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Impact of Ventura Signing
First off I’d like to apologize for my absence. I haven’t had the time to update the blog.
Yesterday the White Sox announced they hired Robin Ventura as their new manager. This is a great thing for the Red Sox, because now the manager market is wide open without any of their top canidates taken. Dave Marinez and Sandy Alomar Jr., the two top canidates for both jobs, are still available. Then again they could shock everyone and sign someone else like White Sox did. Now they have that luxury, so they can do whatever they want.
Push for Quentin and Thornton?
Carlos Quentin and Matt Thornton might have to switch dugouts for Sunday’s series finale. The Red Sox are rumored to be making a strong push to acquire the outfielder and lefty reliever from the White Sox. Quentin would solve the problem in right and Thornton would give the Red Sox a solid second lefty reliever out of the ‘pen. The White Sox have put a high price on Quentin, but it’s expected to come down as they try to work out a deal. The Red Sox would be able to hit him anywhere 3-7 and he’ll produce. He’s got really good power, but occasionally can go on power slumps. Thornton is a top notch lefty who the White Sox really liked going into the season but have “fallen out of love” with him. The Red Sox are also discussing a deal with Oakland for Rich Harden and Josh Willingham or Coco Crisp.
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