Buchholz activated, optioned

RHP Clay Buchholz has been activated from the disabled list and optioned to AAA Pawtucket. He had previously been rehabilitating with the Paw Sox, making starts May 25 against Rochester (4 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2BB/3K) and May 30 at Durham (4 IP, 2 H, 3 ER, 4 BB/5K). Buchholz had been placed on the DL May 14 with a torn fingernail on his pitching hand.

Jones fans 11 in Jethawks victory

5/31 Cup of Coffee: On Friday, Pawtucket was defeated by Durham 10-6. Clay Buchholz pitched a rehab assignment and went 4 innings giving up 3 earned runs on 2 hits while striking out 5 and walking 4. Eric Hull and Edgar Martinez combined to pitch 2 innings giving up 7 runs in total. Chris Carter went 2 for 3 with a home run and 2 RBI while Brandon Moss also went 1 for 4 with a home run. Sean Danielson went 3 for 5 with an RBI while Jonathan Van Every went 2 for 4 with a double.

Portland won a slug fest over New Hampshire 15-10. Kris Johnson pitched 2 2/3 innings giving up 7 runs (6 earned) on 8 hits while striking out 3 and walking 2. Mike James picked up the win in relief pitching 1 1/3 innings striking out 2. Beau Vaughan pitched 3 shutout innings striking out 5 to pick up his 6th save. Iggy Suarez went 4 for 6 with 3 doubles, 5 RBI and 3 runs scored while Tony Granadillo went 4 for 7 with a double and 4 RBI. Zach Daeges went 3 for 6 with 2 doubles and 3 RBI while Bubba Bell went 3 for 5 in the win.

Lancaster beat Inland Empire, 8-1. Chris Jones pitched 6 2/3 innings giving up 1 run on 5 hits while striking out 11 and walking 1. Jason Blackey pitched the final 2 1/3 innings giving up no runs on 1 hit while striking out 1. Argenis Diaz went 2 for 5 with a triple and 3 RBI while Aaron Reza went 3 for 5 with a double and an RBI. Josh Reddick went 2 for 5 with a home run, double and 1 RBI while Dennis Blackmon went 2 for 4 with a home run and 1 RBI.

And Greenville defeated Columbus, 6-3. Terumasa Matsuo pitched 4 innings giving up 3 earned runs on 5 hits while striking out 5 and walking 3. Kyle Fernandes picked up the win in relief by pitching 2 1/3 scoreless innings and Bryce Cox pitched 2 2/3 innings striking out 4 to pick up his 4th save of the season. Ryan Kalish went 3 for 5 with a double, RBI, and a stolen base while Che-Hsuan Lin went 2 for 4 with a triple, 2 RBI, and a stolen base in the win.

Player of the Night: Chris Jones who pitched 6 2/3 innings giving up 1 run on 5 hits while striking out 11 batters.

It's official: Dice-K to DL, Bailey activated

The Red Sox have placed RHP Diasuke Mastuzaka on the 15-day disabled list with a mild strain in his right shoulder rotator cuff, and have purchased the contract of RF/1B Jeff Bailey. Bailey, who hits right handed, could be called upon to pitch in as the Sox face Baltimore left handers Garrett Olson and Brian Burres.

Bailey travelling with Red Sox

Pawtucket RF/1B/DH Jeff Bailey has joined the Red Sox in Baltimore, however the decision to activate him or not reportedly hinges on the results of RHP Diasuke Matsuzaka's MRI scheduled for this morning. It is expected that he would be activated in the event that Matsuzaka is placed on the disabled list. Matsuzaka left his May 27 start at Seattle after four innings with what has been reported as "shoulder fatigue." Pawtucket has shuffled it's rotation, shifting RHP Justin Masterson's next start to Tuesday, which coincides with Matsuzaka's spot in the Sox rotation, indicating that he is the most likely call-up if need be. Bailey would likely stay with the Sox until until then.

Bailey homers twice in PawSox win

5/30 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket defeated Scranton/WB 5-2 on Thursday. Justin Masterson (1-0) went 6 innings allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Hunter Jones threw 2.1 scoreless innings. He allowed 2 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Chris Smith struck out the final 2 batters in the 9th. Jeff Bailey went 2 for 4 with 2 home runs and 3 RBI.

Binghampton got by Portland by a score of 6-2. Mike Bowden went 6.2 scoreless frames. He gave up 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 5 Ks. Chad Rhoades lasted 0.2 of an inning allowing 6 runs on 6 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Daniel Bard pitched the final 1.2 innings and did not allow a run on 1 hit and a BB. He had 1 K. Zach Daeges went 2 for 4 with a run scored. Aaron Bates went 2 for 4.

Inland Empire defeated Lancaster 4-2. Adam Mills (5-4) went 4.1 innings allowing 4 runs on 9 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Blake Maxwell went 2.2 frames and did not allow a run on 1 hit and a BB. He had 1 K. Cody McAllister threw a scoreless inning allowing 1 hit. Josh Reddick went 3 for 4 at the plate.

Greenville defeated Columbus 7-5 in 10 innings. Eammon Portice went 6 innings giving up 4 runs on 5 hits and 3 BB. He had 2 Ks. Ryne Lawson went 1.1 frames and gave up a run on 1 hit and a BB. He had 1 K. Felix Ventura (1-0) went 1.2 innings and did not allow a run or a hit. He gave up 3 BB. Jordan Craft threw a clean 10th inning recording 1 K. Ryan Kalish went 3 for 5 and scored 2 runs. Yamaico Navarro went 2 for 5 with a run scored and 3 RBI. Mike Jones went 2 for 3 with a home run and 2 runs scored.

Player of the Night: Jeff Bailey who went 2 for 4 with 2 home runs and 3 RBI

Haigwood throws 5 scoreless innings in rare start

5/29 Cup of Coffee: Scranton defeated Pawtucket 9-4. Devern Hansack (2-6) went 6 innings allowing 4 runs on 7 hits and 2 BB. He had 8 Ks. Jon Switzer went 1.2 frames giving up 4 runs on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Chris Smith threw 0.1 of an inning and allowed 1 run on 3 hits. He had 1 K. Eric Hull pitched a scoreless 9th allowing 1 hit while fanning 3. Chris Carter went 2 for 3 with a home run. Brandon Moss went 2 for 4 with a RBI. Gil Velazquez went 2 for 3.

Portland downed Binghampton 3-1. Daniel Haigwood made a rare start and threw 5 scoreless innings allowing 2 hits and a BB. He had 6 Ks. Miquel Asencio went 2 innings allowing 1 run on 1 hit and a BB. Carlos Vasquez threw 2 scoreless innings giving up 3 hits. He had 1 K. John Otness went 2 for 3 with a RBI.

Lancaster defeated Inland Empire 8-2. Tony Bajoczky (2-1) went 5.1 innings allowing 2 runs on 9 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Richie Lentz threw 2.2 innings and did not allow a run or a hit. He gave up 1 BB and had 4 Ks. TJ Large pitched a clean 9th. Jason Place went 3 for 6 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Jorge Jimenez went 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Josh Reddick went 2 for 5. Argenis Diaz went 2 for 5 and scored a run.

Player of the Night: Daniel Haigwood who threw 5 scoreless innings allowing just 2 hits while fanning 6 in Sea Dog win

Bell continues to swing hot bat for Sea Dogs

5/28 Cup of Coffee: Scranton edged Pawtucket 9-8 in action on Tuesday. Kyle Synder (1-2) started and went 1.2 innings giving up 5 runs on 3 hits and 3 BB. He had a K. Michael Tejera went 2.2 frames and allowed 3 runs on 7 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Edgar Martinez went 2 innings allowing 1 run on 2 hits and a BB. He had a K. Jose Vaquedano threw 2.2 scoreless, hitless innings. He allowed a BB while recording 2 Ks. Joe Thurston went 2 for 4 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Chris Carter went 3 for 5 and scored a run. Dusty Brown went 2 for 5 with a home run and 4 RBI.

Portland defeated Binghampton 6-2. Dustin Richardson (4-4) went 5.1 innings allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and 4 BB. He had 7 Ks. Mike James went 2.2 frames and did not give up a run on 1 hit and 1 BB. Daniel Bard pitched a clean 9th recording 1 K. Bubba Bell went 2 for 4 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI. After a dreadful start to the season, he has now raised his BA to .285. Tony Granadillo went 2 for 3 with a run scored and a RBI.

Lake Elsinore took the measure of Lancaster by a score of 7-1. Travis Beazley (3-5) threw 5 innings allowing 3 runs on 4 hits and 3 BB. He had 6 Ks. Scott Lonergan went 1.2 innings giving up 4 runs on 1 hit and 3 BB. Josh Papelbon threw 1.1 scoreless, hitless innings. He allowed 1 BB while fanning 2. The Jethawks managed only 3 hits in the game.

Greenville downed Savannah 8-2. Felix Doubront (6-2) went 5.1 innings giving up 2 runs on 5 hits and a BB. He had 6 Ks. Chad Povich went 3.2 frames and did not allow a run on 2 hits. He had 4 Ks. Luis Exposito went 3 for 4 with 3 runs scored and a RBI. Will Vazquez went 3 for 3 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Manny Arambarris went 3 for 4 with 4 RBI.

Player of the Night: Bubba Bell for the second straight night captures the honours with a 2 for 4 performance including a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI

Pitcher of the Week, 4/19-25: Michael Bowden

Portland RHP Michael Bowden worked seven runs of one hit ball against New Britain (Twins) May 24, allowing one run and striking out five while walking none, earning the win and the SoxProspects.com Pitcher of the Week nod for May 19-25 (his sixth such honor in two seasons, leading all others). Bowden, 21, owns a 4-3 record with a 2.47 ERA (15 ER) in 54.2 IP over 10 starts, allowing 36 hits (.183 BAA) while striking out 53 and walking 14, with Portland in 2008. He is currently the #2 ranked prospect in the organization by SoxProspects.com and previously won Pitcher of the Week honors for the week of April 28-May 5.

Player of the Week, 4/19-25: Chris Carter

Pawtucket LF/DH Chris Carter posted a dominant .478/.519/.957 (1.474 OPS) line in 23 ABs (11 hits), mashing three home runs and two doubles, batting in seven runs and scoring nine, drawing 80.6 percent of SoxProspects.com community's votes and winning (Position) Player of the Week honors for May 19-25 by acclamation. Carter, 25, acquired last fall for Wily Mo Pena, is hitting .313/.363/.490 for a .853 OPS with Pawtucket in 2008.

