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Originally Posted by guccilvr
Tek's numbers did fall off a cliff, however, he makes up for it behind the plate. He can manage a game like no other catcher. His ability to get the veterans on track and the kids calmed down is amazing. I don't know who or how Boston could replace that right now. I would imagine they would have to keep Tek for a couple of years and make sure that his replacement is already in the clubhouse and ready to go when he walks.
I know it's bad to see Lowell go in a sense.. but Theo is always about making the team better. When you have a guy like Youk who can play third just as well as Lowell, and the chance to get a guy like Tex, you simply have to do what you have to do. Sure they could keep Lowell around next year for sentimental reasons and the ability to switch players when needed..but I don't see it happening.
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Tek is undoubtedly a superior game caller, but you can't even call him a good defensive catcher. Kevin Cash actually had a better caught stealing% catching Tim freakin Wakefield. I would like to see them continue to keep him, while they find a suitable replacement. As long as it isn't on a 3 year contract.
The Lowell thing is a little more complicated. As much as I love the dude, I recognize you have to break a few eggs to make an omelet, or however that saying goes. Problem is, his salary is kind of steep for some teams, and wouldn't be a big deal if he was healthy, but no one will give you shit for a big contract and the thought of Bo Jackson's hip. I just don't see them being able to prove that he's healthy enough to move before they need to move on the Tex deal.