Adam Laroche traded to the Red Sox?

[celtsxpatsxsox]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/07/adam-laroche-trade-close.html

Red Sox Acquire Adam LaRoche
By Ben Nicholson-Smith [July 22, 2009 at 11:15am CST]

11:15am: Kovacevic says the Pirates have traded LaRoche to the Red Sox.

11:00am: John Perrotto says LaRoche has been traded.

10:58am: Kovacevic says LaRoche is not in today's lineup.

10:56am: Ed Price of MLB FanHouse hears that LaRoche has been traded.

10:44am: Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette says the Pirates clubhouse is buzzing over the possiblity that Adam LaRoche will soon be traded. However, LaRoche is taking batting practice and is expected to play today.

dont know if this is true so waiting for more details

[Yawkey Way]

Cool beans, we definitely need another bat as if this month hasn't proven that already. Hopefully it's not for too much his splits are the following

.247/12/40 with 81K's...441 slugging and .770OPS

[Yawkey Way]

11:45am: What you need to know about LaRoche: He's a 29-year-old first baseman with a history of hitting well in the second half; his defense is slightly below average; he makes $7.05MM this year before becoming a free agent and he's on the cusp of projecting as a Type B free agent, though he's currently below the cut.

just another tidbit on Laroche..perfect fit if Lowell's hip falters. Anyone know if he can play a little corner outfield?

[celtsxpatsxsox]

Alex Speier of WEEI has confirmed that Manny Delcarmen is not involved.

I am also wondering if we are going to send Masterson down since he is struggling to have an extra bench player.

[celtsxpatsxsox]

11:45am: What you need to know about LaRoche: He's a 29-year-old first baseman with a history of hitting well in the second half; his defense is slightly below average; he makes $7.05MM this year before becoming a free agent and he's on the cusp of projecting as a Type B free agent, though he's currently below the cut.

just another tidbit on Laroche..perfect fit if Lowell's hip falters. Anyone know if he can play a little corner outfield?

I dont think so, the only position he has played in his career is 1st.

[Bomberooski]

How does he fit in with the Sox?

[celtsxpatsxsox]

How does he fit in with the Sox?

Probably split time with Lowell.

[celtsxpatsxsox]

12:05pm: Speier reports that the Pirates receive pitcher Hunter Strickland and shortstop Argenis Diaz.

[Youk]

12:05pm: Speier reports that the Pirates receive pitcher Hunter Strickland and shortstop Argenis Diaz.

Also, a link that says the same thing:

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/07/report_sox_acqu.html

Now the Sox have some good options with Youk, Lowell, and LaRoche. They don't have to worry about becoming the New York Mets and field a AAA team due to any injuries.

[Chrispy]

i was laughing @ Neyers comments from espn

Also, Andy LaRoche isn't ... well, he's just not all that good.

lol Also

Where does LaRoche fit, anyway? I suppose that David Ortiz could use a platoon partner, but that's not going to work since he and LaRoche bat left-handed.

[Goober]

12:05pm: Speier reports that the Pirates receive pitcher Hunter Strickland and shortstop Argenis Diaz.

Thoughts on prospects from Boston fans?

[chazmaniandevil]

any word on how good the 2 prospects are? im guessing theyre decent if were talking about a type B FA moving to possibly start on a playoff team

[celtsxpatsxsox]

Thoughts on prospects from Boston fans?

I dont really no much about Strickland but Argenis Diaz has excellent range at shortstop but I dont see his hitting be that good.

[chazmaniandevil]

so a lesser version of alcedes escobar?

[Goober]

I dont really no much about Strickland but Argenis Diaz has excellent range at shortstop but I dont see his hitting be that good.

Is Diaz major league ready? Just wondering because we all know Wilson's time with the Pirates is about to end.