Red Sox Spring Training Round-up
A quick look at some Spring Training updates.
- Keep an eye on Tigers Closer. It is still early in Spring Training but the poor start by Tigers rookie Bruce Rondon has got to have Detroit brass rethinking making him the closer. The Tigers have a big payroll and an 80+ year old owner – the time to win is now. Andrew Bailey could provide a more stable alternative to Rondon. Detroit starter Rick Porcello could be a good way for the teams to match up in a deal. You can never have enough starting pitching.
- Webster watch. Allen Webster did it again – turning in another strong pitching performance today. Even if he keeps this up, I don’t expect it will change Boston’s plans for Webster to start in the minors. But it could help Webster get on an accelerated pace to advance to Fenway sometime during the season. And fellow ex-Dodger Rubby De La Rosa looks good too. The Adrian Gonzalez et al to the Dodgers trade looks better every day.
- Big Papi getting closer. Good news from Ft. Myers that David Ortiz should be playing in games soon. Let’s hope he follows the course of Mike Napoli by easily (so far) transitioning into games.
Albie Jarvis
Am I the only one that would prefer De La Rosa and Webster over Lackey and Dubront? I might take Matt Barnes over Dempster too. Other teams win with young guys, we wait way too long to move them.
Sean
March 3, 2013 at 10:45 am
I like the young guys – but look for the Sox to ease them in. In particular, De La Rosa, who will have innings restrictions this year.
Albie Jarvis
March 3, 2013 at 2:49 pm
Jackie Bradley will not make opening day roster since we want him thru 2019, however, he is a much greater defender than Gomes/Carp/Nava so it shouldnt be long if he progresses at Triple A.
Did Barnes not get invited to MLB camp? What is up with Netherlands not letting Bogaerts swing away with a RISP?
Sean
March 4, 2013 at 8:17 pm
Matt Barnes is not in the Red Sox big league camp this spring.
Albie Jarvis
March 5, 2013 at 7:01 am