Framingham Lou is back
Red Sox reaquired Lou Merloni from the San Diego Padres for Portland (AA) relief pitcher Rene Miniel.
From ESPN.com
Sweet Lou redux
Utility infielder Lou Merloni returned to the Red Sox on Aug. 28 in a trade that sent minor league pitcher Rene Miniel to the Padres. Merloni, who moved back and forth between Boston and Triple-A Pawtucket the last five seasons, had been claimed on waivers by San Diego on March 25. Merloni is a native of Framingham, Mass. Except for playing part of the 2000 season in Japan, he had played his entire career in the Red Sox organization. Miniel, a right-hander, played with Double-A Portland this season.