For the second time in his last three starts in the Arizona Fall League, Clay Buchholz did not look sharp. Buchholz lasted 3 2/3 innings on Monday (5 H, 4 R, 4 BB, 5 K). He gave up a 3-run homer to Brett Wallace, the Cardinals' first-round draft pick.

In five starts in the league for prospects, Buchholz is 1-2 with a 3.86 ERA. On Oct. 22, he gave up 4 runs on 7 hits and a walk.

Buchholz is attempting to rebound from a disappointing 2008, which began in the majors and ended up back in Portland. Just think if Buchholz continued his development last year and provided the Red Sox a solid No. 4 starter - think that would have helped in the ALCS, let alone in the race for the AL East title?

Also in the Arizona Fall League, catcher Mark Wagner continues to heat up after a slow start (1-for-12), and his now batting .294 in 10 games.

Outfielder Josh Reddick (.231) is 4-for-8 with a home run in his last two games.

And in the Dominican Winter League, catcher Dusty Brown went 3-for-4 with 2 RBI in his last game (Sunday). He's now batting . 318 in 13 game.

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