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Red Sox sign Michael Tucker

The Red Sox have signed 35-year-old journeyman outfielder Michael Tucker to a minor-league contract, and assigned him to Pawtucket.

Tucker fills the roster spot vacated by Alex Ochoa, who was released after yesterday's PawSox win.

Tucker was in the Mets organization last year, spending most of his time at Triple A Norfolk. In addition to the Mets, he has played in the big leagues with the Royals, the Braves, the Reds, the Cubs, the Giants and the Phillies over a 12-year big league career.

He is a .256 career hitter; his best season came with Atlanta in 1997, when he hit .283 with 14 home runs and 12 stolen bases.

Posted by Mike McDermott  at 10:04 AM | Permalink