keeping Rocco as the 4th OF. Signing his talent, with reasonable assurance his condition won't deteriorate and may improve, is a no brainer.
gerryt
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That's all JD Drew does, and the team pays him big bucks!
fideauxdon
Ormond Beach , FL
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Nice one! Lol.
Jeter Meter
Total Comments (171)
Cards, Dodgers, BoSox... same story with JD
Yankee27
Castaic , CA
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the yanks have C.C! Sign him!
VaTechFalconSunRedSo…
Richmond, VA
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He would be the only player on the Sox that I'd root for.
Jason Kidd is a…
Brooklyn , NY
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Dude's got the HIV, man, it's word on the street.
Dig Yourself
San Diego, CA
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I just hope the Yankees dont get him because they gotta have everybody.
QuietStorm12
Baton Rouge , LA
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