Pedroia out of WBC. Lester long term? Bard to AAA?
The Boston Red Sox released a statement late Saturday night that second baseman Dustin Pedroia has been diagnosed with a "minor strain" in his lower left abdominal area. He will be held out of baseball activity for a few days.
The Red Sox said Pedroia should not be out long, but he has been pulled out of the World Baseball Classic.
Boston also announced a press conference today with left-handed pitcher Jon Lester.
It was reported last week that Lester was close to a contract extension, in the range of five years and $30-million.
Meanwhile, camp continues. Daniel Bard continues to look sharp and that all but guarantees he will not be in Portland this year. See the story in the Maine Sunday Telegram
Posted at 07:57 AM
E-mail this entry to a friend
To update the Lester contract situation: The Red Sox made it official today that they signed Lester to a a five-year contract with a club option for 2014. Terms were not announced, but the deal was previously reported for $30-million, not including the option.
Posted by
Kevin ThomasMarch 15, 2009 03:46 PM
Subscribe