You've Been Usurped

Sometimes, hitting a go-ahead double followed by a 9th inning game-tying homer just ain't enough.

Brandon Moss, the 24-year-old outfielder who replaced JD Drew in two games against the A's in Japan, has been optioned back to AAA Pawtucket. The Sox are reporting that Drew's strained back -- the reason he was benched in Japan -- is feeling better and that he should be ready to rumble by Tuesday, which leaves the team with four viable outfielders and no real need for a fifth.

He may have been sent back down, but that doesn't mean he didn't make an impression. The Sox obviously see talent in him or it would have been Coco Crisp out there instead of Moss in Drew's stead, so Moss shouldn't be too disappointed. JD Drew is bound to get injured again -- don't deny it, Red Sox Nation, you know it's true -- and one would imagine that Moss would be at the top of the list. I'd expect to see him within a month or two when Drew is sipping margaritas poolside with Pavano at the DL-hotel.

What do you think, Red Sox fans? Right move?

Should the Sox Have Optioned Moss?
	Yes - They Have Enough Outfielders As it is
	No - He'd Be Great off the Bench
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