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Enter The John Smoltz Era

Found June 22, 2009 on Josh Q. Public:
PLAYERS: John Smoltz
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Via Mighty Quinn Media Machine  |  June 20, 2009
It was absolutely no surprise that Derek Lowe was warmly received by the sold-out crowd at Fenway on Saturday night. It was his first return to the place he called home for seven years, since the Red Sox World Series championship flag was raised on April 11, 2005.As he was walking across the field from the bullpen after finishing his warmups, D-Lowe got his first standing ovation...

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Via FanHouse  |  June 22, 2009
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Via FanHouse  |  June 21, 2009
by Andrew JohnsonFiled under: Red Sox, MLB InjuriesTurns out it's a good thing the Red Sox cultivated and collected pitchers like a squirrel hording acorns this past winter. Daisuke Matsuzaka (1-5, 8.23 ERA), who has never really seemed right all season, was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with what the team is calling "weakness in his shoulder."The move takes...

BUWB new member of The Bleacher Report

Via Batter-up with Bruno  |  June 22, 2009
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Red Sox place struggling Dice-K on 15-day DL

Via SI.com  |  June 21, 2009
BOSTON (AP) -- Struggling Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka has been placed on the 15-day disabled list.

Destination Red Sox Nation – 6/23

Via Sox & Dawgs  |  June 22, 2009
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Long shot Green hits short shot for win

Via Arizona Diamondbacks  |  June 22, 2009
BOSTON — Nick Green surprised the Boston Red Sox by overcoming long odds to make the team this year. On Sunday, he was surprised that his home run won the game.

Matsuzaka goes back on DL

Via boston.com  |  June 22, 2009
Coming off the mound Friday night, Daisuke Matsuzaka began to think about speaking with his coaching staff. He thought about it all night. And when he arrived to the ballpark Saturday, he learned they shared his desire to meet. So they did, determining that Matsuzaka needed an MRI, setting in motion steps that would lead to the pitcher back to ...

Bay's three RBIs guide Red Sox past Nationals

Via ESPN  |  June 23, 2009
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J.D. Drew WAR and money earned

Via rotosavants.com  |  June 21, 2009
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Boston Red Sox @ Washington Nationals Pitching Matchups: 6/23-6/25

Via Sox & Dawgs  |  June 22, 2009
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Red Sox put struggling RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka on disabled list with mild shoulder strain

Via Star Tribune  |  June 21, 2009

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Via Miami Herald  |  June 23, 2009
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