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Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:24 am EST

Red Sox think it got Hermida from Marlins for a bargain

By Mark J. Miller

“JeremyBoston Red Sox GM Theo Epstein is apparently saying he "bought low on a player with considerable promise" when he snagged Jeremy Hermida(notes) from the Florida Marlins yesterday, according to MLB Trade Rumors. "He hasn't fulfilled his potential yet," Epstein said, according to MLB Trade Rumors. "We acquired him today to see if he can fulfill that potential." The Red Sox are apparently hoping the change in geography will help Hermida.

Red Sox fans have got to hope the 25-year-old outfielder can do better than hitting .259. He reportedly won't be expected to be an incredible defensive presence.

Contractually, Hermida has two years to show that Epstein's prediction was true.

Source: MLB Trade RumorsNew Window

Related: Boston Red Sox, Florida Marlins

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  1. dagoldeneagle
    1. Posted by dagoldeneagle Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:40 am EST

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    hermida=bust.
    isn't baldelli enough for the sox?
  2. Spicy Sauce
    2. Posted by Spicy Sauce Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:40 am EST

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    .240-.250 batting average
    14HR
    47RBI's
    haha....GO yankees!
  3. JT
    3. Posted by JT Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:41 am EST

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    What does this mean for BAY BAY
  4. Jo Bangles
    4. Posted by Jo Bangles Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:47 am EST

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    That A-ball pitcher they gave away for him had a lot of upside.
  5. Artist formerly known as Evil Empire!
    5. Posted by Artist formerly known as Evil Empire! Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:58 am EST

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    Doesnt make sense getting him. If they want him to reach his potential he needs to play everyday. Unless they know something about Bay the outfiled is crowded with Bay, Ellsbury, and Drew clogging the outfiled. Add that Ortiz is still the DH I dont see him busting out of anything real soon. If the Sox know they are losing Bay adding Hermida doesnt match Bay's production.
  6. str A's hooter
    6. Posted by str A's hooter Fri Nov 06, 2009 8:02 am EST

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    Looks like Boston is preparing for Red Sox without Bay! These guys are gamblers. Good luck!
  7. Crux
    7. Posted by Crux Fri Nov 06, 2009 8:10 am EST

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    Spicy Sauce:
    Swisher @ age 24 .236 21 hr 74 rbi .768 ops
    Hermida @ age 23 .296 18 hr 63 rbi .870 ops
    ha ha! go Red Sox
    Arteesto!! Good points, but at his age they can afford to wait a little.
  8. james m
    8. Posted by james m Fri Nov 06, 2009 8:20 am EST

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    The Red Sox need to lose Ortiz, they have the money to just cut him. He was their main problem last season. The line-up would have been so much better if Lowell was the DH, not to mention the defense. It also would have allowed the Red Sox to keep Adam LaRoche. Without Ortiz last year the line-up would have been.
    CF- Ellsbury
    2B- Pedroia
    C- Martinez
    3B- Youkilis
    1B- Laroche
    LF- Bay
    DH- Lowell
    RF- Drew
    SS- Gonzalez
    That is a better team and allows the Red Sox to move around the DH and keep players rested. Lose Ortiz! O and I am a Yankee fan.
  9. Brandon
    9. Posted by Brandon Fri Nov 06, 2009 8:29 am EST

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    When it comes to "bargains", I don't think the big spending Red Sox can compete with the low priced Marlins.
  10. joecas7
    10. Posted by joecas7 Fri Nov 06, 2009 8:57 am EST

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    # 9 if you think that proposed lineup scares anyone in the AL, you better think again.
    The SAwks are in flux and are going to have some problems competing with the Rays and Yanks for a few yrs. Too many position issues. A MArt for one is not an everyday catcher. You need one that plays defense. TEK is long done. Bay is not a lock to come back. Drew is so so with is injuries, Larouche is pedestrian, Lowell is good player but he is at the age where either they give him a new contract and pay him or trade him, Ortiz is done...no news there.
  11. str A's hooter
    11. Posted by str A's hooter Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:13 am EST

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    joecas7,
    You are saying it as it is. The Red Sox have some issues. Hermida isn't going to solve anything!
  12. davfied
    12. Posted by davfied Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:20 am EST

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    If this is correct then it seems like they don't expect Bay to return. They are still stuck with Drew. Very interesting to see what will happen.Bay to Mets?????
  13. Savage
    13. Posted by Savage Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:27 am EST

