Manny Delcarmen Deemed Expendable, Traded To The Rockies

It was pretty clear that Manny Delcarmen did not have a future as a key role player in the Red Sox bullpen. As a result, the Sox traded Delcarmen and cash to the Rockies for pitching prospect Chris Balcom-Miller before Monday’s waiver trade deadline. Balcom-Miller is a 21-year-old right-hander who went 6-7 with a 3.31 ERA in 19 starts in Single A this season. He’s also the second player with a lengthy last name acquired by the team this season. But needless to say, it wasn’t exactly a sell high situation for the Sox’ front office… Delcarmen has been one of numerous ineffective Boston relievers, and now becomes the second right-handed relief pitcher to be shipped out of town in 2010. Ramon Ramirez was dealt to the Giants at the July 31st trade deadline for minor league pitcher Daniel Turpen. Since coming off the DL on July 17th, Delcarmen has pitched to a 5.06 ERA in 15 appearances. He’s allowed an earned run in 3 of his last 4 outings and has w...