Found July 24, 2009 on
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This probably caught a lot of people by surprise but the Red Sox designated Mark Kotsay for assignment today to make room for Adam LaRoche. Kotsay has been an excellent defensive utilityman for Boston, except his power numbers were pretty non-existent (only 1 HR and 2 doubles in 74 at-bats this season.) That, [...]
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July 24, 2009
With Adam LaRoche coming to the Red Sox, something had to give. Apparently, that was Mark Kotsay, who was designated for assignment Friday. The Sox now have 10 days to trade or release him.
Kotsay, 33, is hitting .257 one home run and five RBI in 27 games. The Red Sox have really struggled at the [...]
Via Raise the Jolly Roger!
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July 23, 2009
Lots of links and things relating to LaRoche being shipped to Boston:
[Here's a quick scouting report] on Adam I wrote for a Red Sox blog, FenwayWest.com
[The obligatory "brothers say goodbye" piece]. Good read. It’s a shame the two no longer have the privilege to play together–but it was bound to end after this year anyway, [...]
Via Fantasy Baseball Dugout
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July 24, 2009
The Pittsburgh Pirates are at it again.
And, this time it’s Adam LaRoche leaving the Buccos who have traded five starters since last July. And, it looks like the Pirates aren’t done. Expect middle infielders Freddy Sanchez and disgruntled Jack Wilson to be next to go.
Failure to Launch
LaRoche and his $7.05 million annual salary moves to [...]
Via Can't Stop The Bleeding
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July 23, 2009
Who amongst you figured the Red Sox had enough firepower to hang around with the Yankees after yesterday’s trades for 1B Adam LaRoche (above) and OF Chris Duncan? Not the Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo, who insists GM Theo Epstein has “saved his big chips in case he wants to do something bigger - maybe trade [...]
Via CBSSports.com
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July 25, 2009
David Ortiz jump-started Boston's sluggish offense with a three-run homer, Adam LaRoche added a two-run shot in his Red Sox debut and Jon Lester pitched into the eighth inning in a 7-2 win over the struggling Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night.
Via Deadspin
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July 23, 2009
The Red Sox, in full panic mode and mistakenly believing they were allowed a 45-man roster, are now collecting baseball players the way most people collect baseball cards: They don't have the space or use for them. The latest utility man to be folded into Theo Epstein's spokes is dry humping enthusiast Chris Duncan, who the Sox acquired from St. Louis for Julio "Hands...
Via Surviving Grady
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July 26, 2009
Because The New Guy not only belted a home run in his first game as a Red Sox, he also tears it up on the huntin' grounds, where just mere mention of the name "Commander Kick Ass" sends animals of all sizes scampering to the nearest cave. LaRoche is so hardcore, he's got his own CamoSpace page.Meanwhile, is it just me or does LaRoche look a lot like Scott Ian of...
Via Fragile Freddy's
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July 23, 2009
Nick Cafardo of the Globe has suggested that the Sox’ acquisition of Adam LaRoche is the first domino as the Sox prepare to make a major move prior to the deadline. Other sources have reported that the Red Sox had the opportunity to acquire Victor Martinez of Cleveland but were not willing to give up Clay Buchholz.So, with those facts in evidence what could the Sox be consideringâ€...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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July 24, 2009
On this date 45 years ago Barry Bonds was born. And even though he hasn't played in a game since September 26, 2007, Bonds has not yet retired. We are one week from the trade deadline, let's take a look at what is being written in the Blogosphere...
Statistician Magician makes a case for the Braves going after Lyle Overbay.
The Oriole Report lists the players...
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