After the Red Sox traded Drew , they hoped that Middlebrooks would improve his performance with more regular playing time .
As he rehabilitated his injury in the minor leagues , Middlebrooks began playing in the outfield , due to the Red Sox ' signing of Stephen Drew .
After the Red Sox traded Stephen Drew , Red Sox hoped that Middlebrooks would improve Middlebrooks ' performance with more regular playing time .
As he rehabilitated his injury in the minor leagues , Middlebrooks began playing in the outfield , due to the Red Sox ' signing of Stephen Drew .