By Jeff Louderback Drake Britton, the 23-year-old left-hander who was arrested last Saturday on multiple misdemeanor related driving charges where alcohol was reportedly involved, was among three Red Sox prospects who were sent to minor league camp on Monday. Deven Marrero, a 22-year-old shortstop who was Boston’s first round pick out of Arizona State University [...]
By Jeff Louderback The life of a top prospect is sometimes defined by the peaks and valleys of a stomach-churning rollercoaster. Few players reach the majors in swift and smooth fashion like Mike Trout and Bryce Harper. In the Red Sox organization, high-ceiling prospects like shortstop Xander Bogaerts; center fielder Jackie Bradley; right-handed starting pitchers [...]
By Jeff Louderback Once a top prospect in the Red Sox system and still considered to have a promising Major League future, Ryan Kalish is facing yet another rehabilitation stint after undergoing successful surgery on his right (non-throwing) shoulder on Wednesday. The 24-year-old Kalish, who is a left-handed hitter and can proficiently play all three [...]
By Jeff Louderback Confronted with the news that 24-year-old outfielder Ryan Kalish will have right shoulder surgery and miss spring training plus part of the 2013 season, the Boston Red Sox signed Ryan Sweeney to a minor league deal on Friday. Kalish, who two years ago was one of the top prospects in the Red [...]
The Boston Globe is reporting what BoSox Banter already suggested two weeks ago – that Seattle Mariners first baseman/left fielder Mike Carp could be a fit for the 2013 Boston Red Sox. Now that the Mariners have acquired Mike Morse in a three-team trade announced on Wednesday, they have multiple names who can play first [...]
By Jeff Louderback Cody Ross is affable and likable, which is why he was popular among teammates, media members and fans in his only season with the Boston Red Sox. The 32-year-old outfielder, whose birthday is today, is a run producer at the plate, at least against left-handed pitching. In 2012, Ross clubbed 22 home [...]
By Jeff Louderback The Cody Ross era in Boston is officially over. According to multiple media reports, Ross has agreed to a three-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. ESPN’s Jim Bowden reports that the contract is for three years and $26 million. Ross, who will turn 32 on Sunday, thrived with the Red Sox in [...]
While the status of Mike Napoli remains uncertain, the Red Sox introduced outfielder Shane Victorino at a press conference on Thursday. The Red Sox signed Victorino to a three-year, $39 million deal. If Jacoby Ellsbury remains on the roster next season, Victorino will likely see significant playing time in right field and occasionally spell Ellsbury [...]
By Jeff Louderback Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington is checking off his to-do list one at a time at the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings. On Monday, Boston announced the signing of Mike Napoli to a three-year, $39 million deal. Today, the Red Sox added outfielder Shane Victorino on a three-year, $39 million contract, [...]
By Jeff Louderback Outfielder Ryan Sweeney, who was acquired with Andrew Bailey from Oakland for Josh Reddick and minor leaguers last offseason, will be non-tendered by the Boston Red Sox today, according to FoxSports’ Jon Morosi. The move would free another spot on Boston’s crowded 40-man roster. Sweeney, who is 27, hit .260 with no [...]
