There is a lot of uncertainty in the Eastern Conference playoff race, as the
March 5th trade deadline approaches, which means a lot can change in a short
period of time before the March 5th trade deadline.
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presents the 2014 Trade Deadline Playbook for the Eastern Conference. Its been
accepted that the Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins are clearly the top
teams in the Eastern Conference, but there are so many teams still involved in
the playoff race that buyers and sellers cant be easily differentiated without a
few more results. Buffalo, Florida and the New York Islanders are the three
teams that can be considered sellers, but there are six teams between 61 and 64
points, with Detroit (64 points in 58 games) currently holding the final playoff
spot. If a few more of those teams fall further behind than their current two or
three-point deficits, that could help initiate more trade activity. A couple of
notes about the following chart: Restricted Free Agents (RFA) have contracts
that expire this summer, barring a contract extension in the meantime, but their
current team retains the right to match a contract offer so long as they make
the requisite qualifying offer. While restricted free agents havent moved a lot,
its worth noting when decision time is coming on a young players contract.
Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA) have contracts that will expire this summer and,
without a contract extension, they will be free to sign with whatever team they
choose on July 1. These are the players that often move in "rental"-type deals,
ideally providing a short-term fix with minimal commitment required. Top
prospects are the top five players in each organization, but other top prospects
may be listed among other players of interest. Contending teams may be more
likely to dangle a prospect or two as they try to find that final piece for
their playoff mix, while its safe to assume that young and rebuilding teams
arent going to move top prospects unless they get a significant long-term piece
in return. Other players of interest will include prospects who have spent some
time in the NHL this season as well as players under contract for future seasons
that may have some level of attractiveness on the trade market. IMPORTANT: Just
because a player is listed as being of interest, it doesnt mean he will be
traded or should be traded. Some may just be of interest for teams looking to
hit a home run when trying to swing a deal or they are players that may be
considered to be underachieving for the money they are due over the rest of
their contract. Generally, then, heres a rough guide for which players each
Eastern Conference team might have at their disposal in order to make a trade
leading up to the deadline. The Western Conference Playbook can be viewed here.
BOSTON BRUINS UFA in 2014: Jarome Iginla, Shawn Thornton, Chad Johnson. RFA in
2014: Reilly Smith, Jordan Caron, Torey Krug, Matt Bartkowski. Top Prospects:
Malcolm Subban, G, Providence (AHL)Ryan Spooner, C, Providence
(AHL)Alexander Khokhlachev, C, Providence (AHL)Joe Morrow, D, Providence
(AHL)Seth Griffith, RW, Providence (AHL) Others of Interest: Adam McQuaid,
Anthony Camara, Ryan Fitzgerald, Matt Fraser, Zach Trotman. No-Trade Clauses:
Milan Lucic (modified), David Krejci (modified), Patrice Bergeron,
Brad Marchand, Loui Eriksson, Chris Kelly, Zdeno Chara, Johnny Boychuk
(modified), Dennis Seidenberg (limited). The Plan: The Bruins have been getting
by just fine since D Dennis Seidenberg suffered his season-ending knee injury,
