Why is everyone so adamant to re-sign Jason Bay even if it means paying him J.D. Drew money? I think that the better alternative for left field is Matt Holliday, and no one seems too interested. Don't get me wrong, I love J. Bay. But I would take a .315 average with 25-30 homers over a .250 guy with the same amount of homers.
-- Grayson G., Las Vegas
I think Holliday garners plenty of respect. I think the situation is that the general public -- and perhaps the Red Sox themselves -- view Bay and Holliday as similar players. But there is a comfort factor with Bay, who has thrived in the market and developed into a core member of the team in short order. Would Holliday make a similarly seamless adjustment to Boston? There is no guarantee. Bay enjoys Boston, and the Red Sox have appreciated what he brings to the table, so, in many ways, a continuation of the relationship would be a good fit. But by no means has Holliday been ruled out.
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