As Red Sox nation already knows, shortstop Julio Lugo went down on the 15 day disabled list with a strained left quadricep. In 82 games, Lugo has struggled offensively and defensively; commiting 16 errors with 1 homerun and only 22 RBIs. However, an injury to Lugo gave rookie Jed Lowrie a chance to prove himself and he has done just that.
No one in Red Sox nation really knew who Lowrie was, but as of late, #12 has proven himself to the fans and the Sox organization. In 46 games, Lowrie has 1 homerun and 30 RBI's. He's been pretty impressive defensively and offensively, and is incredible with runners in scoring position. Lugo on the other hand, struggled with runners in scoring position and has less RBI's than the rookie.
Is it time for Lugo to go? I'd say yes. Although Lowrie is only a rookie, the guy can produce offense and hit quality pitches. Lugo was a disappointment last year as well as this year. Lowrie is an RBI machine with the bases loaded and has good speed. Lugo is not the guy I want at the plate with runners on, Lowrie is. Sure, Lowrie may strike out here and there, but he's proven that he can come up with a huge base hit.
So, I ask you... who would you rather? Lugo or Lowrie?
Keywords: Jed Lowrie, Julio Lugo
Comments
I wouldn't say that no one knew about Lowrie. Those of us who are fans of the Red Sox farm system have been waiting for this for a couple years now.
Kari Dalia,
you're right. i'm just saying that when a rookie comes up, most people don't immediately recognize them, ya know? =]
I understand the point you were trying to make. I was just giving you another viewpoint. Our fanbase is full of people who know how to wear a David Ortiz shirt and say "GO RED SOX!" and thats just about it (aka bandwagoners).
Then you have the people who know a good amount about just the major league organization.
Thennnn you have fans like some of the people on here, who have been bitching since two months into the season that we should give Jed Lowrie a try in the majors because our middle infield was sucking. Of course, Pedroia turned it around, but we still have Lugo.
Anyway, just wanted to throw a different perspective out there.