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Boston Red Sox, Cody Ross, Quick Post January 23, 2012

Red Sox Sign Cody Ross

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Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports had reported, via Twitter, that the Red Sox have signed outfielder Cody Ross.

Update: ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick reports, via Twitter, that the deal has a base salary of $3M and includes performance incentives. Ross made about $6.3M last season while hitting .240/.325/.405 with 14 home runs, though he did deal with injuries.

This move adds depth and a good right-handed bat to the Sox’ outfield. Presumably, Ross will be the new starting right fielder.

Ross has a career line of .261/.323/.456, but has been much better vs. left-handed pitching.  He has put up a line of .282/.349/.563 in his career vs. southpaws.

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Charlie first started writing about baseball back in 2008 when he opened Fantasy Baseball 365. Since graduating college with a degree in English, he has spent time coaching baseball as well as working in several minor league front offices. He also writes for The Outside Corner and contributes to Project Prospect and ESPN's Sweet Spot. Writer from August 3, 2010 - May 6, 2012

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  1. Pedroia's bald patch January 23, 2012 at 10:28 PM #

    Seemed somewhat inevitable. I wonder how this will effect the much speculated move for another starting pticher…

    • Charlie Saponara January 23, 2012 at 11:30 PM #

      I just don't see how they can go without adding a solid starter. I'm guessing that Gavin Floyd might be the guy.

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