Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Red Sox Changes
Sox lost to the O's 6-4. No sense talking about the game because the Red Sox just can't beat the O's this year. They fall to 3-8 thus far. I'd rather talk about roster changes. P Justin Masterson & C Eric Krantz were activated yesterday. Rusney Castillo & Steven Wright were optioned to Pawtucket. Masterson will pitch out of the bullpen while Krantz is only here until Swihart returns. Good move to send Rusney down to play everyday & learn more about the fundamentals of baseball, something he apparently missed in Cuba. I expect Steven Wright to be stretched out & come back as a starter for either Porcello or Kelly. Mike Napoli is on the verge of being released with 4 more strikeouts in last night's game. Shane Victorino & Ryan Hanigan are rehabbing, getting ready for their return soon. That makes Swihart or Leon & De Aza expendable. These are more guys that Ben Cherington could wrap into a trade package for veteran pitching, improved bullpen (particularly lefties) & a power-hitting 1B. Cole Hamels, Troy Tulowitzki, Paul Goldschmidt come to mind. Do a 5-for-1 deal & get rid of several spare parts. I feel like lots of changes are coming in July & these will be changes that improve the 2016 team.
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