Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow acknowledged on the conference call that the deal leaves a hole in the lineup, but he hoped it would pay off this season. Although there is a newly created need for a power hitter, the team now has roster and payroll flexibility to add players at the trade deadline, he said.

MLB Post Impressive Red Sox Feat After Mariners Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Red Sox continued their surge on Monday night, blanking the Seattle Mariners 2-0 on the road. It was Boston's sixth straight win, improving their record to 38-36 on the season.