Knuckleballer officially joins the Sea Dogs…Shaw set to make debut
“I thought something strange was going on when I saw a bunch of you guys (myself included) smiling as I walked by the batting cage.” - That’s a quote from Steven Wright when he left the Akron bullpen yesterday after throwing a side session. At that point, we all knew he was traded to Boston. Wright had no idea. The full audio interview is below.
Sea Dogs Roster Moves today: Wright officially on the roster…INF Reynaldo Rodriguez to Triple-A Pawtucket…INF Travis Shaw received from High-A Salem…INF Drew Hedman and LHP Will Latimer assigned to High-A Salem…RHP Chris Martin activated from the disabled list…RHP Jason Urquidez placed on the temporary inactive list.
Getting set to make his Double-A Travis Shaw - Leads all Red Sox Minor Leaguers with 73 RBI…Hit .305 (108-for-354) with 16 homers (T-3rd in the system) and 73 RBI with High-A Salem…Ranked among the following Carolina League categories: 1st in RS (69), T-1st in 2B (31), 2nd in RBI, EBH (50), BB (59) and TB (193), 3rd in HR and SLG (.545), 5th in OBP (.411)
Lineups for Wednesday
Akron: Holt 8, Henry 9, Neal 7, Abraham 3, Diaz 6, Weglarz DH, Rohlinger 5, Perez 2, Toole 4 RHP Paolo Espino (5-2, 3.14)
Portland: Bradley Jr. 8, Vitek 5, Hazelbaker 7, Brentz DH, Shaw 3, Smith 4, Hissey 9, Butler 2, Dent 6, RHP Mike MacDonald (1-1, 4.24)
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