With these two youngsters, it is the old-age debate: are they better off for the long-run to play everyday at AAA level or stay and ML level and be used sparingly.
From what I have read, there are some major concerns, such as range, about Aviles as the 'Sox starting SS. Salty has developed into a good receiver. Should we keep Shoppach or should we ship him for some pitching prospect(s) and retain Lavarnway? I see Valentine using Lavarnway at DH against lefties if Big Papi struggles against LHPs if he stays with the big club.
Should be interesting.
Ryan Lavarnway and Jose Iglesias could offer major help for Red Sox
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The short answer is that these guys are not major league ready right now. Iglesias is there defensively, but his bat has not caught up yet. He needs a lot more ABs in the minors before he can play a substantial role on the Sox. Lavarnway's having a good spring, but I don't think he's ready to assume to role of second in command. With Shoppach, we get a journeyman, albeit newbie. Aviles has value because he can play other positions. If someone goes down we have options. We don't get that with Iglesias.
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