Checking in on the Red Sox…
- The rumor that the Red Sox quietly worked out Barry Bonds at Fenway made its way to GM Theo Epstein, who dismissed it. Tony Massarotti is in favor of the idea, nonetheless. David Ortiz felt no pain following batting practice, so it may be a moot point.
- According to Ed Price, Rockies reliever Brian Fuentes remains on Boston’s radar. Epstein admitted he is monitoring the relief market.
- Sean McAdam of the Providence Journal profiles prospects the Sox could use as trade chips.