Found February 20, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
In 2005, Tyler Greene was a hot hitting shortstop from Georgia Tech projected to be a star at the major league level. Things haven't quite turned out that way for Greene, but the former first-round draft pick still boasts plenty of skill and could be an option for the Red Sox in the middle infield later this spring. Greene is currently in camp with the St. Louis Cardinals, who drafted him 30th overall in 2005, but the 28-year-old is out of options with the team and could soon be on the open market if he doesn't make the opening day...
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