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Swami077 · 06-06-2020, 06:43 PM

April 5, 1991
The Red Sox wrapped up their Spring Training schedule yesterday with a 12-1 loss to the Texas Rangers. They finished the spring with the worst record in baseball at 6-24. New manager Jim Fregosi expressed excitement about getting to the regular season. “We feel like we’ve made some strides this spring. Obviously wins and losses become more important from this point forward, but I’m pleased with how hard the team is playing.”

The organization will spend the weekend making decisions about its Opening Day roster. They have already begun trimming down by optioning several players to AAA Pawtucket; pitchers Kevin Morton and Nate Minchey, catcher Dave Valle, infielders Oresdes Destrade, Al Newman and Scott Cooper, and outfielders Moises Alou and Geronimo Berroa.

The Red Sox got a good look at Morton who is their top pitching prospect. Morton flashed at times during the spring, but was never likely to make the team. He will start the season at AAA, but the 22 year old may be an option to contribute to the Major League roster at some point during the season.

With the graduation of Jeff Bagwell, Moises Alou enters this season as the team’s top overall prospect. He had an up and down spring after starting hot. He will earn everyday playing time in Pawtucket until an everyday position opens up at the Major League level. Geronimo Berroa was considered a threat to earn a backup outfielder spot, but a poor spring led to his assignment to Pawtucket. One of the decisions that the team still needs to make is who will fill that roster spot for Boston. Kevin Romine, Otis Nixon and Scott Wade are all likely fighting for one roster spot.

Pitchers Blaine Beatty and Kevin Ritz, who both had very poor spring showings, were both designated for assignment. Both seem likely to clear waivers, but it is unclear if Boston will elect to assign them to AAA or release them entirely.

Decisions need to be made on the team’s three Rule 5 draft selections. 22 year old pitcher Pat Hentgen pitched very well this spring, posting a 3.60 ERA in 15 innings. He seems likely to have earned a spot on the team’s staff. Ricky Bones, who will turn 22 over the weekend, also pitched well, allowing just 4 earned runs over his 11 innings of work. If both pitchers make the roster, that could spell trouble to someone like Todd Worrell who had serious struggles with his command this spring, walking 11 batters in 9 innings.

On the other hand, Reggie Jefferson seems likely to be returned to the Cincinnati Reds. He struggled defensively while trying to learn an outfield position, and his offense also was disappointing. A .128 average in 39 at bats doesn’t seem like it will be enough to crack the roster.

06-06-2020, 06:43 PM	#97
Swami077 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 156	Roster Cuts April 5, 1991 The Red Sox wrapped up their Spring Training schedule yesterday with a 12-1 loss to the Texas Rangers. They finished the spring with the worst record in baseball at 6-24. New manager Jim Fregosi expressed excitement about getting to the regular season. “We feel like we’ve made some strides this spring. Obviously wins and losses become more important from this point forward, but I’m pleased with how hard the team is playing.” The organization will spend the weekend making decisions about its Opening Day roster. They have already begun trimming down by optioning several players to AAA Pawtucket; pitchers Kevin Morton and Nate Minchey, catcher Dave Valle, infielders Oresdes Destrade, Al Newman and Scott Cooper, and outfielders Moises Alou and Geronimo Berroa. The Red Sox got a good look at Morton who is their top pitching prospect. Morton flashed at times during the spring, but was never likely to make the team. He will start the season at AAA, but the 22 year old may be an option to contribute to the Major League roster at some point during the season. With the graduation of Jeff Bagwell, Moises Alou enters this season as the team’s top overall prospect. He had an up and down spring after starting hot. He will earn everyday playing time in Pawtucket until an everyday position opens up at the Major League level. Geronimo Berroa was considered a threat to earn a backup outfielder spot, but a poor spring led to his assignment to Pawtucket. One of the decisions that the team still needs to make is who will fill that roster spot for Boston. Kevin Romine, Otis Nixon and Scott Wade are all likely fighting for one roster spot. Pitchers Blaine Beatty and Kevin Ritz, who both had very poor spring showings, were both designated for assignment. Both seem likely to clear waivers, but it is unclear if Boston will elect to assign them to AAA or release them entirely. Decisions need to be made on the team’s three Rule 5 draft selections. 22 year old pitcher Pat Hentgen pitched very well this spring, posting a 3.60 ERA in 15 innings. He seems likely to have earned a spot on the team’s staff. Ricky Bones, who will turn 22 over the weekend, also pitched well, allowing just 4 earned runs over his 11 innings of work. If both pitchers make the roster, that could spell trouble to someone like Todd Worrell who had serious struggles with his command this spring, walking 11 batters in 9 innings. On the other hand, Reggie Jefferson seems likely to be returned to the Cincinnati Reds. He struggled defensively while trying to learn an outfield position, and his offense also was disappointing. A .128 average in 39 at bats doesn’t seem like it will be enough to crack the roster.