Kielty re-signs with Red Sox

Bobby Kielty has signed a one-year contract to play for the Red Sox in 2008. He’ll earn $800,000 if he makes the roster, with another $300,000 in performance incentives.

If the rest of the Red Sox’ roster remains as is, Kielty would see very limited playing time as the 5th outfielder. He had previously stated that he wouldn’t accept that role, but the market for bench outfielders has pretty much dried up and he wasn’t left with many (if any) options. Regardless, his acquisition seems like little more than a necessary requisite move the club had to make before trading Coco Crisp.

With the exception of being included in the very public Santana offers, any potential trades involving Crisp have been kept quiet. Theo has stated at times that he would have no qualms about using both Crisp and Ellsbury in the outfield.

“I think we’re very lucky to have two very good center fielders on the roster, and they’re not mutually exclusive,” Epstein said. “There can be roles for both guys on the club, and even a little competition in spring training.”

The Rangers and A’s are rumored to be interested in Crisp, but I haven’t heard anything official.

Stay tuned.

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