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Swami077 · 06-01-2020, 08:51 PM

March 11, 1991
For the second straight season, the spring has gotten off to a rough start for the Boston Red Sox. They have won just once in their first seven spring games. As a whole, the pitching staff has been quite disappointing, with several players having multiple poor outings. The good news is that the top pitchers that the team is expected to lean on have opened the spring strongly. Roger Clemens was his typical dominant self in his first brief start, while Dana Kiecker has had two strong outings as he looks to build on last season’s strong finish. In a less encouraging sign, newly signed starters Jimmy Key and Chris Bosio each had subpar first cameos for Boston.

After a poor first outing by Bob Tewksbury, Red Sox fans were having flashbacks to last season’s nightmarish campaign. Start number two was much stronger, throwing 60 pitches in four innings of work without allowing an earned run.

Offensively, Tim Naehring has torn the cover off the ball to open the spring. He has 7 hits in his first 11 at bats, including 3 extra base hits. On the other side, youngsters Mo Vaughn and Phil Plantier have struggled thus far, with Plantier 1-for-9 and Vaughn 2-for-14.

The Dwight Evans era in Boston officially came to an end this week with Evans signing a contract to join the San Francisco Giants. He became a free agent after the Red Sox declined his option last fall.

Helping to fill his shoes, Rule 5 draft pick Reggie Jefferson has been getting some outfield reps this spring. The defensive results have been mixed thus far, but if Jefferson is to remain on the roster all season, the Red Sox will likely need for him to transition successfully to be a backup corner outfielder. The team’s other Rule 5 picks, pitchers Pat Hentgen and Ricky Bones, have turned some heads early on this spring. If any of the team’s expected starters struggle, both pitchers could be candidates to fill a rotation spot.

06-01-2020, 08:51 PM	#93
Swami077 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 156	Spring Training Underway in Fort Myers March 11, 1991 For the second straight season, the spring has gotten off to a rough start for the Boston Red Sox. They have won just once in their first seven spring games. As a whole, the pitching staff has been quite disappointing, with several players having multiple poor outings. The good news is that the top pitchers that the team is expected to lean on have opened the spring strongly. Roger Clemens was his typical dominant self in his first brief start, while Dana Kiecker has had two strong outings as he looks to build on last season’s strong finish. In a less encouraging sign, newly signed starters Jimmy Key and Chris Bosio each had subpar first cameos for Boston. After a poor first outing by Bob Tewksbury, Red Sox fans were having flashbacks to last season’s nightmarish campaign. Start number two was much stronger, throwing 60 pitches in four innings of work without allowing an earned run. Offensively, Tim Naehring has torn the cover off the ball to open the spring. He has 7 hits in his first 11 at bats, including 3 extra base hits. On the other side, youngsters Mo Vaughn and Phil Plantier have struggled thus far, with Plantier 1-for-9 and Vaughn 2-for-14. The Dwight Evans era in Boston officially came to an end this week with Evans signing a contract to join the San Francisco Giants. He became a free agent after the Red Sox declined his option last fall. Helping to fill his shoes, Rule 5 draft pick Reggie Jefferson has been getting some outfield reps this spring. The defensive results have been mixed thus far, but if Jefferson is to remain on the roster all season, the Red Sox will likely need for him to transition successfully to be a backup corner outfielder. The team’s other Rule 5 picks, pitchers Pat Hentgen and Ricky Bones, have turned some heads early on this spring. If any of the team’s expected starters struggle, both pitchers could be candidates to fill a rotation spot.