Facing Weak Talent Pool, Red Sox May Change Their Draft Strategy

Portland Press Herald › June 05, 2006

Linked as:

Summary

Will the Boston Red Sox go for another college standout close to being ready for the majors? Or is this the year for high school projects?

The answer is likely a mix as the Red Sox prepare for the 2006 draft on Tuesday.

See the full content of this document

Extract

Facing Weak Talent Pool, Red Sox May Change Their Draft Strategy

Because Boston lost free agents Johnny Damon and Bill Mueller, the Red Sox have extra draft picks this year, including seven of the first 103 picks. Boston's top picks wil...

See the full content of this document