Anderson to DL

Lancaster 1B Lars Anderson was placed on the disabled list today, reportedly suffering from wrist tindinitis.

Bell has 4 hits and 3 RBI in Sea Dog win

4/27 Cup of Coffee: In action on Memorial Day, Pawtucket
defeated Scranton/WB 11-5. Charlie Zink (6-2) went 8 innings allowing 4 runs on 5 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Jon Switzer pitched the final inning giving up 1 run on 2 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Jeff Bailey went 2 for 5 with 2 home runs and 3 RBI. George Kottaras went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Joe Thurston went 2 for2 and scored 2 runs. Brandon Moss went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI. Keith Ginter went 2 for 5 with a home run and 4 RBI.

In a slugfest, Portland defeated New Britain 15-11. Matt Goodson went 3.2 frames giving up 4 runs on 4 hits and 3 BB. He had 1 K. Kyle Jackson (3-0) threw 2 innings and gave up 6 runs on 4 hits and 3 BB. He had 3 Ks. Chad Rhoades went 1.2 innings giving up 1 run on 3 hits and 2 BB. Beau Vaughn went 1.2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Jeff Corsaletti went 2 for 6 and scored 2 runs. Tony Granadillo went 3 for 4 with 3 runs scored and 3 RBI. Zach Daeges went 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Sandy Madera went 2 for 5 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI. Aaron Bates went 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored. Bubba Bell went 4 for 5 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI. Mark Wagner went 2 for 5 with a run scored and 2 RBI.

Lancaster blanked Lake Elsinore 5-0. Brian Steinocher (2-1) went 6 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit and 2 BB. Blake Maxwell threw the final 3 innings and did not allow a run on 2 hits. He had 1 K. Jorge Jimenez went 2 for 5 with a RBI. Josh Reddick went 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Daniel Nava went 2 for 3 with a RBI. Argenis Diaz went 2 for 4 and scored a run.

Savannah shutout Greenville 7-0. Jose Alvarez (2-7) threw 6 innings allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 8 Ks. Ryne Miller went 1.2 innings giving up 2 runs on 4 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Felix Ventura pitched the final 1.1 innings and gave up 3 runs on 3 hits. The Drive only had 4 hits and they were spread among 4 different players.

Player of the Night: Bubba Bell who had 4 hits, a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 RBI in the Sea Dog win

Stanley homers twice in Drive loss

5/26 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket hammered Rochester 11-1 on Sunday. Clay Buchholz went 4 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Hunter Jones (1-1) threw 2 perfect innings striking out 3. Miquel Asencio threw 3 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit. Chris Carter went 2 for 4 with a home run, 3 runs scored and 2 RBI. Brandon Moss went 2 for 3 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Gil Velazquez went 2 for 4 with a run scored. Sean Danielson went 2 for 4 with a run scored and 3 RBI.

New Britain defeated Portland 6-3. Kris Johnson (3-2) went 5.1 frames giving up 2 runs on 6 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Carlos Vasquez went 1.2 innings allowing 4 runs on 5 hits and 3 BB. He had 1 K. Daniel Haigwood pitched 2 scoreless frames allowing 1 hit and 1 BB. He had 3 Ks. Tony Granadillo went 2 for 5. Aaron Bates went 1 for 3 with a home run.

Lancaster got by Lake Elsinore by the score of 5-3. Chris Jones went 4 innings giving up 2 runs on 4 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Cody McAllister went 1 inning giving up 1 run on 4 BB. Richie Lentz (1-2) threw 3 scoreless innings giving up 1 hit. He had 3 Ks. TJ Large pitched a scoreless 9th allowing 1 hit. Jorge Jimenez went 2 for 5 with a run scored. Josh Reddick went 3 for 5 with a home run and 3 RBI. Argenis Diaz went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI. Luis Segovia went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

Savannah defeated Greenville 9-5. Chris Province (3-3) went 5.1 innings allowing 5 runs on 10 hits. He had 3 Ks. Ryne Lawson went 0.1 frames giving up 4 runs on 1 hit and 4 BB. Kyle Fernandes threw 3.1 scoreless frames giving up 2 hits. He had 4 Ks. Luis Exposito went 2 for 3 with a run scored and a RBI. Jared Stanley went 3 for 4 with 2 homers and 4 RBI.

Player of the Night: Jared Stanley who had 3 hits including 2 home runs and 4 RBI in the Drive loss

Bowden dominant in Sea Dog win

5/25 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket downed Rochester on Saturday 9-1. David Pauley (6-2) went 6 innings giving up 1 run on 4 hits and 4 BB. He had 6 Ks. Eric Hull threw 2 scoreless innings of relief allowing 2 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Chris Smith pitched a scoreless 9th allowing 1 hit. He fanned 1. Joe Thurston went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Chris Carter went 3 for 4 and scored a run. Brandon Moss went 2 for 5 with 3 runs scored and a RBI. Chad Spann went 1 for 3 with 5 RBI.

Portland defeated New Britain 4-1 behind the strong start of Michael Bowden. He went 7 innings giving up 1 run on 1 hit. He did not walk a batter while fanning 5. Daniel Bard threw 2 scoreless innings of relief. He gave up 1 hit and struck out 2. Jeff Corsaletti went 2 for 3 with a run scored.

Lancaster blanked Stockton 2-0. Adam Mills (5-3) went 6.2 scoreless innings allowing 3 hits. He had 5 Ks. Josh Papelbon threw 2.1 scoreless frames giving up 1 hit and 1 BB. He had 3 Ks. Josh Reddick went 1 for 4 with a home run. Daniel Nava went 1 for 3 with a home run.

Savannah defeated Greenville 4-2. Terumasa Matsuo (2-1) threw 5 innings giving up 1 run on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 7 Ks. Bryce Cox went 1.2 innings and gave up 3 runs on 4 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Chad Povich threw the final 2.1 frames. He retired the 7 batters he faced striking out 4 of them. Ryan Kalish went 2 for 4. Jared Stanley went 2 for 4 with a home run.

Player of the Night: Michael Bowden who threw 7 innings of 1 hit ball and did not allow a BB while fanning 5.

Tavarez chooses free agency

Just days after accepting an assignment to AAA Pawtucket in the hopes of being traded or recalled, RHP Julian Tavarez has opted for free agency.

Corsaletti homers twice in Sea Dog win

5/24 Cup of Coffee: Action on Friday saw Rochester defeat Pawtucket 6-4. Devern Hansack (2-5) started and was charged with giving up 4 runs on 7 hits and a BB in 5.1 innings. He had 1 K. Jon Switzer went 0.1 of an inning and allowed 2 runs on 2 hits. Jose Vaquedano threw 1.1 scoreless frames allowing 1 hit and 1 BB. Edgar Martinez threw 2 scoreless frames allowing 1 hit. He had 2 Ks. Joe Thurston went 2 for 3 with a run scored. Chris Carter went 2 for 4 with a RBI. Brandon Moss went 2 for 3 with a run scored and 2 RBI.

Portland edged New Britain 7-6. Tommy Hottovy went 4 innings giving up 5 runs on 5 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Mike James (1-1) threw 3 scoreless, hitless innings. He gave up a BB and had 1 K. Chad Rhoades threw 1 inning allowing a run on 1 hit and 1 BB. He had 2 Ks. Beau Vaughn pitched a 1-2-3 9th with a K. Jeff Corsaletti went 3 for 5 with 2 homers and 3 runs scored. Mark Wagner went 2 for 4 with a home run.

Lancaster downed Stockton 6-2. Tony Bajoczky threw 5 innings giving up 2 runs on 7 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Jason Blackey (2-2) pitched 3 scoreless innings. He allowed 1 hit. Blake Maxwell pitched a scoreless 9th. He allowed 1 hit. Zak Farkes went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI. Argenis Diaz went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI. Aaron Reza went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI.

Charleston edged Greenville 6-5. Eammon Portice threw 5 innings allowing 4 runs on 4 hits and 3 BB. He had 8 Ks. Jordan Craft (0-1) went 3 innings and gave up 2 runs on 2 hits and a BB. Ryne Miller threw a scoreless 9th giving up 1 BB. He had 1 K. Che-Hsuan Lin went 3 for 5 and scored a run. David Mailman went 2 for 4 and scored a run.

Player of the Night: Jeff Corsaletti who had 2 homers and 3 runs scored in the Sea Dog's win

Bailey continues to swing hot bat for PawSox

5/23 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket defeated Rochester 11-3 on Thursday. Michael Tejera (3-3) threw 5 innings allowing 0 runs on 3 hits and 3 BB. He had 2 Ks. Hunter Jones went 2 innings giving up 1 run on 1 hit. He had a K. Miguel Asencio pitchedan inning and gave up 2 runs on a hit and a BB. He had 1 K. Chris Smith pitched a scoreless 9th giving up 1 hit. He had a K. Jeff Bailey went 3 for 5 with 2 home runs, 3 runs scored and 5 RBI. Joe Thurston went 2 for 5 with 4 RBI. Chris Carter went 3 for 3 with a home run and 4 runs scored. Gil Velazquez went 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored and a RBI.

New Hampshire downed Portland 7-3. Dustin Richardson (3-4) went 5 innings giving up 4 runs on 6 hits and 2 BB. He had 5 Ks. Kyle Jackson threw 3 innings and gave up 3 runs on 5 hits. He had 2 Ks. John Otness went 1 for 3 with 1 run scored.

Lancaster doubled Stockton 6-3. Travis Beazley went 4 innings allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Richie Lentz threw 2 scoreless innings giving up 1 hit and a BB. He had 5 Ks. Cody McAllister (1-0) got the win going an inning giving up 1 run on 1 hit and 2 BB. TJ Large threw 2 scoreless, hitless frames. He gave up a BB and had 1 K. Jorge Jimenez went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Josh Reddick went 3 for 4 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Jon Still went 1 for 3 with a home run.

Charleston defeated Greenville 5-2. Felix Doubront (5-2) went 6 innings giving up 1 run on 5 hits. He had 5 Ks. Ryne Lawson threw 2 innings allowing 2 runs on 3 hits. He had 2 Ks. Felix Ventura pitched the final inning and gave up 2 runs on 2 hits and 2 BB. The offence produced only 4 hits with no one have multiple hits.

Player of the Night: Jeff Bailey who had 2 homers, 3 runs scored and 5 RBI

Buchholz, Moss to rehab with Paw Sox

Terry Francona announced this morning that RHP Clay Buchholz is scheduled to to make a rehab start at Pawtucket Sunday night (6:05 PM) vs. Rochester (Twins). He has been sidelined since May 12 with a torn fingernail ... 1B/OF Brandon Moss is slated to begin a rehab stint today with the Paw Sox today after playing three extended spring training games. Moss had an emergency appendectomy May 3.

