The same day Jed Lowrie is traded to Houston the Sox acquire veteran utility infielder Nick Punto. Punto signs a 2-year, $3 million deal to backup guys like Pedroia, Scutaro & Youk. He may also backup highly touted Jose Iglesias next year if Iglesias can improve his hitting skills at triple A Pawtucket in 2012.
Shoppach, Melancon & Punto are all nice parts to fill-in various needs on this year's roster. Now Ben needs to concentrate on stockpiling more pitchers to complete for jobs this spring. A right-handed hitting outfielder would be nice too.
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