News: Boston reliever Devern Hansack, released on Wednesday, was re-signed by the Red Sox to a minor league contract after clearing waivers and becoming a free agent on Friday.
Analysis: Hansack is nothing more than organizational depth at this point in his career. Ignore him in all Fantasy leagues right now.
News: The Boston Red Sox released Devern Hansack on Wednesday.
Analysis: Hansack is nothing more than organizational depth at this point in his career. Ignore him in all Fantasy leagues right now.
News: The Red Sox sent Devern Hansack to the minor leagues Saturday.
Analysis: Hansack is nothing more than organizational depth at this point in his career. Ignore him in all Fantasy leagues right now.
News: The Red Sox recalled right-hander Devern Hansack from Triple-A Pawtucket on Sunday to strengthen their bullpen. Hansack was 6-10 with a 4.08 ERA in 25 starts for Pawtucket, but manager Terry Francona said he planned to use Hansack in relief. "It gives our bullpen some depth, in case something happens, somebody takes a ball off a shin," Francona said. "And he's throwing the ball well. The last outing was about as well as he's thrown the ball so we're getting him at a time when he's hot."
Analysis: Hansack, 1-2 with a 3.57 ERA in five games for the Red Sox in 2006-07, threw six hitless innings for Pawtucket on Thursday in a 3-1 win over Scranton-Wilkes-Barre in the International League playoffs. As a middle reliever, though, you can ignore him in Fantasy.
News: Red Sox SP Michael Bowden, who was mentioned as a potential call-up for a Tuesday start for Boston, started Monday's game for Triple-A Pawtucket and thus is now ruled out as a candidate for the call-up. The favorite is now clearly Devern Hansack.
Analysis: Bowden is 9-6 with a stellar 2.61 ERA this season in the minors, but is 0-2 with a 4.15 ERA since his call up to Triple A. Bowden is the next big Red Sox pitching prospect behind Jon Papelbon, Jon Lester, Clay Buchholz and Justin Masterson, and will definitely be worth adding in AL-only formats if he gets the call later this year. You can ignore him for now, however. Hansack is 5-10 with a 4.10 ERA this year in Triple-A, but was 10-7 with a solid 3.61 ERA in 2007. Consider him an option in AL-only leagues if he does get the call, but nothing more.
News: The Red Sox released RP Dan Kolb from his contract with Triple-A Pawtucket to make room for RP Devern Hansack, who returned from a bruised right forearm.
Analysis: Neither Kolb nor Hansack has any Fantasy appeal as a minor-league reliever, which is the role Kolb will hold even when he signs with another team.
News: The Red Sox optioned right-hander Devern Hansack and outfielder Jonathan Van Every to Triple-A Pawtucket and assigned right-hander Lee Gronkiewicz and left-handers Jon Switzer and Michael Tejera to their minor league camp.
Analysis: None of these players are really worth picking up in Fantasy play this spring, outside of very large leagues.
News: The Red Sox signed deals Thursday were reached with pitchers David Aardsma, Craig Breslow, Bryan Corey, Devern Hansack, Kyle Jackson, Edgar Martinez, and David Pauley; catchers Dusty Brown and George Kottaras; infielders Chris Carter and Argenis Diaz, and outfielder and Brandon Moss.
Analysis: None of these players are really worth picking up in Fantasy play this spring, outside of very large leagues. Moss has some measure of long-term potential but is nothing more than a reserve for the deepest of AL-only leagues.
News: Devern Hansack was recalled by the Red Sox on Tuesday.
Analysis: Hansack is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of leagues that use true middle men at this point. He could be a spot start option, but the Red Sox already have six strong in their rotation right now.
News: The Red Sox announced Sunday that Kason Gabbard will be recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket to start Tuesday against the Mariners in place of injured SP Curt Schilling, who went on the 15-day DL Friday with tendinitis in his right shoulder. The Red Sox chose Gabbard over Jon Lester, Devern Hansack and Clay Buchholz.