but finding a veteran defenceman to eat up some of those minutes has to be a
priority for a team that is expected to challenge for a title. Its one thing to
get quality minutes from Matt Bartkowski and Kevan Miller, its another to go
into the playoffs with them taking prominent roles and Bartkowski has been
playing about 21 minutes per game since the start of January. The Bruins made
some moves in the offseason, notably shaking up their right wing, but there is a
lot of continuity on this roster, with a stable core that has enjoyed playoff
success in recent seasons. BUFFALO SABRES UFA in 2014: Matt Moulson, Steve Ott,
Cody McCormick, Zenon Konopka, John Scott, Matt DAgostini, Kevin Porter,
Henrik Tallinder, Alexander Sulzer, Ryan Miller. RFA in 2014: Tyler Ennis,
Marcus Foligno, Jamie McBain, Brayden McNabb. Top Prospects: Rasmus Ristolainen,
D, Rochester (AHL)Nikita Zadorov, D, Rochester (AHL)Joel Armia, RW, Rochester
(AHL)Jake McCabe, D, Wisconsin (Big 10)Mark Pysyk, D, Rochester (AHL) Others of
Interest: Drew Stafford, Mikhail Grigorenko, Johan Larsson, J.T. Compher,
Matt Hackett. No-Trade Clauses: Christian Ehrhoff (modified), Ryan Miller
(limited). The Plan: New GM Tim Murray gets to put his stamp on the organization
and has a challenging position to take right off the bat if hes going to deal G
Ryan Miller, who has clearly been the Sabres best player this season. But,
Miller will be an unrestricted free agent and is attractive enough that he
should bring a quality package in return. There are several other Sabres
veterans that could be moved, including LW Matt Moulson, C Steve Ott and D
Henrik Tallinder, and its easy enough to look at the Sabres and shed all
veterans as they build for the future -- expecting that they are still a few
years away from icing a competitive team -- but Buffalo will have to keep a
certain number of vets around if only to reach the salary floor next season.
CAROLINA HURRICANES UFA in 2014: Manny Malhotra, Radek Dvorak, Joni Pitkanen,
Ron Hainsey, Mike Komisarek, Anton Khudobin, Justin Peters. RFA in 2014:
Jiri Tlusty, Drayson Bowman, Nathan Gerbe, Justin Faulk, Brett Bellemore. Top
Prospects: Ryan Murphy, D, Charlotte (AHL)Victor Rask, C, Charlotte
(AHL)Brock McGinn, LW, Guelph (OHL)Phil Di Giuseppe, LW, Michigan (Big
10)Danny Biega, D, Charlotte (AHL) Others of Interest: Alexander Semin,
Riley Nash, Jay Harrison, Justin Shugg. No-Trade Clauses: Eric Staal,
Jordan Staal, Tuomo Ruutu, John-Michael Liles, Mike Komisarek, Cam Ward. The
Plan: Right on the edge of the playoff picture, the Hurricanes are too close to
sell, so they could make a move to upgrade in the short-term while not
surrendering future value because their crop of prospects isnt great. The Canes
have an excess in goal, carrying three on their NHL roster now that Cam Ward is
healthy, and that could lead to a minor deal, shipping out Justin Peters. If G
Anton Khudobin continues to hold the crease, its also feasible that the
Hurricanes might consider a new home for Ward, though that deal might be easier
to orchestrate in the offseason. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS UFA in 2014:
Marian Gaborik, Derek MacKenzie, Blake Comeau, Nikita Nikitin,
Curtis McElhinney. RFA in 2014: Ryan Johansen, Corey Tropp, David Savard.. Top
Prospects: Tim Erixon, D, Springfield (AHL)Alexander Wennberg, LW, Frolunda
(SEL)Kerby Rychel, LW, Guelph (OHL)Oscar Dansk, G, Erie (OHL)Oliver Bjorkstrand,
RW, Portland (WHL) Others of Interest: Artem Anisimov, Mark Letestu,
Cam Atkinson, Matt Calvert, Jack Johnson, Mike Reilly, Marko Dano. No-Trade