Bell goes 4 for 5 in Sea Dog win

5/22 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket was not scheduled last night.

Portland defeated New Hampshire 9-5. Matt Goodson went 4.1 innings allowing 4 runs on 6 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Daniel Haigwood threw 1.2 scoreless frames giving up 1 hit and 1 BB. He had 1 K. Daniel Bard (1-0) blew the save but picked up the win. He went 2 innings giving up 1 run on 1 hit and 1 BB. He had 3 Ks. Beau Vaughn pitched a scoreless 9th allowing 1 hit. He had 1 K. Aaron Bates went 2 for 4 with a home run, 3 runs scored and 3 RBI. Bubba Bell went 4 for 5 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Ryan Khoury went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

Stockton downed Lancaster 6-2 in the Cal League. Brian Steinocher (1-1) went 3.2 frames allowing 4 runs on 4 hits and 4 BB. He had 1 K. Scott Lonergan threw 3.1 innings giving up 2 runs on 2 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Blake Maxwell threw 2 perfect innings recording 2 Ks. Reid Engel went 1 for 4 with a home run.

Charleston hammered Greenville 20-2. Jose Alvarez (2-6) threw 3.1 innings and gave up 6 runs on 6 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Chad Povich retired 1 batter and gave up 6 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB. Kyle Fernandes threw 2 innings giving up 7 runs on 5 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Bryce Cox went 1.1 frames and did not allow a run on 1 hit. He had 2 Ks. Ryne Miller threw a scoreless inning allowing 1 hit and a BB. Catcher Matt Cooney pitched the final inning and gave up 1 run on 1 hit and 2 BB. The Drive had only 3 hits in the game with Oscar Tejeda going 1 for 4 with a RBI.

Player of the Night: Bubba Bell who went 4 for 5 with 2 runs scored and 4 RBI

Masterson to Pawtucket

As expected, RHP Justin Masterson was returned to the minors after Tuesday night's win over Kansas City and was assigned to AAA Pawtucket. With the exception of his April 24 start against the Angels, Masterson had spent the beginning of 2008 in Portland.

Pinckney has 3 hits and 2 RBI in Sea Dog win

5/21 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket edged Scranton/WB 3-2 on Tuesday. Charlie Zink (5-2) went 6 innings allowing 2 runs on 1 hit and 4 BB. He had 4 Ks. Eric Hull threw 2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit while fanning 4. Jon Switzer faced 1 batter and gave up a hit. Edgar Martinez retired the three batters he faced. Keith Ginter went 2 for 4 and scored a run. Chris Carter went 1 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI.

Portland edged New Hampshire 3-2 in 11 innings. Kris Johnson went 6 innings giving up 1 run on 6 hits and 2 BB. He had 4 Ks. Mike James went 2.1 frames and gave up 1 run on 1 hit. Carlos Vasquez threw 1.2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit. He fanned 2. Chad Rhoades threw a scoreless inning allowing 1 BB. He had 2 Ks. Jeff Corsaletti went 3 for 6. Mark Wagner went 2 for 4 and scored a run. Andrew Pinckney went 3 for 5 with 2 RBI.

Lancaster did not play on Tuesday.

Greenville fell 7-1 to Charleston. Chris Province (3-2) threw 5.2 innings and gave up 2 runs on 8 hits and a BB. He had 6 Ks. Jordan Craft went 1.2 frames allowing 1 run on 1 hit and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Felix Ventura went 1.2 innings allowing 4 runs on 2 hits and 2 BB. Yamaico Navarro went 2 for 4. Ryan Kalish went 1 for 4 with a home run.

Player of the Night: Andrew Pinckney who had 3 hits and 2 RBI in Sea Dog win

Tavarez accepts assignment to Pawtucket

RHP Julian Tavarez has cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to AAA Pawtucket, rather than opting to become a free agent. He reportedly has done so to give the Red Sox more time to facilitate a trade to a team with big league work. Tavarez was designated for assignment May 12 to clear a roster spot for the returning Sean Casey.

Player of the Week, May 12-18: Jeff Bailey

In a week that boasted many outstanding offensive performances, Pawtucket 1B/RF Jeff Bailey distinguished himself with four home runs, two doubles and two triples while posting a .429/.484/.1.071 (1.555 OPS) line, batting in eight runs while scoring nine, and running away with SoxProspects.com Player of the Week voting for May 12-18. This is Bailey's second player of the week award, he previously won for April 28-May 5. He is .327/.410/.613 (1.024 OPS) with 10 HR, nine doubles and two triples, in 150 ABs (49 hits), scoring 32 runs and batting in 32 with Pawtucket on the season.

Pitcher of the Week, May 12-18: Daniel Bard

RHP Daniel Bard bade farewell to Greenville with a pair of characteristically dominant performances, pitching three perfect innings and striking out four, and picked right up where he left off two levels higher in his Portland debut, throwing a scoreless frame (three strikeouts), and earning his third SoxProspects.com Pitcher of the Week nod for May 12-18. Bard booked a 1-0 record with an 0.64 ERA in 15 appearances with Greenville, allowing two earned runs on 12 hits (.129 BAA), striking out 43 and walking four. Bard was previously voted Pitcher of the Week for April 3-6 and 21-27, and Pitcher of the Month for April. Honorable Mention: Bryce Cox--three games, 8.0 IP one unearned run and one hit, and striking out seven.

Still homers twice and drives in 6

5/20 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket defeated Scranton/WB on Monday 5-3. David Pauley (5-2) went 5.1 innings giving up 3 runs on 7 hits and 3 BB. He had 5 Ks. Hunter Jones threw 1.2 scoreless hitless innings. He had a K. Jose Vaquedano went 1.2 scoreless frames and gave up a hit and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Jon Switzer faced the final batter and struck him out. Sandy Madera went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI. Keith Ginter went 2 for with 2 RBI. Gil Velazquez went 2 for 4.

Portland did not play on Monday.

Bakersfield edged Lancaster 10-9. Chris Jones (2-4) threw 4.2 innings allowing 6 runs on 11 hits. He had 2 Ks. Josh Papelbon went 2 innings and gave up 1 run on 2 hits. He had 1 K. Cody McAllister went 2.1 innings allowing 3 runs on 2 hits. He had 2 Ks. Jorge Jimenez went 4 for 5 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Josh Reddick went 2 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. Jon Still went 3 for 4 with 2 home runs, 2 runs scored and 6 RBI.

Greenville defeated Savannah 7-5. Terumasa Matsuo (2-0) threw 5 innings and gave up 2 runs on 5 hits and 2 BB. He had 8 Ks. Ryne Miller went 1.1 frames allowing 2 runs on 2 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Ryne Lawson pitched the final 2.2 frames. He allowed 1 run on 2 hits. He had 3 Ks. Kris Negron went 3 for 5 with 2 runs scored. Mike Jones went 2 for 5 with a run scored and 3 RBI. Oscar Tejeda went 3 for 4 and scored a run.

Player of the Night: Jon Still who hit 2 homers and drove in 6 runs

Lester no-hits Royals

LHP Jon Lester no-hit the Kansas City Royals tonight, allowing only two walks on 130 pitches (86 strikes) as the Red Sox cruised to a 7-0 victory. Billy Butler walked in the second inning and Esteban German walked to lead off the ninth. Rather than tiring, Lester, who struck out nine, continued to throw in the mid-90s through the ninth inning of what is also his first career complete game. With the victory Lester, 24, improved to 3-2 and lowered his ERA to 3.41.

Sox affiliates win 4 out of 5 games on Sunday

5/19 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket split a doubleheader with Scranton/WB taking the first game 7-1 behind the complete game of Devern Hansack (2-4). He went 7 innings allowing 1 run on 6 hits and 2 BB. He had 5 Ks. Jeff Bailey went 4 for 4 with 2 runs scored. Joe Thurston went 2 for 4 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Chris Carter went 2 for 4 with a home run and 4 RBI. They lost the second game 7-3. Michael Tejera (2-3) went 3 innings giving up 6 runs on 6 hits, including 4 home runs, and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Miquel Asencio threw 2 innings allowing a run on 1 hit and 1 BB. He had 2 Ks. Edgar Martinez pitched a scoreless inning giving up 1 BB. Joe Thurston went 2 for 4 with a run scored. Chris Carter went 2 for 3. Keith Ginter went 2 for 3 with a run scored. Chad Spann went 2 for 3.

Portland edged New Britain 7-6. Michael Bowden threw 5.2 innings allowing 3 runs on 5 hits and 2 BB. He had 7 Ks. Daniel Haigwood was credited with the win (1-0) pitching 0.1 of an inning. He gave up a run on 2 hits. Kyle Jackson went 1 inning allowing a hit. He fanned 1. Daniel Bard threw a clean inning striking out the 3 hitters he faced. Beau Vaughn pitched the final inning allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Zach Daeges went 3 for 5 with a run scored and 3 RBI. Aaron Bates went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI.

Lancaster edged Bakersfield 7-6. Adam Mills started and went 6 innings giving up 1 run on 3 hits. He did not allow a BB while fanning 4. Richie Lentz threw 1.2 innings allowing 4 runs on 3 hits and a BB. He had a K. TJ Large (2-1) blew the save but was credited with the win. He threw 1.1 frames allowing 1 run on 2 hits. Jason Place went 2 for 5 with a home run and 3 RBI. Lars Anderson went 3 for 5 with a home run and 2 RBI.

Greenville blasted Savannah 13-5. Eammon Portice (3-4) went 5 innings giving up 4 runs on 6 hits and a BB. He had 8 Ks. Kyle Fernandes went 3 innings allowing 1 run on 4 hits. He had 3 Ks. Bryce Cox threw a clean inning to end the game. Ryan Kalish went 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Mike Jones went 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Ty Weeden went 2 for 4 with a RBI. David Marks went 3 for 5 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Manny Arambarris went 2 for 5 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. William Vasquez went 3 for 5 with 2 runs scored and a RBI.

Player of the Night: Adam Mills who threw 6 innings giving up 1 run on 3 hits. He did not allow a BB while fanning 4.

Masterson, Colon to start against Royals

RHP Justin Masterson will be called up and start for the Red Sox against the Royals Tuesday (vs. Gil Meche), and RHP Bartolo Colon will take his place on the roster for Wednesday's start (v.s Brett Tomko). RHP Chris Smith, who was called up to bolster the 'pen (OF Jon Van Every was returned to Pawtucket) will be sent down before Tuesday's game to make room for Masterson.

