Red Sox Acquire Kevin Frandsen from Giants
by Randy Booth on Mar 26, 2010 3:31 PM EDT
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PrintUPDATE, 4:52 p.m.: Frandsen comments on the deal:
Frandsen's voice was breaking as he commented on the deal.
"I'm going from one class organization to another class organization," said Frandsen, who is the all-time hits leader at San Jose State. "I'm pretty lucky in that. You can hear it in my voice I'm kind of shocked. It's a little different knowing I came up in this organization. I'm going away and that's bittersweet.
"I'm pretty excited for the opportunity and that Boston wanted me. I'm sure I'll have a text in five minutes from Dustin."
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The Red Sox have traded for second baseman Kevin Frandsen from the Giants, according to multiple Twitter sources.
The Giants will receive a player to be named later and/or cash.
Frandsen, 28, has a career slash line of .240/.304/.341 in 453 plate appearances in four seasons with San Francisco. Frandsen spent most of 2009 in Triple-A, hitting .295 with a .352 OBP in 110 games.
Frandsen has primarily played second base in his career, but has seen big league time at shortstop and third base. He also saw limited time in the outfield back in 2007. His defense is considered above-average at second base.
This move purely revolves around depth for the Red Sox. With Jed Lowrie hurt and other question marks regarding middle infielders, Frandsen may be a common name shipping up from Pawtucket this season. If Bill Hall also sees time out, Frandsen will be one of the first to get a nod to the big club.
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Only seen "PTBNL or cash" at this point
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I like Frandsen
He’s got big league experience, some pop, and in the right system (ours), I think he could develop a much higher average in the right philosophy. I think he’ll be a great fit.
Whoever said it doesn't matter whether you win or lose, probably lost.
He'll start out in AAA
and only be called up in the event of injury. I think it’s a good move, purely to add middle infield depth to the organization.
Exactly
Because I think we could stand to be a little stronger there. Not a Gil Velasquez basher, but more confident in Frandsen’s abilities at the pro level if it should come to that.
Definitely liking what I see outta Tug though, he’s had himself a nice spring. Of course its spring, but its better than looking like Lars…
Whoever said it doesn't matter whether you win or lose, probably lost.
by David Harnden on Mar 26, 2010 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont think so.
I think they acquired him to be the backup SS in the majors. He’s a bench guy, versatile a little pop and speed. Nice fit.
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Yeah, he's 100% going to be on the 25 man roster when we break camp or it would be a shock.
Hulett is out for now. Bench is now
Bill Hall IF/OF
Jeremy Hermida OF
Jason Varitek C
Kevin Frandsen 2B/SS/3B?
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And it looks more and more like there will be no spot for Lowell when he comes back from the DL.
Career ending knee contusion. Ha.
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Hold on
Is the Lowell thing really that serious? I haven’t checked his status since i heard that he fouled a pitch off of his knee. Is he really out? because if not, he gets that 25th spot on the roster. I see Frandsen starting out in AAA, as Bill Hall can probably play SS when Scutaro needs a night off (which should be rare, knock on wood).
I think we will release him before opening day and cut our losses
No chance they want this situation lingering into the new season
Moderator-so watch it.
It certainly appears Frandsen was acquired to play SS b/c they don't trust Hall there
Hall had a two error game there the other day and hasn’t looked good.
A number of Boston writers tweeted their speculation that Lowell will be on the DL to start the year. Its a virtual certainty he won’t be on the Opening Day roster at this point. He hasn’t gotten nearly enough ABs and he won’t now that he needs time off for the knee. Gordon Edes and Peter Abraham both tweeted this.
The knee wasn’t terrible, but he couldn’t walk off the field under his own power. Not to mention he can no longer field or run the bases anyway and doctors have told him his hip will never be 100% again.
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It is somewhat puzzling
since Frandsen doesn’t have a reputation as a good defender at SS… but you have to figure the Sox see something they like there… or the entire Boston media is full of crap (as usual).
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OK, I'm full of crap.
Pete Abraham just changed his tune, and says Frandsen likely starts at Pawtucket.
http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2010/03/frandsen_ready.html
Still, probably an indication Tug Hulett has made the roster.
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well they need a shortstop at AAA even now don't they?
With Velazquez injured and Lowrie sick, right? Or is there someone I’m forgetting?
Who cares?
Its 1B. Virtually every player in the majors can play there without embarrassing themselves. VMart is probably the first choice. I believe Hall can play there in a pinch. Probably Frandsen, too. What we can’t go without is a backup SS.
Not to mention Lowell has played a grand total of like 6 innings at 1B, all in minor league spring training games. He’s not a legit option and not in this team’s plans. I’ve been saying it all winter.
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AAA Numbers
This is an infielder who has hit .312/.369/.456 in AAA (nearly 1000 PA). I’ll take that for next to nothing.
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