JD Drew to the DL, Mark Kotsay to Boston

JD Drew (back) was finally placed on the DL yesterday. He's been battling a hernitaed disc in his back and has not played since August 17th. The Sox have been using Ellsbury in right and Coco is center, but Gordon Edes is reporting that the Sox have acquired OF Mark Kotsay from the Braves...

The Boston Red Sox acquired outfielder Mark Kotsay from the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night pending a physical, according to a baseball source with knowledge of the deal. The Braves will receive a minor-league pitcher in return if the pitcher passes a physical.

Bottom Line: Kotsay, 32, is batting .289 with six home runs and 37 RBIs in 318 at-bats this season. He's a nice addition to the lineup, but you have to feel bad for Coco... he seemed to be heating up recently, perhaps due to some regular playing time: 11 for 25 (.440) with a homer and 2 stolen bases since August 18th... but Drew could be out for a while, so expect Tito to continue mixing it up in the outfield.

Side Note: Red Sox Monster thinks Kotsay's sense of humor is going to help him fit it here in Boston... he also points out that his woodsman-type beard should draw praise from the likes of Youk, Timlin and Wake...