MLB prospects & minor leagues

Red Sox minor lines: Xander Bogaerts' last ride?

It's been fun, Xander. We'll see you in the majors.

By Ben Buchanan@OverTheMonster Aug 19, 2013, 10:00am EDT

Pawtucket W 3-1

Jackie Bradley Jr.: 2-3, HR, BB
Xander Bogaerts: 0-3, BB, K
Jeremy Hazelbaker: 1-3, SB

It's not a glorious send off, but hopefully this is the last we see of Xander Bogaerts here. If it is, it's been one heck of a ride.

Portland W 2-1

Box Score

Garin Cecchini: 1-3, 3B, BB, K
Michael Almanzar: 2-4, K, CS
Christian Vazquez: 1-2, BB

Keith Couch: 9 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 1 HR

Woah, where'd this come from, Keith Couch? He's actually been doing a pretty good job in Portland, if unnoticed given the madness going on around him at any given time from Ranaudo to Owens. But this is a step up.

Salem Game 1 L 1-7 (In 7)

Box Score

Henry Ramos: 0-3
Keury De La Cruz: 2-3, HR, K
Blake Swihart: 1-3
Mookie Betts: 1-3, E

Pretty surprised Keury is still in the organization after the trade deadline, honestly. They might find an outlet for him before the waiver deadline, and he'll probably survive Rule 5 drafting based on his level of experience. But if there was a chance to sell high, it's passed.

Salem Game 2 (In 7)

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