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When Boston Red Sox GM Theo Epstein traded for Victor Martinez from the Cleveland Indians, it was expected that this would be more than a rental player. And after meeting with the media this afternoon, Epstein made it clear that VMart will be the catcher in the 2010 season.
In 56 games with the Red Sox, [...]
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Via Fragile Freddy's
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October 13, 2009
Infielders and DH on Monday, outfielders and catchers on Tuesday, what say we do those pesky starting pitchers today?Josh Beckett – 17-6, 3.86, 8.4K/9, 2.3 BB/9Interesting Stat – 64% of first pitches were strikes, best among startersBeckett posted his third consecutive solid season while delivering a career high innings total. He hit a bit of an odd stumble in the second half...
Via MVN
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October 12, 2009
New Poll Question: What is the Red Sox's biggest need? A legitimate No. 3 SP An above-average shortstop Another power bat..somewhere...anywhere! Retaining Jason Bay Nothing; it's OK to lose in the postseason sometimes
You tell me. Vote in the poll on the sidebar.
Via MVN
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October 13, 2009
While I wish my second appearance on 98.5 The Sports Hub was ripe with analysis of a potential Game 5 in Anaheim instead of eulogizing the Red Sox season and looking forward to 2010, it's always fun to talk Red Sox with Toucher & Rich. To summarize; I like Alex Gonzalez at SS for one more year and have been talking myself into Matt Holliday over Jason Bay (but I reserve...
Via Los Angeles Times
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October 11, 2009
With Boston so close to extending the series, Jonathan Papelbon can't close the deal against the Angels.
With Boston so close to extending the series, Jonathan Papelbon can't close the deal against the Angels.
Via 6-4-2: Double Play Blog
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October 11, 2009
Bottom 2nd: Home plate umpire Eric Cooper is calling a very tall strike zone; a lot of low pitches that, from my view, ought to be called strikes are getting labeled balls.
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Via Bleacher Report
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October 12, 2009
It's a miracle that the Boston Red Sox even won the wildcard. They got there on the strength of a 45-25 record in their division...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Mets Fever
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October 14, 2009
The Mets need a veteran catcher who can handle delicate young pitchers and take control of a game. For this very reason the Mets were reported to be interested in Varitek until he re-signed with the Red Sox's last year.This off-season, the Sox have a solid full time catcher ( Victor Martinez) and Varitek is an expensive extra piece. The two sides have a mutual option that if...
Via Seattle Times
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October 11, 2009
The Angels shrugged off their postseason failures and swept away the Red Sox on Sunday, scoring three runs off Jonathan Papelbon in the ninth inning to beat Boston 7-6 and advance to the AL championship series.
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