The Red Sox have some big decisions to make in free agency, but building strength in the minor leagues should not be overlooked. Anything can happen throughout the course of a season, and having talent in the minor leagues to call upon is important.

The Red Sox lost a minor league catcher on Thursday when Chadwick Tromp elected free agency from the organization, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. Tromp spent time in the Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves organizations last season as well.

Tromp has appeared in six big league seasons, but has never played more than 25 games in a year. He has spent most of his career in the minor leagues, being used as an injury replacement or depth piece. The 30-year-old backstop played in eight games at the big league level last year.

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