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...
by jake digregorio | Nov 23, 2009 | Adrian Gonzalez, Felix Hernandez, Garrett Anderson, Jason Bay, Jeremy Hermida, Marlon Byrd, Poll, Randy Winn, Uncategorized
If Boston waves Bay good-bye and Matt Holliday is out of reach, which of these established left-fielders would you like to see play the line at Fenway in 2010? Garret Anderson Marlon Byrd Fernando Tatis Randy Winn If that nightmare scenario happens, and the Red Sox...
by evan brunell | Nov 23, 2009 | Curt Schilling
Thanksgiving six years ago saw Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer and a cadre of Red Sox officials fly out to Arizona and be guests of Curt and Shonda Schilling for Thanksgiving dinner. The crew was there in the hopes of convincing Schilling that he should waive his no-trade...
by evan brunell | Nov 21, 2009 | Alex Cora
Can’t have a team of the decade without a bench, right? Ever since Nomar left midway through 2004, the shortstop position has been a revolving door. Second base was inconsistent between Marty Barrett and Dustin Pedroia. And last year, even the backup infield...
by evan brunell | Nov 21, 2009 | Rich Garces
A bullpen tends to have a lot of turnover given the volatility of the position. The truly excellent relievers tend to graduate to being a closer, while major leaguers with an average baseline of talent can find themselves out of baseball after a season or two of...
by evan brunell | Nov 20, 2009 | Quick Post, Robert Manuel
26-year old Robert Manuel was claimed by Boston off waivers today. Manuel tossed 65.2 innings for Seattle’s Triple-A club this past season, amassing a 2.88 ERA with a 49/16 K/BB ratio (4.1 IP, 0 ER in the bigs for the Reds). He doesn’t possess great stuff,...
