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AlpineSK · 05-11-2013, 08:17 PM

May 14, 2013

Turbulent Week in Boston

Injuries and activations off the DL shook up the Boston organization this week. Highly regarded prospect Rubby De La Rosa landed himself back on the 60 Day DL with an inflamed pitching shoulder just two batters into his first Major League start this season. A planned call up, De La Rosa started against the Blue Jays when the decision was initially made to push Jon Lester back a day.

Coupled with a minor injury early in a game a few days prior to John Lackey, Jon Lester was then forced to come out of the bullpen to relieve De La Rosa negating his day off.

The biggest blow was the loss of Will Middlebrook. Out for 3-4 weeks with a strained back, the decision was made to reach out and acquire Cesar Izturis from the Cincinnati Reds. Izturis and Pedro Ciriaco will share the 3B duties until Middlebrook returns.

In unrelated news, David Ortiz was activated from the Disabled List. Due to the hot bats that Mitch Moreland and Mike Carp have been swinging, the decision was made to send Jackie Bradley Jr to Pawtucket. Bradley Jr hit .185 in 18 games. He hit 3 HRs and stole 3 bases while walking just four times and striking out 19. It was an admirable debut for one of the organization’s top prospects.

The Red Sox leave today for Tampa Bay for a three game series with the Rays.

05-11-2013, 08:17 PM	#17
AlpineSK All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bear, DE Posts: 1,618	May 14, 2013 Turbulent Week in Boston Injuries and activations off the DL shook up the Boston organization this week. Highly regarded prospect Rubby De La Rosa landed himself back on the 60 Day DL with an inflamed pitching shoulder just two batters into his first Major League start this season. A planned call up, De La Rosa started against the Blue Jays when the decision was initially made to push Jon Lester back a day. Coupled with a minor injury early in a game a few days prior to John Lackey, Jon Lester was then forced to come out of the bullpen to relieve De La Rosa negating his day off. The biggest blow was the loss of Will Middlebrook. Out for 3-4 weeks with a strained back, the decision was made to reach out and acquire Cesar Izturis from the Cincinnati Reds. Izturis and Pedro Ciriaco will share the 3B duties until Middlebrook returns. In unrelated news, David Ortiz was activated from the Disabled List. Due to the hot bats that Mitch Moreland and Mike Carp have been swinging, the decision was made to send Jackie Bradley Jr to Pawtucket. Bradley Jr hit .185 in 18 games. He hit 3 HRs and stole 3 bases while walking just four times and striking out 19. It was an admirable debut for one of the organization’s top prospects. The Red Sox leave today for Tampa Bay for a three game series with the Rays. Last edited by AlpineSK; 05-11-2013 at 08:25 PM.