Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman is tweeting that the Red Sox are among several teams that have expressed interest in Huston Street. The reliever had 29 saves in 2011 for the Rockies—although he gave up more hits than innings pitched. He did strike out 55 in 58 1/3 innings. This would allow the Sox to move Daniel Bard to the rotation—similar to what Texas is doing with Feliz after signing Joe Nathan to close.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Sox Seek 'Street' Credibility
Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman is tweeting that the Red Sox are among several teams that have expressed interest in Huston Street. The reliever had 29 saves in 2011 for the Rockies—although he gave up more hits than innings pitched. He did strike out 55 in 58 1/3 innings. This would allow the Sox to move Daniel Bard to the rotation—similar to what Texas is doing with Feliz after signing Joe Nathan to close.