Clauses: Marian Gaborik, Nathan Horton, R.J. Umberger, James Wisniewski
(modified), Fedor Tyutin (modified). The Plan: The Blue Jackets are in the
playoff picture and have been there largely without much contribution from RW
Marian Gaborik, so they could use Gaborik -- a pending UFA -- as a trade chip,
or simply add him back into the lineup for a scoring boost. The challenge, and
its an enviable one, with adding Gaborik to the lineup is that the Blue Jackets
have a relatively deep and balanced group up front. Ryan Johansen is their one
emerging star, but the rest of their forwards can be moved up and down the depth
chart and its worked well enough that maybe the Blue Jackets would be willing to
part with Gaborik, but theyre also a team that doesnt have game-breaking scorers
and, while that hasnt been Gaboriks effect this season (scoring five goals and
12 points in 18 games), he has that pedigree. Otherwise, there may be some
interest in D Jack Johnson and, as some have noted, the Blue Jackets would do
well to listen to any teams expressing serious interest. DETROIT RED WINGS UFA
in 2014: Daniel Alfredsson, Mikael Samuelsson, Todd Bertuzzi, Dan Cleary,
Patrick Eaves, Kyle Quincey, Jonas Gustavsson. RFA in 2014: Tomas Tatar,
Luke Glendening, Danny DeKeyser. Top Prospects: Anthony Mantha, RW, Val dOr
(QMJHL)Tomas Jurco, RW, Grand Rapids (AHL)Riley Sheahan, C, Grand Rapids
(AHL)Teemu Pulkkinen, RW, Grand Rapids (AHL)Petr Mrazek, G, Grand Rapids (AHL)
Others of Interest: Johan Franzen, Drew Miller, Jakub Kindl, Brendan Smith,
Brian Lashoff, Calle Jarnkrok, Ryan Sproul, Xavier Ouellet. No-Trade Clauses:
Pavel Datsyuk (partial), Stephen Weiss (modified), Daniel Alfredsson,
Mikael Samuelsson, Todd Bertuzzi (modified), Danny Cleary, Niklas Kronwall,
Jonathan Ericsson (modified), Jimmy Howard, Jonas Gustavsson (modified). The
Plan: In a tough spot as it pertains to the playoff chase because leading scorer
Henrik Zetterberg left the Olympics with a back injury and its been tough
sledding through injuries for Detroit this season already. While injuries have
contributed to the Red Wings struggles this year, they have also allowed the
next generation of Red Wings forwards -- including Gustav Nyquist, Tomas Tatar,
Tomas Jurco, Riley Sheahan -- to play. If theyre pushing for a playoff spot, the
Wings always have assets that they can move for immediate help. FLORIDA PANTHERS
UFA in 2014: Marcel Goc, Brad Boyes, Scott Gomez, Krystofer Barch,
Jesse Winchester, Mike Weaver, Tom Gilbert, Mike Mottau, Ryan Whitney,
Matt Gilroy, Tim Thomas, Scott Clemmensen. RFA in 2014: Jimmy Hayes,
Dmitry Kulikov, Erik Gudbranson, Dylan Olsen. Top Prospects: Drew Shore, C, San
Antonio (AHL)Alex Petrovic, D, San Antonio (AHL)Mike Matheson, D, Boston College
(HE)Vincent Trocheck, C, San Antonio (AHL)Rocco Grimaldi, RW, North Dakota
(WCHA) Others of Interest: Tomas Kopecky, Sean Bergenheim, Shawn Matthias,
Jacob Markstrom, Kyle Rau, Quinton Howden, Colby Robak. No-Trade Clauses:
Tomas Fleischmann (modified), Scottie Upshall (modified), Brian Campbell
(limited), Tim Thomas. The Plan: There was a bit of a competitive stint after
their terrible start, but the Panthers have fallen back again and are playing
for next season. There are several veterans to shop heading towards the deadline
and young players should get ample opportunity to play big minutes in the final
quarter of the season. Perhaps the most interesting decision involves veteran D
Tom Gilbert, a bargain free agent signing after he was bought out by Minnesota
last year, who has had a fine year on the Panthers top pair, which would figure