Hottovy returns from DL to post win

5/18 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket had their game against Scranton/WB rained out yesterday.

Portland split a doubleheader with New Britain. They lost the first game 8-4. Dustin Richardson went 5 innings and gave up 4 runs on 6 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Carlos Vasquez threw an inning allowing 4 runs on 4 hits. He had a K. Zach Daeges went 2 for with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. In the second game, Tommy Hottovy made his return form the DL and had a strong start. He went 5 innings allowing 2 runs on 4 hits. He had 2 Ks. Chad Rhoades threw a scoreless inning allowing 2 hits. He had a K. Beau Vaughn pitched the final inning retiring the three hitters he faced. He had 2 Ks. Ryan Khoury went 2 for 3 with a run scored and 3 RBI. Mickey Hall went 2 for 3 with a run scored.

Despite pounding out 15 hits, Lancaster lost in a slugfest to Bakersfield 11-10. Tony Bajoczky went 3.1 innings giving up 8 runs on 12 hits. He had 2 Ks. Blake Maxwell threw 2.2 frames and did not allow a run. He gave up 3 hits and 2 BB. He had a K. Jason Blackey pitched the final 3 innings allowing 3 runs on 4 hits. Jason Place went 3 for 6 with 2 runs scored and 3 RBI. Jorge Jimenez went 2 for 5 with 2 RBI. Lars Anderson went 2 for 4 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Daniel Nava went 2 for 5 and scored a run. Argenis Diaz went 3 for 4 and scored 2 runs.

Greenville defeated Savannah 6-2. Felix Doubront earned his 5th win of the season going 6 innings. He allowed 2 runs on 7 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Chad Povich pitched the final 3 innings and did not allow a run. He gave up 2 hits and a BB. He fanned 3. Kris Negron went 2 for 3 with a run scored and a RBI. Mike Jones went 2 for 3 with 2 RBI. Luis Exposito went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI.

Player of the Night: Tommy Hottovy who made a successful return from the DL to earn his first win of the season and earn the Sea Dogs a split in their doubleheader

Rizzo diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Red Sox Press Release:

BOSTON -- Boston Red Sox Minor League first baseman Anthony Rizzo has been diagnosed with Limited Stage Classical Hodgkin's Lymphoma. At the present time,
he is being treated as an out-patient at Massachusetts General Hospital's Oncology Unit by Dr. Ephraim Hochberg, Dr. Taylor Ortiz and Dr. David Steele. Rizzo will be returning to his home in the Miami, Fla., area in the next few days to continue his treatment, which is expected to take 6-8 months. He has an excellent chance of cure and complete recovery.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Anthony and his family at this very difficult time," commented Red Sox Executive Vice President/General Manager Theo Epstein. "We are optimistic about his recovery and look forward to the day he can return to the playing field." Rizzo, 18, is in his second year in the Boston organization after being selected in the sixth round of the 2007 First Year Player Draft out of Majory Stoneman Douglas High School. In 2008, he was hitting .373 with 11 RBI at Single-A Greenville and last played in a game on April 26.

Lancaster pounds out 14 hits in 9-2 win

5/17 Cup of Coffee: Buffalo doubled Pawtucket last night 4-2. Charlie Zink threw 5.1 innings allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and 3 BB. He had 3 Ks. Hunter Jones seeing his first action at AAA pitched 1 inning and gave up 1 run on 3 hits. Jose Vaquedano retired the 2 hitters he faced recording 1 K. Jon Switzer threw 1 inning and allowed 1 run on 2 hits. He had 1 K. No PawSox hitter had multiple hits.

The Portland /New Britain game was postponed due to rain.

Lancaster defeated Bakersfield 9-2. Travis Beazley (3-4) went 6 innings and gave up 2 runs on 8 hits. He had 5 Ks. Cody McAllister pitched 2 perfect innings of relief. Scott Lonergan threw a clean 9th with 1 K. Jorge Jimenez went 2 for 5 with a run scored. Lars Anderson went 3 for 5 with 2 runs score. Josh Reddick went 2 for 5 and scored a run. Chih-Hsien Chiang went 3 for 5 with a run scored and 4 RBI.

Greenville edged Savannah 5-4. Jose Alvarez (2-5) threw 6 innings allowing 4 runs on 4 hits and 3 BB. He had 5 Ks. Jordan Craft went 1 inning allowing a hit and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Daniel Bard threw a clean inning with 1 K. Felix Ventura also threw a 1-2-3 inning with 2 Ks. Mike Jones went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI. David Mailman went 2 for 3. Manny Arambarris went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI.

Player of the Night: Chih-Hsien Chiang who had 3 hits, a run scored and 4 RBI

Bard promoted to Portland

RHP Daniel Bard, SoxProspects.com 10th rated prospect and Pitcher of the Month of April, was promoted to AA Portland from low-A Greenville on Friday. The move skips Bard over high-A Lancaster where he pitched so poorly in 2007. Bard, 22, the owner of a long scoreless inning streak to begin the season, went 1-0 with a 0.64 ERA in 15 appearances with the Drive, allowing two runs on 12 hits (.129 BAA), striking out 43 while walking only four, over 28 innings of work.

Colon throws 6 scoreless 1 hit innings

5/16 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket swept a doubleheader from Buffalo yesterday. They took the first game 9-1. David Pauley (4-2) went 5 scoreless innings allowing 5 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Michael Tejera threw an inning giving up 1 run on 1 hit. He had 2 Ks. Eric Hull pitched the final inning allowing 2 hits. Jeff Bailey went 2 for 5 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Joe Thurston went 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored. Sandy Madera went 2 for 4 with a RBI. Dusty Brown went 3 for 4 with a run scored. In the second game, Bartolo Colon was dominant in a 2-0 win. He threw 6 scoreless, 1 hit innings. He did not allow a BB while striking out 4. Chris Smith pitched a 1-2-3 final inning. The PawSox only had 2 hits themselves.

Trenton defeated Portland 7-2. Justin Masterson (1-3) threw 6 innings giving up 7 runs on 9 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Mike James pitched 2 clean innings fanning 2. Andrew Pinckney went 2 for 3 and scored a run.

Visalia edged Lancaster 4-3. Brian Steinocher threw 5 innings allowing 2 runs on 3 hits. He had 4 Ks. Richie Lentz (0-2) blew the save and took the loss. He allowed 2 runs on 3 hits in 2 innings of work. He had 2 Ks. TJ Large threw a scoreless frame allowing 2 hits and a BB. Lars Anderson went 2 for 4 with a home run. Chih-Hsien Chiang went 2 for 3 with a run scored. Zak Farkes went 2 for 4. Daniel Nava went 3 for 3 with a home run.

Charleston edged Greenville 2-1. Chris Province went 6 innings giving up 2 runs on 3 hits and a BB. He had 4 Ks. Bryce Cox threw 2 perfect innings of relief. He had 4 Ks. Ryan Kalish went 2 for 4.

Player of the Night: Bartolo Colon who threw 6 scoreless, 1 hit innings

Q&A with Mark Wagner

Mark Wagner is rated by Baseball America as the top catching prospect and the best defensive catcher in the Red Sox organization. Boston’s pick in the 9th round of the 2005 draft, the 23-year-old Wagner is currently with the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs where he’s hitting .283/.374/.402 through May 15. David Laurila sat down with Wagner at Hadlock Field this past weekend.

David Laurila: How is your season going so far?
Mark Wagner: It’s going well. We’ve made some adjustments that needed to be made, because as you move up there are things you need to deal with. There are things you need to overcome in order to move up and move on, you know? But it’s been going well, going well.

DL: What have some of the adjustments been?
MW: Dealing with circumstances that you can’t control, and what not. The weather, outside influences, stuff like that. As you’re getting closer to Boston – I was in the Cal League last year, and being so far away from Boston it wasn’t the same kind of atmosphere as it is here in Portland. But it’s a fun place to play.

DL: What was it like coming here from Lancaster from a mental standpoint?
MW: It wasn’t so much of a mental adjustment as just making sure that you take care of your business. If you do that, both mentally and physically, you’ll be fine. It’s not really a big adjustment baseball-wise per se, because it’s still baseball. The pitcher has to throw the ball over the white plate, and we still have to swing, run and throw.

DL: What’s the biggest improvement you’ve made to your game over the past year?
MW: Oh, wow. I don’t think there have been any huge improvements, just gradual improvements in each and every area. I’m just coming out here every single day ready to work and get after it. As long as you’re working hard and going about your business, I think everything should continue to improve.

DL: Has any facet of your defensive game taken a notable step forward?
MW: Again, I don’t think there’s been one certain part. I feel that I’ve had to elevate all of my levels, because as we’re getting closer to Boston, we’re working on everything. We’re going over game calling, situational stuff; we’re making sure that we’re stepping it all up.

DL: Are you going over more than you did at the lower levels?
MW: I don’t know about more of it, but there’s maybe more precision, if that makes any sense. Here you can’t get away with as many mistakes. If your game calling is “we can either do this or we can do that,” up here you’re going to find out which one was wrong if you call the wrong pitch.

DL: Where are you offensively right now?
MW: I’m feeling good, feeling good. Offense is something you have to take day-to-day, because there are some days where you just don’t feel it, but do you know what? You have to be mentally ready to go out there and give it all you’ve got.

DL: What kind of hitter would you call yourself?
MW: What kind of hitter am I? A good one. No, but to be honest – I don’t know. It depends on the situation and what not. I feel like I’m a hitter who can go up there and do whatever needs to be done at the plate. If there are runners on base, I feel that I can drive them in, and if we’re in a situation where we need to start an inning and get something going, I feel like I can be the guy to do that. I feel like I can pretty much step up to whatever needs to be done.

DL: Developmentally, where is your power right now?
MW: Power is one thing that I’m continuing to work on, from the weight room on down. But as long as you’re squaring the ball up, good things will happen. Obviously we have the nice big Green Monster here, where you have to hit it more in the air as opposed to line drives. We’ve already learned a few lessons from smashing some line drives off of it, trying to stretch things and getting thrown out. But the power is good. I’m still shooting the gaps, so things are working out pretty well.

DL: Let’s talk about a few of the guys you catch, starting with Dustin Richardson.
MW: D-Rich is a hell of a competitor. He goes out there and gives us a chance to win every time, just like the rest of our pitchers. He’s a guy who really plays with his hair on fire; he gets after it every day. The fast, the curve, the change -- they’re all plus pitches for him, so it’s always fun to be on the receiving end.

