Boston Red Sox
Considering the Red Sox' free-agent targets
08:33 AM EST on Friday, December 7, 2007
It’s tough to figure out which free-agent reserve players the Sox might be interested in.
General manager Theo Epstein said Wednesday night that the team has an interest in approximately a half-dozen players, all of them role players.
Since the pool of backup catchers is rather shallow — Rod Barajas was considered, then ruled out — it’s a safe bet that most of the action centers on someone to replace Eric Hinske as the backup first baseman.
Russell Branyan has been talked about, though it seems he’s pretty far down on the list, probably because of his high strikeout totals.
Other possibilities could include Ryan Klesko and Corey Koskie, both of whom are left-handed — an added bonus.
From the right side, there’s Jeff Cirillo — who, like Koskie, plays third base — and Olmedo Saenz.
-SEAN McADAM
|
More top stories
Red Sox journal: Lester keeps it close until bats get untracked
Most Viewed Yesterday
Senate commission to study marijuana decriminalization
Family: Man who fled hospital might be in Providence
Police identify victim in Quonset Point accident
Most active surveys
Why do you think Sarah Palin is prematurely stepping down as Alaska's governor?
How is this weather affecting you?
Is Jonathan Papelbon capable of eventually reaching 500 saves, as Mariano Rivera did?
If the election for governor was held today, who would you vote for?
Most e-mailed in the last 24 hours
Reader Reaction










You must be logged in to contribute. Log in | Register Now!
You are logged in as screenname | Log Out
You are logged in, but do not have a "screen" name. Create a Screen Name