posted August 27, 2008
) Photo by Tim Evearitt (file photo) Mark Kotsay is now a member of the Boston Red Sox. |
Kotsay was hoping to get to Yankee Stadium in time for Wednesday night's game between the Yankees and Red Sox. Before leaving his suburban Atlanta home at approximately 12:40 p.m. ET, the outfielder was hoping to get to the airport in time to catch a 2:40 p.m. flight to New York.
"To be with the Red Sox will be cool," Kotsay said. "I've always said there were a couple of teams I'd like to play for, with Atlanta being one of them. But I'm looking forward to joining the Red Sox and being in the pennant race."
After being acquired by the Braves in a January trade with the A's, Kotsay provided the veteran presence Atlanta envisioned. In 88 games this year, the 32-year-old outfielder hit .289 with six homers and 37 RBIs.
With J.D. Drew on the disabled list, Kotsay should see regular time with the Red Sox in right field and center field.
Sumoza hit .301 with 11 homers and a .539 slugging percentage with the Class A Lowell Spinners this season. The 20-year-old outfielder has enjoyed a productive August, hitting .354 with five homers.
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Adapted from MLB.com
) Photo by Tim Evearitt (file photo) Mark Kotsay |
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