Sox Sign Sean Casey
Just what this town needs, another dude named “Sean”.
The deal is for 1 year at $700,000. Sean Casey, 33, will act as the primary backup to Kevin Youkilis at first base, and will be the first left-handed bat off the bench. Casey rebounded from a rough AL transition in 2006 to hit .296/.353/.393 for Detroit last season.
Despite my pithy comment up top, I really like this deal. Casey is among the toughest guys in baseball to strike out (42 Ks in 492 plate appearances last season), and would make an excellent situational pinch-hitter. He is also, by all accounts, a “character guy”, and while I don’t put as much stock into that as some, I’ll at least admit that good personalities are better than bad ones.
So, the Sox are apparently set in the infield (now that Alex Cora has tunneled his way out of a Miami gulag). With Coco Crisp’s fate still uncertain, the only remaining question seems to be in the outfield. Stay tuned.
February 1st, 2008 at 3:28 pm
I too like this move. I hope, though, that Casey doesn’t pull a JT Snow and get pissed about his lack of playing time.
February 1st, 2008 at 3:32 pm
I like this deal, although I fear that this will turn into another JT Snow situation and we’ll hear Casey calling for a trade because of his lack of playing time. And, the Sox probably have the “nicest” clubhouse in the league now. Personally, I’d rather have some bastards in there.
February 1st, 2008 at 4:43 pm
this guy is great!! live in cincy watched him for several years here. he has no power, but makes contact. he is also just a all around great guy. glad to hear this.
February 18th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
I love this deal. Casey is a clubhouse guy everyone loves, and assuming his role has been established, he’s a great asset.