Analysis: Hansack already made one start for the Red Sox this season on May 19 against the Braves. He went four innings, allowing six hits, one walk and three earned runs. He will remain at Triple-A until the Bo Sox call on him. Ignore him in Fantasy leagues at this time.
News: The Boston Red Sox recalled left-hander Kason Gabbard from Triple-A to start Sunday against the Atlanta Braves and optioned Devern Hansack to Pawtucket.
Analysis: Hansack started Saturday night and took the loss, allowing three earned runs on six hits in four innings. He injured his finger and was no longer useful to the Red Sox in the majors. He'll be back up eventually, but is only worth a flier in keeper leagues.
News: Red Sox SP Devern Hansack, called up from Triple-A Pawtucket before the second game of a doubleheader Saturday against the Braves, struggled from the start. Hansack (0-1) pitched because Josh Beckett went on the disabled list Sunday with a torn flap of skin on his right middle finger, becoming the first Boston starter to miss a game because of injury. He allowed six hits, four runs (three earned) and one walk in four innings. Hansack, who has two strikeouts, left after the fourth inning with a bruised finger on his right hand sustained when Edgar Renteria's inning-ending grounder hit it.
Analysis: Hansack had been with Boston from May 3-11 and appeared in one game, allowing one run in 2/3 of an inning against Toronto. He was likely to make another start with Beckett out until May 29, but the injury puts his status in jeopardy for Fantasy Week 8 (May 21-27). Keep an eye on his status, but he is merely a low-end AL-only option when healthy.
News: The Boston Red Sox placed right-hander Josh Beckett on the disabled list Saturday, and recalled righty Devern Hansack from Triple-A Pawtucket in time for him to start the second game of a day-night doubleheader against Atlanta.
Analysis: Hansack had been with Boston from May 3-11 and appeared in one game, allowing one run in 2-3 of an inning against Toronto. In the last game of last season, a 9-0 win over Baltimore, he didn't allow a hit in five innings before the game was called because of rain. Hansack will likely make one more start before heading back to Triple-A. Treat him as an AL-only option.
News: Friday's game between the Braves and Red Sox was postponed due to rain and will be made up as part of a doubleheader Saturday. Braves SP Anthony Lewrew will oppose Daisuke Matsuzaka in the first game of the doubleheader. Braves SP John Smoltz is set to oppose Devern Hansack in the nightcap.
Analysis: Many fans were looking forward to the Smoltz-Matsuzaka showdown on Saturday, but the rainout actually helps Fantasy owners as both pitchers have easier opposition. They no longer have to battle each other for the win. Regardless, they remain must-start Fantasy options, but Smotlz is still questionable for his start because of a dislocated right pinky. Although, he has said he will make the start. Lewrew and Hansack are less than intriguing Fantasy options at this time and should only be used in NL- and AL-only leagues, respectively.
News: Josh Beckett is headed for the disabled list because of a finger injury and is expected to miss two starts before returning for Boston's home game May 29 against Cleveland. Beckett, baseball's winningest pitcher at 7-0, is recovering from a torn flap of skin on the middle finger of his throwing hand. The right-hander will throw on the side before Friday night's game against Atlanta, which he had been scheduled to start. The Red Sox said Beckett would go on the disabled list Friday and right-hander Devern Hansack would be recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket to face the Braves.
Analysis: Hansack will start his second stint with Boston Friday. He was called up May 3 when reliever Mike Timlin went on the disabled list and returned there May 11. In his only appearance, he allowed one run in 2/3 of an inning on May 8 against Toronto. Hansack is 1-4 with a 3.89 ERA through six minor league starts. He has experience pitching in the majors, but is merely a low-end AL-only option upon his call-up. He will likely make both starts for Beckett.
News: According to MLB.com, the Red Sox have still not named a starting pitcher for Friday's game against the Braves, but it is believed that Devern Hansack will fill-in for the injured Josh Beckett. Hansack was supposed to pitch Thursday for Triple-A Pawtucket, but he was scratched a few hours before taking the hill. It was also rumored that he was spotted leaving the Triple-A facility with his equipment bag and other belongings in hand.
