Theo use to say that his goal was to introduce one minor leaguer into the starting lineup every year to keep the team fresh. And we saw that happen over the years with Dustin Pedroia, Kevin Youkilis, Jon Papelbon, Daniel Bard, Jon Lester & Jacoby Ellsbury.
This year's editions to the big club may include top prospects Ryan Lavarnway & Will Middlebrooks. Lavarnway made his mark briefly last year with 2 homers in game 161 against the Orioles. Middlebrooks had his best offensive season in the minors & moved along to triple A. Both played winter ball - Lavarnway in Venezuela until he got a virus infection & Middlebrooks in Arizona until he got a minor hand injury. Both will be ready for Spring Training.
Not much talk these days about Jose Iglesius. He still needs to mature as a player, stay healthy & find out how to use his bat.
Don't be surprised to see Lavarnway & Middlebrooks as first call-ups should Salty, Youk or Adrian sustain an injury.
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