The Red Sox are no different than their brethren in the collective known as Major League Baseball in that they are always souring for roster filler that can be stashed at Pawtucket. Already this season we have seen Sean O’Sullivan surface for two starts and others are currently serving duty with the PawSox waiting for a call if the MLB roster gets depleted.
A first round pick is something special and is generally given an extraordinary amount of time to develop. A performance – or string of them – that would send a lower round prospect packing – are classified as just steps in development.