Iglesias sent to Pawtucket

Well it appears that the Red Sox prized prospect Jose Iglesias is going to start the season in Pawtucket. The Red Sox are reporting that Iglesias, as well as Lars Anderson, have been optioned to AAA Pawtucket. This isn't a complete surprise, especially considering how good of a spring Mike Aviles has had.

Iglesias drew rave reviews from Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine a few weeks ago and seemed locked in a position battle with Aviles until a 1-13 stretch exemplified Iglesias' limitations at the plate.

If I'm Mike Aviles I've gotta feel pretty good right now. Around this time last year Aviles was on the Kansas City Royals and struggling to get playing time and now he's starting for the Sox. What a difference a year makes.