CLAYTON MORTENSEN RUMORS

Beat Farming: Doubleheader night

Who has the time to keep up with all of the Sox minor league teams? We'll do all the work to keep you updated with the beat on the farm. Notable Performances: Mauro Gomez (1B): 2-for-4, 2 2B, RBI, R Clayton Mortensen (RP): 1.1 IP, 0 H, 3 K Box Score Notable Performances...
Via Ted's Army  |  6 hours ago

Daniel Nava called up, Clayton Mortensen sent down

Today the Red Sox added Daniel Nava to the major league roster and optioned Clayton Mortensen to Pawtucket. Although Clayton Mortensen was great in his 9.1 innings of work with the Red Sox, pitching to the tune of a 0.96 ERA and a 0.64 WHIP with 12 strikeouts, this is welcome news to say the least. The Red Sox outfield condition has been close to anemic for the outfielders not...
Via Bloody Sox  |  21 days ago

Clayton Mortensen: Four Pitches, Hot Hand

Clayton Mortensen seems intent on showing that the Red Sox gained more than $5 million in payroll flexibility when they traded Marco Scutaro to Colorado in January. The 27-year-old right-hander has been outstanding in a pair of long-relief appearances since being called up from Triple-A. Were it not for Mark Reynolds, he would be almost perfect. The Orioles third baseman has homered...
Via Fangraphs  |  24 days ago

Recap: Orioles dominate Red Sox

I think the word you're looking for here is: 'metaphor'. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) Sox starter Aaron Cook lasted only 2.2 inning and Sox batters never figured out Jason Hammel as the Orioles cruised to an 8-2 victory this afternoon. God bless Clayton Mortensen and Scott Atchison.  After the Sox used 6 arms from the bullpen in yesterday's extra-innings...
Via Ted's Army  |  26 days ago

Clayton Mortenson Turns Planned Golf Outing Into Strong Red Sox Debut After Call-Up

BOSTON –– A game of golf was on Clayton Mortensen's agenda. The Wednesday schedule was planned out. That was until he received the call. Shortly before laying down for bed on Tuesday night, the reliever –– who was traded for Marco Scutaro this offseason–– was informed that he would be receiving a promotion to the Red Sox. "I got a call about 11:45 [p.m.],"...
Via NESN.com  |  28 days ago

Will Middlebrooks, Clayton Mortensen Unable to Give Red Sox 'Beginner's Luck' Despite Strong Starts (Video)

The Red Sox brought up reinforcements from Pawtucket to battle the A's on Wednesday night, but even their solid contributions couldn't get the team a win. Despite Will Middlebrooks and Clayton Mortensen dazzling in their first big-league stints for Boston, Oakland left town with the series victory after another tough loss for the Sox. NESN Nation's Dan Duquette is a little...
Via NESN.com  |  28 days ago

Kevin Youkilis placed on 15 day DL, Clayton Mortensen called up

The dust seems to have settled for the most part. Kevin Youkilis was just placed on the DL, retroactive to Sunday. Also, Clayton Mortensen was added to the major league roster today. Mortenson, who was traded for Scutaro in the offseason, had a 0.90 ERA and a 10/4 K/BB ratio for the PawSox in 10 innings. His stint with the Red Sox will not last long, as Aaron Cook is also expected...
Via Bloody Sox  |  29 days ago

Sox option 3 players to Pawtucket

The Red Sox have optioned Clayton Mortensen, Junichi Tazawa. and Luis Esposito to the Pawsox.They also moved a few more players around in the minors. Reassigned to minor league camp were right-hander Brandon Duckworth, left-hander Jesse Carlson, catcher Max St. Pierre and outfielder Alex Hassan. None of those players had a chance to make the big league roster and none of...
Via Ted's Army  |  March 23, 2012

Clayton Mortensen, Junichi Tazawa Sent to Triple-A Pawtucket As Red Sox Trim Roster Before Opening Day

As the Red Sox draw closer to opening day, the final roster begins to take shape. For that to happen, some players will be optioned to the minor leagues, a process that the Sox continued on Friday. Pitchers Clayton Mortensen and Junichi Tazawa were sent down to Triple-A Pawtucket along with catcher Luis Exposito. Mortensen and Tazawa were both possibilities to land in the Sox bullpen...
Via NESN.com  |  March 23, 2012

Clayton Mortensen Out to Prove He's More Than Just 'Financial Flexibility' for Red Sox

FORT MYERS, Fla. –– Financial flexibility has a name. That name is Clayton Mortensen. When shortstop Marco Scutaro was traded to the Rockies in January, it was deemed a move to create financial flexibility -- the term most associated with the trade -- for the Red Sox' payroll, not to snag a promising 6-foot-4, 185-pound sinkerball pitcher. Having been traded twice before...
Via NESN.com  |  March 06, 2012
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