DL: What is Richardson’s best pitch?
MW: Like all of our guys, I’d say his fastball. When you’re throwing your fastball well it makes everything else look better. Like most of our lefties, he wants to get that good two-seam action. When he stays through it, right down to me, I’ll tell you what -- he gets some good action on it. It opens up the plate for the rest of his stuff.

DL: How about Hunter Jones?
MW: Hunter Jones is another lefty that comes right at you. It’s “here it is.” He’s got the type of mentality you need out of the bullpen, because he comes out there and knows that he’s going to get it done.

DL: What about Chad Rhoades?
MW: Chad Rhoades, same thing. All of our guys out of the bullpen, man – they bull their neck and give us all they’ve got. Hunter Jones, Chad Rhoades; all the guys out there -- they come in and know that the job has to be done.

DL: Who has the best changeup on the staff?
MW: The best changeup on the staff? I’ll tell you what – it could be anyone on any given day, because we have some guys with pretty filthy stuff. I can’t really try to compare the quality of pitches they have. When our guys are on, they’re all overpowering. That’s what’s so fun about catching them -- their stuff is lights out. It’s just a matter of them being on.

DL: What is Mark Wagner doing away from the baseball field these days?
MW: Away from the baseball field? I don’t even know what that is. What is that? I’m always at the baseball field, working out and staying in shape. If I do that, I’ll get to stay on the baseball field.

Matsuo tosses 7 innings of 1 hit ball

5/15 Cup of Coffee: The Pawtucket / Buffalo game on Wednesday was postponed.

Portland downed Trenton 10-6. Kris Johnson threw 4.2 innings allowing 6 runs on 7 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Kyle Jackson (2-0) went 1.1 frames and did not allow a run or a hit. He fanned 2. Miquel Asencio threw 2 perfect frames. He had 1 K. Beau Vaughn went 1 inning and did not allow a run or a hit. He gave up 2 BB. Jeff Corsaletti went 2 for 4 with a run scored and 3 RBI. Aaron Bates went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI.

Visalia blanked Lancaster 2-0. Chris Jones had a strong start going 6 innings. He did not allow a run on 1 hit. He had 3 Ks. Jason Blackey took the loss allowing 2 runs on 3 hits in 2 innings. He had 1 K. Jon Still went 2 for 4.

Greenville blanked Charleston 1-0. Terumasa Matsuo threw 7 innings of 1 hit shutout ball. He allowed 2 BB and had 5 Ks. Ryne Lawson earned the save throwing 2 perfect innings. He had 3 Ks. Luis Exposito went 2 for 3 with a RBI.

Player of the Night: Terumasa Matsuo who threw 7 innings of 1 hit shutout ball

Buchholz to DL

The Red Sox have placed RHP Clay Buchholz on the 15-day disabled list with a broken nail on his right middle finger. OF Jon Van Every has been called up from Pawtucket to fill the vacated roster spot. Van Every is in the lineup for this afternoon's game at Baltimore in center field and batting in the ninth spot.

Bowden earns win over Trenton

5/14 Cup of Coffee: Last night, Buffalo edged Pawtucket 6-5. Kyle Synder got the start and went 3 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Edgar Martinez went 2.2 innings giving up 1 run on 2 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Jose Vaquedano went 1.1 frames and allowed 1 run on 3 hits. He fanned 1. Lincoln Holdzkom took the loss allowing 3 runs on 2 hits and 2 BB in 1 inning of work. Jeff Bailey went 2 for 4 with a home run and 3 RBI. Joe Thurston went 2 for 5 with a home run and 2 runs scored. Dusty Brown went 2 for 5.

Portland downed Trenton 7-1. Michael Bowden (3-3) earned the win going 5 innings and allowing 1 run on 4 hits. He had 3 Ks. Chad Rhoades threw 2 scoreless, hitless innings. He allowed a BB while fanning 2. Hunter Jones pitched a clean inning striking out 2 of the 3 batters he faced. Daniel Haigwood threw a scoreless 9th gving up 1 hit. He had 1 K. Iggy Suarez went 3 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. John Otness went 2 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. Aaron Bates went 2 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. Ryan Khoury went 2 for 3 and scored a run. Tony Granadillo went 3 for 4 with 2 RBI.

Visalia edged Lancaster 2-1. Adam Mills (4-3) took the loss going 4.2 innings. He gave up 2 runs on 7 hits. He had 4 Ks. Blake Maxwell threw 2.1 scoreless hitless frames. Josh Papelbon pitched a scoreless inning allowing 1 hit and a BB. He had 1 K. The Jethawks 6 hits were scattered amongst 6 different players.

Greenville edged Charleston 3-2 in 11 innings. Eammon Portice pitched 6 innings giving up 2 runs on 4 hits and a BB. He had 9 Ks. Daniel Bard threw 2 perfect innings of relief. He had 3 Ks. Chad Povich (5-0) earned the win throwing 2 scorless innings. He allowed 2 hits while striking out 4. Yamaico Navarro went 3 for 5 with a run scored. Mike Jones went 2 for 5 with a RBI.

Player of the Night: Michael Bowden who gave up 1 run over 5 innings in earning his 3rd win of the season

Player of the Week, 5/5-5/11: Bubba Bell

After a slow start to 2008, Portland CF Bubba Bell capped off a torrid week at the plate to win SoxProspects.com Player of the Week honors as voted on by the Community. Bell, 25, scorched EL pitchers to a tune of .421/.476/.842 with two home runs and three runs batted in to go along with two doubles and six runs scored. The 2007 California League MVP spent the bulk of his time last season at Lancaster hitting .370 and heading up the league leaders in home runs and runs batted in before receiving the call to Portland for 34 games to finish off 2007.

Pitcher of the Week, 5/5-5/11: Jason Blackey

Lancaster RP Jason Blackey has taken home SoxProspects.com Pitcher of the Week honors as voted on by the Community. Blackey,25, fired five innings this week allowing one earned run and four hits while striking out ten against no walks. He came on against Inland Empire to strikeout nine batters over four innings of scoreless relief on May 9th. It was Blackey's 2nd appearance since coming off the DL. The former 34th round Draft Pick of the Los Angeles Angels spent 2007 with the Lancaster appearing in 41 games.

Bailey homers twice in PawSox win

5/13 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket downed Norfolk 9-6 on Monday. Devern Hansack (1-4) went 5 innings allowing 5 runs on 8 hits and 2 BB. He had 5 Ks. Jon Switzer threw an inning and did allow a run on 2 hits. He struck out 3. Eric Hull went 2 innings allowing 1 run on a hit and a BB. He had a K. Chris Smith pitched a 1-2-3 ninth with 1 K. Jeff Bailey went 2 for 5 with 2 homers and 3 RBI. Joe Thurston went 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored. Jed Lowrie went 2 for 3 with a home run and 2 RBI.

Portland did not play last night.

Lancaster blasted Visalia 9-2. Tony Bajoczky (1-1) threw 5.2 frames allowing 2 runs on 6 hits. He had 4 Ks. Richie Lentz went 2.1 innings and did not give up a run. He allowed 2 hits while fanning 3. Cody McAllister pitched the final inning and did not allow a hit. He walked 1 and fanned 2. Jason Place went 2 for 5 with a home run. Jorge Jimenez went 2 for 5 and scored 2 runs. Daniel Nava went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI. Aaron Reza went 2 for 4 with a home run.

Charleston blanked Greenville 5-0. Felix Doubront (4-1) went 5 innings giving up 4 runs on 5 hits. He had 4 Ks. Bryce Cox went 2 innings allowing 1 run on 1 hit. He fanned 3. Felix Ventura threw a clean ninth with 1 K. Ryan Kalish went 2 for 4.

Player of the Night: Jeff Bailey who homered twice and drove in 3 runs in the PawSox win

Casey activated, Tavarez DFA'd

The Red Sox have designated RHP Julian Tavarez for assignment to clear a roster spot for 1B Sean Casey to return from the disabled list. The Sox have 10 days to waive, trade or release him. There has been increased media speculation that Tavarez will be dealt to the Colorado Rockies. Tavarez signed with Boston as a free agent following the 2005 season. He was 0-1 with a 6.39 ERA in 12.2 innings over 9 appearances for the Red Sox in 2008, allowing 9 ER on 18 hits and striking out six while walking nine. Casey is in the lineup for tonight's series finale at Minnesota.

Bailey's 5 RBI lead Pawtucket to win over Norfolk

5/12 Cup of Coffee: On Sunday, Pawtucket defeated Norfolk 8-5. Charlie Zink (4-2) started and went 6 innings allowing 4 runs on 8 hits. He fanned 5. Lincoln Holdzkom threw 2 scoreless innings. He did not allow a hit but walked 2. He had 1 K. Jose Vaquedano pitched the 9th and gave up 1 run on 1 hit and 3 BB. He had 1 K. Jeff Bailey went 2 for 5 with a home run and 5 RBI. George Kottaras went 2 for 4 and scored a run. Sandy Madera went 2 for 3 with a run scored. Chris Carter went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

Bowie defeated Portland 3-1. Matt Goodson (2-2) went 4.1 innings. He gave up 2 runs on 5 hits and a BB. He had 5 Ks. Mike James threw 2.2 frames allowing 1 run on 1 hit. He had 2 Ks. Miquel Asencio threw 2 scoreless, hitless innings. He gave up a BB and had 3 Ks. No Sea Dog player had multiple hits in the game.

Inland Empire blanked Lancaster 5-0. Travis Beazley threw 5.1 innings allowing 2 runs on 2 hits and 2 BB. He had 8 Ks. Carlos Vasquez went 2.2 frames and gave up 2 runs on 1 hit. He had 3 Ks. TJ Large pitched the final inning allowing 1 run on 1 hit and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Jon Still went 2 for 4 in the game.

Greenville did not play yesterday.

Player of the Night: Jeff Bailey who went 2 for 5 with a home run and 5 RBI

Cora returns, Lowrie to Pawtucket

The Red Sox have activated INF Alex Cora, who is in the lineup for tonight's game in Minnesota, from the disabled list (elbow) and returned INF Jed Lowrie to Pawtucket in a corresponding move ... Much travelled RHP Bryan Corey was dealt to the Padres Friday for a player to be named later.

