In defense of Stephen Drew
Even with Jose Iglesias around, signing Drew wasn't a mistake, it was a smart decision
- Born: 1990/01/05
- Age: 22
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 185
- Bats/Throws: R / R
- Seasons: 2
- Place of birth: Havana, Cuba
| Year | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13 | 40 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | .350 | .458 | .500 | |
| 2011 | Red Sox | 10 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .333 | .333 |
| 2011 | 101 | 357 | 35 | 84 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 21 | 58 | 12 | 4 | .235 | .285 | .269 | |
| 2012 | Red Sox | 25 | 68 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 0 | .118 | .200 | .191 |
| 2012 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .375 | .444 | .500 | |
| Career Total | 35 | 74 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 0 | .135 | .210 | .203 | |
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Jose Iglesias is headed to Pawtucket after a brief-but-glorious run in the majors, making way for the returning Stephen Drew.
Drew returning Wednesday
Drew won't be activated for Monday's home opener as originally planned, but the delay is not because of a setback in his recovery.
Red Sox vs. Blue Jays lineups: Iglesias returns
Jose Iglesias is back in the lineup just two days after being hit in the elbow by a Josh Johnson fastball.
Iglesias day-to-day after HBP
Red Sox shortstop Jose Iglesias left yesterday's game after being hit in the arm with a pitch, sparking speculation that Stephen Drew could return early.
Is Stephen Drew headed to Toronto?
Stephen Drew has packed up his locker in Portland. Is the shortstop headed to Toronto to replace an injured Iglesias?
Should a healthy Drew start over Iglesias?
Jose Iglesias has opened some eyes, but is it enough to make the Red Sox think about keeping him in the starting role when Stephen Drew returns?
Stephen Drew begins rehab assignment
The shortstop Boston planned for the big-league roster should be back shortly
Stephen Drew cleared by MLB to play in games
A concussion knocked him out for a month, but he's finally on his way back to playing baseball
Drew placed on DL
Boston's shortstop is set to begin the season on the special seven-day DL designed for those recovering from concussions.
