Yardbarker: Julio Lugo

A Brief Rundown on Rays Rumors; Reid Brignac, Yorvit Torrealba, Carl Crawford, and Milton Bradley

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:29:20 -0500

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Past Trade Analysis: Joey Gathright Runs Faster Than J.P. Howell’s Fastball

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:33:53 -0500

More photos » by Elise Amendola - AP Boston Red Sox center fielder Joey Gathright (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) Browse more photos » If you were to go through all the players on the Opening Day roster for the 2006 Devil Rays, it's incredible how few of them survived on the team for long. Actually, considering the talent involved, maybe it's not such a surprise. This isn't a complete list, but take a look for yours...

What did we learn last night?

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:26:42 -0500

Tony did something very telling last night in the 9th, right before McClellan blew the game (btw, why is McClellan in the game there and not Franklin?). He double-switched Julio Lugo into the game in place of Rasmus. Skip went from 2nd to CF and Lugo went to 2nd base. This move told us a few things about Tony's thought process as we approach the postseason. First, Colby wasn't the obvious choice to be double-switched out of the game. He batted first in the top of the 9th so his sp...

Julio Lugo Trade overflow thread

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:49:03 -0500

More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP Here is a picture of a wizard. Browse more photos » Finally, the Schumaker protection we've been waiting for.

Julio Lugo: What Took So Long?

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:21:00 -0500

There are some players that teams just seem to hang on to for no good reason, for far too long. Julio Lugo was that guy for the Boston Red Sox.But a day after falling out of first place in the American League East, the team finally got rid of him and added a little depth to their roster. Lugo, who signed a free agent contract worth $36 million for four-years before the 2007 season, was designated for assignment Friday, but is still owed $13 million through next season.Live and learn.Boston sw...

Adios Julio Lugo FOR GOOD

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:17:04 -0500

Theo Epstein made one of his worst decisions as GM of the Boston Red Sox in 2007. He signed SS Julio Lugo for four years and $36 million dollars. A handful of under-performing seasons and 42 errors later, Theo has rid himself of his mistake. Julio Lugo is now property of the St. Louis [...]

Your newest Met: Lugo

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:42:50 -0500

The New York Daily News says today that "Julio Lugo already is working out at the Mets' complex in the Dominican Republic." Guess we know what team he's headed to. What I want to know is: isn't this a violation of some sort? Lugo is still a member of the Red Sox; just designated for assignment, is all. This has to violate some sort of tampering rule.

Your newest Met: Lugo

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:42:50 -0500

Later Lugo; Red Sox designate shortstop for assignment

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:06:00 -0500

For once, Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com got it right.Today it was declared official that Julio Lugo was designated for assignment meaning the Boston Red Sox have 10 days to either trade the ridiculously overpaid shortstop and flat out release him. The Boston Globe's Amalie Benjamin reported that multiple teams are interested, but isn't specific on what clubs. Also Theo Epstein is agreeing to come up with the costs of what's left of his four-year $36 million contract that he signe...

Lugo designated for assignment

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:04:07 -0500

Well, that was a surprise. Julio Lugo has been designated for assignment, bringing to a close a tumultuous two-and-a-half years with Lugo as our apparent shortstop. I opined on this transaction over at the Hardball Times. Some nuggets: This year, Lugo's offense has seen an uptick, hitting .284/.352/.367 in his best offensive display since his time with Tampa Bay in 2006 before being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the deadline in 2006. However, his defense has become atrocious...

Our long national Julio Lugo nightmare is over

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:12:18 -0500

I live in one of the rare New England households with positive feelings for Julio Lugo. When we first got him, he announced he was “bananas” about signing with the Sox. This endeared him to my wife. Me, I’m a regular enough drinker of the Red Sox kool-aid that if they sign a guy, I try to like him. I never much cared for David Wells or J.D. Drew or Byung-Hyun Kim before they landed on the Sox, but I found a way to cheer for them. (Well, not Kim.) I was nervous we’d get the Lugo who stank with the Dodgers instead of the one who flourished with the Rays, but I was generally disposed to like the guy. He...

Adios Julio Lugo

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:55:56 -0500

It’s been a long time coming. In fact, I woke up this morning and still thought I was asleep when I saw the influx of e-mails about it. The Red Sox have designated Julio Lugo for assignment! This calls for a celebration. Someone pop the bubbly and I’ll get a cake! But [...]

Lugo Available; Mets Not Interested

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:42:39 -0500

Alex Speier of WEEI.com reports that the Mets are not interested in acquiring Julio Lugo. The Jose Reyes injury leaves them "in dire straits" according to Speier's source, but they are not "desperate" enough to go after Lugo. He's available on the trade market, but has $15MM remaining on his contract between this year and 2010.The Red Sox have shortstop issues of their own, and are considering making a deal. They're playing Lugo and Nick Green as they await Jed...

The Lugo Variations, 2009

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:37:00 -0500

As a friend, Julio Lugo, I feel it's important to tell you that no matter what you do, you're going to be the scapegoat. We can't boo Papi -- it's just not in our DNA -- so when something goes wrong, you're gonna be the guy who hears it. Sox offense can't buy a hit? Your fault. Fenway beer tasting a little too "warm" and "rodent-like"? Your bad. Girlfriend won't give it up, despite the fact we just shelled out seventy bucks on dinner and wore ou...