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AlpineSK · 05-11-2013, 08:11 PM

April 16, 2013

Moreland Injury Means Bradley Gets His Chance

Rookie Jackie Bradley Jr got his chance to start for the Red Sox just 16 games into the season. With backup 1B Mitch Moreland landing on the Disabled List with a hyper extended knee suffered while sliding into 2B on a 1st inning double in Monday’s Patriot’s Day 1-0 victory against the Devil Rays, Bradley joined the team for their trip to Cleveland for a 3 game series against the Indians.

Bradley played a strong game defensively, but went 0-4 at the plate. In the sixth inning, he reached on a fielder’s choice, made it to second base on a passed ball, and then scored on a Jose Iglesias single. Unfortunately though he left a game high 4 runners on base.

“It’s his first time out, I was very happy with how he played,” John Farrell told the Cleveland press after the game. “Jackie is a solid prospect, and I am excited to see what he can do for us.”

The game was Farrell’s first trip to Cleveland, where he spent the first four years of his career. It was also the first game against Boston for former Red Sox manager Terry Francona. Francona’s career ended after the controversial Fried Chicken incident at the end of the 2011 season that also led to the eventual departure of Josh Beckett in the blockbuster trade to the Red Sox involving Carl Crawford, Adrian Gonzalez, and Nick Punto during a 2012 season that most of the city of Boston would love to forget.

05-11-2013, 08:11 PM	#8
AlpineSK All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bear, DE Posts: 1,640	April 16, 2013 Moreland Injury Means Bradley Gets His Chance Rookie Jackie Bradley Jr got his chance to start for the Red Sox just 16 games into the season. With backup 1B Mitch Moreland landing on the Disabled List with a hyper extended knee suffered while sliding into 2B on a 1st inning double in Monday’s Patriot’s Day 1-0 victory against the Devil Rays, Bradley joined the team for their trip to Cleveland for a 3 game series against the Indians. Bradley played a strong game defensively, but went 0-4 at the plate. In the sixth inning, he reached on a fielder’s choice, made it to second base on a passed ball, and then scored on a Jose Iglesias single. Unfortunately though he left a game high 4 runners on base. “It’s his first time out, I was very happy with how he played,” John Farrell told the Cleveland press after the game. “Jackie is a solid prospect, and I am excited to see what he can do for us.” The game was Farrell’s first trip to Cleveland, where he spent the first four years of his career. It was also the first game against Boston for former Red Sox manager Terry Francona. Francona’s career ended after the controversial Fried Chicken incident at the end of the 2011 season that also led to the eventual departure of Josh Beckett in the blockbuster trade to the Red Sox involving Carl Crawford, Adrian Gonzalez, and Nick Punto during a 2012 season that most of the city of Boston would love to forget.