We have a saying in Spanish to the effect that names and nicknames aren't really bound by grammatical rules.

I mention that, because in Spanish, "Kiké", makes no sense phonetically or gramatically (*). But its a nickname, so it can go however Mr. Hernández prefers.

(*) Phonetically, this nickname is usually pronounced as "KEE-k'" and writen as "Quique".

Hernandez, 29, is a career .240/.313/.425 hitter, making him slightly below league average, but he can provide premium defense as a middle infielder and in the outfield.

Seems like a bit of an overpay, based on the bat, but I suspect true versatility - being above average defensively at several positions - is undervalued.

Good point, YC. Makes me feel a bit better about a pick-up that seemed mediocre at best at first glance.

I approve.

Whether Hernandez becomes the starting CF, or the starting 2B, or the next Brock Holt - I also approve of re-appropriating Holt's exclamation point to Kiké! - I don't yet know. But Boston is a better team with Hernandez than they were without him.

He's a lefty masher....those stats are 70% in Chavez Ravine, Petco, and AT&T so I suspect that slug% will go up in Fenway.

The bat probably doesn't play against RHP (82 career wRC+) unless he's elite defensively at an up the middle position. Useful player, but limited. You're much better off giving him 300 PA than 600.

Useful but limited means he’s roughly ten times better than anything they’ve had at second base the last couple of years. This and the Richards moves are good ones. No they aren’t “make the Sox contenders” moves but as vi says they are moves that make the Sox better.

Useful but limited means he’s roughly ten times better than anything they’ve had at second base the last couple of years. This and the Richards moves are good ones. No they aren’t “make the Sox contenders” moves but as vi says they are moves that make the Sox better.

Sure, he makes them better. I'm just saying that if they give him 650 PA at 2B, you're probably going to be disappointed in the results. He's a far better player if he starts against every LHP, and moves around spelling regulars.

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Sure, he makes them better. I'm just saying that if they give him 650 PA at 2B, you're probably going to be disappointed in the results. He's a far better player if he starts against every LHP, and moves around spelling regulars.

Yeah, the Dodgers had a good arrangement with Pederson who hit well against right handers but was trash against lefties and Hernandez who was the opposite. Made for a good platoon.

Between Kiké and Hunter Renfroe, the Sox will be giving a lot of playing time to guys who don't hit RHP very well.

11. Dock Ellis Posted: January 25, 2021 at 01:59 PM (#6001649)
Between Kiké and Hunter Renfroe, the Sox will be giving a lot of playing time to guys who don't hit RHP very well.

10. Joyful Calculus Instructor Posted: January 23, 2021 at 07:27 PM (#6001401)Yeah, the Dodgers had a good arrangement with Pederson who hit well against right handers but was trash against lefties and Hernandez who was the opposite. Made for a good platoon.

Hmmm, an idea for the Red Sox is forming....