Chris Smith optioned

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Report: Sox Claim Brian Giles
Published 8/7/2008 by redsock (noreply@blogger.com) at The Joy of Sox
... played 99 games in right field, hitting .296/.391/.424, 124 OPS+) has a partial no-trade clause which include Boston, so he would have to waive that for any deal to occur. I'm not clear where Giles would fit on the Red Sox, who are already rotating four outfielders -- Could Crisp be dealt? Is Ortiz's wrist a bigger problem than reported? -- or if he would approve a trade to a team that would likely not start him more than three times a week. Also: David Aardsma should be activated before tomorrow night's game in Chicago. Chris Smith has been optioned to Pawtucket. ...

Red Sox News - Quick Hits
Published 8/7/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (The Bottomline) at The Bottom Line
... that Youk has a nasty contusion, but nothing was broken. He hopes to be in the lineup on Friday. The Sox optioned RP Chris Smith to Pawtucket to make room for David Aardsma. Aardsma threw just 2 innings in AAA, compiling two walks and two strikeouts. ...