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scaffolds · 03-11-2008, 04:03 PM

Pitching prospects Caleb Clay and Wang-Yi Lin who had TJ surgeries in the Spring last year are ahead of schedule and have done bull pen activity. Venezuelan RHP Pedro Rodriguez who had his surgery in the Spring isn't in camp.

Dominican bonus baby Michael Armanzar has made the switch to third base (from SS) and high regarded prospect Will Middlebrooks will stay at SS at least for now, by the way both Almanzar and Middlebrooks are shorter (6' 3") than originally reported. Because Middlebrooks is going to play SS in regular basis the Sox brass has made the decesion to play high touted SS prospect Rafael Espinosa in the DSL so he could play in a regular basis.

Dominican RHP Manuel Jimenez like his fellow country man and Red Sox prospect Felix Ventura (RHP) didn't sign their profesional contract until turning 20 yrs (not very common for a Dominican prospect) because of their heights Ventura is 5'9" and Jimenez is 5'10" but both show promised as relievers. Jimenez showed a very live arm while throwing batting practice. Domincan outfielder Roberto Feliz also showed a very live bat as the ball exploded as it made contact with the ball in batting practice.

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scaffolds Major Leaguer Join Date: Oct 14 2006 Posts: 715	Re: The 2008 Spring training at the Red Sox minor league complex. Pitching prospects Caleb Clay and Wang-Yi Lin who had TJ surgeries in the Spring last year are ahead of schedule and have done bull pen activity. Venezuelan RHP Pedro Rodriguez who had his surgery in the Spring isn't in camp. Dominican bonus baby Michael Armanzar has made the switch to third base (from SS) and high regarded prospect Will Middlebrooks will stay at SS at least for now, by the way both Almanzar and Middlebrooks are shorter (6' 3") than originally reported. Because Middlebrooks is going to play SS in regular basis the Sox brass has made the decesion to play high touted SS prospect Rafael Espinosa in the DSL so he could play in a regular basis. Dominican RHP Manuel Jimenez like his fellow country man and Red Sox prospect Felix Ventura (RHP) didn't sign their profesional contract until turning 20 yrs (not very common for a Dominican prospect) because of their heights Ventura is 5'9" and Jimenez is 5'10" but both show promised as relievers. Jimenez showed a very live arm while throwing batting practice. Domincan outfielder Roberto Feliz also showed a very live bat as the ball exploded as it made contact with the ball in batting practice.