In the past, we've listed the Boston Red Sox prospects from Keith Law's Top 100 prospects and MLB.com's Top 100 prospects.

Now, Baseball America has released its 2013 Top 100 Prospects list and amongst it we find five members of the Red Sox on the list.

They are Xander Bogaerts (No. 3), Jackie Bradley, Jr. (No. 31), Matt Barnes (No. 39), Allen Webster (No. 49) and Henry Owens (No. 91).

Here's what they have to say about Bogaerts:

Scouting Report: Bogaerts has the offensive potential to be an all-star at any position, and that position just might be shortstop. He's a confident, strong hitter who doesn't muscle up to tap into his plus-plus raw power. He has an easy swing with plenty of bat speed, and he does a nice job of keeping his weight back and using the entire field. Despite his youth, he has a feel for making in-game adjustments. He improved his selectivity in 2012, though he still expands the strike zone at times. While that flaw doesn't hurt him much because he still makes hard contact on balls off the plate, the Red Sox want him to draw more walks. His walk rate was acceptable at high Class A Salem (43 in 104 games), but he drew just one free pass in 23 Double-A contests. Though scouts look at Bogaerts' 6-foot-3 frame and wonder if he'll outgrow shortstop, he has good actions at the position and could stay there longer than expected. His plus arm isn't a question and he played more under control on defense in 2012. He made just 21 errors in 119 games, after making 26 in 72 games the year before, boosting his fielding percentage from .924 to .959. He's an average runner who's not quite as quick as a typical shortstop, but he still exhibits solid range. He's athletic and has good body control for his size. If Bogaerts has to move, he'd profile best at third base or right field. Along with his considerable tools, he draws praise for his intelligence and work ethic.

The Future: Bogaerts likely will open 2013 in Double-A to focus on his plate discipline, but Boston has had a hard time holding him back. He easily could hit his way to Triple-A Pawtucket before he turns 21. The Red Sox don't have a clear starter at shortstop, so it's not out of the question that he could put himself in the major league mix before the end of the season. More realistically, Bogaerts will make his Boston debut in 2014. Whether he does so at shortstop likely depends on how much slick-fielding Jose Iglesias shows at the plate between now and then.

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Here's what they have to say about Bradley:

Scouting Report: Bradley is an outstanding center fielder who can run down almost any ball, thanks to his quickness and instincts, and he has a plus arm as a bonus. An on-base machine with quick hands, Bradley works deep counts and sprays line drives to all fields. He has enough power to hit 10-15 homers annually, though it can make him too pull-conscious at times. He's an average runner whose speed plays up on the basepaths. The Red Sox love his competitive makeup, which sparked consecutive national championships at South Carolina.

The Future: Ticketed for Triple-A to start 2013, Bradley has no major adjustments to make. He's a better center fielder than Jacoby Ellsbury, who becomes a free agent after 2013.

Here's what they have to say about Barnes:

Scouting Report: Barnes pitches aggressively with his swing-and-miss fastball. He effortlessly throws heaters with riding life, usually sitting at 93-95 mph and topping out at 98. The Red Sox had him scrap a slider he started to fiddle with in college and had him focus on throwing his hard curveball, a plus downer at times. Barnes is learning the need for a changeup, which he throws a bit too hard in the upper 80s but sells well with his arm speed. He's not afraid to throw strikes or pitch inside.

The Future: If Barnes can refine his secondary pitches, he can become a No. 2 or 3 starter. After easing him into pro ball with 120 innings, Boston will turn him loose in 2013. He'll start in Double-A and could push for a spot in the big league rotation by the end of the season.

Here's what they have to say about Webster:

Scouting Report: Webster turns bats into kindling and generates groundballs with a 92-95 mph fastball that peaks at 97 but is most notable for its late sink and armside run. In 2012, he ranked fourth in the minors in home run rate (0.1 per nine innings). His changeup can be just as devastating with its fade and sink. His mid-80s slider lacks consistency but has the makings of a third plus offering. Webster's pitches move so much that he can struggle to command them, and he gets hit when he falls behind in the count. Scouts also pointed out Webster tends to fall into predictable pitch patterns.

The Future: Some scouts prefer him to Matt Barnes because he has a deeper repertoire, though Webster still must learn to harness his stuff. A potential No. 2 or 3 starter, he's ready to graduate to Triple-A and could make his major league debut in 2013.

