Is there anything on the horizon at Triple-A Pawtucket that could potentially provide a lifeline if the Boston Red Sox need a quick talent fix? Examining the early roster one name jumps out – Rich Gedman, but Gedman is approaching 60-years-old and will undoubtedly remain the hitting coach unless MLB develops a senior circuit.
The roster is certainly incomplete since all players mentioned are not on the 40-man roster. A bit of roster maneuvering is necessary to accomplish that feat, and you really don’t have to be a Great Wallenda to accomplish that daredevil act.