The Boston Red Sox have come across a solid, aggressive pitcher in their bullpen. He’s left-handed. He has performed well, as of late. Does that mean that Tommy Layne is out the door, soon?
More From Mornin' Chowda
Yes, the Red Sox have struggled this season. Yes, other teams love looking for left-handed pitching, bullpen or starters. Yes, the six-foot-two, 190-pound reliever from St. Louis, Missouri has many of the qualities that other teams would desire. Does that mean the Red Sox should trade him away?
Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe reported, yesterday, that “Layne is a lefthander scouts have been eyeing as they evaluate the Red Sox.