Here's what they have to say about Owens:

Scouting Report: Owens is a rare lefthander who can get swings and misses with three different pitches. His fastball has mostly average velocity and life, ranging from 88-94 mph, but plays up because his tall body and long limbs give him deceptive angle and plane. He has advanced feel for his plus changeup and an average breaking ball. He varies his breaker, using a loopy 67-72 mph curveball early in counts for strikes and a 78-81 mph slurve to put hitters away. While Owens' lanky frame gives him plenty of room to add strength, he won't require more power to succeed. His control is better than his average of 4.2 walks per nine innings would indicate, but his command needs refinement. He's athletic and repeats his delivery well.

The Future: Owens is further away than Matt Barnes or Allen Webster but may have more upside. He'll head to high Class A in 2013 and should advance quickly as soon as he starts to locate his pitches with more precision.

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In the past as we've been going over the top 2013 prospects in baseball, we've kept an eye out for players with ties to the UConn Huskies Baseball team.

We've seen three players, Mike Olt, Matt Barnes and George Springer appear in Keith Law's 2013 top prospects and MLB.com's 2013 top prospects.

Now Baseball America has released their top 100 prospects and those same three players appear on the list.

Olt comes in at No. 22 while Springer comes in at No. 37. Barnes rounds out the list at No. 40.

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Here's what they have to say about Olt:

Scouting Report: With plus raw power and strong hitting approach, Olt is a threat to go deep anytime he steps to the plate. He works deep counts and piles up both walks and strikeouts, so his average will settle in the .260-.270 range. Pitchers have had success exploiting the length in his swing by attacking him with high fastballs, and he continues to work to identify and stay back on breaking balls. Scouts say Olt is a joy to watch defensively, owing to his agility and ability to make throws from any angle. He's a well below-average runner.

The Future: Like Profar, Olt has advanced rapidly thanks to his tools, work ethic and mental toughness. He's blocked in Texas by Adrian Beltre, so a shift to first base or an outfield corner could be in the works. A potential all-star, he could open 2013 in the big league lineup or get a couple of months in Triple-A.

Here's what they have to say about Springer:

Scouting Report: Springer is a true power-speed threat. His strong, quick hands generate tremendous whip and bat speed, giving him power to all fields. He doesn't have to cheat to drive the ball, but he does leak out with his front side at times, leading to strikeouts. He tends to play too fast, though scouts think he'll adjust with experience. Springer's above-average speed plays well on the bases and in center field, and managers rated him the Cal League's top defensive outfielder. His arm is above-average as well. His energy is infectious, and the Astros credit him with helping Delino DeShields Jr. play harder after rooming with him in instructional league and spring training.

The Future: If Springer can make more consistent contact, he'll be a five-tool player. Whether he sticks in center field or shifts to right will depend in part on how other players fall into place. He'll return to Double-A to start 2013 and could hit his way to the majors before season's end.

Here's what they have to say about Barnes:

Scouting Report: Barnes pitches aggressively with his swing-and-miss fastball. He effortlessly throws heaters with riding life, usually sitting at 93-95 mph and topping out at 98. The Red Sox had him scrap a slider he started to fiddle with in college and had him focus on throwing his hard curveball, a plus downer at times. Barnes is learning the need for a changeup, which he throws a bit too hard in the upper 80s but sells well with his arm speed. He's not afraid to throw strikes or pitch inside.

The Future: If Barnes can refine his secondary pitches, he can become a No. 2 or 3 starter. After easing him into pro ball with 120 innings, Boston will turn him loose in 2013. He'll start in Double-A and could push for a spot in the big league rotation by the end of the season.

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Once Mike Carp was designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners, the Boston Red Sox showed an interest in him. And now they've finally got their man.

It's expected that Carp will compete for the back up job to Mike Napoli along with Lyle Overbay and a slew of others. Carp could have the inside track since he was placed on the 40-man roster.

Here's the release from the Red Sox:

FORT MYERS, FL – The Boston Red Sox today acquired first baseman/outfielder Mike Carp from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.  To make room for Carp on the 40-man roster, outfielder Ryan Kalish was placed on the 60-day disabled list recovering from right shoulder surgery. Executive Vice President/General Manager Ben Cherington made the announcement.

Carp, 26, batted .213 with six doubles, five home runs, and 20 RBI in 59 games for the Mariners last season but missed 78 of the club's contests due to three trips to the disabled list.  Between 37 minor league rehabilitation games with Triple-A Tacoma and High-A High Desert, the left-handed hitter combined to bat .250 with nine doubles, three home runs, and 21 RBI.  Over his final 25 games of the season in the majors, he hit .293 (22-for-75) with three doubles, a home run, and seven RBI.

