| 07 January 2009
We've been looking at a number of candidates that could fill the bench spots for the Roed Sox in 2009. Rocco Baldelli is one of those candidates and he could be getting closer to signing with the Red Sox...
Dejan Kovacevic of the PBC blog says the recent Jerry Hairston, Jr. and Pat Burrell signings have cut the number os possible homes for Baldelli. The Pirates remain very interested, but DK did say that his source directly invloved in the Baldelli negotiations says there are at least two AL teams also keeping tabs on Rocco.
"The field now could be down to the Pirates and two American League teams, according to one source directly involved in negotiations. And the thinking in the Pirates' offices is that their situation on the corner outfield spots -- Brandon Moss is recovering from knee surgery, and Nyjer Morgan is not currently seen as everyday material -- might offer Baldelli the best chance at regular playing time to reestablish himself."
Bottom Line: Its a safe bet that the Red Sox are one of those teams, but I'm still not sure Baldelli is the best option. Click here for FBAL's take on Baldelli and the reactions from RSN.
HT to MLB Trade Rumors.
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