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Red Sox Predictions: Catcher Blake Swihart Will Be Traded For A No. 2 Starter

By Samantha Riley

Aug 30, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; Boston Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart (23) singles in the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 30, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; Boston Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart (23) singles in the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports /
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RHP Andrew Cashner – San Diego Padres

May 3, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Andrew Cashner (34) pitches during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
May 3, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Andrew Cashner (34) pitches during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

Andrew Cashner is the San Diego Padres’ No. 2 starter and seems to be a potential trade target for most teams looking for additional starting pitching this summer. Cashner would be cheaper than Shields because Cashner has not been as consistent over his career as a starter. Additionally, Cashner has an underwhelming 4.93 ERA so far this season. Yet, he does bring some quality skills to the table and is accustomed to being No. 2 in a starting rotation.

Typically an underachiever, Cashner brings some solid pitching to the table. He is a power pitcher, usually hitting the mid-90s consistently. His strikeout rate has remained fairly consistent over the past four seasons and he also gets a lot of ground ball outs. Despite having a 2-3 losing record this year, there is the possibility he could find success in Boston.  

Additionally, as mentioned previously, San Diego would benefit from having another quality catcher who has a big bat. Swihart could be the solution for them. As of right now, the Padres seem like a good trading partner for the Red Sox.

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