The name Cody Ross has begun appearing in pre-spring training columns. On Sunday, Nick Cafardo wrote: "I think Cody Ross will take the Red Sox' right field job permanently once Carl Crawford returns. They need his righthanded power full time." On Tuesday, Michael Silverman quotes GM Ben Cherington: "We think (Ross) can be an everyday player. He obviously hits lefthanders very well but he's held his own against righties, he can play defense. If he's playing every day we're fine, and obviously he's motivated to do that."The term "motivated" is interesting, since that was one of the big knocks on Ross' predecessor in right, JD Drew. Ross, who was signed to a one-year contract by the Sox on January 23, has played for five major league teams, but did not hit his stride until 2007 with the Florida Marlins. In five seasons in Florida, he showed some power while establishing a reputation as a clutch hitter and above-average fielder, bat...
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