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February 1, 2013

Transaction Analysis

Pronk's Tale

by R.J. Anderson

BOSTON RED SOX Team Audit | Player Cards | Depth Chart

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Signed 1B-L Lyle Overbay to a minor-league deal. [1/31]

In the old days Overbay was a sure bet to smack doubles, play good defense, and compile two-plus WARP on an annual basis. Though never the sexiest package—especially in that era of offensive production—it was a package that worked. Nowadays Overbay is better suited for a lesser role (his work against right-handed pitching in recent years makes him a cheap, attractive option as a pinch hitter, for instance). Sure enough, Marc Normandin thinks Overbay's future with the Red Sox is on the bench as Mike Napoli insurance, thus dislocating Mauro Gomez—whose right-handedness is a disadvantage in this case—to the minors. That seems like a reasonable expectation.

Keep an eye on what Overbay's signing means for Milwaukee. Corey Hart's injury sparked rumors of a potential reunion with Overbay—who played two seasons with the Brewers in the past—but alas those murmurs turned out to be fruitless. If the Brewers want a similar player they could opt to sign Casey Kotchman. Otherwise, maybe they give Carlos Lee a call.

CLEVELAND INDIANS Team Audit | Player Cards | Depth Chart

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