Analysis: To complicate matters even more, the only way the Red Sox can recall Hansack is if someone is placed on the DL. This is because he was optioned back to Pawtucket on May 11, and he must stay in the minors for a minimum of 10 days unless he replaces a player on the DL. Beckett might be the player who goes on the DL, but the Red Sox haven't made that decision yet. Hansack is 1-4 with a 3.89 ERA through six minor league starts. He has experience pitching in the majors, but is merely a low-end AL-only option upon his call-up. He could develop a little more value if his services are needed for longer than one start.
News: Josh Beckett (finger) won't make his start Friday because of his avulsion on his finger. The Red Sox did not announce a replacement, but said it would be a starter from Triple-A. Various sources suggested Kyle Snyder would be it, but he's on the big league roster and pitched in relief Tuesday. Kason Gabbard, Devern Hansack of Runelvys Hernandez are options to fill the void, but Jon Lester (chemo) is not. Lester will start a new rehab assignment Saturday in Ottawa.
Analysis: Lester is a DL stashee in all leagues in which can afford to wait for a couple of weeks. Gabbard, Hansack and Hernandez are fliers only in the deepest of AL-only formats. They would be one-shot deals. Beckett isn't yet on the DL, so he shouldn't be ruled out for Fantasy Week 8 (May 21-27) at this point. Snyder is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men.
News: With Josh Beckett (finger) still up in the air for Friday, various sources are suggesting Kyle Snyder or Kason Gabbard are options to fill the void. Devern Hansack and Runelvys Hernandez are other reported options, but Jon Lester (chemo) is not. Lester might start a new rehab assignment this weekend in Ottawa.
Analysis: Lester is a DL stashee in all leagues in which can afford to wait for a couple of weeks. Snyder is a slightly more intriguing middle reliever, while Gabbard, Hansack and Hernandez are fliers only in the deepest of AL-only formats. They would be one-shot deals. Beckett might be headed for the DL, which would rule him out for Fantasy Week 8 (May 21-27).
News: The Boston Globe reports that Josh Beckett (blister) might miss Friday's start against Atlanta -- and he might even land on the 15-day disabled list. Beckett played catch with assistant trainer Mike Reinold while wearing a Band-Aid on his finger. "We'll use common sense," said manager Terry Francona. "We're not going to rush into it. Let's let the healing process begin and see how it's going."
Analysis: While the Red Sox could tab Joel Pineiro or Kyle Snyder for the start, they seem to be leaning toward bringing up someone from their system, whether it's Devern Hansack, Runelvys Hernandez or even David Pauley, who could be held back from Tuesday's start for Triple-A Pawtucket. Finally, Clay Buchholz, their top pitching prospect who just set a record for consecutive strikeouts with eight at Double-A Portland, is another possibility. Buccholz is someone to own in keeper leagues right now and the Red Sox have not shown they're afraid to bring up a youngster. Hansack is only worth considering in AL-only leagues if he gets the nod.
News: The Boston Red Sox optioned right-hander Devern Hansack to Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday and called up lefty reliever Javier Lopez. The Red Sox made the moves before their game against Orioles.
Analysis: In his only game for Boston, Hansack walked three and allowed an earned run while getting two outs in Tuesday's 9-2 win over Toronto. Hansack, recalled from Pawtucket on May 3, will start for the Triple-A team on Saturday. "We had a chance of maybe doing him more harm then good to have him sit around," Boston manager Terry Francona said. Hansack isn't worth holding onto in any Fantasy leagues.
News: The Boston Red Sox placed reliever Mike Timlin on the 15-day disabled list for the second time this season and recalled right-hander Devern Hansack from Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday. The 41-year-old Timlin has tendinitis in his right shoulder.