to make him appealing as a trade chip, but maybe hes been good enough that the
Panthers would rather have Gilbert as part of their defensive core for the next
few seasons too. MONTREAL CANADIENS UFA in 2014: Brian Gionta, George Parros,
Andrei Markov, Francis Bouillon, Douglas Murray. RFA in 2014: Lars Eller,
Dale Weise, Ryan White, P.K. Subban. Top Prospects: Nathan Beaulieu, D, Hamilton
(AHL)Jarred Tinordi, D, Hamilton (AHL)Sven Andrighetto, RW, Hamilton
(AHL)Sebastian Collberg, RW, Frolunda (SEL)Dalton Thrower, D, Vancouver (WHL)
Others of Interest: David Desharnais, Michael Bournival, Michael McCarron,
Christian Thomas, Jacob De La Rose. No-Trade Clauses: Tomas Plekanec (modified),
Brian Gionta, Daniel Briere, Rene Bourque (modified), Travis Moen (modified),
Andrei Markov (modified), Josh Gorges (limited). The Plan: The Canadiens are in
playoff position, so theyre theoretically in the market to add, rather than
subtract, but theyre also saddled with the likes of Daniel Briere and
Rene Bourque who arent producing nearly enough to match their contracts. If the
Canadiens are going to make noise this season, though, it may be a result of
players like LW Alex Galchenyuk and D Alexei Emelin performing better as they
come back from injuries. Emelin endured a rough start to the year, but was
making progress prior to joining Team Russia for the Olympics and Galchenyuk,
the second-year forward, has been productive enough, though he could get a few
more minutes if the Habs are going to take advantage of his high-end skill. NEW
JERSEY DEVILS UFA in 2014: Jaromir Jagr, Ryan Carter, Steve Bernier,
Stephen Gionta, Marek Zidlicky, Mark Fayne, Martin Brodeur. RFA in 2014:
Andrei Loktionov, Jacob Josefson. Top Prospects: Jon Merrill, D, Albany
(AHL)Eric Gelinas, D, Albany (AHL)Damon Severson, D, Kelowna (WHL)Reid Boucher,
LW, Albany (AHL)Stefan Matteau, RW, Albany (AHL) Others of Interest:
Michael Ryder, Damien Brunner, Reece Scarlett, Raman Hrabarenka. No-Trade
Clauses: Travis Zajac, Patrik Elias, Ryane Clowe, Dainius Zubrus,
Anton Volchenkov, Marek Zidlicky, Martin Brodeur. The Plan: On the fringe of
playoff contention, the Devils have some bodies to move if they decide to go
that way. Jagr has resisted trade talk, which is fair enough since hes been a
bit of nomad since returning to the league, but hes had such a strong season
that a team seeking an offensive upgrade would have to consider him (how about
finally joining Tomas Plekanec in Montreal?). Martin Brodeur says he hasnt
contemplated a trade yet, but if the Devils are going to look ahead to the
future, the guys on the north side of 40 dont have to be part of the plans. At
the same time, if the Devils are going to move them, anything to upgrade the
forward talent in the organization should be a priority. NEW YORK ISLANDERS UFA
in 2014: Thomas Vanek, Eric Boulton, Radek Martinek, Andrew MacDonald,
Evgeni Nabokov. RFA in 2014: Casey Cizikas, Calvin de Haan, Kevin Poulin. Top
Prospects: Ryan Strome, C, Niagara (OHL)Griffin Reinhart, D, Edmonton
(WHL)Ville Pokka, D, Karpat (SML)Ryan Pulock, D, Brandon (WHL)Matt Donovan, D,
Bridgeport (AHL) Others of Interest: Josh Bailey, Michael Grabner, Matt Carkner,
Brian Strait, Anders Lee, Johan Sundstrom, Scott Mayfield, Adam Pelech,
Anders Nilsson. No-Trade Clauses: Lubomir Visnovsky. The Plan: The Islanders
were already out of the playoff race before C John Tavares suffered a
season-ending knee injury at the Olympics, but that makes their next moves all
the more important as they try to ice a more competitive club in 2014-2015.
