October 29, 2008 at 4:26 AM
Sox claim Vasquez from Detriot
The Red Sox have claimed RHP Virgil Vasquez, 26, off waivers and have placed him on their 40-man roster. Vasquez spent 2008 with the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers) posting a 12-12 record with a 4.81 ERA in 159 innings over 27 starts allowing 179 hits (.283 BAA), while walking 37 and striking out 115. His 2007 campaign was much more successful as he posted a 12-5 record and 3.48 ERA in 25 starts, making three spot starts for the Tigers and earning a September call up and working out of their bull pen.