Why are the Red Sox hell bent on trading for a 3B when they have Devers?

[Roy Hobbs]

I know he's only 20 and have only been at AAA for a short time, but do they really think it's wise to give good value for a third baseman just to give Devers more seasoning at AAA? Now if they can get someone like Nunez on the cheap that's a different story.

[chancellor]

I know he's only 20 and have only been at AAA for a short time, but do they really think it's wise to give good value for a third baseman just to give Devers more seasoning at AAA? Now if they can get someone like Nunez on the cheap that's a different story.

Because a player that comes up for the first time carries a lot of risk. He could hit like Aaron Judge...the problem is, if it's the Aaron Judge of 2016, that's a big problem.

If I were in the Red Sox shoes, I'd assess how big of an upgrade I need at 3B. I'd probably come to the same conclusion they seem to be coming to - they just need a player who will be decent at the plate and in the field, and having some playoff experience is a plus.

[Msaint]

Because a player that comes up for the first time carries a lot of risk. He could hit like Aaron Judge...the problem is, if it's the Aaron Judge of 2016, that's a big problem.

If I were in the Red Sox shoes, I'd assess how big of an upgrade I need at 3B. I'd probably come to the same conclusion they seem to be coming to - they just need a player who will be decent at the plate and in the field, and having some playoff experience is a plus.

Moncada kind of shat the bed his first go-round, too. .211, .253 SLG, 12/1 K/BB etc....Only 19 at-bats, yes...but still, hey might be nervous about that history.

[Flyman]

I know he's only 20 and have only been at AAA for a short time, but do they really think it's wise to give good value for a third baseman just to give Devers more seasoning at AAA? Now if they can get someone like Nunez on the cheap that's a different story.

I've read that his glove isn't close to being ready. That's probably a big part of it.

[Roy Hobbs]

I've read that his glove isn't close to being ready. That's probably a big part of it.

That would explain it.

[Roy Hobbs]

I've read that his glove isn't close to being ready. That's probably a big part of it.

Looks like he doesn't need a glove - http://www.milb.com/multimedia/vpp.j...41583&sid=milb

[Msaint]

He's coming up...

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@IanMBrowne Big news. Dave Dombrowski just announced the @RedSox are calling up top prospect Rafael Devers. Will make first start on Tuesday in Seattle.
6:12 PM - 23 Jul 2017 from Anaheim, CA