The Boston Red Sox seem to be hinting at their plans for the first base job, but they've certainly not made anything official. Ever since Triston Casas went dow

It’s not going to be too long,” said WooSox hitting coach Doug Clark. “I think we’re talking moments away from really on the cusp of getting to the big leagues, and that’s exciting for all of us.”

Both the way 22-year-old shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer swings the bat and plays defense looks almost effortless to Red Sox first baseman Abraham Toro. “It kind of looks nonchalant,” said Toro, who played with Mayer in Triple-A Worcester before his call-up May 3.