Perhaps it is because of the Red Sox lack of a viable farm system over the past couple of seasons, but Anthony Ranaudo was a pitcher who was expected to eventually reach the majors and be a part of their future. He was, after all, once a top 100 prospect according to Baseball America and Baseball Prospectus. Acquiring the now 25 year old Ranaudo for Robbie Ross seemed to be a solid move for the Texas Rangers.
He certainly does not appear to have anything left to prove in the minors.