Opening days and former Dogs moving around
Greetings from Fenway, where all is quiet for now.
While we wait for the Red Sox opening day, part II, we can catch up on some minor league movement.
Boston signed right-handed relief pitcher Justin Hedrick, 26, after he was released from the Giants. Don't know if it was a numbers thing, but Hedrick pitched for Connecticut in the Eastern League the past two season, posting ERA's of 2.14 and 1.37.
Hedrick, who formerly pitched for Northeastern University, could end up in Portland.
As for a group of former Sea Dogs, some are in Triple-A elsewhere. Others are looking for work.
Pitcher David Pauley was removed from the Baltimore Orioles' 40-man roster and sent to Triple-A.
Pitcher Kason Gabbard was also removed from the 40-man roster - with Texas. He will be joined on the Oklahoma City Triple-A roster by former Portland pitchers Luis Mendoza and Beau Vaughan.
The Blue Jays released third baseman Andrew Pinckney, and the Pirates released pitcher Daniel Haigwood.
The Red Sox minor leaguers must get a boost at seeing the organization promote from within. For a look at the young, core group in Boston, see today's story in the Press Herald.
The Yankees played their opening game on Monday, a 10-5 loss to Baltimore. Bill Madden of the Daily News reflects on the game.
I will be back later with the lineups.
Posted at 10:40 AM
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