The Boston Red Sox have shown an interest in free agent catcher A.J. Pierzynski as a possible short-term solution behind the plate, reports Rob Bradford of WEEI.com.
Red Sox showing interest in A.J. Pierzynski
Boston has been active in catcher rumors as the team appears ready to move on from Jarrod Saltalamacchia.
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Boston's starting catcher of the past three years, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, is also a free agent, leaving the Red Sox looking for a potential replacement. They have been in touch with Saltalamacchia's agents, but at this point it appears the team is willing to move on.
Pierzynski is not the only free agent catcher on the radar for the Red Sox. They have talked to Brian McCann, who is regarded as the best best backstop on the market. However, McCann might command too large a contract for the Red Sox' taste. The team has also talked about Carlos Ruiz, as well.
The Red Sox have two catching prospects coming up the chain in Blake Swihart and Christian Vazquez. If the team sees either player as the future of the position, a short-term deal for a catcher this offseason makes sense.
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