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The question has been answered, Mike Aviles will be the Red Sox starting SS

Found March 27, 2012 on The Nosebleeds OLD:
PLAYERS: Mike Aviles,  Jose Iglesias,  Bobby Valentine,  Nick Punto
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox
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The Red Sox sent shortstop prospect Jose Iglesias to their AAA-affiliate (Pawtucket) on Tuesday morning, answering any question about who would be penciled in at short come opening day next week. 
The demotion of the 22-year old Iglesias makes it clear that Mike Aviles will be getting the majority of time in the six-hole for the Red Sox this season.
Iglesias started Spring Training with hopes to make the opening day roster, possibly even earn the starting job, and performed fairly well, earning admiration from new Sox manager Bobby Valentine. 
Iglesias has gained notoriety for his defensive skill at short but has continued to struggle at the plate, hitting just .200 this Spring. 
Iglesias will be able to get more consistent playing time and at-bats in Pawtucket and the Red Sox believe, if things go according to plan, that he'll be making an impact at the major league level at some point soon.

In the meantime, it looks like the 31-year old Aviles will man the hole with new addition Nick Punto  as his backup until Iglesias is ready.
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