Since the Islanders couldnt get LW Thomas Vanek to sign an extension, GM
Garth Snow needs to attempt to recoup some of the value he sacrificed in
acquiring Vanek from Buffalo early in the season. If D Andrew MacDonald isnt
prepared to sign a team-friendly deal (and advanced stats suggest he should),
then the Isles might as well deal him and add more assets for the future -- same
as it ever was. NEW YORK RANGERS UFA in 2014: Ryan Callahan, Brian Boyle,
Benoit Pouliot, Dominic Moore, Daniel Carcillo, Dan Girardi, Anton Stralman,
Darroll Powe, Arron Asham. RFA in 2014: Derick Brassard, Mats Zuccarello,
Chris Kreider, Justin Falk, John Moore. Top Prospects: J.T. Miller, RW, Hartford
(AHL)Danny Kristo, RW, Hartford (AHL)Jesper Fast, RW, Hartford
(AHL)Anthony Duclair, LW, Quebec (QMJHL)Dylan McIlrath, D, Hartford (AHL) Others
of Interest: Derek Dorsett, Kevin Klein, Pavel Buchnevich. No-Trade Clauses:
Rick Nash, Brad Richards. The Plan: The Rangers have gained ground after a slow
start and have a team that can contend in the East. While RW Ryan Callahan and D
Dan Girardi are notable unrestricted free agents, the Rangers are would have to
get roster players in return since a playoff team cant justify dealing prominent
players for no immediate help. OTTAWA SENATORS UFA in 2014: Milan Michalek,
Matt Kassian, Chris Phillips, Joe Corvo. RFA in 2014: Cory Conacher,
Stephane Da Costa, Eric Gryba, Robin Lehner. Top Prospects:Curtis Lazar, C,
Edmonton (WHL)Mark Stone, RW, Binghamton (AHL)Matt Puempel, LW, Binghamton
(AHL)Shane Prince, LW, Binghamton (AHL)Jean-Gabriel Pageau, C, Binghamton (AHL)
Others of Interest: Erik Condra, Colin Greening, Jared Cowen, Patrick Wiercioch,
Mark Borowiecki. No-Trade Clauses: Jason Spezza, Clarke MacArthur, Chris Neil
(modified), Chris Phillips (limited). The Plan: On the outside looking in at the
playoffs, the Senators might have the talent to push for a berth, and while they
are open to adding a power forward to play alongside Jason Spezza, it appears
that the Senators wouldnt take on significant money in any deal. That shouldnt
preclude a rental, but it also may not preclude the Senators selling if they
lose a couple coming out of the break. If the Senators are buyers, they have a
solid farm team in Binghamton from which they could offer a prospect or two in
order to find a winger that can improve their attack. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS UFA in
2014: Steve Downie, Adam Hall, Kimmo Timonen, Andrej Meszaros, Ray Emery. RFA in
2014: Brayden Schenn, Michael Raffl, Erik Gustafsson. Top Prospects:
Scott Laughton, C, Oshawa (OHL)Mark Alt, D, Adirondack (AHL)Shayne Gostisbehere,
D, Union (ECAC)Samuel Morin, D, Rimouski (QMJHL)Tye McGinn, LW, Adirondack (AHL)
Others of Interest: Sean Couturier, Matt Read, Luke Schenn, Nick Cousins,
Robert Hagg. No-Trade Clauses: Scott Hartnell, Vincent Lecavalier,
Wayne Simmonds (modified), Kimmo Timonen, Braydon Coburn (modified), Nicklas
Grossman (modified) The Plan: Like the Rangers, the Flyers are playing much
better after a slow start; they have enough talent to make some noise, though
blueline improvements wouldnt hurt. Philadelphia made their bed in goal with
Steve Mason, and could live to regret it, but signing him to an extension likely
precludes a notable change in that spot. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS UFA in 2014:
Jussi Jokinen, Taylor Pyatt, Tanner Glass, Chuck Kobasew, Joe Vitale,
Chris Conner, Brooks Orpik, Matt Niskanen, Deryk Engelland. RFA in 2014:
Brandon Sutter, Jayson Megna. Top Prospects: Derrick Pouliot, D, Portland
(WHL)Simon Despres, D, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL)Scott Harrington, D,
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL)Brian Dumoulin, D, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