Pawtucket takes both games of doubleheader

5/11 Cup of Coffee: On Saturday, Pawtucket took both ends of a doubleheader from Norfolk by identical 4-2 scores. Bartolo Colon started the first game and went 3 innings. He allowed 1 run on 4 hits. He had 2 Ks. Jon Switzer threw 2.1 frames and gave up 1 run on 1 hit and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Chris Smith pitched the final 1.2 innings and did not allow a run on 3 hits. He had 1 K. George Kottaras went 1 for 3 with a home run and 3 RBI. In the second game, Michael Tejera went 6 innings allowing 2 runs on 2 hits and 3 BB. He had 5 Ks. Edgar Martinez picked up the win throwing a scoreless, hitless inning. He allowed 1 BB. Chris Carter went 3 for 4 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Jon Van Every went 2 for 2.

Portland defeated Bowie 7-5. Justin Masterson went 4.2 frames allowing 5 runs on 6 hits and 4 BB. Chad Rhoades pitched 2.1 scoreless frames giving up 2 hits. He had 3 Ks. Hunter Jones went 2 innings and did not allow a run on 1 hit. He had 2 Ks. Jeff Corsaletti went 3 for 4 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Andrew Pinckney went 2 for 5 with a RBI. Mickey Hall went 2 for 3 and scored 3 times.

Inland Empire clobbered Lancaster 25-1. James Russ started and lasted 1 inning. He allowed 7 runs on 6 hits and 3 BB. Josh Papelbon threw the second inning and gave up 4 runs on 6 hits. Brian Steinocher pitched 3 innings allowing 2 runs on 2 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Blake Maxwell went 2.1 frames and allowed 2 runs on 3 hits and a BB. At this point in the game the call went out to non-pitchers to come to the aid of the team. Luis Segovia went 1 inning allowing 7 runs on 5 hits and 2 BB. Daniel Nava went the fina 0.2 of an inning and allowed 3 runs on 2 hits and 3 BB. Chih-Hsien Chiang went 1 for 4 with a home run.

Rome defeated Greenville 6-1. Jose Alvarez went 5 innings allowing 5 runs on 9 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Jordan Craft gave up 1 run on a hit and a BB in 2 innings of work. He had 2 Ks. Daniel Bard threw 2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit. He had 5 Ks. Yamaico Navarro went 3 for 4 with a RBI.

Player of the Night: Chris Carter who went 3 for 4 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 Rbi in the second game of their doubleheader

Blackey Ks 9 in 4 innings of relief

5/10 Cup of Coffee: This person really needs a strong Cup of Tim Hortons this morning to shake out the cobwebs after watching the Red Sox blow another game in the bottom of the ninth. Really looking forward to that first cup of java but till then on to the task at hand. The Pawtucket/Durham game was postponed.

Bowie defeated Portland 7-3. Dustin Richardson (3-3) went 5 innings allowing 6 runs on 8 hits and 3 BB. He had 2 Ks. Kyle Jackson threw 2 frames and gave up a run on 3 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Daniel Haigwood threw a clean inning with 1 K. Beau Vaughn threw a scoreless 9th giving up 2 hits while fanning 1. Andrew Pinckney went 2 for 3 with a run scored and a RBI.

Inland Empire hammered Lancaster 10-3. Chris Jones (2-3) went 4 innings allowing 9 runs on 8 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Richie Lentz threw 1 inning and gave up 1 run on 1 hit and 2 BB. He had a K. Jason Blackey threw 4 scoreless innings allowing 3 hits while striking out 9. Jorge Jimenez went 3 for 4 with a run scored. Daniel Nava went 2 for 3.

Greenville defeated Rome 5-2. Chris Province (3-0) went 6 innings and allowed 2 runs on 5 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Ryne Lawson threw 2 scoreless, hitless frames. He gave up a BB and recorded a K. Felix Ventura pitched a 1-2-3 9th striking out 2 of the 3 hitters he faced. Che-Hsuan Lin went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI. Yamaico Navarro went 3 for 4 with a RBI. Luis Exposito went 2 for 4 with a home run.

Player of the Night: Jason Blackey, the big Canadian, threw 4 innings of scoreless relief did not walk a hitter while striking out 9.

David Laurila Q&A with Michael Bowden

Michael Bowden is getting closer. One of the top pitching prospects in the Red Sox organization, Bowden has brought his game to an even higher level this season, limiting opposing hitters to a .193 average over his first 7 starts. In 37 innings with the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs, the 21-year-old right-hander has fanned 38 while posting an ERA of 2.68. David Laurila talked to Bowden at Hadlock Field prior to Friday night's game.

David Laurila: How has your season gone so far?
Michael Bowden: Lately it's been going a lot better. I've worked out a few kinks, so I feel a lot more comfortable up there on the mound. I'm repeating my delivery well, so it's going good.

DL: I understand that you've made some mechanical adjustments this season.
MB: I've made a few tweaks with my delivery to where it's more compact, and I feel a lot more comfortable. I've shortened my leg kick to where I'm staying on the same plane -- I'm on the same line with it. I'm not flaring it out like I did last year. Last season is when I started working with it, but it's this past off-season where I really worked on it. I did a lot in the Pilates studio, with the big mirrors.

DL: What is the biggest improvement you've seen since shortening your leg kick?
MB: Consistency. It's a lot easier to repeat my delivery every time. Everything is all the same; I'm just doing it on a more regular basis.

DL: Who initiated the adjustment?
MB: It was a lot of people in the organization, from the pitching coordinator to the front office to (pitching coach) Mike Cather.

DL: Is your pitch mix basically the same?
MB: I'm throwing more off-speed pitches, which is what the organization wanted. I've been doing that lately, and it's actually been helping me out a lot. I've also been changing speeds on my breaking pitches.

DL: What is the slowest you've gotten the ball up to plate this season?
MB: I think I've gotten a changeup there around 78. I think that's good -- the slower the better for my changeup. I'm one of those guys who wants it slower, so that's not even as slow as I'd like.

DL: What kind of movement do you get on your changeup?
MB: I get depth moving away from a lefty.

DL: Are you still throwing a slider?
MB: I haven't thrown my slider since high school, so I think some of the scouting reports are a little off. I just throw two- and four-seam fastballs, a curveball, and a changeup.

DL: Tell us something about your two catchers, Mark Wagner and John Otness.
MB: They alternate every time, and it doesn't really matter to me who I pitch to. I think I can count on one hand the numbers of times I've called them off this year. They both know how to call a game and are very intelligent behind the plate.

DL: Given that scouting reports aren't used as extensively in Double-A as they are in the big leagues, how do go about staying on the same page with them?
MB: We go over the starting lineup before the game, so the catcher and I, and the pitching coach for that matter, are on the same page. We kind of know how we're going to attack each and every hitter, so we rarely get confused with one another.

DL: What's it like working with Mike Cather?
MB: He's helped me a lot. He's easy to talk to; he tells you how it is with what you need to work on. It's just fun being a player under him.

DL: Did you get an opportunity to watch Justin Masterson's big league debut?
MB: Of course we did. We put back stretch so that everyone could have a chance to watch him on TV before we came out here to the field. It was so unbelievable. I was just so happy for him. It couldn't have happened to a better guy, so it was awesome.

DL: How hard was it not to picture yourself on that same stage?
MB: I know that I'm close, so I'm just waiting for my opportunity.

Lancaster hitters homer 7 times in win

5/8 Cup of Coffee: It was a good night for the Sox affiliates as they swept all four games played. Pawtucket defeated Durham 3-2. David Pauley started and went 6 innings allowing 2 runs on 5 hits and 2 BB.He had 5 Ks. Chris Smith threw 2 perfect frames recording 2 Ks. Bryan Corey pitched a clean 9th fanning 2 of the 3 batters he faced. Jeff Bailey went 2 for 5 with a run scored. Sean Casey on his rehab assignment went 2 for 4 with a run scored. Dusty Brown went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

Portland got by New Hampshire 5-1. Kris Johnson (3-1) threw 5 scoreless innings allowing 3 hits and 3 BB. He had 4 Ks. Miquel Asencio went 1.2 frames and allowed a run on 3 BB. He had 2 Ks. Mike James threw 1.1 scoreless, hitless innings. He gave up a BB while fanning 2. Jose Vaquedano pitched a 1-2-3 9th. Bubba Bell continues to fight his way back from an early season slump going 2 for 4 with a run scored. He is now hitting .250. Iggy Suarez went 2 for 4 and scored twice. Zach Daeges went 4 for 5 with a RBI.

Lancaster hitters blasted 7 home runs on their way to a 16-3 victory over High Desert. Adam Mills (4-2) went 5.1 innings allowing 2 runs on 6 hits and 3 BB. He had 3 Ks. Josh Papelbon threw a scoreless 1.2 frames allowing 1 hit. Blake Maxwell went 2 innings and gave up 1 run on 2 hits. He had 2 Ks. Jason Place went 2 for 5 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Josh Reddick went 4 for 4 with 2 home runs, 3 runs scored and 3 RBI. Reid Engel went 2 for 4 with 2 homers and 4 RBI. Daniel Nava went 4 for 4 with 2 home runs, 4 runs scored and 4 RBI.

Despite being outhit 11-5, Greenville defeated Rome 5-3. Terumasa Matsuo went 4 innings and gave up 3 runs on 7 hits and a BB. He had 6 Ks. Chad Povich (4-0) threw 4 innings and did not allow a run. He gave up 4 hits and struck out 4. Bryce Cox pitched a clean 9th inning. Manny Arambarris went 2 for 4 with a run scored. Che-Hsuan Lin went 1 for 4 with a run scored and 2 RBI.

Player of the Night: Daniel Nava who was a perfect 4 for 4 at the plate with 2 homers, 4 runs scored and 4 RBI

Bard's scoreless streak comes to an end

5/8 Cup of Coffee: Pawtucket defeated Durham 12-7 on Wednesday. Kyle Synder (1-1) went 6 innings allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and a BB. He had 6 Ks. Edgar Martinez threw 2 innings and did not give up a run while allowing 2 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Abe Alvarez did not retire a hitter but gave up 4 runs on 3 hits. Eric Hull pitched an inning and allowed 1 run on 2 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Alex Cora went 2 for 4 with a run scored. Sandy Madera went 3 for 4 with a home run, 3 runs scored and 2 RBI. Chris Carter went 2 for 4 with a home run and 4 RBI.

Portland blanked New Hampshire 10-0. Michael Bowden picked up the win going 6.2 innings. He did not allow a run on 1 hit and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Hunter Jones threw 1.1 frames and did not allow a baserunner. He had 3 Ks. Beau Vaughn pitched a clean 9th. Bubba Bell went 3 for 4 with a home run and 3 runs scored. Iggy Suarez went 2 for 5 with a run scored. Jeff Corsaletti went 2 for 3 with 3 runs scored and a RBI. Mark Wagner went 3 for 4 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 5 RBI.