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    laroche is on the Braves
  14. Mark
    14. Posted by Mark Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:34 am EST

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    Hermida has potential, that potential just hasn't been realized. He wasn't a first round pick because he's a bum. Could be something as small as Hermida and the batting coach not being on the same page. It may just be an issue of finding a batting coach who understands Hermida and what he needs to do to improve. That may or may not happen in Boston, but the upside is definitely there.
  15. Artist formerly known as Evil Empire!
    15. Posted by Artist formerly known as Evil Empire! Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:53 am EST

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    Mark - True there is time. Hermida had the freedom of being in Florida with no pressure to perform but couldnt do much with that freedom but maybe the change of scenery could work but Boston fans will let him know real quick if he is expected to perform and doesnt. He is only 25 right now though and can certainly be a solid ball player if he can get right. Just wonder if Boston has the patience
  16. daverinhull
    16. Posted by daverinhull Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:55 am EST

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    Hermida is a 4th outfielder. They can't expect him to replace Bay. I'm guessing he's here to replace Baldelli.
  17. dagoldeneagle
    17. Posted by dagoldeneagle Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:56 am EST

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    ortiz is not done.
    if you think he is.,think again.
    big papi has a huge 2nd half that helped me win my fantasy league.
    just because jason bay had a big 1st half and ortiz had a bad one doesn't mean bay is a superstar and ortiz is done.
    bay has a horrible 2nd half and ortiz had a career renaissance.
    stop commenting if you don't even follow baseball.
  18. Kdaddy
    18. Posted by Kdaddy Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:32 am EST

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    very good and very cheap pickup, soon to replace JD
  19. str A's hooter
    19. Posted by str A's hooter Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:11 am EST

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    dagoldeneagle,
    David Ortiz did improve in the second half of the season, but still batted .238. He knocked in 99 runs, but how many did he leave stranded? Boston gets a lot of runners on base. A good cleanup hitter should knock in 140 runs with that team. Ortiz had wrist issues, which he seems to have overcome. He must work out hard this winter and watch his diet, just like Howard did last year. He's aging, and the weight can pile on fast.
    signed, Straight Shooter
  20. Daniel V
    20. Posted by Daniel V Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:22 am EST

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    Ortiz will be fine next season. He came on strong the 2nd half and will have a full offseason to work out and get more workouts in. His offseason last year was very limited because of his wrist surgery. The big thing that will motivate Ortiz too will be it's a contract year. He wants to prove he is still a legit cleanup/power hitter who is worth the big bucks.
    The Hermida trade was certainly an unexpected one, but I think a good one. It does point to Bay probably not coming back. I think the writing was on the wall for the Sox that someone, somewhere this offseason is going to grossly overbid for Bay, and he'll likely take that contract, as well he should. The Sox are deep in young OF talent in the minors. I see Hermida and Reddick, who's the most major league ready of the prospects, battling in spring training for the everyday LF spot, with the loser taking over the Baldelli role of 4th OF. Wouldn't be surprised to see Joey Gathright get involved in that mix too for 4th OF. His speed would be a big plus off the bench.
  21. The Real Deal
    21. Posted by The Real Deal Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:24 am EST

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    If the Red Sox don't sign Bay and then try to pass off Hermida as a replacement that will allow them to go on without missing a beat, I doubt the fans will accept it. The Sox have big problems looking forward to 2010, and that's if they are successful in signing Bay. They are hamstrung with aging veterans still due big money and are likely to find it alot more difficult competing for the wildcard then has been the case in the recent past.
  22. Mark
    22. Posted by Mark Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:38 am EST

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    "Someday, somewhere, Hermida is going to figure it out," says one NL GM. "He's expensive for most teams, but at 25 he's a great gamble for Boston."
  23. Daniel V
    23. Posted by Daniel V Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:54 am EST

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    Real Deal, they could be figuring, with the $$ that Bay could very well command this offseason, they could spread that $$ out to an extension for both Beckett and Martinez.
  24. The Real Deal
    24. Posted by The Real Deal Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:57 am EST

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    I don't know Mark, the more I think about this deal, the more I suspect that Theo may be laying the groundwork for not resigning Jason Bay. In my opinion, if that happens, Boston can kiss any playoff chances for 2010 goodbye.
  25. daverinhull
    25. Posted by daverinhull Fri Nov 06, 2009 12:04 pm EST

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    it seems there are already rumblings coming from yawkee way that this might be an "off" year

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