I thought he was too until they showed something on ESPN saying they dropped him over there. The Red Sox then signed him to a minor league contract and was probably called up when Nixon hit the DL.
If you really want details (lol) here is some snippets that recap his minor league stint and some other junk... enjoy Bd
Boston calls up Kapler Updated 7/30/05 Kapler, Gabe RF BOS News: Gabe Kapler rejoined the Boston Red Sox on Saturday after the outfielder completed a rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Pawtucket. Analysis: Kapler was on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain. He has some Fantasy value as a reserve outfielder in Boston's strong offense. At Pawtucket, Kapler went 14-for-22 (.636) in seven games with two homers and six RBI. Kapler eligible for Sat. return Updated 7/25/05 Kapler, Gabe RF BOS News: Manager Terry Francona said Gabe Kapler (back) is progressing well in his rehab assignment at Triple-A Pawtucket. He is eligible to be activated from the 15-day disabled list on Saturday. Analysis: Kapler would serve as the fourth outfielder behind Johnny Damon, Trot Nixon and Manny Ramirez. He is best used as an outfielder only in larger AL-only leagues unless an injury occurs to one of their starting three. Kapler mashes in Triple-A debut Updated 7/24/05 Kapler, Gabe RF BOS News: Gabe Kapler, who returned to the Red Sox from Japan, has started a Triple-A rehab assignment with a bang. He went 3-for-4 with four RBI, a double, a homer and two runs scored Saturday for Triple-A Pawtaucket. Analysis: Kapler is expected to return to the big leagues in August. He will back up Manny Ramirez, Johnny Damon and spell Trot Nixon against tougher left-handed pitchers. He has some measure of Fantasy value in the deeper AL-only leagues. Kapler signed, placed on DL Updated 7/15/05 Kapler, Gabe RF BOS News: The Red Sox signed Gabe Kapler for the remainder of the season on Friday and then placed him on the 15-day disabled list due to a strained lower back. Analysis: Kapler will spend time at the team's spring facility in Florida before a minor-league rehab assignment. He might be back in the majors by mid-August as a fourth outfielder. Kapler on his way back to Sox? Updated 7/8/05 Kapler, Gabe RF BOS News: The Red Sox are attempting to finalize details of an agreement with Japan's Yomiuri Giants that would allow Gabe Kapler to return to Boston, according to the Boston Globe. Analysis: With Jay Payton's days in Boston over, Kapler would likely move into the fourth outfielder's role with the Red Sox. Still, he would have no Fantasy value. Kapler headed to Sox? Updated 6/22/05 Kapler, Gabe RF BOS News: The Rocky Mountain News reports Gabe Kapler is trying to negotiate a buyout of his Japanese League contract so he can return to the Boston Red Sox prior to the end of the season. Analysis: Kapler would be a reserve outfielder for the Sox with limited value in Fantasy Baseball.
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by PlayingWithFire » Sun Jul 31, 2005 1:42 am 