In 2011, Carp ranked among AL rookies in batting average (3rd, .276), slugging percentage (2nd, .466), and OPS (2nd, .791), and was named to Baseball America's MLB All-Rookie Team.  That year, he notched 17 doubles, one triple, 12 home runs, and 46 RBI in a career-high 79 games for the Mariners.  

Originally a ninth-round selection of the New York Mets in the 2004 June Draft, Carp has hit .255 with 28 doubles, two triples, 18 home runs, and 71 RBI in 173 games in his major league career, all for the Mariners (2009-12).  He owns a career .300 batting average (39-for-130) against left-handed pitchers.  Defensively, he has posted a .997 fielding percentage in 82 career games (77 starts) at first base.  He has also appeared in the outfield, playing 52 games (48 starts) in left field and one game in right.  

Kalish, 24, underwent a successful right shoulder arthroscopy and posterior labrum repair in late January.  In 36 games with Boston last season, he hit .229 with three doubles and five RBI.

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To rephrase a famous Bob Marley line, "we be slacking" here on the Boston Red Sox news.

Part of it has to deal with my current health situation. The other part is in the past I've been able to post the NESN interviews and contest they do with the players.

But since the digital media person hasn't gotten back to me yet about the autoplay issue, I haven't and won't post the videos here. Autoplay is annoying just not to me but everyone out there. So until that's fixed don't expect anything but a link to any NESN videos.

I have been able to post videos however from NESN's competitor, CSN New England, because they don't have that autoplay issue.

But I digress.

So what's been going on in Red Sox camp that I've missed and you probably haven't.

Alfredo Aceves had another meltdown throwing live BP as he served up meatballs. It actually wouldn't surprise me if he's cut from the team. They really don't need that kind of presence on the team no matter how good of pitcher he is.

The Red Sox also announced their pitching plans for the college games against Northeastern and Boston College on Thursday.

Here's how that breaks down:

Northeastern: Joel Hanrahan, Daniel Bard, Andrew Miller, Alex Wilson, Clayton Mortensen, Pedro Beato, Anthony Carter.

BC: Koji Uehara, Andrew Bailey, Oscar Villarreal, Terry Doyle, Jose De La Torre, Junichi Tazawa, TBA.

And this morning, Torey Lovullo announced that the Red Sox will use mostly major leaguers against Northeastern and prospects against BC.

Here's how that breaks down:

Northeastern: Will Middlebrooks, Pedro Ciriaco, Dustin Pedroia, Jonny Gomes, Stephen Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Ryan Lavarnway, David Ross and Jarrod Saltalamacchia

BC: Xander Bogaerts, Jackie Bradley, Jr. and other minor leaguers.

And with spring training games starting for real on Saturday, here's how the Red Sox pitchers will be broken down:

Saturday vs. Rays: John Lackey (two innings or 35 pitches) followed by Drake Britton, Pedro Beato, Anthony Carter, Jose De La Torre, Oscar Villarreal, Alex Wilson and Steven Wright.

Sunday at Cardinals: Jon Lester (two innings or 35 pitches) followed by Rubby De La Rosa, Junichi Tazawa, Joel Hanrahan, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller and Koji Uehara.

Monday at Blue Jays: Steven Wright followed by Allen Webster, Terry Doyle, Jose De La Torre, Pedro Beato, Chris Carpenter and Anthony Carter.

Monday at Rays: Alfredo Aceves (two innings or 35 pitches followed by Chris Hernandez (two innings or 35 pitches) and Daniel Bard, Clayton Mortensen, Oscar Villarreal and Alex Wilson.

Saturday's game against the Rays will be televised so we'll all get our first look at Lackey pitching since the 2011 season.

I will leave you with this.

I promise to do better and provide the same coverage (without NESN video until problem is fixed) I have in the past as my health permits. I know a lot of you know what is going and if you don't, you can check out this link and use the password ian.

