Boston Red Sox outlook: PawSox “no’s” for 2016
By Rick McNair
Sep 15, 2015; San Francisco, CA, USA; Cincinnati Reds third baseman Todd Frazier (21) is greeted at the dugout by outfielder Ryan LaMarre (65) after Frazier solo home run against the San Francisco Giants in the tenth inning of their MLB baseball game at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports Reds won 9-8.
Outfielders
Chris Marrero – OF
2015 Stats (Minors): 70 G, 262 AB, .271/.311/.422, 7 HR, 25 RBI
A former first round pick (Nats) who is now with his fifth organization. Older brother of Deven. Now 27-years-old and a big right-hand power bat.
Aneury Tavarez – OF
2015 Stats (Minors): 112 G, 384 AB, .253/.314/.401, 8 HR 37 RBI
Will be 24-years-old in April. A left-handed hitter who throws right. Moved up from High-A to Pawtucket. Good fielder. Tavarez may be the fourth outfielder. Average speed and very limited power. Triple-A may be the high spot for Tavarez.
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Ryan LaMarre – OF
2015 Stats: 21 G, 25 AB, .080/.080/.080, 0 HR 0 RBI
With Reds briefly in 2015. LaMarre is a throws left and bats right player who is now 27-years-old. A second round pick who usually is stationed in CF. Excellent defender.
Sources: MLB.com/Baseball-Reference/FanGraphs