PAWTUCKET -- WEEI.com's Alex Katz has confirmed a report, which first appeared on the website of PawSox radio announcer Dan Hoard, that the Toronto Blue Jays had two pro scouts in attendance watching Clay Buchholz pitch for Triple-A  Pawtucket today. Jays G.M. J.P. Ricciardi had told multiple media outlets that Toronto will scout other clubs in preparation for a potential deal. With Buchholz pitching, the team had two cross-checkers in attendance. Buchholz allowed five runs (four earned) in 5.1 innings, permitting eight hits and a walk while striking out three.

Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia briefly addressed the media Sunday morning after releasing a statement that he was going to miss the MLB All-Star Game in St. Louis next week to instead be with his wife Kelli in the hospital.

Pedroia's wife has experienced complications with her first pregnancy, and the reigning AL MVP waited until the last minute to see if her condition improved enough for him to play. Instead, Pedroia -- who was elected to start at second base for the American League for the second consecutive year -- will stay behind in Boston with his wife, and Haverhill native and Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Carlos Pena will take Pedroia's spot on the AL roster.

"Obviously I need to be with my wife right now," said Pedrioa. "That's more important. I'm extremely honored to be selected by the fans and I wish I could be there. I hope everybody understands. Our organization -- Tito and everybody -- have been unbelievable....