Sox interested in Scott Eyre

[Soxfan1]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chicago Cubs designated reliever Scott Eyre for assignment yesterday, meaning they have 10 days to release him or make a deal for him.

 

The Red Sox had interest in Eyre before the non-waiver trading deadline, and are still monitoring him as a lefty specialist.

 

They could either try again to work out a deal — if Eyre clears waivers — or claim him on waivers. Still another route might be waiting for him to clear and then offering him a contract.

 

- Sean McAdam

 

http://www.projo.com/redsox/content/projo_20080806_scott_eyre.1ceee763.html

 

 

On a side note: I demand the rumor mill back. Damn you and your deleting ways Dave.

[BoSox21]

as long as he's better than the last Chicago relief pitcher we picked up on waivers, Mike Remlinger

[Dojji]

Lopez is doing his job well -- I hope the team isn't short-sighted enough to move guys who are doing the job for a *gulp!* national league reliever. Even Timlin has been OK recently.

[Cocos Disciples]

Doubt Lopez would be moved for Eyre, probably Chris Smith.

[riverside sluggers]

as long as he's better than the last Chicago relief pitcher we picked up on waivers' date=' Mike Remlinger[/quote']

 

Wade Miller lobbied for Theo to pick up his old teammate, yea thanks Wade

[BoSox21]

Wade Miller lobbied for Theo to pick up his old teammate' date=' yea thanks Wade[/quote']

 

what was his career on Boston again? Like 11 ER in 6 IP?

[Dojji]

Doubt Lopez would be moved for Eyre' date=' probably Chris Smith.[/quote']

 

Chris Smith is in Pawtucket. Are you going to dump Aardsma for Eyre???

 

Considering how well Timlin came on in the second half last year and that he's on a similar tear right now I wouldn't touch Eyre.

[Cocos Disciples]

Chris Smith is in Pawtucket. Are you going to dump Aardsma for Eyre???

 

Considering how well Timlin came on in the second half last year and that he's on a similar tear right now I wouldn't touch Eyre.

 

Smith isn't in Pawtucket yet, but you're right, Aardsma would replace him. You do raise a good point then, I can't think of anyone to get rid of after that. Timlin has thrown 10 innings since July, allowing 1 run.

[TheKilo]

Tito on the postgame last night said Smith would be optioned and Aardsma recalled.

[VA Sox Fan]

Chris Smith optioned

 

Posted by Amalie Benjamin, Globe Staff August 7, 2008 08:15 AM

 

Reliever Chris Smith was optioned to Pawtucket after last night's game. David Aardsma is expected to be activated for the weekend series in Chicago.

[Cocos Disciples]

Oh. Scratch that then.

[riverside sluggers]

Im liking the look for the bullpen in the 2nd half. Scott Eyre would just be bullpen depth in Pawtucket like Borowski would if he signed

 

Masterson

Lopez

Aardsma

Timlin

Okajima

Delcarmen

Papelbon

[BoSox21]

Eyre got traded to Philly today so scratch that idea