http://www.fantasysp.com/mlb_player_news/J.d._Drew FantasySP / MLB / J.d. Drew Copyright 2009 657028 Drew is expected to be ready for the start of spring training after undergoing minor shoulder surgery on Thursday, the Boston Globe reports. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/657028 657028 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:36:11 EDT rotowire.com 13 hours 18 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/657028 J.D. Drew explained the procedure on his left shoulder to Rod Bradford of WEEIcom. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/656598 656598 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 9:56:16 EDT rotoworld.com 16 hours 58 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/656598 The Boston Herald reports Boston Red Sox OF J.D. Drew's (shoulder) surgery on his left shoulder to clean up his AC joint won't affect his contract status. The team has an opt-out clause that would allow them to opt out of the final two years of his deal if he spent 35 days on the disabled list with injuries related to a pre-existing condition in his right shoulder. General manager Theo Epstein emphatically said that he considers Drew's overall package of offense, defense and baserunning crucial to the lineup. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/656499 656499 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 8:20:01 EDT kffl.com 18 hours 34 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/656499 The Boston Herald is reporting that J.D. Drew's shoulder surgery will have no impact on his contract over the next two years. The Red Sox hold a clause in his contract that allows the team to opt out of his deal if he spends 35 days on the DL or if he ends the 2010 season o0n the DL and ca't play the outfield in 2011.

Our View: The surgery was minor and on the other shoulder, so it will not impact the opt-out clause in the contract. Either way, Red Sox' GM Theo Epstein said that he had no plans to exercise the option anyway, as the team likes what Drew brings to the table. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/655216 655216 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:28:01 EDT fanball.com 1 days 9 hours 26 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/655216 The Red Sox confirmed Sunday that J.D. Drew's recent left shoulder surgery will not affect his future contract status There's a clause in Drew's contract that would allow the Red Sox to opt out if he spends 35-plus days on the disabled list in 2010. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/655197 655197 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:20:12 EDT rotoworld.com 1 days 9 hours 34 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/655197 The Red Sox confirmed Sunday that J.D. Drew's recent left shoulder surgery will not affect his future contract status There's a clause in Drew's contract that would allow the Red Sox to opt out if he spends 35-plus days on the disabled list in 2010. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/655192 655192 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:16:12 EDT rotoworld.com 1 days 9 hours 38 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/655192 The Red Sox confirmed Sunday that J.D. Drew's recent left shoulder surgery will not affect his future contract status There's a clause in Drew's contract that would allow the Red Sox opt out if he spends 35-plus days on the disabled list in 2010. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/655180 655180 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:12:11 EDT rotoworld.com 1 days 9 hours 42 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/655180 J.D. Drew had surgery on his left shoulder to help temper the inflammation that plagued him during the second half of the 2009 season Drew should enter spring training with no restrictions. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/654645 654645 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:12:12 EDT rotoworld.com 1 days 13 hours 42 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/654645 The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports that Boston Red Sox OF J.D. Drew (shoulder) underwent left shoulder surgery last week to alleviate some of the inflammation that bothered him during the second half of the 2009 season. He is expected to be ready for spring training without missing any time. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/654619 654619 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:56:01 EDT kffl.com 1 days 13 hours 58 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/654619 The Boston Globe reports that Red Sox outfielder underwent successful surgery on his troublesome left shoulder that limited him after the All Star break last season.

Our View: Drew dealt with constant inflammation in the shoulder last season, but should be 100 percent when spring training roles around. Last year represented his most potent season in the power department since 2004, so it will be interesting to see what he does when fully healthy. If J.D. Drew can ever be considered fully healthy. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/654221 654221 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 9:48:02 EDT fanball.com 1 days 17 hours 6 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/654221 J.D. Drew had surgery on his left shoulder to help temper the inflammation that plagued him the second half of the season Drew should enter spring training with no restrictions. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/654194 654194 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 9:00:35 EDT rotoworld.com 1 days 17 hours 54 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/654194 J.D. Drew had surgery on his left shoulder to help temper the inflammation that plagued him the second half of the season Drew should enter spring training with no restrictions. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/654183 654183 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 8:52:11 EDT rotoworld.com 1 days 18 hours 2 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/654183 WEEI.com's Rob Bradford reports Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said OF J.D. Drew is one of the most valuable outfielders in the league. "There's always been a discrepancy between how valuable a player he is and how he's viewed by a certain element of the fan base, and the media in particular," Epstein said. "Over the last two years I think he's been one of the top two or three in the league, and this past year, again, one of the top two or three most valuable outfielders in the American League. And yet if you simplify the game down to what somebody's batting average was, how many home runs they hit or how many RBIs they had, which is what we all grew up doing, but by today's standards is a pretty primitive way to look at the game." http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/596585 596585 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 9:56:01 EDT kffl.com 32 days 17 hours 58 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/596585 Drew submitted his typical strong campaign in ’09, ranking third among AL outfielders with a .914 OPS. While he wasn’t a prolific run-producer, his astute batting eye (.392 on-base percentage) and formidable power stroke made him a rock-solid option in all formats. His lack of durability -- he’s averaged 33 games missed over the last three years -- is the only drawback to his value, but his production has remained a constant when he’s been in the lineup, which is why he’ll once again be worthy of a mid-round pick comes draft time 2010. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/594601 594601 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 3:04:14 EDT mlb.com 34 days 50 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/594601 BOSTON -- J.D. Drew said he had a cortisone shot in his left shoulder two days ago to help alleviate some of the inflammation in his joint, but that h... http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/571257 571257 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:00:03 EDT Amy K Nelson 47 days 9 hours 54 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/J.d._Drew/571257