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Alfredo Aceves on his latest batting practice session, apologizing and John Farrell 02.20.13 at 2:16 pm ET
By Rob Bradford

Alfredo Aceves

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Alfredo Aceves threw his first batting practice session since Sunday’s controversial incident, in which he tossed balls lightly into the batters instead of executing the drill as planned.

Wednesday’s BP went off without a hitch, with Aceves showing sharp stuff while pitching to Juan Carlos Linares, Pedro Ciriaco and Daniel Nava. After the exercise, the pitcher explained his thoughts on what had transpired a few days before.

“It was just miscommunication. That’s all it was,” he said. “I apologized for that and now we’re on track.”

Aceves exhibited praise for new Red Sox manager John Farrell, who appeared to have a stern talk with the pitcher following his first crack at BP.

“He’s the kind of guy who is tough and you receive that toughness,” Aceves said. “I think it’s good for us.”

Aceves, who is scheduled to get the start in Port Charlotte Monday against the Rays, also drew praise from Farrell for his latest performance, with the manager relaying, “He had a very good day today. Focused. Good effort level. Good work day.”

Aceves said he has been told what his role will be for the upcoming season, although the righty wouldn’t divulge the exact details. It is assumed that unless an injury occurs to one of the five pitchers (Jon Lester, Clay Buchholz, Ryan Dempster, John Lackey, Felix Doubront), he would be slated to be a multiple-inning reliever.

“It’s early in spring training. I don’t have the same rhythm I had last year in the regular season,” Aceves said. “I believe it’s going to come. Beside that, I feel really good. I feel really happy with [Jarrod] Saltalmacchia that we’re on the same page as in a game.

“I feel excited. All those years I’ve been in the game, putting in as a starter and putting in as a reliever. I’m excited to know what’s coming.”

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  • Bill C

    Flip the tortilla, Alfredo. We need you.

  • Thats Not Fair

    show him some videos of children throwing tantrums then just kind of sit there with a blank look on your face while monitoring his expression as the reality sets in…

    and if it doesn’t? well, start the countdown clock.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_WW4SUGV5J6Y7R5MVPAWVIWAJFU Dennis

    Well what can i say,i said dump him but i’m a pushover when a guy admits he was out of line though he called it a miscommunication.He evidently realizes that Farrel is a non nonsense guy.There’s no doubt as i have said in my comments that he has many upsides in his ability to pitch in many spots,so i guess as long as he wakes up and smells the coffee then he could be very valuable to the team.

  • Doug

    Uses as a long reliever he was almost unbeatable, but when Capt Quegg came in he was used on any whim which struck his fancy, if used appropriately he’ll be good once again, all the side stuff was just that, much ado about nothing,

  • Anonymous

    Great Bogart reference. “… ah, but the strawberries” Bogie at his best!

  • Bielawski82

    his player photo looks more like a mug shot…

  • MK

    Wow, he is apologizing for an attitude and this is only Spring training!! I think we’re in trouble with this guy.

  • Pedro

    Pretty sad when you have to depend on a 2-10 headcase. This guy is a time bomb. There is a reason the Yankees let him walk, he’s an idiot. But the sox will take anybody when your a last place team. Just signed another Stiff Carp. In the last five year has spend more time in the minors then the majors

  • Wmeritz

    Alfredo needs someone to remind him to take his meds daily, otherwise!

  • Bubba

    Farrell probably explained to him that if he pulls that crap again, he won’t get his wish and be released, but instead they’ll let him rot on the bench. 

    This incident is EXACTLY why Farrell was hired. They needed a guy who could defuse these issues quickly without blabbing every little detail to the press. Remember the Bull Durham line: “They’re kids – scare ‘em”.

  • Cousin Joey P.

    Aceves is the ultimate bully…if you don’t stand up to him, he’s going to make your life miserable. I’m sure Farrell told him if he kept up his act, he wouldn’t be traded, he wouldn’t be released, he’d be suspended without pay and he could let the union slug it out for his money. Funny how he was a new man the next day.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_WW4SUGV5J6Y7R5MVPAWVIWAJFU Dennis

    I don’t think he wants to be released.His agent probably explained that to him.Who would want to sign him,he’s getting over two million as it is.I don’t think anyone would sign a headcase we might as well keep him as long as he toe’s the mark.We know that the guy can pitch.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_WW4SUGV5J6Y7R5MVPAWVIWAJFU Dennis

    Last year Bailey was supposed to be the closer,Aceves is no true closer.Don’t go by the 2 and 10 thats not what he’s best at.He has been very affective when used properly.

  • dan’smom

    The friggin’ saga will never end.

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