Trot Nixon released by Brewers

Well, it's tough to see Trot go, ......... cause he was good.
But I gotta say, he had 10 more years then me, or anyone I know did.
It's a right of passage. Ted, Yaz, and today Shill. I hope he saved his
money, or spent it wisely.

Geez, can we find a coach or office job for this guy? Trot is one of those guys who was everything the toughest fans wanted him to be, even without having the gaudiest stats on the team. I'd pay an extra buck on every game ticket I buy this year to fund a spot for him.

Trot would definitely be an improvement over Brad Wilkerson.

Trot Nixon's short career is a direct result from how he played. He played hard every game. He dove and he took risks with his body. During his tenure with Boston, he was on the DL too often. I loved how he played but in the end, it shortened his career. I'd love to see him come back to Boston, but I doubt that it would happen unless he is willing to sit in the minors until someone gets hurt.

His number obviously won't be retired, but I would have no problem with Trot Nixon Day at the Fens this year.

"""But when a reporter approached him over the weekend to ask how he was doing, Nixon was not in the mood to chat. """

How does this qualify as being not in the mood to chat?

If someone does not feel like speaking it is not your empowerment to point your finger at someone else and state " did not feel like chatting."

These are suggestive unconcience messages that entered cognitive behavior.

Trot..you were always the hustler on the field...the game isnt the same without you in it...thanks for the memories...

I love the man, Trot Nixon. Evidence would be this commentary. This is a first for me. Need more? My dog's name is Trotsky (it has nothing to do w/ the Russian guy). I've spent the past three years referring to Dustin Pedroia as "My New Trotsky". In Pede I saw this spirited little minor leaguer in Fort Myers running out every groundball, hustling in and out of the dugout every inning, and giving every once of his body for every play, every at-bat. I saw this kid I'd want in my dugout and in my clubhouse. In short, in Dustin Pedroia I saw everything I'd always seen in Trot Nixon.. Thank you, Trot, for being the best Red Sox you could be.

took my kids to cleveland two years ago JUST to see trot play - sat on the right field line and cheered for the guy every time he moved. Bring him back to Boston - to play, to coach, to do publicity for the Sox, whatever!

Baseball has an epidemic of myopic, arrogant, Bart-Simpson-esque personalities...keeping a guy like trot in the picture, even if his playing days are over, might help - it certainly couldn't hurt

Bring Trot back, possibly as a player coach...assuming he's affordable. And
be sure he has sufficient batting and fielding practice during the year. Red
Sox fans love him, and he deserves at least one last year with the Sox. As I
recall, he iced the '04 World Series for them in game # 4. Players with his
intensity, decency, hustle, abilities, and plate patience don't come along that
often. We all talk a lot about players being role models for our young people.
Could there be a better one than him? - Geof, fan since '46

An slightly-above-average hitter vs. RHP. But he couldn't hit a lefty to save his life. He had some memorable boneheaded mistakes in the outfield, and on the basepaths. Prone to injury, he had only one 150-game season in his career. He was slow, and only became slower in his later years. He had three -- count em'!! -- three full, quality seasons in the bigs. Three. 2001, 2002, 2003. He was -- at best -- a serviceable, capable RF.

Tell me again. Why is this guy a saint in Boston?

An slightly-above-average hitter vs. RHP. But he couldn't hit a lefty to save his life. He had some memorable boneheaded mistakes in the outfield, and on the basepaths. Prone to injury, he had only one 150-game season in his career. He was slow, and only became slower in his later years. He had three -- count em'!! -- three full, quality seasons in the bigs. Three. 2001, 2002, 2003. He was -- at best -- a serviceable, capable RF.

Tell me again. Why is this guy a saint in Boston?

As a transplant to Massachusetts from New York, I fell in love with the Red Sox at my first game at Fenway, and espcially enjoyed watching Trot Nixon play. He did his job, didnt whine, and did what he had to do to make specatular catches in his right field. I miss Trot a lot, and am devastated that he did not make a team this year. It irks me like you wouldnt believe to see JD Drew wearing # 7. I agree with the man who wants a Trot Nixon Day at Fenway, and I still wear to Jersey to the games.....I would love to have him back...or manybe he could take Manny's place with the Dogers. now there is a thought.

'Tell me again. Why is this guy a saint in Boston"?

Trot is loved in Boston because of the player he was on the field, and the person he is off the field. He puts his heart and soul into everything he does and is focused on what is truly important in life. He is a breath of fresh air compared to the likes of Manny, who was revered in spite of all of his self centered antics.
I would love to see my favorite right fielder back in Boston in any capacity. His presence alone is a positive force in any clubhouse. STILL HOT FOR TROT!!!!!

BOSTON NEEDS TROT NIXON !!!!!! TROT NIXON NEEDS BOSTON !!!!! BRING TROT BACK WHERE HE BELONGS IN FENWAY PARK !!!!

BOSTON NEEDS TROT NIXON !!!!!! TROT NIXON NEEDS BOSTON !!!!! BRING TROT BACK WHERE HE BELONGS IN FENWAY PARK !!!!

Nobody played the game with more effort than Nixon. As skilled as he was he wasn't the most talented number 1 draft choice so despite the extra pressure he perservered and had a very good career. I will always remember his diving catches and clutch hits, far more than his good overall numbers would even suggest. Baseball Reference states that he made at least 30,000,000 but he played with his heart for the love of the game and his teammates, from what I saw. The Sox would be wise to hire him eventually in some capacity because he is the epitome of a gutsy Red Sox player. He is one of the few who came up through the system and played for them including the minors for fourteen years.
for over 15 years

When you read these comments, most of them really watched the games and know that Trot gave 110% with every game! He gave everything, probably one reason he was injured a lot. He would dive for those balls in right field (recently
Dennis Eckersley said Fenway Right Field is one of the toughese in Major League fields) and give good pitchers a battle at the plate. I agree that the ownership would be WISE to bring Trot and his family back to Boston in some capacity. He is a loyal Red Sox player and loves Boston. Isn't that what this ownership is trying
to establish with this team? He would work hard in any capacity just like he did
as a player. sue from Quincy

The best right fielder since Tony C every game he played 100%.I make two trips to beantown to watch the soxs when I make my trip next year to tour fenway i want to see trots bronz plack on the wall with all the other redsox greats

The best right fielder since Tony C every game he played 100%.I make two trips to beantown to watch the soxs when I make my trip next year to tour fenway i want to see trots bronz plack on the wall with all the other redsox greats

Saw Trot play for the Trenton Thunder when they were Boston's AA team. He was twitchy and couldn't hold his bat still waiting for the pitch. He struck out a lot, except when he would hit a home run down the right field line and into the Raraitan river. Though I was born a Yankee fan, Trot was the one Red Sock I rooted for anyway even when they played the Yankees.
No excuse for letting him go, he just needs someone to get those old hitches back out of his swing same was got him up from AA into the majors 12 years ago.