 In , Shipley followed former Padres executives Larry Lucchino and Theo Epstein to the Boston Red Sox, where he began as special assistant to the general manager, player development and international scouting.He was named a vice president in , and was appointed senior vice president, international scouting, in .In February 2011, Shipley was promoted again, when he was named senior vice president, player personnel and international scouting.