Here's a guy who John had as the Cubs 18th best prospect and best closer in the PCL.  I don't really know what the knock is on him, other than that he's purely a reliever.  But this is definitely a strong move for the Sox (depending on who the PTBNL is, of course).

This is the way to build a strong bullpen, in my opinion.  Going out and signing vets for millions is both risky and a poor allocation of resources.  Young, live arms (and lots of them) is the way to go...

Anyone know the pitches this guy utilizes?

Pitched 2/3 of an inning striking out two, is now expected to be available in Tampa for tonight's game.

http://redsox.bostonherald.com/redSox/view.bg?articleid=95283

Bullpen help or showcase?  

My guess is that they're shopping him because the rumor out there is that the Marlins inquired about Anibal Sanchez (the next Roy Oswalt) in trading Burnett.  I don't think that the Sox braintrust has much of an interest in trading him, and they may be seeking to capitalize on Delcarmen's latest streak of dominance.  Personally, I think he could be of some use for the Sox this year - Gammo reported that he's throws in the mid to high 90s with (get this) a breaking ball like Francisco Rodriguez'.  Now, he may have just gotten carried away there, but a guy like that can cure the Sox' ills pretty darn fast.

Thoughts on whether this is a showcase or a move to help this team now...