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Former Red Sox Scouting Director Jason McLeod (now with Theo in Chicago) reveals that
Boston tried to sign World Series MVP David Freese in the 2006 draft. Because of complications with his status, the deal was nixed by MLB. Instead, the Sox signed Ryan Kalish.