Drew Pomeranz’ Red Sox debut wasn’t great, but the trade to acquire him was still a good move. (Brett Cowett; BP Boston)
John Tomase explains Pomeranz’ knucklecurve, which has basically no similarities to a knuckleball. (John Tomase; WEEI)
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With Koji Uehara now on the shelf, Boston may need to turn back to the trade market for some bullpen help. (Sean McAdam; CSN New England)
For now, though, John Farrell holds to keys for an effective bullpen. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)
Staying with Farrell, the manager explained why Joe Kelly wasn’t called up to fill Uehara’s vacant roster spot. (Jason Mastrodonato; Boston Herald)
Ian Cundall has the scouting reports on a couple of low-level outfielders in Greenville. (Ian Cundall; Sox Prospects)