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Red Sox prospects of the past and where they have landed

By Rick McNair

May 28, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; A general view of Fenway Park from inside of the green monster score board prior to a game against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
May 28, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; A general view of Fenway Park from inside of the green monster score board prior to a game against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 30, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago White Sox pitcher Anthony Ranaudo (45) pitches in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 30, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago White Sox pitcher Anthony Ranaudo (45) pitches in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

A first round selection for the Red Sox in the 2010 draft Anthony Ranaudo made it to Boston in 2014 for seven starts. The results were not a disaster and some promise was there with a 4-3 record and 4.81 ERA. That was an illusion.

I had seen the 6’7” Ranaudo in several starts in Pawtucket in 2014 when he finished 14-4. His size, sinking fastball, and secondary pitches reminded me of a long ago Red Sox pitcher – Don Schwall. Both had questionable control, but a deadly sinker.

The Red Sox traded Ranaudo to Texas for Robbie Ross and now Big Anthony is playing in the Korean League.

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