Lancaster defeated High Desert 6-4. Tony Bajoczky threw 5 innings and allowed 2 runs on 8 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Carlos Vasquez threw 2 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Jason Blackey (1-1) went 1 inning and allowed 1 run on 1 hit. He had a K. TJ Large threw a scoreless 9th allowing a hit and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Aaron Reza went 3 for 5 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. Dennis Blackmon went 2 for 5 with a RBI. Reid Engel went 2 for 4.

Rome defeated Greenville 5-1. Eammon Portice (2-4) went 6 innings giving up 3 runs on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 4 Ks. Dan Bard's scoreless streak of innings came to an end last night. He threw 2 innings and allowed 2 runs on 3 hits. He had 3 KS. Felix Ventura threw a scoreless 9th allowing 1 hit. Che-Hsuan Lin went 2 for 4. Kris Negron went 2 for 4 and scored a run.

Player of the Night: Michael Bowden who threw 6.2 innings of scoreless, 1 hit ball

Pitcher of the Week, 4/28-5/4: Michael Bowden

Scattering four hits over six innings pitched, striking out six (walking none) and allowing one run in his May 2 start at Trenton (Yankees), Portland RHP Michael Bowden was a hard luck loser but was recognized by the SoxProspects.com community as the winner of Pitcher of the Week voting. Bowden, 21, is 1-3 with a 3.26 ERA in 30.1 IP over six starts, with the Sea Dogs in 2008, allowing 11 ER on 25 hits and walking 11 while striking out 35. He is currently ranked as the Red Sox #3 rated prospect by SoxProspects.com Honorable Mention goes to Lancaster RHP Josh Papelbon for recording three perfect innings of work.

Player of the Week, 4/28-5/4: Jeff Bailey

Paw Sox stalwart 1B/OF/DH Jeff Bailey swatted three home runs and three doubles in 31 ABs last week, scoring 10 runs and batting in eight, while hitting at a .419/.471/.806 clip (1.277 OPS), earning SoxProspects.com Player of the Week honors. Bailey, 29, is playing in his fifth season in the Red Sox organization since being signed as a minor league free agent after the 2003 season and has spent the majority of his time at Pawtucket. He is off to a good start in 2008, posting a .323/.405/.542 (.947 OPS) line with five home runs, six doubles and has batted in 16 runs in 96 ABs over 28 games with Pawtucket. Honorable Mention goes to Greenvile's Mike Jones for perpetuating a 25 game hitting streak while going .444/.484/.667 on the week.

Bates ties Sea Dog record with 7 RBI

5/7 Cup of Coffee: Action on Tuesday saw Durham blank Pawtucket 3-0. Devern Hansack (0-4) took the loss going 6.1 frames. He allowed 1 run on 2 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Jon Switzer went 1.2 innings and gave up 1 run on 2 hits. He had 1 K. Lincoln Holdzkom threw the final inning allowing a run on 3 hits. The PawSox had only 3 hits in the game. Keith Ginter went 1 for 3.

Portland thrashed New Hampshire 14-3. Matt Goodson (2-1) earned the win going 5.2 innings. He gave up 2 runs on 4 hits and 4 BB. He had 2 Ks. Jose Vaquedano threw a perfect 1.1 innings. Chad Rhoades went 2 innings giving up 1 run on 1 hit and 2 BB. Bubba Bell went 2 for 5 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Iggy Suarez went 3 for 5 with 2 home runs, 2 runs scored and 4 RBI. Aaron Bates went 3 for 4 with a home run and 7 RBI.

Lancaster defeated High Desert 6-4. Travis Beazley (2-3) went 5 innings allowing 3 runs on 5 hits. He had 5 Ks. Richie Lentz threw an inning and gave up a run on 2 its and 3 BB. He had 3 Ks. Brian Stienocher threw 2 perfect innings of relief. TJ Large threw a scoreless inning giving up 1 hit while fanning 2. Chih-Hsien Chiang went 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored. Reid Engel went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI.

Columbus defeated Greenville 11-5. Felix Doubront started and went 5 innings. He allowed 2 runs on 4 hits and a BB. He had 8 Ks. Ryan Colvin (1-2) went 2 innings giving up 6 runs on 4 hits and a BB. Kyle Fernandes pitched the final 2 innings and gave up 1 run on 4 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Ryan Kalish went 2 for 3 with a home run. Mike Jones went 2 for 5.

Player of the Night: Aaron Bates who had 7 RBI to tie the Sea Dog's team record.

Zink tosses gem but loses 1-0

5/6 Cup of Coffee: Durham edged Pawtucket 1-0 despite the performance of Charlie Zink who tossed 8 innings allowing only 1 run on 3 hits. He gave up 1 BB and had 3 Ks. Bryan Corey threw 1 scoreless inning giving up 1 hit. Jeff Bailey went 2 for 4.

New Hampshire defeated Portland 5-4. Justin Masterson started and took the loss going 5.1 innings. He allowed 4 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 6 Ks. Daniel Haigwood threw o.1 of an inning and walked 3 hitters to go along with 1 K. Kyle Jackson went 1.1 innings without allowing a run, a hit or a BB. He had 1 K. Mike James pitched the final 2 innings. He gave up 1 run on 4 hits. He had 3 Ks. Mark Wagner went 2 for 5 with a run scored. Zach Daeges went 2 for 3.

Lancaster did not play on Monday.

Columbus edged Greenville 4-3. Jose Alvarez (1-4) went 5.2 innings allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 3 Ks. Ryne Lawson who threw 2 innings giving up 2 runs on 2 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Bryce Cox finished the final 1.1 frames and did not alow a run. He gave up 3 hits and fanned 1. Che-Hsuan Lin went 2 for 3. Yamaico Navarro went 2 for 4 with a run scored. Ty Weeden went 2 for 3 with a RBI.

Player of the Night: Charlie Zink who tossed 8 innings allowing just 1 run and 3 hits

Matt Miller on the move

The Red Sox have traded RHP Matt Miller to the Pittsburgh Pirates for a player to be named later. Miller, 36, was signed by Boston as a minor league free agent in January and had been in extended spring training. He will reportedly be assigned to AAA Indianapolis.

Kalish goes 4 for 4 in Drive win

5/5 Cup of Coffee: Sunday's games saw Pawtucket edged Syracuse 3-2. Michael Tejera (2-2) went 5.2 innings allowing 1 run on 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Chris Smith threw 1.1 frames and allowed 1 run on 3 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Abe Alvarez threw a perfect inning. Eric Hull pitched a scoreless 9th giving up 1 hit and a BB. Jeff Bailey went 3 for 4 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Keith Ginter went 2 for 5 with 2 RBI. Dusty Brown went 2 for 3. Sean Danielson went 2 for 5 with a RBI.

Trenton edged Portland 3-2. Dustin Richardson went 6 innings giving up 1 run on 5 hits and a BB. He had 6 Ks. Beau Vaughn blew the save. He threw an inning and gave up 1 run on 1 hit and 3 BB. Hunter Jones threw 1.2 frames and took the loss. He allowed 1 run on 3 hits and 2 BB. He had 2 Ks. Mark Wagner went 2 for 4. Zach Daeges went 2 for 2.

Rancho Cucamonga defeated Lancaster 3-2. James Russ started for the Jethawks and went 5 innings allowing 2 runs on 5 hits and a BB. TJ Large went 2 innings and took the loss allowing 1 run on 5 hits and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Carlos Vasquez threw a scoreless inning. He gave up 1 BB. Daniel Nava went 2 for 4. Chih-Hsien Chiang went 2 for 4.

Greenville blanked Columbus 5-0. Chris Province (2-0) went 6 scoreless innings. He allowed 3 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Daniel Bard threw 2 scoreless frames allowing 1 hit. He had 2 Ks. Felix Ventura threw a clean 9th fanning 1 of the three batters he faced. Ryan Kalish went 4 for 4 with 2 RBI. Mike Jones went 1 for 3 with a home run and 2 RBI. David Mailman went 2 for 4.

Player of the Night: Ryan Kalish who was a perfect 4 for 4 with 2 RBI in the Drive win

Moss to DL, Hansen to Boston

OF Brandon Moss has been placed on the disabled list after undergoing an appendectomy before Saturday night's game against Tampa. In a corresponding move the Red Sox have called up RHP Craig Hansen from Pawtucket. Moss was 2/4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Friday night. He has been released from the hospital and will reportedly spend 10 days recuperating before beginning rehabilitation. Hansen worked a scoreless inning against Syracuse (Blue Jays) in his last appearance, allowing one hit.

Lancaster erupts for 15 hits in 10-3 win

5/4 Cup of Coffee: Action on Saturday saw Syracuse down Pawtucket 8-5. David Pauley started and took the loss. He went 4 innings giving up 7 runs on 8 hits and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Edgar Martinez threw 2 innings of perfect relief. He fanned 1. Jon Switzer went 2/3 of an inning and allowed 1 run on 2 hits and a BB. Bryan Corey went the final 1 1/3 frames and did not allow a run on 2 hits. He struck out 1. Jeff Bailey went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and a RBI. George Kottaras went 2 for 4. Sandy Madera went 2 for 5 with a RBI. Jon Van Every went 2 for 4 and scored twice. Gil Velazquez went 2 for 3 with a run scored and a RBI.

Trenton doubled Portland 6-3. Kris Johnson went 5 2/3 frames giving up 2 runs on 7 hits and 4 BB. He had 5 Ks. Miguel Asencio (1-1) went 2/3 of an inning allowing 4 runs on 4 hits and a BB. Chad Rhoades went the final 1 2/3 frames without allowing a run. He gave up 3 hits while fanning 4. Iggy Suarez went 2 for 5 and scored a run. Andrew Pinckney went 2 for 4.

Lancaster blasted Rancho Cucamonga 10-3. Chris Jones (2-2) threw 6 innings giving up 3 runs on 5 hits. He had 7 Ks. Blake Maxwell went 2 innings and did not allow a run. He had 1 K. Josh Papelbon pitched the final inning and did not allow a run. He struck out 2 of the 3 batters he faced. Jason Place went 2 for 6 and scored a run. Jorge Jimenez went 2 for 6 and scored 2 runs. Lars Anderson went 2 for 5 with a RBI. Jon Still went 3 for 5 with a home run, 3 runs scored and 2 RBI. Reid Engel went 2 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. Aaron Reza went 2 for 4 with a run scored and 2 RBI.

