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Red Sox bring Nunez back

Earlier this afternoon, the Red Sox officially announced the re-signing of Eduardo Nunez.


Fort Myers, FL 2/18/2018: The Red Sox signed Eduardo Nunez to a one year contract today, and he met the media soom after arriving in camp. Spring Training for the Red Sox continued today at the Player Development Complex at Jet Blue Park. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff)
photo credit: BostonGlobe

When last July Dave Dombrowski swung a trade with the Giants to acquire Nunez, he was hoping for a spark to reignite a stagnant offense.
Well, that's exactly what Nunez was. In 38 games following the trade to Boston, Nunez hit .321 average / 53 hits / 12 doubles / 8 Home Runs / 27 RBI / 6 SB, while playing second, short and third for the Red Sox.
Nunez proved Dombrowski's faith rewarded by providing the much-needed spark to the lineup. However, he played in only two games after September 9th, which also included his one and only at-bat in the ALDS against the Astros.  In both of those times, he was helped off the field, due to an injury to his right knee. After the season it was announced that Nunez had strained the PCL ligament in his right knee, and while he would not require surgery, and with rest and rehab would be ready for the 2018 season. 

 Nunez, became a free-agent at the end of the season and while the Red Sox were interested in a reunion with the super-utility player, they weren't sure what his financial requirements would be, especially when rumors began that Nunez was looking for a multi-year deal of around between three and five years.
 As the winter prolonged with no real offers for the player who had re-energized the offense during his time in Boston, the Red Sox began to wonder if it would be possible to sign him at a "team friendly deal"  Well this past week Nunez was spotted at Fort Myers and the rumors began swirling that there was an agreement on a potential deal to bring him back. On Friday Nunez was brought in for a physical by the Red Sox medical staff, if he passed then the deal would become official.
  Well, today it was announced that Nunez indeed passed his physical and would be brought back on a one year deal for $4 million with a $4 million player option for 2019 or a $2 million buyout.
Nunez can make up to $1 million more in 2019 based on plate appearances this season.  If Nunez chooses to return in 2019, he can make an additional $1 million more based on plate appearances that season.
This deal is a great move, by Dombrowski in that now with Nunez back, it provides insurance for the Red Sox infield. Though for at least the first couple of months of the season, Nunez will be playing mostly second base for the injured Dustin Pedroia, similarly to what he did last season after he was acquired.
Nunez provides a strong offensive player who can allow for Cora to put him in different places both in terms of the lineup, as well as in the field. Once, Pedroia returns he can play second, third, shortstop, as well in the outfield and at DH.
Nunez is expected to take the field with the rest of his teammates for the first official workout tomorrow morning.
Let me be the first to say welcome back!
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