A Future Star?

Craig Hansen was drafted in the 1st rd of the 2005 draft straight from St. Johns. Scouting reports read that this kid pitches in the high 90's consistently. Many teams were interested in trading for Hansen back in 05' and 06' but the Red Sox were very reluctant to give him up. The Red Sox could have pulled the trigger and got center fielder superstar Andrew Jones from the Braves back in 06' but the Braves needed Hansen in the deal and the Sox Wouldn't do it. Since Hansen has been in Boston he has been a bust. The organization rushed him to the big leagues and he has never performed the way scouts have expected. Today in Ft. Myers Hansen had a 1-2-3 inning and recorded 2 K's. He pitched well for the first time this spring. Speaking with him after the game he was really encouraged with the way he pitched. He told me that both Varitek and pitching coach John Farrell have worked with him and it seems to be paying off. Hopefully he can get back on track!