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Taking a turn at third [boston herald]

Worth another chance [boston herald]

Felix Doubront needs to shape up [boston herald]

Pedro Martinez perfect addition to staff [boston herald]

Buchholz: Lester should be Opening Day starter [rob bradford – weei.com]

Will John Farrell's focus on 'relentless' baserunning suit the Red Sox? [clubhouse insider]

Ciriaco hopes to continue to prove his worth [csn new england]

Varitek about to begin new life as Sox instructor [csn new england]

When Martinez speaks, Doubront will listen [csn new england]

Nieves ready to lead Red Sox staff in fresh start [csn new england]

Notes: Napoli and Ortiz to sit out early exhibitions [csn new england]

Sox could release Aceves for one-sixth his salary [csn new england]

Quick hits from Farrell [espn boston]

Local long shot relishes opportunity [espn boston]

Tuesday takeaways: Latest from the Fort [espn boston]

Morning report: Introducing Brock Holt [espn boston]

No dates set for Ortiz, Napoli to play in games [espn boston]

Is Dustin Pedroia on Twitter? Depends when you ask [extra bases]

Red Sox training camp report No. 8 [extra bases]

Bogaerts (temporarily) shifts over to third [extra bases]

Ask Nick: What is Pedro's role? [extra bases]

Pedro making some memories [extra bases]

Progress for Clay Buchholz [extra bases]

Hanrahan open to staying with Red Sox [extra bases]

Jarrod Saltalamacchia: ‘It feels good’ to have Jason Varitek back in camp [full count]

Felix Doubront: ‘I don’t take anything for granted’ [full count]

John Farrell: Monday reunion with Tim Wakefield in Dunedin [full count]

Fortnotes*: Drew rebounds, Bogaerts adjusts, De La Rosa is limited [projo sox blog]

As always, Pedro Martinez will deliver [touching all the bases]

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Paw Prints is our daily look at the happenings for the UConn Huskies football, men's basketball and women's basketball teams as well as the other sports the student-athletes engage in. We will do our best to bring you the links from all of the media that covers the Huskies on a daily basis. As always, links can be found by clicking on the read more button below if you're on the home page.

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UConn Women's Basketball links

Auriemma, Stewart searching for answers [carl adamec – snyuconn.com]

Tuck Shined In Defeat Against Baylor Monday [rich elliott – ct post]

Stewart A Non-Factor Vs. Baylor As Her Struggles Continue [rich elliott – ct post]

Mosqueda-Lewis overcomes early fouls to record career game [jim fuller – new haven register]

UConn Fans Edge Baylor Fans for a Great Cause [uconnhuskies.com]

Two Rough Stretches [hartford courant]

Behind The Story: Geno And The Butt Slap [hartford courant]

Numbers Game [hartford courant]

Geno Says Huskies Weren't Smart Enough To Beat Baylor [hartford courant]

Huskies lick their wounds after loss to No. 1 Bears [new haven register]

UConn proves it can't play 'half'-heartedly as a team [the hour]

UConn Men's Basketball links

Report: UNC has B1G offer [kevin post – ct post]

Calhoun’s evolving game [john silver – journal inquirer]

UConn, ShopRite Canned Food Drive At Thursday Game [uconnhuskies.com]

UConn Football links

DC answered a question in his mailbag [desmond conner – hartford courant]

Other UConn related links

M. Tennis. Men's Tennis Finishes 1-2 on Florida Trip [uconnhuskies.com]

W. Track. Huskies Move Up to No. 23 in National Ranking [uconnhuskies.com]

M. Golf. Freshmen Lead UConn At Wexford Plantation [uconnhuskies.com]

W. Ice Hockey. Chuli Saves 42 in Loss to No. 10 Northeastern [uconnhuskies.com]

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On Sunday, we gave you a behind the scenes look at the 2013 Boston Red Sox photo day. Now we have the pictures.

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UConn Women To Wear Nike KD V "Aunt Pearl" Against Baylor [mo better shoes]

Top-ranked Baylor, Griner get past UConn [carl adamec – snyuconn.com]

Not much more Mosqueda-Lewis could have done [carl adamec – snyuconn.com]

Notebook: Tuck makes mark off the bench [carl adamec – snyuconn.com]

A Taste Of Postgame Geno Following Baylor [john altavilla – hartford courant]

UConn Just Wasn’t Good Enough To Beat Baylor [john altavilla – hartford courant]

Geno: Performance By Mosqueda-Lewis Reminded Him Of Maya [rich elliott – ct post]

Auriemma, Mulkey Shared In Some Pregame Fun Monday Night [rich elliott – ct post]

Jefferson excited to see old friends [jim fuller – new haven register]

UConn fails to seal the deal [jim fuller – new haven register]

Geno’s gesture … explained [lee lewis – republican-american]

Griner, Baylor topple UConn [ct post]

KML does about everything for UConn in loss [ct post]

Maybe this season UConn just is not good enough [ct post]

Baylor Outlasts The Huskies Down The Stretch, 76-70 [hartford courant]

As Usual, Auriemma Loves Playing Against The Best [hartford courant]

Game Breakdown [hartford courant]

UConn's Downfall Was Giving Baylor A Second Chance [hartford courant]

