The Boston Red Sox have been trying to thread the needle between winning now and developing superstar prospects, and it's created sticky situations galore. Second baseman Kristian Campbell joined the team straight out of spring training and signed an eight-year extension shortly thereafter.

"This," Bradford wrote. "And today's lineup are strong signs they will find other avenues for a roster spot once Abreu returns."

For one of the top prospects in baseball, and a big piece to the Red Sox's future, it's awesome to hear that Mayer is ready to play against the Yankees and do whatever he can to help Boston get some ...