First, we hear that the Red Sox have requested medical records on Marco Scutaro. Now, Jerry Crasnick tells us that Scutaro worked out in Miami with special assistant to the general manager, Allard Baird, in presence. (Baird is one of Epstein’s right-hand men, a keen evaluator who failed at being a general manager in Kansas City.) Crasnick notes the workout seems to have alleviated concerns about a heel injury Scutaro suffered late in the ’09 season. It seems as if a contract offer is headed Scutaro’s way. Boston would have to give up his first round pick, No. 29, to sign Scutaro. The team already has No. 20 thanks to Billy Wagner inking with Atlanta.
UPDATE: A Venezuela newspaper reports that Marco Scutaro has signed with the team. They often jump the gun, so tread with caution.