1.   But until Carl Everett won over the Fenway Faithful with his fast start, there was some grumbling about giving hot shot shortstop prospect Adam Everett to Houston.

2.   Everett, who enters his last season before free-agent eligibility, went to Boston for shortstop prospect Adam Everett and pitcher Greg Miller.

3.   Soriano, the top shortstop prospect promoted from Class AAA Columbus after Scott Brosius strained a rib cage muscle, made his first start at third base Saturday.

4.   Switch-hitting outfielder Carl Everett goes to Boston for shortstop prospect Adam Everett and leftie pitcher Greg Miller.

5.   New York also might part with shortstop prospect Alfonso Soriano.

6.   Shortstop prospect Jack Wilson, who was acquired from St. Louis last season, might also be in the mix.