redsox.com: BOSTON -- The Red Sox, suddenly busy after a quiet couple of weeks, bolstered their bench by agreeing to terms with utility infielder Nick Punto on a two-year, $3 million contract that is pending a physical, a source confirmed.
CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman was first to report that Boston had reached an agreement with Punto, who is fresh off winning the World Series as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals.
The addition of Punto is the third move made by Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington in the last two days. On Tuesday, he signed catcher Kelly Shoppach to a one-year deal. And hours before closing the deal with Punto, the Red Sox traded Jed Lowrie and pitching prospect Kyle Weiland to the Astros for righty reliever Mark Melancon.
Jasper's thoughts: I think that Punto is a GREAT addition to the Red Sox bench, and will provide a bat as a pinch hitter if they need him to.
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