"The Nationals have a scout in Boston with an eye on the Red Sox's catchers, according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe. The Nats will be without starting catcher Wilson Ramos for most, if not all, of the 2012 season (MLBTradeRumors)."
Obviously the Red Sox wouldn't get a lot back, but I am already hearing from fans to do a trade ASAP so the Red Sox can bring Lavarnway. To a point I get it, but it does need to be pointed out that Salty is actually having a pretty good season so far. He is batting .250 with 5 HRs and 15 RBIs, and is on pace for 23 HRs and 69 RBIs.
I am not a big Salty guy, so I think I might be in favor of dealing him. Even though he is just 27 years old, he seems to be what he is. He has a low batting average, and never walks (last season 24 walks, 119 strikeouts). Sure he can hit the occasional long ball, but what I like about Lavarnway is that he is a patient hitter (currently .370 OBP in AAA, and .376 last season). I guess you never know how that will translate to the majors, but I think it's worth the risk.
It was said in spring training that Bobby V was a big fan of Lavarnway, and I'd love to see him get a shot. What a better outlook for the season if Lavarnway can come through for the Red Sox and Middlebrooks looking like he is the real deal.
The other deal I guess would be to trade Shoppach, but it's probably not worth bringing up Lavarnway if he is only going to play 1 out of 5 games, since he can get more work in down in the minors.
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