by evan brunell | Nov 25, 2009 | Kansas City Royals, Quick Post, Tug Hulett
The Red Sox today acquired Tug Hulett from the Royals for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Hulett, who will enter his age 27 season, has two years’ experience in the major leagues. In 67 at-bats, his slash line is .194/.270/.254. He can play...
by evan brunell | Nov 25, 2009 | Alex Wilson, Ryan Westmoreland
Alex Wilson was drafted in the second round of the 2009 draft by the Boston Red Sox out of Texas A&M. Wilson’s scouting report on SoxProspects.com says this: Missed 2008 season due to Tommy John Surgery. 3/4 arm slot. Clean mechanics, but his delivery is...
by evan brunell | Nov 24, 2009 | Kelvim Escobar, Quick Post
The Boston Herald’s Michael Silverman is reporting that Boston has requested medical records on free agent Kelvim Escobar, along with reliever Rafael Soriano. They’ve also inquired into Marcos Scutaro. While Soriano and Scutaro represent higher upside,...
by mike silver | Nov 24, 2009 | Adrian Beltre, Boston Red Sox, Chone Figgins, Mike Lowell
As the hot stove whisperings grow louder, the eyes of the Boston powers have shifted to Mike Lowell. Rumors have been building in strength over the last few weeks surrounding the future of the third baseman within the Sox’ organization. Growing in popularity...
by evan brunell | Nov 23, 2009 | Dave Magadan, DeMarlo Hale, John Farrell, Quick Post, Ron Johnson, Terry Francona, Tim Bogar
Manager Terry Francona, 7th season Bench coach DeMarlo Hale, 1st season (5th with Boston, four as third-base coach) First-base coach Ron Johnson, 1st season (5 seasons as AAA Pawtucket manager, 10 years in Boston organization). Was a teammate of Francona’s in...