No. 1 Baylor defeats Huskies [new haven register]

Moriah Jefferson chose Huskies over hometown Lady Bears [new haven register]

Griner rallies No. 1 Baylor past No. 3 UConn 76-70 [the day]

Sims, Baylor edge UConn [graham hays – espnW]

Griner gets best of Dolson, UConn [mechelle voepel – espnW]

Griner, Lady Bears power through first-half deficit, win at hostile UConn, 76-70 [waco tribune]

Griner reaches 3,000 points as Baylor beats UConn [ap]

UConn Men's Basketball links

The Future of the Four Guards… [kevin duffy – ct post]

UConn Football links

DC answered a few questions in his mailbag [desmond conner – hartford courant]

Other UConn related links

Thoughts on Big East TV deal [john silver – snyuconn.com]

Baseball. Catching Up With UConn Baseball [uconnhuskies.com]

M. Golf. UConn 13th After 1st Round at Wexford [uconnhuskies.com]

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If UConn Huskies women's basketball head coach Geno Auriemma wanted an idea of where his team was, the Baylor Lady Bears would be a good measuring stick.

And when all was said and done, Auriemma found out his team isn't quite as a good as the No. 1 team in the land.

After a rough first half, Brittney Griner poured in 21 of her 25 points to lead Baylor to a 76-70 win over the Huskies in front of a pink-clad sellout crowd and a nationally televised audience on ESPN2 at the XL Center on Monday night.

UConn falls to 24-2 while the Baylor improved to 25-1 and picked up their 23rd straight win since their loss to Stanford.

Kaleena Mosqueda Lewis led the Huskies with a double-double of 26 points and 15 rebounds while blocking three shots. Bria Hartley had 13 points and five assists while Stefanie Dolson had 11 points, eight rebounds and five assists.

Morgan Tuck had 11 points and five rebounds off the bench. Breanna Stewart struggled in the game and had no points and no rebounds in just seven minutes of action.

Griner's 25 points allowed her to become the 8th player in women's basketball history to score 3,000 points in her career. She also pulled down nine rebounds to lead Baylor.

Brooklyn Pope added 18 points and nine rebounds while Kimetria Hayden 11 points.

UConn jumped out quickly in this one getting out to a 12-2 lead. But the Bears rallied back too cut the lead to 16-12 with just over eight minutes remaining in the half. The Huskies would get the lead back up to eight only to see Baylor cut it back down to four.

The Huskies then rolled off five straight points to increase their lead back to nine at 27-18. But once again Baylor followed up with an 8-0 run to cut the lead to one. Two free throws by KML with less than a second in the half gave UConn a three point lead.

UConn could have been lucky to enjoy this three point lead at the half as Griner and Odyessy Sims both strugged from the floor.

Baylor started out the second half with four straight points to take the lead. UConn bounced back though and got their lead back to seven points at 41-34.

Things changed in this game when Griner picked up a flagrant one foul for pushing Dolson to the floor. It was like it woke up Baylor.

The Bears used an 8-0 run to take a one point lead and for the next few minutes, the teams exchanged the lead. But a Sims three-pointer with 9:48 to go in the game gave Baylor the lead, one they wouldn't relinquish the rest of the way.

That's not to say UConn didn't keep it close because they did, they just couldn't cross the hump so to speak.

As I said above, Auriemma got a chance to see where his team stands. And right now they aren't good enough to beat Baylor.

You could tell that the UConn players were physically tired and that's not something we're used to. And when you're physically tired, mental fatigue becomes a factor and the Huskies couldn't overcome that either.

KML tried her best to keep the Huskies in this one but with no support from anyone else it was a hard thing to do.

One thing's for certain, Auriemma will make sure that this doesn't happen to his team again. You can bet your last dollar on that. When this team is on and clicking, they are an outstanding team.

But this loss showed they are just another good team.

The odds are these two teams will meet again but not until a possible Final Four matchup or even in NCAA Championship game. But until then all UConn can do is try to get better.

In the end, it's good preparation for the stretch run of the Big East where in the last game another big test comes against Notre Dame.

UConn returns to action on Saturday afternoon when they host the Seton Hall Pirates at Gampel Pavilion. Tip is scheduled for 4 p.m. I fully expect to see a different UConn team in that one.

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Baylor Lady Bears @ UConn Huskies 2.18.13 box score

Here are the postgame quotes from UConn head coach Geno Auriemma and Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey.

Here are your UConn's postgame notes.

Here's a video of a pinked out XL Center.

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