“with the kind of defense we’ve seen (on limited viewing, admittedly)
from Iglesias you can live with a .220, .230 batting average.”

I’m sorry but that is absurd.  Now if we’re talking about one of those guys that hits 30 home runs with a .220 average, that is acceptable.  But a guy that make a few extra plays here and there at shortstop batting .220… not worth it.  Not even close.

I’m not sure why Ciriaco is not in the discussion…as a short term re-placement. He can play anywhere pretty much, and he has good speed on the bases. Only knock on him is his strikeouts, but it isn’t as bad as Punto. I would be nervous about Igesias’s stats at home vs. road, this would hold true at Fenway. It was a shame Ciriaco was sent down and the Sox kept Punto.

Yeah, I hate to say it but I agree, I love Punto, I realize the RSN hates him, but he’s been great over the years, but to face the facts I gotta go with Iggy, he probably will be a screaming liability at bat, but look at the runs he’ll save in the field, hopefully Aviles will be ok at 2B.  We’ve played musical chairs all over the field and somehow it’s worked out pretty well, so lets continue with this new version and see how it plays out, I’d hate to see Pedy ruin his thumb over continued playing, rest him for at least two weeks and see how it is coming along at that point.  Do the right thing!

I kind of agree with you, but Punto has been around the block and is loved in the clubhouse, he can field with the best, lay down sacrifice bunts and squeeze when necessary, but his time has come and Iggy should be given a chance.  Ciriaco, don’t know much about his fielding, is he above avg in that category?  I loved the way he played in ST.

If Pedroia goes on the DL, Iglesias or Ciriaco should certainly come up.  Assuming Iglesias is healthy, its a choice between his great defense and Ciriaco’s better offense at this point.  It would be fun to watch Iglesias in the field; at the plate, it’s a risk right now, but Ciriaco isn’t a sure thing either.

What do you mean absurd, the Red Sox can carry a light hitter easily, you know better than to think anything else!  We have one banjo hitter among 8 others that can carry him, what is wrong with that scene, admittedly if he hits .170 or so then it gets bad, but .230 is ok.

It is true that Iggy has hit .341 in May at Pawtucket, but I’d still like to see him get another 150-250 at bats down there.  He needs to solidify the personalized stance and shortened swing approach he is now using into a confident and consistent habit.  I’m loathe to interrupt that development process for a 2-3 week look-see at the MLB level.  Ciriaco would be a better call-up to come play second while Pedey heals.  When Iggy next comes up Yawkey-way, I intend it to be for forever; not a mere pleasure trip.

Ummmm, Pedroia may be back in a week or so.

 I’m sorry but that is absurd.  Now if we’re talking about one of those
guys that hits 30 home runs with a .220 average, that is acceptable. 
But a guy that make a few extra plays here and there at shortstop
batting .220… not worth it.  Not even close.

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You said that!! 

Tell me, With Aviles at short and PUNTO at second,,,,,,,WHAT ARE YOU GETTING???

IF Iglasias hits 220 it is still BETTER Than Punto hitting 170!!!

Amen, Punto is strictly a backup nothing more. If Iglesias is hurt bring up Ciriaco.

Why not we basically have a Triple AAA lineup now, so its not going to matter anyway at this point.

I agree, sure they can.  But just because you can do something doesn’t make it a good idea.  I’ll take hitting over defense any day…  Stick with Aviles!

If this is a AAA lineup, it has to be one of the best ever based on runs scored.