Analysis: Hansack was 1-3 with a 3.77 ERA in five games, all starts, for Pawtucket. He pitched a five-inning no-hitter for Boston in the final game last season, a 9-0 win over Baltimore that was called off because of rain. He will work in middle relief at this time and is not expected to enter the rotation. Use him as a middle relief option in AL-only leagues at this time.
News: RHP Devern Hansack, who impressed Red Sox officials in spring training, has recorded 10 strikeouts in two consecutive starts for Class AAA Pawtucket.
Analysis: He seems likely to help the big-league club at some point this year. He won't crack the team's rotation unless someone goes down with injury, so leave him off Fantasy rosters until he gets called to the bigs. He has the potential to help out Fantasy owners when called up.
News: According to MLB.com, Red Sox SP prospect Devern Hansack continues to show why the organization thinks so highly of him. For the second start in a row Wednesday at Triple-A Pawtucket, Hansack struck out 10 batters. He is now 1-0 with a 0.84 ERA.
Analysis: Hansack made two starts for the Red Sox in 2006 and fared pretty well. He was 1-1 with eight strikeouts and a 2.70 ERA. He won't crack the team's rotation unless someone goes down with injury, so leave him off Fantasy rosters until he gets called to the bigs. He has the potential to help out Fantasy owners when called up.
News: The Red Sox optioned RHP Devern Hansack and OF David Murphy to Triple-A Pawtucket and assigned RHP Mike Burns and 1B Jeff Bailey to minor-league camp.
Analysis: Hansack is old for a rookie, but he has a good arm and can help the Red Sox's bullpen at some point this season. Burns is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever when or if he returns. Murphy and Bailey are not intriguing enough prospects to consider in any long-term keeper leagues at this point. Ignore all these guys on Draft Day.
News: Red Sox SP Devern Hansack pitched three perfect innings, striking out three batters, during Saturday's spring game against the Devil Rays. He now has a 2.08 ERA and eight strikeouts in 8 2/3 innings this spring.
Analysis: Earlier in the spring, Hansack was competing for the closing job, but he is now likely ticketed to start the year at Triple-A Pawtucket. Consider him nothing more than a long-term keeper at this stage.
News: The Boston Herald reports the Red Sox signed SP Devern Hansack to a one year contract Sunday.
Analysis: Hansack definitely increased his awareness for 2007 with his big-league work last season, but he'll be hard-pressed to be considered for a big-league spot. It's likely he opens the year in Triple-A with the potential to help out in a pinch, so consider him nothing more than a long-term keeper flier.
News: Red Sox RHP Devern Hansack (8-7, 3.26 ERA for Double-A Portland last year) impressed in tossing a five-inning no-hitter on the final day of last season and could forge a meaningful bullpen role for himself if the relievers falter during spring training.
Analysis: Hansack definitely increased his awareness for 2007 with his big-league work last season, but he'll be hard-pressed to be considered for a big-league spot on a contender like the Red Sox. It's likely he opens the year in Triple-A with the potential to help out in a pinch, so consider him nothing more than a long-term keeper flier.
News: Devern Hansack threw no-hit ball for five innings before the game was called because of rain, giving Boston a 9-0 win over Baltimore -- but not giving the Red Sox rookie official credit for a no-hitter. "I wasn't disappointed because nobody can stop the rain," he said.
Analysis: Hansack has definitely increased his awareness for 2007, but he'll be hard-pressed to be considered for a big-league spot. It's likely he opens the year in Triple-A with the potential to help out in a pinch. Consider him nothing more than a long-term keeper flier.
News: Manager Terry Francona announced that RHP Devern Hansack will start the season finale Sunday against Baltimore.
Analysis: Hansack is worth trying in AL-only daily leagues for this one start.
News: Devern Hansack (0-1) allowed three runs and six hits in 5-plus innings Saturday in his major-league debut. "I thought he represented himself well," manager Terry Francona said. "Right from the first pitch of the game it looked like he belonged."
Analysis: Hansack could get another start next weekend, so consider him an option in deeper AL-only leagues out of necessity.
