July 19, 2008 at 9:42 AM
BP: Sox Sign Hissey & Westmoreland, close with Meyer & Lavarnway?
According to Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus, the Red Sox have "seemingly come to terms" with 2008 draft picks Pete Hissey (4th Rd.) and Ryan Westmoreland (5th Rd) (link - subscription required). Additionally, Goldstein is reporting that Boston is "very close" to signing highly-regarded pitcher Alex Meyer (20th Rd), a first-round talent who was previously thought to be unsignable. It was also reported that Ryan Lavarnway (6th Rd.) could sign shortly for late-third round money.