The New 2006 Boston Red Sox
New Faces in 2006
Many new faces are on the 2006 Red Sox.
After Johnny Damon signed a four year deal with the New York Yankees, the Red Sox worked a deal with Cleveland to land center fielder Coco Crisp
The Red Sox traded backup catcher Doug Mirabelli for Mark Loretta. They later traded backup catcher Josh Bard and cash to get back Mirabelli from San Diego
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The Red Sox believed that they had more than enough starting pitching so they sent Bronson Arroyo to the Reds for Willy Mo Pena. Arroyo is having a career year in Cinci, while Pena was putting up solid numbers before getting hurt.
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Mike Lowell was aquired along with Josh Beckett by the Sox for prospects Hanley Ramirez, Jesus Delgado, and Anibel Sanchez. Lowell has been putting up All Star Caliber numbers while with the Bosox.
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Above is Josh Beckett aquired from Florida.
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Signed as a free agent, Snow's playing time was limited to the the success of first baseman Kevin Youkilis. He was designated for assignment
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A true Red Sox, Jonathan Papelbon enjoyed success in the minors with Boston's farm teams before getting an oppurtunity to play in Beantown. In 2006, he is leading the league in saves, and is having a phenomanal season.
Bye Bye to Old Friends
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Johnny Damon to the Yankees
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Kevin Millar to Baltimore
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Tony Graffanio
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Although this guy isn't on the Red Sox, I thought you would like to see " a pictorial representation of Attention Deficit Disorder" Quote by Patrick Hruby
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Brought up from AAA was pitcher Jon Lester who has had some very strong outings in place for injured veterns David Wells and Matt Clement.