So long, farewell and Auf Wiedersehen to Bryan Corey - who is headed to the Padres of San Diego for that always in-demand utility fielder/pitcher, "Player TBN" (or cash- not the Kevin kind). It should work out well for all parties- the Sox didn't have room for him, and the Pads are desperate for some pitching, so Bryan should get some playing time fairly quick.

The Sox were also busy making other kinds of roster and lineup moves today- pulling Alex Cora off the DL and plonking him down into the starting shortstop position for tonight's game (while Julio Lugo is still out). Jed Lowrie was optioned back to Pawtucket to make room for Alex's return. Hasta luego, Jeddie Boy (or is that "hasta Lugo"?) - I'm sure we'll be seeing you again soon.

Sean Casey is also ready, willing and able to come off the DL - look for him to be activated as soon as tomorrow, once the Sox make it through tonight and the likely bullpen deficiencies resulting from Papelbon and Okajima's recent use.