Grady Sizemore's comeback with Boston is over.

[Austin]

ESPN BOSTON -- The Grady Sizemore experiment in Boston appears to have come to an end.

The Boston Red Sox designated the outfielder for assignment Tuesday, recalling third baseman Garin Cecchini from Triple-A Pawtucket to take his roster spot.

"We were certainly hoping and thinking that this could have turned out different [and] we were still hoping it did up until very recently," Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said. "It just got to a point where we didn't think we could give it more time. [We are] trying to find ways to create better roster alignment for [manager John Farrell] and his staff and so we made the decision to make the move."

In 52 games for the Red Sox, Sizemore struggled, hitting .216 with two home runs and 15 RBIs in 205 plate appearances. June has been even more difficult for Sizemore, as he's hit .133 (4-for-30) this month with only one RBI in 30 at-bats.

Farrell said that the news came hard for Sizemore, who has lost playing time recently as a result of the emergence of Brock Holt and successful return of outfielder Daniel Nava.

 

[21ccl]

ESPN BOSTON -- The Grady Sizemore experiment in Boston appears to have come to an end.

The Boston Red Sox designated the outfielder for assignment Tuesday, recalling third baseman Garin Cecchini from Triple-A Pawtucket to take his roster spot.

"We were certainly hoping and thinking that this could have turned out different [and] we were still hoping it did up until very recently," Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said. "It just got to a point where we didn't think we could give it more time. [We are] trying to find ways to create better roster alignment for [manager John Farrell] and his staff and so we made the decision to make the move."

In 52 games for the Red Sox, Sizemore struggled, hitting .216 with two home runs and 15 RBIs in 205 plate appearances. June has been even more difficult for Sizemore, as he's hit .133 (4-for-30) this month with only one RBI in 30 at-bats.

Farrell said that the news came hard for Sizemore, who has lost playing time recently as a result of the emergence of Brock Holt and successful return of outfielder Daniel Nava.

Hopefully someone picks him back up, I know he has struggled but I really like to watch him play, Hopefully the Braves try to get him lol. We need a back up outfielder other then Schafer.

 

[smapdi]

He was never a high BA guy, and in fact strikes out a ton for a guy who was frequently hitting lead-off. That's OK if you're a 30/30 guy. But he's not anymore. At 31, with the history of injury, and apparently not able to catch up with major league pitching, I'm afraid he's done. He might retire, but hopefully he plays out the season, does well in triple-A, and gets called back up in September. After that, though, I think the next news on him might be an old-time's-sake signing with the Indians, then hangin' 'em up.

 

[Jaypers]

Looking forward to the Mookie era if the JBJ era doesn't work out either.

 

[RiceLynnEvans75]

Always liked Sizemore. Hopefully things can pan out for him

 

[DaClyde]

Maybe if he can take off the rest of the year and get 100% healthy, there's always Japan, Korea or Taiwan. Youkilis took the Japan option, but sadly got injured only a couple weeks into the season and is done. Manny did Taiwan and did wonders for their attendance for half a season. If Grady can still play, pro leagues around the world can always use a good, semi-big name ambassador. Maybe he could elevate the visibility of the pro leagues in the Netherlands or Italy (or heck, even England).

 

[r2d2]

Maybe if he can take off the rest of the year and get 100% healthy, there's always Japan, Korea or Taiwan. Youkilis took the Japan option, but sadly got injured only a couple weeks into the season and is done. Manny did Taiwan and did wonders for their attendance for half a season. If Grady can still play, pro leagues around the world can always use a good, semi-big name ambassador. Maybe he could elevate the visibility of the pro leagues in the Netherlands or Italy (or heck, even England).

Don't leave Mexico out =)

 

[sportscardtheory]

I'm not sure why people are acting his career is over. He hadn't played for 2+ years before his comeback and probably just needs a long stint in AAA before he's called back up or signed by another team. When he's ready again to play at the Major League level, he will.

Edit - Apparently he was outright released today. Maybe he can latch on with another club's AAA affiliate.

 

[scotty216brs]

I'll give him credit, he gave it 110% and he did stay healthy....but sadly he looked like a player who hasn't played baseball in a few years. It will take him longer than 2 months to get back to at least a semi-productive player, but Boston just can't wait for that to happen. I wish him the best of luck in whatever he decides to do from here on out..

 

[Austin]

The Phillies just signed Sizemore to a minor league deal.

 

[scotty216brs]

Hope he can help them out

 

[tpeichel]

Good spot for him. Philly has a horrible outfield.

 

[JoshHamilton]

If you want to read something mind numbingly dumb, read this crap
http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/...illies-sign-grady-sizemore-milb-contract.html

 

[scotty216brs]

If you want to read something mind numbingly dumb, read this crap
http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/...illies-sign-grady-sizemore-milb-contract.html

Knew it would be something dumb coming from Blowout...

Why does no one realize he's only 31 years old? For most hitters they are still in their prime at that age. Granted, Grady was in his prime earlier than most players but he is not as old as a lot of people make him out to be..

 

[AmishDave]

If you want to read something mind numbingly dumb, read this crap
http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/...illies-sign-grady-sizemore-milb-contract.html

You need to see his Youtube vids, Will.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiGdR76ju_U

 

[JoshHamilton]

You need to see his Youtube vids, Will.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiGdR76ju_U

Please tell me if this is serious or not. PLEASE TELL ME THIS IS HIM

 

[AmishDave]

Please tell me if this is serious or not. PLEASE TELL ME THIS IS HIM

This is him. 100% serious.

 

[JoshHamilton]

This is him. 100% serious.

Oh boy

*grabs bong, takes rip*

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHSHSHSHAHAAJAJAJAJAJAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[smapdi]

Well, this is a dream come true. My favorite player on my favorite team. I had a flashing thought of this when he was released and wondered if a new league would also help him.

While I want him to succeed as much as anyone, it's just perception that coming back from 2 years of repeated catastrophic injury without seeing a single live official pitch is difficult, and maybe his window has closed. Yes, 31 is still a very reasonable age, but starting from effectively zero and trying to compete at the major league level is much different from playing continuously all that time. Then there's the injury factor. While he was throwing himself around the field, I have to think there is something in the back of his mind telling him to be careful. I understand his knee injury affects his swing as much as his running, so that might contribute to his lack of power, although the time off and lack of reps surely has something to do with that as well. So, go to Triple-A, get your mind together, beat up some young guys, and make the team, if not this year then next.

 

[scotty216brs]

Well, this is a dream come true. My favorite player on my favorite team. I had a flashing thought of this when he was released and wondered if a new league would also help him.

While I want him to succeed as much as anyone, it's just perception that coming back from 2 years of repeated catastrophic injury without seeing a single live official pitch is difficult, and maybe his window has closed. Yes, 31 is still a very reasonable age, but starting from effectively zero and trying to compete at the major league level is much different from playing continuously all that time. Then there's the injury factor. While he was throwing himself around the field, I have to think there is something in the back of his mind telling him to be careful. I understand his knee injury affects his swing as much as his running, so that might contribute to his lack of power, although the time off and lack of reps surely has something to do with that as well. So, go to Triple-A, get your mind together, beat up some young guys, and make the team, if not this year then next.

I think that was the case over the first month and a half....but his last few weeks in Boston I could start seeing him being more aggressive on the basepaths and being a bit more confident that he can run at 100%. I think physically he is fine but it was more mental than anything. As for his struggles at the plate, that's just based off the fact that he hasn't played in a few years. At times he looked overmatched but it's going to take more than a couple months to get the timing down and all that. I think by the end of the season he can definitely be a major league average OFer who can help out a team for sure.