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Bogus as in we don't know what actually happened and MLB officials probably do. All domestic violence should be punished. Wright needs to own it and be better. His "I never hit her tho" crap shows to me that he doesn't get it.

Because he's probably going to be out longer than 25 games?

lol

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/03/greg-bird-to-undergo-ankle-surgery-2.html The Yankees announced that first baseman Greg Bird will undergo surgery Tuesday to remove a small bone spur from his right ankle. He’ll miss approximately six to eight weeks as a result. What rivalry? Back to back to back.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/03/greg-bird-to-undergo-ankle-surgery-2.html The Yankees announced that first baseman Greg Bird will undergo surgery Tuesday to remove a small bone spur from his right ankle. He’ll miss approximately six to eight weeks as a result.

@SoxProspects Marcus Walden and Bobby Poyner, the two big surprises on the opening day roster, were named Pitcher of the Year for the @PawSox and @PortlandSeaDogs, respectively, in 2017.

@PeteAbe Steven Wright had a PRP injection in his surgically repaired left knee today in NYC and he went on the DL. His suspension would not start until he is activated. Sounds like Wright won't be ready for a while.

Nothing always translates to the ML level.

I wonder if they just liked Poyner and Walden more? I honestly haven't seen either.

Can they do that at the start of the season? I thought they couldn't?

http://m.mlb.com/player/519393/marcus-walden?year=2018&stats=career-r-pitching-minors

@bradfo Workman optioned. Looks like Walden and Poyner are the guys. Need one spot on 40 man

Workman optioned to AAA.

@ScottLauber #RedSox vs. Cubs: Betts RF, Martinez LF, Ramirez DH, Moreland 1B, Bogaerts SS, Bradley Jr. CF, Devers 3B, Holt 2B, Leon C, Porcello RHP This lineup is... interesting.

ERod and Pom placed on 10 day DL.

He's got a good OBP tool. If he can show power (20+ HR's), he can be an MLB starter.

http://www.eagletribune.com/sports/local_sports/why-the-red-sox-believe-sam-travis-power-is-here/article_5253fe02-5d78-528c-877e-4993e7886494.html The 23-year-old corner infielder was one of the final cuts of camp, but don't let Travis' absence on the Opening Day roster fool you. He took a leap forward in Fort Myers. Travis has a slugger's build, but since arriving in Boston's system, he'd never had a year with more than nine home runs. To grow into a mainstay on the big league roster, Travis knew he'd need more power. This spring, he found it. Travis led the Sox in homers (6) and RBIs (17), and there's reason to believe he'll keep hitting that way. The seeds for Travis' emergence were planted months ago, and can be traced back to Alex Cora's emphasis on analytics. After looking over Travis' swing, new hitting coach Tim Hyers got to work quickly. "In the offseason Tim sent me some video comparing me to guys and showing me what I did wrong, how I got away from myself," Travis said. "He was comparing me to some other swings. I was able to see... I just fully bought in." "I've been working on changing the plane in my swing, focusing on the bottom half of the ball and trying to get it in the air," Travis said. "I've always been a guy that's trying to hit the ball a hard and whatever happens happens. Now I'm just trying to hit it hard and in the air." "We’re going to keep Sam Travis," Dombrowski said. "Travis has had a tremendous spring. He looks like the guy that we have thought he would be, that I was told was here. In addition to that, he not only has hit, but he’s hit for power. He’s made some little adjustments with our people, so we really like what we see. “We like him a lot and think he’s a part of our future,” Dombrowski concluded.

If Poyner has a few rough starts, how soon until people are comparing him to Cla Meredith? https://www.fangraphs.com/statsd.aspx?playerid=7613&position=P&type=&gds=&gde=&season=2005

Damn millenials: https://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=1014385&position=P

They'll be fine. They can keep the band together if they want. Pablo and Hanley will be off the books soon.

I preferred Marrero to Holt, but I don't think it will substantially affect the team. Both guys are replaceable. It's fun to talk about the 25th man on the roster, but those guys don't usually win you a pennant.

I'd rather have Betts than Harper.

Bumgarner has a fractured hand.

Already making excuses.

@EvanDrellich Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright suspended 15 games for domestic violence policy violation, NBC Sports Boston has learned I'm sure Jacko will make a post about this sooner than later.