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Yesterday, new Red Sox outfielder Joey Gathright said he envisioned himself playing the same role...

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Yesterday, new Red Sox outfielder Joey Gathright said he envisioned himself playing the same role Dave Roberts occupied for the Red Sox in 2004. Today, Gathright and Roberts chatted for several minutes after Roberts stopped by his locker. Roberts’s message: "Just really embrace this," Roberts recalled after their talk. "It’s just a great team and a great organization to be a part of." In Tampa Bay to broadcast tonight’s game on NESN, Roberts wanted to meet Gathright, who he had never been introduced to during his playing days. Gathright mostly listening, nodding as Roberts spoke. "I always admired his ability seeing him play," Roberts said. "He has unlimited ability."

The new Dave Roberts meets Dave Roberts - Extra Bases - Red Sox blog Seriously, calling Gathright the "new Dave Roberts" is not the smartest idea in my mind. Sure, he's fast, but geez, can you guarantee me he'll steal a base against Mariano Rivera in the postseason? With Bill Mueller batting?!