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Toronto Blue Jays: Five Landing Spots for Edwin Encarnacion

By Jason Evans

Oct 18, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (10) hits an two RBI single during the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians in game four of the 2016 ALCS playoff baseball series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (10) hits an two RBI single during the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians in game four of the 2016 ALCS playoff baseball series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 8, 2016; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Boston Red Sox general manager Dave Dombrowski during the MLB general managers meeting at the Omni Scottsdale Resort. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2016; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Boston Red Sox general manager Dave Dombrowski during the MLB general managers meeting at the Omni Scottsdale Resort. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

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Boston would be a logical landing spot for Encarnacion. The Red Sox have Hanley Ramirez at first who played well there. They also have a hole at DH with the retirement of David Ortiz who already gave his blessing to the signing of Encarnacion during last season.

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Encarnacion would be a great fit in Fenway Park. For his career, he pulls the ball a little over half of the time. With the Green Monster right there, it would certainly be a nice target for him.

The issue for the Red Sox is that it would make them quite right-handed. Encarnacion, Ramirez, Dustin Pedroia, Mookie Betts, Xander Bogaerts are all right-handed. Jackie Bradley Jr and Travis Shaw would be the only left-handed threats.

Boston would have to hand out another long-term deal for another bat when they have prospects like Sam Travis and Yoan Moncada coming when they need pitching more than another bat in the order.

For Dave Dombrowski, he has to figure out whether it’s best for the Red Sox to sign another big bat or maybe make his club slightly deeper by spreading that money around like Blue Jays appear to be doing.

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