Red Sox Deal For Catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Surrender Chris McGuinness, Roman Mendez, Others

Chris McGuiness was the Red Sox’ 13th round selection in 2009, and is a 22 year old left-handed first baseman in A-ball. He has shown some power and the ability to control the strike zone. Roman Mendez is a 20 year old right-handed starter, also in A-ball, who possesses a mid-90s fastball and a very promising slider. His future is probably in the bullpen, but with electric stuff, he could end up having a career.

Look for more at Over The Monster and Lone Star Ball. This isn’t a present-day trade, but it could end up having implications down the road.