Boston made a few moves to bolster their AAAA pitching crop.  Not exactly awe-inspiring moves, but fringe arms who can be counted on to not embarrass themselves when needed are something every organization needs.  Anyway, here are some guys who will most likely be visiting Slater Mill between games:

• Scott Atchison: A right-handed reliever from the Japanese leagues.  Throws strikes, low walk rate.  Has had much more success as a reliever after Hanshin converted him from a starter.  Possible Takashi Saito replacement.
• Kason Gabbard: Former Red Sox pitcher; you’re probably familiar with him.  Lefty with decent command, had a very difficult injury-plagued season last year.  Gives off sort of a Bronson Arroyo-esque “sensitive acoustic guitar player” vibe, which ought to please the Ellsbury T-Shirt wearing contingent of Red Sox Nation.
• Fabio Castro: Pure AAA filler.  A left-hander who doesn’t have dominant splits or a good K-ratio.  He’s roughly the same size as Dustin Pedroia, a trait you don’t see on the mound very often these days.

Also, on the Jason Bay front, Jon Heyman reports that there are three teams seriously pursuing the slugger (Sox, Angels, Mariners).  I’m thinking the Yankees might prefer Matt Holliday, a better fielder who will benefit more from the dimensions of The Toilet.

I’ll have more as it happens.

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