Alex Gonzalez brought much needed stability to the shortstop position for the Boston Red Sox. Injuries to Nick Green & Jed Lowrie prevented either player from emerging as the everyday starter.
There is a mutual option on the table for 2010 that would return Alex for next season as the starting shortstop. It's worth $6 million. I say bring him back.
Gonzo was injured in Cincinnati & hitting 8th before the pitcher's spot. He obviously got nothing to hit with the pitcher coming up next. As in 2006, he proved that he can handle the defensive chores at SS very well with no ill effects from his arm injury. However, he also provided much needed pop at the end of the order which was a pleasant surprise.
If we bring Gonzo back from one more year, it gives Green & Lowrie a chance to heal up & slowly make their way back. Lowrie was the opening day shortstop, but Green took advantage of his playing time when Lowrie went down. Green eventually tapered off with the bat, but was pretty solid in the field - minus a few miscues.
Maybe this is an easy deal to get done before tackling the Bay situation. Let's bring Alex Gonzalez back.
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