There are quite a few updates on unrelated items to report today:
Jacoby Ellsbury will play left field next year and Mike Cameron will be in center. Francona explained the decision to the ProJo:
“The thought being, Cameron has played center most of his career and he’s got those long strides. Ells, kind of like [Rays’ left fielder] Carl Crawford, has the short burst of speed and I think doing it like this, we’re going to have a spectacular outfield. He was worried that it was a demotion, which it is not. I kind of insured him of that. I just think we’re tying to put guys where we think they can make the biggest impression.”
The Red Sox are close to a deal sending Casey Kotchman to the Mariners for a prospect.
Jason Bay was happy with his time in Boston and has no hard feelings towards the Red Sox.
Truck Day is Feb. 12th. So I guess we now begin the countdown to the countdown to baseball season.
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