Smith becomes free agent; Alicea let go
Right-handed pitcher Chris Smith will not be returning to the Boston Red Sox.
Smith, who pitched parts of five years with the Sea Dogs, finally made his major league debut this season with Boston.
Last week, Boston removed Smith from the 40-man roster to make room for right-handed pitcher Dewon Day, who was claimed off waivers from the Chicago White Sox.
Smith could accept an assignment to Pawtucket or elect free agency. He chose the latter.
In other Red Sox news, the team is not renewing the contract of first-base coach Luis Alicea.
Alicea, who had been with the major league club for two seasons, was the only coach not offered a contract for next year.
Planning to return are pitching coach John Farrell, third base coach DeMarlo Hale, hitting coach Dave Magadan, bench coach Brad Mills, and bullpen coach Gary Tuck have been invited to return for next season.
Posted at 07:15 PM
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