Turning Two: Sox Sign Punto

In a move that takes some time to absorb, the Red Sox came to terms with Nick Punto on a…

MIN 5, BOS 2: Lester loses it in fifth

Jon Lester has a case of the Dice-K syndrome.

Green stellar at shortstop

Perhaps the most surprising aspect of the Red Sox's play in recent days has been the productivity of Nick Green, the new starting shortstop.

And while he's hitting .278/.350/.333, eons better than his 241/.310/.347 line, that's not the story here. No, the story is his fielding.

It's looking more and more like Green may be worthy of the bench spot all season long, or at least until Jed Lowrie returns (fingers crossed). Even if he can't hit, his defense out of the infield is valuable.