OTHER POSSIBILITIES
A switch-hitter with promise who has been stalled by injuries and circumstances. Swihart can catch and can hit – maybe not exceptional, but capable. As a left fielder, he may find a home in Boston dependent upon movement of other players.
Trade Chance: Medium
Vazquez is slowly becoming a defensive specialist. The gifted arm is not matched by a gifted bat and the surprise of Sandy Leon may make Vaz a 50 game player. I suspect he will eventually end up as the regular option in 2017.
Trade Chance: Low
Holt is a valuable piece whenever a replacement part is needed. Not the best of defensive options – especially in the outfield, but a player who can make the smart plays on offense and defense. Injuries impacted 2016, but Holt displayed some power with seven home runs in 290 at-bats. Would be a guaranteed regular on many teams.
Trade Chance: Low
A disappointment who had the pitching jitters at Fenway Park. Might be a one-shot wonder as a starter. Pomeranz is a low-end starter with Boston who is quite capable of pitching himself out of the rotation.
Trade Chance: Low
Next: Is Trading Jackie Bradley a viable option?
Expect the option to be picked up since Buchholz did a reasonable finish to another disappointing season. Starting pitching is valuable and even pitching that had the numbers of Buchholz has some value.
Trade Chance: Low
Sources: Fangraphs