In response to Ben Cheringtom's comment:

Are you still not  clear on why people hate you and you constantly get banned?

In response to Joebreidey's comment:

You are right - he will be 23 in January.

As a side note, not related to your commment but more in response to the Inglesias can't hit crowd:

I think Ozzie Smith batted .213 when he was 24.  So maybe there is a chanc ethe kid could become a better hitter? 

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In response to Schumpeters-Ghost's comment:

I am a huge proponent of having great gloves up the middle and batting 9th.  He also probably needs another in the minors.  And Drew is a great fit for one year.

I defintely think Iggy will become a better hitter.  He had a 104/48 K/W at the AAA level, with a .589 OPS at a relatively young age, I'd guess at least one year young.  The youngest at Pawtuckett in 2011 and 2012.  I have the rose-colored glasses on, but I think he compares favorably to Ozzie.

You're not going to believe it, but some posters will look at one year, disregard all context, and say a players' career is over.

In response to MadMc44's comment:

I would argue that showing up Bobby V was no mistake. The guy needed to be shown up.

In response to Flattiehater's comment:

Locke is a former top prospect who had a 5.50 ERA (!) in 8 games (6 starts). He is an even bigger gamble than Iglesias. Instead, let's include Garrett Jones. He's exactly what Cherry wants; a 1B/OF that can hit. The Bucs are willing to trade him. He hit 27 homers last year in a pitcher's park.

Aceves, Iglesias, a C prospect, and cash for Hanrahan and Jones.

I Like It, Pull It Off Ben&Cherries.................

Trade, Then Get Lohse Or Jurrgens, Were Good......

In response to bgomez's comment:

That could work. Locke, like Iglesias, could use more time in the minors but might blossom under someone like Farrell.

In response to Joebreidey's comment:

Actually, Iglesias is just about 23.

IRT to the OP, I wouldn't make the trade.  It is only one year of a guy that isn't a lock.  And suppose Bailey is back to form?  Then we'd have traded 6 years of a possibly good Iglesias for one year of a guy that might be relegated to 7th inning duties.

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Bailey stinks and is always injured. Hanrahan is a good closer.

 

 

In response to Joebreidey's comment:

Furcal Was 19 If Iggs Is 23 And Cant Hit, Move Him........

In response to 56redsox's comment:

Ozzie Smith hit .211 at the age of 24

 

In response to Schumpeters-Ghost's comment:

Iggy can hit. He did hit last year with a lot of bad luck as most of his hard hit balls went right at someone. I agree he could definitely use more work and another year at AAA wouldnt hurt, but to trade him for a guy whos BB rate went way up along with other concerning issues is foolish at best.

Iggy still has all of his arb years along with this season left. Thats 4 years of control for 1 of a questionable bullpen arm? No way I make that trade. Maybe another bp arm or give them Ciriaco back...

look at all the SS we have in our system..

xander bogaerts

jose vinicio

deven marrero

tzu-wei lin

i would deal iglesias for hanrahan...his stock might go down and we could get crap for him.

Bard, Bailey, Meloncolly, Taz.... and some of you want to trade away an elite 23 year old defender who may or may not hit and for another reliever (closer)?  

Really in all honesty those who support this idea should not post again for 30 days.

In response to EnchiladaT's comment:

I find it amazing how many are ready to let him go for an inconsistant from year to year bullpen arm. I also think 30 days isnt long enough.

^^^^^^^^^ I agree.

In response to never1954's comment:

Yes red sox are looking to Upgrade as much pitching as they can,Hanrahan has really good stuff,good sounding deal, get it done!

Bailey was very good prior to last season (when his suckitude brought his career ERA all the way up to 2.47) and will still be just 29...why not give him a chance to bounce back? In addition, Melancon and Uehara have closed in the past with some success; Bard was considered a future closer before last season's debacle; Aceves now has closing experience (though it wasn't pretty); and Tazawa seems to have the stuff to close (as does De La Rosa, if he doesn't remain a starter).

Why we'd feel the need to trade prospects for a closer at this juncture escapes me.

In response to BobLoblaw2005a's comment:

Especially a SS given the run of ineptitude we've had at that position since 2005.

TheyThey're might do this because Jose was more of a Theo signing and Ben wants his team.  He asked for honest answers from the staff and they said he can't hit a lick.  Also, with at least 2 SS in the system this was more portable.

 

also, if they trade for JH you don't know if Ben has another trade that would subsequently happen. He has a40 man roster to deal with.

 

In response to dgalehouse's comment:

Yeah, he's just going to start hitting...lol. Take whatever they can get for the overhyped Iggy.

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In response to southpaw777's comment:

Reddick for Bailey and now some want Iggy 4 Hanra.... and we still have Bailey!

Bailey deserves another chance to be the closer.  After all, he was hurt in 2012. 

If Bailey continues to stink, then have Tazawa be the closer.