The Red Sox have passed on picking up Dan Wheeler's $3 million option for the 2012 season. Wheeler now becomes a Type B free agent.
Via NESN.com
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October 31, 2011
Forty-eight years. That's the cumulative amount David Ortiz, Jonathan Papelbon, Jason Varitek and Tim Wakefield have spent with the Boston Red Sox. In all likelihood, not all of them will be back in 2012. Each key free agent has had his unforgettable moments with the Red Sox. Papelbon, the shortest-tenured of the bunch, has saved 219 games and made four all-star teams in his...
Via Bloody Sox
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November 01, 2011
Reports have been circulating the rumor mill about the Red Sox having interest in often-injured outfielder Grady Sizemore. According to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald, Sizemore would be interested in a corner outfield position if it is the right fit.
Now, the question remains, is Sizemore the right fit? There is an argument to be made for both sides.
The bad:
Sizemore has...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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November 01, 2011
Here are some links from New England while we wait for the Red Sox and Cubs to finally decide on compensation for Theo Epstein...
SI.com's Jon Heyman reports (on Twitter) that the Red Sox have not yet asked the Rangers for permission to interview pitching coach Mike Maddux, but he's seen as a likely candidate for their pitching coach job.
In another tweet, Heyman says...
Via Mighty Quinn Media Machine
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October 30, 2011
The Red Sox and new GM Ben Cherington began their Hot Stove moves with a real no-brainer: they exercised the $6 million option they hold on Marco Scutaro for 2012.Scutaro was one of the few bright spots last September, and hit .299 for the season. With Jose Iglesias struggling at Pawtucket in 2011, it made sense to bring Marco back for another season.Here's more from Extra Bases.
Via Pro Sports Daily
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October 31, 2011
The Boston Red Sox have interviewed Philadelphia Phillies bench coach Pete Mackanin for the club's open managerial position.
Mackanin, the Phillies bench coach since 2009, met with Red Sox brass on Monday.Mackanin had two separate stints as interim manager with Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, going 53-53 in that time.
Boston is scheduled to meet with Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach...
Via Boston Herald Sports
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November 01, 2011
CHICAGO -- Well, we probably never will know what Carmine thinks of the Cubs because Theo Epstein left his cherished...
Via Washington Times
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October 30, 2011
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Red Sox have exercised their option on shortstop Marco Scutaro for the 2012 season.It's the team's first transaction since Ben Cherington took over as general manager.Sunday is Scutaro's 36th birthday.Scutaro hit a career-best .299 last season, second-best among qualifying AL shortstops. He also had a ...
Via Boston Red Thoughts
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October 31, 2011
So its the 1st full week of no baseball (107 days to Pitchers and Catchers, and 157 Days to Opening Day, for those of you playing at home…), and the Sox are already hard at work, with 2 interviews scheduled so far this week to try and fill the impressive shoes of Tito Francona…
Phillies’ Bench Coach Pete Mackanin and controversial former 3rd Base Coach Dale Sveum...
Via Boston Herald Sports
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November 02, 2011
NEW YORK - Adrian Gonzalez, Dustin Pedroia and Jacoby Ellsbury became the first three Red Sox in 32 seasons to...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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October 30, 2011
The Red Sox have exercised their $6MM option on Marco Scutaro for the 2012 season, tweets Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald.
Via boston.com
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November 01, 2011
As the Red Sox search for a manager, they almost certainly will not interview a candidate with more experience than Pete Mackanin, who was at Fenway Park yesterday to meet with team officials.
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