Kyyle23 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Since this is quite a noteworthy subject for us at the moment with Hudson and Olmedo currently rounding out the infield depth, I thought I would create a thread for discussion of possible candidates off the waiver wire or plucked from free agency if waived after passing through the waiver process. Candidates At the Moment Jose Lopez, DFA on August 7th, released today by Indians Mike Aviles, placed on waivers August 12th by Red Sox Mike Fontenot, Already cleared waivers, currently a free agent please add any utility infielders that you feel would be good bench players for a few months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoGoSox2k2 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 12, 2012 -> 06:25 PM) Since this is quite a noteworthy subject for us at the moment with Hudson and Olmedo currently rounding out the infield depth, I thought I would create a thread for discussion of possible candidates off the waiver wire or plucked from free agency if waived after passing through the waiver process. Candidates At the Moment Jose Lopez, DFA on August 7th, released today by Indians Mike Aviles, placed on waivers August 12th by Red Sox Mike Fontenot, Already cleared waivers, currently a free agent please add any utility infielders that you feel would be good bench players for a few months Mike Aviles is a guy that I am surprised cleared waivers. 252BA with 11 home runs (not to mention the fact that he just wears us out). I sure wouldnt mind us picking him up for our utility guy and DFA Hudson or Olmedo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Did Aviles clear waivers? I saw he was put on waivers on friday, but I havent read he is cleared yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I don't think we know for sure that Aviles cleared waivers. Even if he did, I can't see Boston getting rid of him with Middlebrooks gone for the year now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 13, 2012 -> 10:59 AM) I don't think we know for sure that Aviles cleared waivers. Even if he did, I can't see Boston getting rid of him with Middlebrooks gone for the year now. They have got to be going into sell mode here any day now. Their season is over. 11 out of the ALE, and 5.5 out of the Wild Card with at least 4 teams to pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 13, 2012 -> 10:59 AM) I don't think we know for sure that Aviles cleared waivers. Even if he did, I can't see Boston getting rid of him with Middlebrooks gone for the year now. Really though, if Boston has no plans for Aviles then why keep him? It isnt as if they are suddenly going to vault into contention, they are 2 games under .500 and going nowhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoGoSox2k2 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 13, 2012 -> 10:59 AM) I don't think we know for sure that Aviles cleared waivers. Even if he did, I can't see Boston getting rid of him with Middlebrooks gone for the year now. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Mike Aviles has passed through waivers, but the Athletics are unlikely to trade for him.The A's inquired about him before the trade deadline but felt the Red Sox were asking for too much in return for the shortstop. Slusser says the chances of Oakland adding an upgrade at shortstop prior to September are "slim." Aviles is batting .252/.280/.393 with 11 homers and 10 steals this season for Boston. Aug 12 - 9:28 AMSource: San Francisco Chronicle Edited August 13, 2012 by GoGoSox2k2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Nick Punto has cleared waivers Yuniesky Betancourt DFA by the Royals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoGoSox2k2 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 the thing we also have to remember is that our 40 man roster is currently full. So in order for us to pick up someone such as Aviles, we would have to DFA someone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 QUOTE (GoGoSox2k2 @ Aug 13, 2012 -> 11:03 AM) Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Mike Aviles has passed through waivers, but the Athletics are unlikely to trade for him.The A's inquired about him before the trade deadline but felt the Red Sox were asking for too much in return for the shortstop. Slusser says the chances of Oakland adding an upgrade at shortstop prior to September are "slim." Aviles is batting .252/.280/.393 with 11 homers and 10 steals this season for Boston. Aug 12 - 9:28 AMSource: San Francisco Chronicle huh, too much. The Red Sox must be asking for 5 bucks back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I don't know if I could remain a Sox fan if we ever acquired Yuni Betancourt. He might be the one guy to make me give it up. He is fat and quite frankly the worst excuse for a ballplayer in the game of baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Why haven't we picked up Fontenot yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Aug 13, 2012 -> 06:08 PM) Why haven't we picked up Fontenot yet? Why hasn't anyone, for that matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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