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Red Sox Sign Justin Germano

By Mike Axisa | January 10, 2012 at 12:05am CDT

The Red Sox have signed Justin Germano, reports Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com (on Twitter). The 29-year-old righty finished last season in Korea, and Heyman says he turned down more than $1MM overseas for a chance to make the Sox.

Germano allowed eight runs in 12 2/3 innings for the Indians last season before joining the Samsung Lions. He owns a 5.02 ERA in 253 career innings for the Tribe, Reds, and Padres. He also spent time in Japan earlier in his career. The Red Sox recently added Aaron Cook as well, as they look to build some pitching depth.

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  1. Tony

    14 years ago

    GERMANIMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    Reply
    • tapehead4

      14 years ago

      “Now all I have to do is find this Germano guy…”

      Reply
      • bomberj11

        14 years ago

        “I took four years of spanish in high school, I don’t know why I knew that!”

        Reply
  2. popular_mechanics_for_pitchers

    14 years ago

    Now we’re talking!!!!

    Reply
  3. dudemanbro

    14 years ago

    was it over when germano bombed in game 7 of the world series? hell no!

    Reply
    • ellisburks

      14 years ago

      Nice. John Belushi R.I.P.

      Reply
  4. peter gutierrez

    14 years ago

    yes sir!!! the red sox are now world series bound!!!

    Reply
    • Evan Dolan

      14 years ago

      is “world series” code name for fourth place?

      Reply
  5. bonds2425

    14 years ago

    Cool

    Reply
  6. Kyle_W

    14 years ago

    Saw him pitch in Japan for the Hawks. I thought I remembered his velocity being way down. But, good for him I guess. 

    Reply
    • User 4245925809

      14 years ago

      Yeah. Can’t be any worse than Atchisson who was a decent find and if he has even a remote chance of helping, might as well give him a shot.

      Can’t be any worse than that collection of retreads they have already collected at AAA on minor league deals, some of whom am familiar with and we know are of -0- use.. This guy am not familiar with and could maybe help.. A 5% chance is better than the majority of the bunch they already inked.

      Reply
  7. MeowMeow

    14 years ago

    Well his 2010 numbers are encouraging. Maybe he can figure out whatever he had working there at Pawtucket? Maybe contribute from the bullpen or something?

    Reply
  8. Cora the Destroya

    14 years ago

    Well he did throw a perfect game for a AAA Clippers team (according to Wikipedia), but AAA is not the Majors.  And his 2010 season is a small sample size.  I guess the signings okay considering how we aren’t expecting him to do much.  If he turns out great, then that’s an obvious bonus.

    Reply
    • Stev84

      14 years ago

      I think any one of these signings could be a hit, it only takes one career year. I mean, if you sign enough of them someone is bound to do something productive and be valuable enough to keep on the roster. 

      Reply
      • Cora the Destroya

        14 years ago

        That didn’t happen to John Smoltz or Brad Penny.

        Reply
        • timminy

          14 years ago

          Alfredo Aceves?

          Reply
          • Cora the Destroya

            14 years ago

            Aceves’ stats actually weren’t as bad as Germano’s coming to the Sox.  Actually they were pretty decent, making him under the radar rather than a low risk/high reward deal.

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            • timminy

              14 years ago

              okay, so Cashman really is an idiot. Thanks for clearing that up.

              Reply
        • Stev84

          14 years ago

          No, it didn’t but once in awhile you get someone that surpasses your expectations. If your lucky they hold up for the year and give you positive results and if your really lucky they stick around for awhile. But normally, they stick around for awhile, if just half the year and you go find someone else to replace them. 

          Reply
        • timminy

          14 years ago

          Freddy Garcia?

          Reply
  9. UltimateYankeeFan

    14 years ago

    It looks like the Red Sox in 2012 are trying to corner the market on every possible “reclamation” pitcher in baseball for under 7 figures.  The  question is will they be successful or just a repeat of some of the players they signed for the 2009 season.

    Reply
    • NomarGarciaparra

      14 years ago

      Regardless of what happens though, they don’t take any risks in these situations, only possible rewards.

      Reply
    • mainesox

      14 years ago

       It’s the same course the Yankees took last year

      Reply
  10. craigkimbrelfan

    14 years ago

    Really?  North Korea cracks?  2012 America.

    Reply
  11. Jim McGrath

    14 years ago

    If there’s any consolation BenC has been involved in scouting and drafting with the Sox for about 10 years perhaps he has kept a “book” on some of these signees and feels he knows them and their ability better than the other GM’s that are passing on them.
    Germannoooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!! !!

    Reply
    • llorcs

      14 years ago

      Nope, there’s no consolation to this whacky madness.  Wonder who’s next, Julio Lugo?  Oh wait a minute…

      Reply
  12. Scott

    14 years ago

    i have no problem with this signing but I just think we could get some more proven guys for not much money.  What about coffey, qualls, lidge etc.?

    Reply

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