Red Sox season ends abruptly

Boston's 2009 campaign came to a disappointing end today at the hands of the Los Angeles Angels. While the players may take some time off to recuperate from the rigorous demands of playing 165 games, the front office will be busy making roster decisions.

The 40-man rosters must be set by November 20th. Any minor league player who has played for 4 or 5 seasons (depending on their age upon signing) is eligible for the Rule 5 draft which is held during the Baseball Winter Meetings on December 10.

December 1st is the last day for the Red Sox to offer salary arbitration.

Meanwhile, the Red Sox Fall Instructional League is underway. The team includes 2009 1st round pick Reymond Fuentes as well as top prospects Casey Kelly and Jose Iglesias. A ful roster can be found here