BOSTON -- When the Red Sox acquired outfielder Alejandro De Aza in a trade last month, the move was met with little fanfare. De Aza, an eight-year veteran mired in an early-season slump, had just been designated for assignment by the Orioles, who in return received pitching prospect Joe Gunkel and cash considerations.
Whether Gunkel pans out remains to be seen, but De Aza's positive contributions have been undeniable in the month-plus he's spent in Boston. On Saturday, he again made his presence felt in a 5-3 win over the Yankees at Fenway Park, going 2-for-4 with two runs scored and adding a defensive highlight to boot.