Of all the free agent outfielders still available I like Cody Ross as a possible fit in RF at Fenway. He had a great offensive playoff run when the Giants won the World Series. And he is a good fielder with a good arm. Most of all, he is a steady right-handed bat to balance the lineup.
Darnell McDonald is shaky at the plate & in the field. His offensive numbers really came tumbling back to earth last year.
Mike Aviles is a career infield utility guy trying to learn to play the outfield. I know the Sox like his bat (personally, I'm not that impressed with his offense), but Fenway is a tough right field even for a seasoned outfielder. He would be scary out there.
Ryan Sweeney is the best option right now, but he brings another left-handed bat to the lineup. I guess we lived with J.D. Drew last year, so maybe Sweeney gets the nod at this point.
Same deal with Ryan Kalish. Once he gets back from his injuries he is another Ryan Sweeney.
Ross may be out of Cherington's price range, but maybe they can work out an incentivized contract to make it worth his while.
Other than Ross, I would take my chances with Sweeney, McDonald, Aviles & Kalish.
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