It is no secret the Boston Red Sox were a sinking ship in 2012. With the release of former Manager Terry Francona the team sought new direction with previous Mets Manager - Bobby Valentine. However, locker room issues would crop up from the 2011 season and see the Red Sox post their worst season since 1965, and their first losing season since 1997, finishing an abysmal 69-93. The team has since made changes the largest of which is bringing back long time pitching coach from the Toronto Blue Jays - John Farrell. Here is a list of the important moves Boston has made this off-season:
RHP Rubby De La Rosa acquired from the LA Dodgers
C David Ross signed during Free Agency
C/1B Mike Napoli signed during Free Agency
1B Mike Carp acquired from the Seattle Mariners
SS Stephen Drew signed during Free Agency
IF Brock Holt acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates
OF Jonny Gomes signed during Free Agency
OF Shane Victorino signed during Free Agency
RHP Ryan Dempster signed during Free Agency
RHP Graham Godfrey acquired from the Oakland Athletics
RHP Joel Hanrahan acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates
RHP Koji Uehara signed during Free Agency
With the listed moves the Red Sox have begun a reshaping of the team. Last year there was a large dump of players to the LA Dodgers that saw the likes of players such as Adrian Gonzalez and Josh Beckett dished. As Boston again looks to try and become a competitive team it is my job, as the new General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations for the Boston Red Sox, to see our goals through. I look forward to leading this team and am excited to get a look at our players as we shape our roster starting February 23rd when we head to spring training in Fort Myers.
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