(AHL)Brian Gibbons, RW, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) Others of Interest:
Beau Bennett, Brian Gibbons, Robert Bortuzzo, Josh Archibald. No-Trade Clauses:
Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby, Pascal Dupuis (limited), Chris Kunitz (modified),
Paul Martin (limited), Brooks Orpik (limited), Rob Scuderi (modified). The Plan:
For a Stanley Cup contender, the Penguins do have some notable needs. The search
for Sidney Crosbys right winger (in the absence of injured Pascal Dupuis)
continues and Pittsburgh might want to add immediate help on the blueline as
insurance for D Kris Letang, who recently suffered a stroke. Finding a winger to
complement Crosby shouldnt be that difficult, but its become bit of meme that
Crosby is so difficult to play with. Drop in someone like Matt Moulson and see
if he likes pulling the trigger on Crosbys setups. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING UFA in
2014: Tom Pyatt, Sami Salo, Brian Lee. RFA in 2014: Alex Killorn, J.T. Brown,
Tyler Johnson, Ondrej Palat, Keith Aulie, Mark Barberio, Anders Lindback. Top
Prospects: Jonathan Drouin, LW, Halifax (QMJHL)Andrey Vasilevskiy, G, Ufa
Salavat Yulayev (KHL)Vladislav Namestnikov, C, Syracuse (AHL)Brett Connolly, RW,
Syracuse (AHL)Slater Koekkoek, D, Windsor (OHL) Others of Interest:
Nate Thompson, B.J. Crombeen, Richard Panik, Adam Erne, Andrej Sustr. The Plan:
Tampa Bays big addition will be the return of C Steven Stamkos, but Lightning
could go for help on defence if they are looking to capitalize on this season --
its not every year that you get the goaltending they are getting from
Ben Bishop. One advantage that the Lightning have is that they have a
well-stocked system, cultivated over the past few seasons, so they have some
attractive assets to move, including forwards that havent been able to crack the
Lightning lineup, if they go looking for immediate help. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS UFA
in 2014: David Bolland, Nikolai Kulemin, Jay McClement, Mason Raymond,
Troy Bodie, Trevor Smith, Jerred Smithson, Paul Ranger. RFA in 2014:
Peter Holland, Carter Ashton, Cody Franson, Jake Gardiner, James Reimer. Top
Prospects:Matthew Finn, D, Guelph (OHL)Stuart Percy, D, Toronto (AHL)Josh Leivo,
LW, Toronto (AHL)Andreas Johnson, C, Frolunda (SEL)Frederik Gauthier, C,
Rimouski (QMJHL) Others of Interest: Frazer McLaren, Carl Gunnarsson,
Tyler Biggs, Jerry DAmigo, Greg McKegg. No-Trade Clauses: Phil Kessel (limited),
Joffrey Lupul (limited), David Clarkson (modified), Tyler Bozak (modified),
Tim Gleason, Paul Ranger. The Plan: Sitting in a playoff spot after a great run
leading up to the break (but also due, in part, to nine shootout wins) the Leafs
anticipate getting David Bolland back from injury, and while they are surely
happy with the results theyve been getting, the Leafs should never turn down the
opportunity to improve their defence. For all the progress the Leafs have made
in the standings, their possession numbers havent shown improvement, which means
the team, as currently constructed, is going to need continued excellence from G
Jonathan Bernier if theyre going to hold their playoff position. WASHINGTON
CAPITALS UFA in 2014: Mikhail Grabovski, Tyson Strachan. RFA in 2014:
Dmitry Orlov. Top Prospects: Evgeny Kuznetsov, RW, Chelyabinsk Traktor
(KHL)Riley Barber, RW, Miami-Ohio (NCHC)Andre Burakovsky, LW, Erie
(OHL)Philipp Grubauer, G, Hershey (AHL)Madison Bowey, D, Kelowna (WHL) Others of
Interest: Joel Ward, Marcus Johansson, Jason Chimera, Eric Fehr, Jay Beagle,
John Erskine, Connor Carrick, Nate Schmidt, Michal Neuvirth. No-Trade Clauses:
Brooks Laich (limited), Martin Erat, Troy Brouwer (modified), Mikhail Grabovski,
