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A few things....

Email|Link|Comments (6) Posted by Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff August 23, 2008 01:59 PM

TORONTO - The Red Sox would love to add another outfielder to the mix with J.D. Drew's back problems of concern. But there doesn't seem to be anyone out there they can get their hands on that they feel would add anything of substance to their team.

The feeling right now, subject to a further setback, is that Drew should be OK in a few days when the back spasms subside. The Sox wanted Brian Giles, but he exercised his no-trade clause so he can continue his lifestyle in San Diego.

If Giles ever had a change of heart, the Padres would have to wait 30 days (from July 31), then put him on irrevocable waivers. He would have to get to the Sox on waivers, and then approve the assignment. Fat chance.

It wasn't what the Blue Jays had hoped to do at this time of the year because Shaun Marcum has been one of their best starters. But not lately. So today the team sent Marcum, who was drilled for five runs against the Sox Friday night, back to Triple-A.

Marcum hasn't been able to locate his pitches well over the past month and so he'll go back to Triple-A to work thing out there rather than trying to work them out here while the Blue Jays are trying to get themselves in wild card position.

The Jays brought up John Parrish, who will be inserted into the rotation.

It's not Jon Lester's day. After allowing six runs on eight hits in the third inning, he departed for Chris Smith. Lester was missing with his pitches from the start of the game. Jose Bautista drove in a run in the second inning with a sac fly after DH Kevin Mench doubled to lead off the inning and advanced to third. In the third, an Alex Cora throwing error didn't help him out, but the Jays have struck for three runs, including a pair of run-producing doubles by Overbay and Mench. After No. 9 hitter John McDonald singled, Francona came out to get his pitcher.

Marco Scutaro's sac fly off Smith has made it 7-0 Jays.

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6 comments so far...

Are you guys actually following the game??? Hours go by, runs get scored by the bushel and there's nothing here at all anymore...

Posted by Dave August 23, 08 03:20 PM

Outfielders?-- Why not either Randy Winn (hitting over .400 in August, over .300 overall) or ex-Red Sox hero, Dave Roberts, both of the SF Giants? Not sure about Winn, but I assume Roberts would clear waivers.

Posted by Bruce Grimes August 23, 08 04:36 PM

Why not Gary Sheffield?

Posted by Will August 23, 08 07:13 PM

Hasn't Gary Sheffield cleared waivers? I know that doesn't make the team any younger, but last time I checked he can play right field and still hit HR's from the right side of the plate. I know he is due some serious money next year, but we lose Coco so there would still be a need for him. I don't personally like the guy but he knows how to play baseball.

Posted by Jeffrey Higgins August 23, 08 07:33 PM

Sheffield????
He would crush the Monster.

Posted by Josh August 23, 08 08:05 PM

Mark Kotsay would be a good fit. He's apparently already cleared waivers and has had a fairly impressive comeback year for the Braves. He's a free-agent-to-be, so the Sox don't have to worry about a commitment for next year and should snag a draft pick when he leaves.

Posted by Andrew August 24, 08 02:31 PM