Trot Trot back to Boston?

Reading the Boston Globe notebook today, there was a Q&A with Trot today. What did he say?

What has the offseason been like for you?
TN: "What I've
really, for the first time in my career, learned is how to play first base. I
spent some time in Atlanta with an old friend of mine, Tim Hyers, who was a
pretty good defensive first baseman at one time. I've been learning everything
about the position, particularly how to make the throws from the infield and
just needing to short-arm the ball more. There are coverage type things I've
been working on, situations like cutoffs, relays. I think it's something I could
offer a team in addition to playing the outfield."

First base you don't say? Saying, I've read that the Red Sox neeed a bench player who can play 1ST and RF. Would you accept this?

Are you nervous about being an unsigned free agent at this
juncture?
TN: "Well, it's not easy, but I know there are a lot of unsigned players out there. A lot of outfielders. I don't know what the reason is for that, but it's not something I can worry about. I just go about my work and preparation every day in hopes I'll get a call to help a team out. I know at this point I'm not going to be an everyday player unless someone gets hurt, and right now I'm willing to accept that. I'm willing to spend some time in the minors working on playing first base if that's what a team wants me to do. I know I can still play the outfield at a high level."

Okay, wow. More than I expected to hear but I'll take it, now the big question, are you healthy?

Do you think about the possibility you won't be signed?
TN: "I'm not ready to retire. I'm not interested in that. I've been injured for so
long that now I finally feel like I'm completely healthy. I had the disk-ectomy
last offseason. That was tough on me because the disk was so protruded it was
pressing against a nerve. My left leg was numb at times for most of the season.
I had to re-teach myself how to run. By September, I started feeling better and
I could feel my power coming back because I started to generate power off that
back leg. So the way I'm feeling now, I want to get back out there and show I
can still help a team."

He's healthy people! GREAT news!

You obviously have leadership qualities, intangibles that you brought to
the Red Sox for many years and that you brought to the Indians last season. That must be part of the package that comes with Trot Nixon.
TN: "No doubt. I've learned some things over the years about teams and players and team chemistry. That's part of what I bring. I think the Indians appreciated that
from me. I know they have a lot of outfielders over there now and the need for
me isn't there anymore. That's fine. I enjoyed the year there. At this point,
I'd go anywhere just to play. Like I said, I'm feeling great for the first time
in a while."

That's a yes. Well now here's the big question - would you come back here?

Did you ever think about trying to get back to the Red Sox?
TN: "Sure. I saw recently where they needed a lefthanded bat. Someone who can play first and maybe the outfield. That fits for me. I know my representative has contacted them, but I have no idea what their plans are and who they're considering. I would always love to come back and play in Boston. I still have so many friends there. But the important thing now is to play again, no matter where it is."

Really now? PLEASE COME BACK TO BOSTON I MISS YOU! Would be so awesome to see you again and really...get your number back! I can teach Dylan about you and not be heart broken when I hear his mom do "Trot Trot to Boston" with him. Youkilis can have his cookie off buddy in play. We can have funny stories, PLEASE COME BACK. I don't care if you're a bench player, JUST COME BACK!