Two days ago we published a column saying Christian Vázquez should be traded. As a “Boston Red Sox community,” this is what we do: offer viewpoints, even — especially — if they are provocative. We welcome them, in fact, and this take was solidly in that tradition.
Here is another viewpoint: No. the Red Sox should not trade Vázquez, because it is a very bad idea.
First off, Vázquez is good. He has hit over his head the last couple years, but as Red Sox fans have known since they won the World Series (checks notes) two years ago, you can live with some relatively light-hitting catchers if they’re good at the other (catching) part of the job.