Mark Loretta is the newest player to don Red Sox and Doug Mirabelli gets an opportunity to play everyday. This is a good move for all involved, accept perhaps Tim Wakefield.

Wakefield and Mirabelli have been battery mates now for quite some time and I doubt Kelly Shoppach can fill that void.

Loretta could hit in the 2-hole and plays great "D." His OBP of .360 is exactly what the team needs near the top of the order. He also adds another .300-hitter to the mix.

I love it.

I do hate to see Mirabelli go, but he'll probably be better off.

In a WOW move - according to the Boston Herald, the Sox have traded away Edgar Renteria and some cash to the Atlanta Braves for 3B Andy Marte.
I still don't understand this.

This move has me worried. I've heard D-Rays Julio Lugo being mentioned as well as Kaz Matsui. Neither of which impress me.

I see this as a sign that the Sox hope to trade Manny for some infield help.

I see Orlando Cabrera in our future which would not be so bad.

The Angels could move Chone Figgins into that spot easily. But what more could we get? Casey Kotchman? Ervin Santana? Another hot prospect (of which the Angels have plenty)? Please not Darin Erstad.

It would appear that the Sox top brass is making every effort to distance itself from Theo's trades/aquisitions. Now we need a shortstop. Ouch.

I would expect that David Wells is next then Matt Clement. And if they could convince Curt Schilling to retire...

One more thing to entice the average Red Sox fan. The Houston Astros is reporting that Roger Clemens is not returning to the Astros and could possible retire or end up, with say, the Boston Red Sox.

I love spreading that rumor. While it would be nice (more Rocket the better) I doubt it will happen. But I'm sure Schilling's already on the phone trying to persuade the hurler.

Ah, to dream...

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