Orlando Cabrera ??? Why?

[IcyPatriot]

The Sox are looking at Orlando Cabrera? Like why?
I didn't want to see him move on after 2004 but he's 34 years old now.

Report: Red Sox inquire about Orlando Cabrera

According to ESPN.com's Buster Olney, the Red Sox have had conversations with the Oakland A's about shortstop Orlando Cabrera. Cabrera signed a one-year, $4 million deal with Oakland prior to this season, that includes a bonus of $250,000 if traded. The 34-year-old is currently hitting .239 with two homers and 19 RBI, carrying a .289 on-base percentage. Olney also reports that the Sox and Pirates continue to have discussions regarding shortstop Jack Wilson, who is owned approximately $5.8 million for the rest of the season, including the buyout on an option for 2010.

 

[efin98]

his glove and he hits fairly well in Fenway...they must have finally had enough of Green and Lugo

 

[WhiskeyBreath]

At this point all I want from the SS position is good defense. We aren't going to get that with Green and Lugo. Anything with the bat is a bonus imo.

I wish Lowrie were able to be counted on to be healthy and productive but who knows at this point.

 

[ausbacker]

I blame it all on Nomar. That's only logical owing to ALL our SS problems beginning with him.

Oh Nomar.. why why why!

 

[captain insano]

i would love to see ocab back with the sox. hes the type of player who plays much better in a environment with pressure and sold out games every night. some guys just need the extra juice. he was hitting 246 in 04 with the montreal expos before the trade . he hit 296 with the redsox after the trade.