elrockinMT Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Conventional wisdom says Flowers should play everyday at AAA to get ready for taking over from AJ in the future. I think there may be some real good options, Ivan Rodriguez is a pal of Ozzie's and then you have Olivo and Torrealba. Maybe even Jason Kendall if what you want is defense. I woud assume the bat would need to be from the right side though.I am betting Pudge gets a call from the Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Flowers should back up AJ and, probably, spell whatever LH DH we go get, to get more AB's. No reason to go spend significant money on a backup C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chetkincaid Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 9, 2009 -> 12:40 PM) Flowers should back up AJ and, probably, spell whatever LH DH we go get, to get more AB's. No reason to go spend significant money on a backup C. This... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChWRoCk2 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I feel I should know this but... Don't we still have Ramon Castro? Or is he a free agent now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I've slowly warmed up to the idea of Flowers backing up AJ and getting time at DH... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Nov 9, 2009 -> 01:09 PM) I've slowly warmed up to the idea of Flowers backing up AJ and getting time at DH... Guillen has stated before that he will not use his second catcher as a DH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Tyler Flowers /thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChWRoCk2 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Nov 9, 2009 -> 01:10 PM) Castro declared for Free Agency about a week ago. The Sox have something good in place. Let Flowers learn the ropes from AJ for year. If things go well early on in the season, increase the workload to an almost 60-40 timeshare between the two of them. AJ walks after the year, and Flowers is ready to take over. Ok. I definitely didn't want Castro back. I would also let Flowers learn from AJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 QUOTE (Jenks Heat @ Nov 9, 2009 -> 01:21 PM) Guillen has stated before that he will not use his second catcher as a DH. I've seen people here ASSUME that to be true, but, I've never seen Ozzie quoted as saying that. Has he actually said that? Also, if we have CJ on the team (which may happen), or some other utility guy that could catch in the very long shot chance it became an issue, then Ozzie should feel better about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 QUOTE (ChWRoCk2 @ Nov 9, 2009 -> 01:23 PM) Ok. I definitely didn't want Castro back. I would also let Flowers learn from AJ. Its a nice idea, but somehow I doubt AJ will be very interested in helping his replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 9, 2009 -> 01:27 PM) I've seen people here ASSUME that to be true, but, I've never seen Ozzie quoted as saying that. Has he actually said that? Also, if we have CJ on the team (which may happen), or some other utility guy that could catch in the very long shot chance it became an issue, then Ozzie should feel better about it. I recall having heard it before, saying that he doesn't want to be put in a scenario where he has to pull his DH and leaving the pitcher in to bat, but don't recall where or when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I think it would be an ideal situation, I just don't see AJ being the type of guy to train his replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 9, 2009 -> 01:28 PM) Its a nice idea, but somehow I doubt AJ will be very interested in helping his replacement. Why not? Didnt Flowers say he was learning alot from AJ? I dont think AJ is that bad of a guy to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 9, 2009 -> 02:40 PM) Why not? Didnt Flowers say he was learning alot from AJ? I dont think AJ is that bad of a guy to be honest. I don't think AJ is a bad guy, I think he's just a survivor. And that wouldn't mean going out of your way to train your replacement. I mean, sure, if he was 40 and about to retire. But I'm pretty sure AJ sees himself as still a starter, for quite some time. And I recall a quote from Flowers describing his time talking with some of the Sox, and he said something to the effect of "well, AJ is AJ, what can you say?" I just don't see AJ being much of a teacher in this scenario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Nov 9, 2009 -> 12:16 PM) I recall having heard it before, saying that he doesn't want to be put in a scenario where he has to pull his DH and leaving the pitcher in to bat, but don't recall where or when. If CJ's on the roster then we have the emergency backup so that we don't have to worry about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 9, 2009 -> 03:06 PM) If CJ's on the roster then we have the emergency backup so that we don't have to worry about that. Really, it shouldn't be a worry to begin with. Its something that MIGHT happen once a season. Not something worth screwing with your roster to deal with. But, Ozzie may be one of those managers who wants that risk mitigation anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan-kwman Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Pudge is out, he is a Boras guy. Kendall would be alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 QUOTE (soxfan-kwman @ Nov 9, 2009 -> 10:39 PM) Pudge is out, he is a Boras guy. Kendall would be alright. Possibly. But, I wouldn't be so sure that Flowers will be here as a back up as some suggest and also Pudge likes Ozzie so that could play into it. However, AJ plays alot and deserves it so maybe Kendall is more likely as the second catcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 9, 2009 -> 02:56 PM) I don't think AJ is a bad guy, I think he's just a survivor. And that wouldn't mean going out of your way to train your replacement. I mean, sure, if he was 40 and about to retire. But I'm pretty sure AJ sees himself as still a starter, for quite some time. And I recall a quote from Flowers describing his time talking with some of the Sox, and he said something to the effect of "well, AJ is AJ, what can you say?" I just don't see AJ being much of a teacher in this scenario. That is a pretty solid assessment IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Boston declined the Varitek's option (although he can stay with the team if he agrees to the club option of $3 million). Would he be a candidate for a back-up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 QUOTE (hogan873 @ Nov 10, 2009 -> 09:34 AM) Boston declined the Varitek's option (although he can stay with the team if he agrees to the club option of $3 million). Would he be a candidate for a back-up? Varitek picked up his $3M player option so Boston is stuck with him for another season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Hates Prospects Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 If AJ doesn't want to teach Flowers then bring in a veteran backup and ship Flowers' roidy ass out of here. AJ is da bomb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ Nov 10, 2009 -> 07:41 PM) If AJ doesn't want to teach Flowers then bring in a veteran backup and ship Flowers' roidy ass out of here. AJ is da bomb. I might not go that far but I do like AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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