Brian Daubach

Daubach is the kind of guy Boston likes to stash at Triple-A Pawtucket for use only in case of an emergency. At this point, Daubach seems to be accepting of that as his baseball fate, but could push for a spot on the major league roster as a fifth outfielder. Gabe Kapler is heading to Japan and there's a need for another outfielder -- especially one that can platoon with Trot Nixon in right field. However, Daubach is a left-handed batter, and would not be a candidate for a platoon with the lefty Nixon. We expect Boston to sign some free agent talent in the offseason and are likely looking for a more athletic player than Daubach to fill out the roster.