We’re finally seeing some action from the Red Sox, even if it’s still not quite in the deep end of the market. Earlier on Friday we learned that the Red Sox had been closing in on a deal with Enrique Hernández, which became official a few hours later. Now, we’re getting a similar report about the Red Sox with a pitcher this time, and from the same reporter to boot. The reporter is Jon Morosi, who says the Red Sox are in “active discussions” with Garrett Richards.
Hernández fills the second base hole to go with some versatility that should help out in the outfield and elsewhere, but everyone knows the pitching remains the biggest question on this roster.