Mike Green (modified). The Plan: The Capitals havent played all that well this
year, yet are still in the playoff mix if they can finish strong (thanks, in
part, to a league-high 15 shootout results). Basically, they need someone other
than Alexander Ovechkin to score and a goaltender that is able to take the reins
and that could be enough to get into the postseason, but this isnt a good enough
team to mortgage the future, either, so adding a veteran or two at minimal cost
may be the plan of attack. * - Contract information comes from the wonderful
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and Jeremy Hermida drove in three runs apiece, and the Padres beat the Colorado
Rockies 7-2 on Sunday to snap a nine-game losing streak.
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private training session at Queensland Raceway at Willowbank, outside Brisbane,
Porsche Motorsport said. BOSTON -- John Lackey pitched seven strong innings,
Jackie Bradley Jr. singled in two runs and the Boston Red Sox snapped a
three-game losing streak with a 5-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.
The Red Sox never lost more than three straight last year when they won the
World Series. They avoided dropping their first four home games for the first
time since 1984. Lackey (2-0) allowed an unearned run and five hits in seven
innings five days after giving up two runs over six innings in a 6-2 win at
Baltimore. Chris Capuano pitched the eighth and Koji Uehara escaped a
second-and-third jam in the ninth in a non-save situation. Tanner Scheppers
(0-1) allowed Bradleys run-scoring hits in the second and fourth, and Boston
added three runs in the eighth. Bradley, Mike Napoli and A.J. Pierzynski each
had three singles for the Red Sox. Boston took a 1-0 lead in the second on an
RBI single by Bradley after singles by Xander Bogaerts and Pierzynski. Texas
tied it in the fourth on singles by Adrian Beltre and Alex Rios, a passed ball
and a sacrifice fly by Mitch Moreland. Bradley came through again in the fourth
with another run-scoring single after Pierzynski singled and went to third on a
single by Jonathan Herrera. The Red Sox stranded runners at second and third in
the fifth after Napoli and Grady Sizemore singled and both advanced on a passed
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left runners at second and third with a chance to tie the game in the seventh.
The threat ended when J.P. Arencibia grounded out to second as Lackey pounded
his glove while walking off the mound after facing his final batter. But the Red
Sox wasted a chance to extend their lead in the seventh when Bogaerts struck out
with runners at second and third and two outs against Seth Rosin. Boston reached
Rosin for three runs in the eighth when Pierzynski singled, went to second on a
walk to Herrera and scored when Bradley bunted for a single and first baseman
Prince Fielder threw wildly for an error. The other runs scored on a single by
Daniel Nava and a fielders choice groundout by Dustin Pedroia. NOTES:
Elvis Andrus and Rios have hits in each of Texas seven games. ... Martin Perez
(0-0) pitches for Texas against Felix Doubront (1-0) in the second game of the
three-game series Tuesday. ... Rangers manager Ron Washington said Yu Darvish,
whose first start was delayed until last Sunday by back stiffness, will have his
usual four days off before pitching Friday even though Texas has an off day
Thursday. Scheppers next start will be pushed back to the weekend. ... The Red
Sox signed free-agent infielder Ryan Roberts and sent infielder Brock Holt to
Triple-A Pawtucket. ... The Rangers placed LHP Joe Saunders on the 15-day
disabled list with a bruised left ankle.
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