J.C. Linares Stats & Scouting Report

AB	2271
AVG	.282
OBP	.360
SLG	.463
HR	81

Full name Juan Carlos Linares
Born 09/07/1984 in Havana, Cuba
Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R

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Organization Prospect Rankings

The Red Sox signed a pair of Cuban defectors in July. Catcher Adalberto Ibarra initially drew more attention than Linares because he's three years younger, plays the position at which Boston is the weakest and originally agreed to a $3 million major league contract. But Ibarra failed his physical, signed a renegotiated deal for a $750,000 bonus and had labrum surgery on his throwing shoulder in November. By then, Linares had opened eyes with his play in the Arizona Fall League, where he finished second in the batting race at .397. He spent seven seasons in Cuba's Serie Nacional with the same La Habana club that top Red Sox prospect Jose Iglesias played for, with Linares leading the league with a .586 slugging percentage in 2006-07 and winning a pair of Cuban Gold Gloves. He defected in November 2009 after failing to make Cuba's World Cup team and signed with Boston for $750,000. He didn't stand out during his brief pro debut in the Gulf Coast Leage and at Portland, but he looked like a different player in the Arizona Fall League. Linares has a quick, short swing and had a better approach in Arizona, using the whole field. He's a free swinger who can handle most fastballs, but he'll need more patience to hit major league pitching. He has average power and plus speed, and he's capable of playing all three outfield spots. He enhances his range by getting quick jumps and taking direct routes to balls, and he has solid arm strength. Linares is already 26 and may not be more than a fourth outfielder, but he's definitely intriguing. The Red Sox will know more about what they have in him after he spends 2011 in Triple-A.

Career Transactions

Bravos de Leon released OF J.C. Linares.
OF J.C. Linares assigned to Bravos de Leon.
Rieleros de Aguascalientes released IF J.C. Linares.
IF J.C. Linares assigned to Rieleros de Aguascalientes.
Caneros de los Mochis activated OF J.C. Linares.
Caneros de los Mochis placed CF J.C. Linares on the reserve list.
Vaqueros de la Laguna released IF J.C. Linares.
Vaqueros de la Laguna signed free agent IF J.C. Linares.
CF J.C. Linares transferred to Caneros de los Mochis from Naranjeros de Hermosillo.
CF J.C. Linares assigned to Naranjeros de Hermosillo.
Vaqueros de la Laguna placed CF J.C. Linares on the reserve list.
OF J.C. Linares assigned to Mexican League Norte All-Stars.
Vaqueros de la Laguna activated CF J.C. Linares.
Vaqueros de la Laguna placed CF J.C. Linares on the reserve list.
OF J.C. Linares assigned to Yaquis de Obregon.
OF J.C. Linares assigned to Cardenales de Lara.
Tomateros de Culiacan placed OF J.C. Linares on the reserve list.
OF J.C. Linares assigned to Tomateros de Culiacan.
Vaqueros de la Laguna signed free agent CF J.C. Linares.
Portland Sea Dogs released OF J.C. Linares.
OF J.C. Linares assigned to Aguilas del Zulia.
Gigantes del Cibao released J.C. Linares.
OF J.C. Linares assigned to Gigantes del Cibao.
OF J.C. Linares assigned to Portland Sea Dogs from Pawtucket Red Sox.
J.C. Linares roster status changed by Pawtucket Red Sox.
RF J.C. Linares assigned to Pawtucket Red Sox from Portland Sea Dogs.
J.C. Linares roster status changed by Portland Sea Dogs.
Portland Sea Dogs placed RF J.C. Linares on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to May 21, 2013.
RF J.C. Linares assigned to Portland Sea Dogs from Pawtucket Red Sox.
J.C. Linares assigned to Portland Sea Dogs from Pawtucket Red Sox.
J.C. Linares roster status changed by Pawtucket Red Sox.
Boston Red Sox invited non-roster RF J.C. Linares to spring training.
LF J.C. Linares assigned to Bravos de Margarita.
Pawtucket Red Sox placed OF J.C. Linares on the 7-day disabled list. Finger injury.
OF J.C. Linares assigned to Pawtucket Red Sox from Portland Sea Dogs.
J.C. Linares assigned to Portland Sea Dogs.
Boston Red Sox invited non-roster RF J.C. Linares to spring training.
OF J.C. Linares assigned to Scottsdale Scorpions.
Pawtucket Red Sox activated OF J.C. Linares from the 7-day disabled list.
Pawtucket Red Sox placed OF J.C. Linares on the 7-day disabled list.
OF J.C. Linares assigned to Pawtucket Red Sox from Portland Sea Dogs.
Boston Red Sox invited non-roster RF J.C. Linares to spring training.
J.C. Linares assigned to Peoria Javelinas.
J.C. Linares roster status changed by Portland Sea Dogs.
sent OF J.C. Linares on a rehab assignment to GCL Red Sox.
Portland Sea Dogs placed OF J.C. Linares on the 7-day disabled list.
OF J.C. Linares assigned to Portland Sea Dogs from Boston Red Sox.
Boston Red Sox signed free agent OF J.C. Linares to a minor league contract.