One week after featuring former Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez in FAF, we take a look at a former Sox outfielder, Trot Nixon. This past week Trot was waived by the Milwaukee Brewers after going just 4-38 (.105) in spring training. Although he has stated he wants to keep playing, this could be the last stop for Nixon. After playing for the Sox from 1996-2006 the Original Dirt Dog has had trouble finding the same success elsewhere that he enjoyed in Boston. In 2007 he played for the Indians, hitting .251 with 3 HR and 31 RBI over 99 games. He spent most of 2008 in Triple-A, but did get a call up from the Mets. He played 11 games for New York, hitting .171 (6-35) with 1 HR and 1 RBI. VERDICT: With his rapid decline over the past 2 years with his almost non-existent production this spring, retirement might be Trot's best option. I was/am definitely a fan, and would love if he came back to the Sox in some capacity, but Trot's story is starting to change from one of perseverance to just kind of sad.
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I respect Trot's love of the game, and I can't imagine he needs the money (he's made over $30 million in salary alone over his career) so I'm not sure why he can't see the writing on the wall.
But, I suppose if I was only 34 (can you believe he's that young?) and loved doing something I would have a pretty tough time giving it up for the rest of my life too.
I say the Sox sign him to a 1 day contract and let him get one at bat...as long as he agrees to either charge the mound or throw his bat at the pitcher (remember Ryan Rupe?) on purpose.
Go out fightin'!
Good work Trot! He started the trend of right fielders that wear #7 that win championships for the Sox
get into coaching and don't trun into a joke Trot...you aren't Major anymore...try Japan or Canda, or Netherlands - but if you want to stay in US you'll be playing with Rickey Henderson in the Independents...
is it taboo to say nixon seems like a roid user to me? he has all of the obvious signs. he is injury prone, fired up (throws bat?), quick drop off once testing became a factor, etc
i hope its not true but i cant help but think it probably is
that said i loved his hustle while he was here i just thought he wasnt the most reliable guy in the world. his effort made his performance a little overrated in my book
I don't know if it's taboo or not Bob, but I wouldn't say Trot has "all of the obvious signs" to me. My 3 biggest telltale signs have been: Becomes a superstar out of nowhere (Sammy Sosa), Gains power out of nowhere (Brady Anderson) or Actually improves in his late 30's (Bonds, Clemens, etc). Obviously I can swear as to what Trot has or hasn't done, but to me he isn't obvious because to me those 3 groups I mentioned are the obvious ones and he fits into none of them.
Trot will always hold a special place in my heart. Not just as a baseball player, but a type of sports player. A true athlete who performed at the time he was needed.
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