Greenville edged Columbus 3-2. Terumasa Matsuo threw 6 scoreless innings allowing 5 hits. He did not walk a batter while fanning 2. Chad Povich (3-0) blew the save but earned the win. He went 3 innings allowing 2 runs on 6 hits. He fanned 4. Mike Jones went 2 for 4 with a run scored. He is now hitting .415. David Mailman went 2 for 3 with a run scored and 2 RBI.

Player of the Night: Jon Still who had 3 hits including a home run, 3 runs scored and 2 RBI

Jimenez drives in 4 in Jethawk win

5/3 Cup of Coffee: Friday's action saw Syracuse edge Pawtucket 4-3. Kyle Synder (0-1) started and took the loss giving up 1 run on 6 hits in 6 innings. He had 6 Ks. Lincoln Holdzkom went an inning and gave up 3 runs on 4 hits and a BB. Craig Hansen pitched a scoreless inning giving up 1 hit. Joe Thurston went 3 for 5 with 2 RBI. Gil Velazquez went 2 for 4 and scored a run.

Trenton edged Portland 1-0 in a pitcher's duel. Mike Bowden (1-3) went 6 innings allowing 1 run on 4 hits. He had 6 Ks. Jose Vaquedano threw 2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit. He fanned 1. Sean Danielson went 3 for 4. Ryan Khoury went 2 for 4.

Lancaster downed Rancho Cucamonga 9-3. Adam Mills (3-2) went 5 innings and allowed 2 runs on 6 hits and a BB. He had 3 Ks. Brian Steinocher threw 2 scoreless frames allowing 1 hit and 2 BB. He had 1 K. Richie Lentz went 2 innings giving up 1 run on 2 hits. He struck out 6. Jason Place went 3 for 6 with a run scored and a RBI. Jorge Jimenez went 3 for 5 with a run scored and 4 RBI. Josh Reddick went 3 for 5 with a RBI.

Greenville edged Rome 5-4. Eammon Portice went 5 innings allowing 2 runs on 3 hits. He had 3 Ks. Ryne Lawson went 2 1/3 innings and gave up 2 runs on 2 hits and a BB. He had 1 K. Bryce Cox pitched the final 1 2/3 innings and did not allow a run on 2 hits. Che-Hsuan Lin went 2 for 3 and scored a run. Ryan Kalish went 2 for 5 with a run scored. Mike Jones went 2 for 4 with a run scored. David Marks went 2 for 4 with a RBI.

Player of the Night: Jorge Jimenez who had 3 hits producing a run scored and 4 RBI

Q&A with Jed Lowrie

Jed Lowrie is in the big leagues, and to the surprise of many, it's in a Red Sox uniform. Rumored to be going to Minnesota in the Johan Santana trade that ultimately didn't happen, Lowrie instead finds himself playing a key role for the team that acquired him as a supplemental first-round pick in the 2005 draft. A switch-hitting infielder out of Stanford, Lowrie made his Red Sox debut on April 15, two days before his 24th birthday, and is hitting .286/.333/.371 in 35 at-bats. David Laurila recently had the chance to sit down and ask Lowrie a few questions.

DL: You made your big league debut a few weeks ago. How did you find out that you were in the lineup?
JL: Tito told me that I was starting during the last game of the Yankees series here -- that I would be starting the first game in Cleveland . He said for me to get ready and to prepare myself. That was a good thing, because I was able to get myself ready for Cleveland and have a day to get comfortable with my surroundings before getting thrown out there on the field.

DL: What did your first big league at-bat feel like?
JL: It was kind of a culmination of all the hard work I had put in, but it was also a realization that this was the start, not the end. Just because I had made it here doesn't mean that the work stops. It's more like the beginning of what I need to do.

DL: How fast was your heart beating when you stepped in the box for the first time?
JL: Oh yeah, the nerves were there. But I get nervous before every game. It wasn't like I felt it much more than usual; it wasn't crippling.

DL: Did you go up to the plate with the intention of taking the first pitch?
JL: Yeah, but that's kind of my approach at the plate anyway. I don't go up there to take, but I want to get a good pitch to hit, so I like to see what the pitcher's got to set myself up for at-bats later in the game.

DL: You got your first hit in your third at-bat. What was that like?
JL: It was pretty exciting, especially with the situation. I came up with the bases loaded and was able to drive in two runs to put us ahead, so yeah, it was definitely exciting. The guy [Rafael Perez] threw me some tough sliders, and I was just trying to find a hole. I hit a hard ground ball that did find a hole, and, as they say, the rest is history.

DL: Was your family there for your debut?
JL: No, they actually came out to New York . For the Indians game, my mom called about 35-40 people back in Salem ( Oregon ), and they all went down to the local sports bar to watch the game on Fox Sports Ohio, or whatever it was. They all saw it there.

DL: When your name was being mentioned in the Johan Santana trade rumors, many people felt that your path to the big leagues would be shorter with the Twins. Do you find it ironic that this opportunity came so soon -- in a Red Sox uniform?
JL: Not really. It's just something where I knew going into the season, with all the veterans we have, that it might be that I'd spend the year in Triple A. It just so happened that Mikey ( Lowell ) got hurt and I got the opportunity to come up here to try to help the Red Sox win some games.

Thurston's 4 hits lead Pawtucket to win

5/2 Cup of Coffee: On the first day of May, Pawtucket defeated Syracuse 9-3. Devern Hansack started and went 4 2/3 innings. He allowed 2 runs on 6 hits and a BB. He had 5 Ks. Abe Alvarez (2-1) went 1 2/3 frames and did not allow a run on 3 hits and 2 BB. Eric Hull threw an inning giving up a run on 2 hits. He had 2 Ks. Jon Switzer retired the 2 batters he faced. Bryan Corey threw a scoreless inning allowing 1 hit. He fanned 1. Jeff Bailey went 3 for 5 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Joe Thurston went 4 for 5 and scored 3 runs. George Kottaras went 3 for 5 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Sandy Madera went 2 for 5 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI.

Portland fell 3-1 to Bowie. Matt Goodson (1-1) pitched 4 innings and gave up 3 runs on 6 hits and 3 BB. He had 2 Ks. Mike James went 2 innings and did not allow a run. He gave up 1 hit and a BB. He had 2 Ks. Chad Rhoades threw a scoreless inning allowing a hit and a BB. He had 1 K. Beau Vaughn threw a scoreless frame giving up 1 hit and a BB while fanning 1. Mickey Hall went 2 for 3 with a home run.

Lancaster dropped both games of a doubleheader to Rancho Cucamonga. They fell 4-3 in the opener. Travis Beazley (1-3) threw 5 innings allowing 2 runs on 4 hits. He had 4 Ks. Carlos Vasquez went 2 innings allowing 2 runs on 6 hits. He fanned 2. Josh Reddick went 2 for 3 and scored a run. Jorge Jimenez went 2 for 3 with a home run and 2 runs scored. Aaron Reza went 2 for 3 with a RBI. The second game resulted in a 4-0 loss. Tony Bajoczky (0-1) went 6 innings and gave up 2 runs on 6 hits and a BB. He had 6 Ks. TJ Large threw an inning and gave up 2 runs on 2 hits. He fanned 1. Aaron Reza went 1 for 2.

Rome blanked Greenville 5-0. Ryan Colvin (1-1) went 3 2/3 frames giving up 4 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB. He had 5 Ks. Kyle Fernandes allowed a run on 4 hits and 2 BB in 2 innings of work. He had 2 Ks. Jordan Craft threw 2 1/3 scoreless frames. He did not allow a hit or a BB. He fanned 1. Kris Negron went 2 for 4.

Player of the Night: Joe Thurston who had 4 hits and 3 runs scored to help lead the PawSox to victory

Pitcher of the Month, April: Daniel Bard

Greenville kept the awards in-house in April as RHP Daniel Bard worked 20 shutout innings over ten games, while allowing only eight hits (.123 BAA) and four free passes while striking out 32 opposing batters, earning one win (1-0) and SoxProspects.com Player of the Month honors. With a fastball that tops out in the high nineties, Bard, 22, was converted to a reliever after pitching well in the role in the Hawaii Winter League this past off season and reportedly changing his delivery after a disastrous 2007 campaign. He was twice named Pitcher of the Week by the SoxProspects.com community, April 3-6 and 21-27.

Player of the Month, April: Mike Jones

Greenville DH/1B Mike Jones was a one man wrecking crew posting a .415/.477/.606 line (1.083 OPS) in 94 ABs (39 hits) over 24 April games with two home runs, 10 doubles and one triple and in recognition of this performance has been named SoxProspects.com (position) Player of the Month. Jones, 22, powered the Drive offense with 20 runs batted in and scored 21, and took 12 walks while striking out 21 times. He was named SoxProspects.com Player of the Week and South Atlantic League Player of the Week for April 14-20. The power swinging lefty hitter was drafted by the Sox in the 25th round of the 2004 draft and split 2007 between Lowell and Greenville.

Corey a Paw Sox again

RHP Bryan Corey has cleared waivers and accepted assignment to AAA Pawtucket. In a corresponding move RHP Lee Gronkiewicz was placed on the disabled list (elbow soreness). Corey was designated for assignment April 29.

Lin's wheels lead Greenville to victory

On Wednesday, Pawtucket beat Rochester, 4-2. Charlie Zink pitched 6 innings, giving up 2 runs (1 earned) on 4 hits while striking out 2 and walking 2. Chris Smith pitched 3 scoreless innings in relief, striking out 4 to pick up the save. Keith Ginter went 3 for 3 with 2 doubles, an RBI, 2 walks and a stolen base. Jeff Bailey went 1 for 5 with a homerun and 2 RBI while Chad Spann went 1 for 4 with an RBI.

Portland was defeated by Bowie, 5-3. Justin Masterson pitched 3 1/3 innings giving up 4 runs on 5 hits while striking out 5 and walking 3. Hunter Jones pitched 2 scoreless innings in relief striking out 2 batters. Aaron Bates, Bubba Bell, and Iggy Suarez each had a hit and drove in a run. Ryan Khoury went 1 for 2 with 2 walks.

Lancaster was postponed because of heavy winds and will play a doubleheader tonight.

Greenville beat Rome, 6-2. Jose Alvarez pitched 5 innings giving up no runs on 2 hits while striking out 2. Daniel Bard pitched 2 innings in relief and struck out 5 mixed in with 2 hits and a walk and a hit batter. Che-Hsuan Lin went 2 for 5 with 2 RBI, a run scored and 3 stolen bases. Manny Arambarris went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI whole Luis Exposito and Kris Negron each went 2 for 4.


Player of the Night: Che-Hsuan Lin who went 2 for 5 with 2 RBI, a run scored and 3 stolen bases in Greenville’s 6-2 with over Rome