I never thought I'd see this day come. Julian Tavarez has never been a great pitcher in Boston but he ate innings and was a good guy to keep around the clubhouse. Now I'm not saying I wanted him on the team but it looked like Theo Epstein sure did.Tavarez has been designated for assignment today   more...
Original Story: http://www.soxaddict.org/?p=157.

Pitcher Justin Masterson was called up from the Portland Sea Dogs today to make a spot-start against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Craig Hansen was sent back down to make room for him.With Beckett and Daisuke both missing starts due to the flu and post-flu symptoms (Josh's stiff neck), the   more...
Original Story: http://www.soxaddict.org/?p=131.

According to the Denver Post, the Red Sox and Rockies are talking about a swap including Todd Helton. An exact trade isn't mentioned, but among the players that may be involved are Mike Lowell, Manny Delcarmen and Craig Hansen. If Lowell is moved, Kevin Youkilis would shift to third. Helton would   more...
Original Story: http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_5099....

Freaking out Red Sox Nation? I am starting to get their. So to have a change of pace, lets look at what the team will look like next year. Who is under contract? For how much? Who is leaving? and Who might replace them? In times like these i like to get my mind off the current team and think to the   more...
Original Story: http://theredsoxoutsider.blogspot.com/20....

Did Roger Clemens lie about his lack of involvement in baseball's performance-enhancing drugs scandal? And are the Texas Rangers pursuing another right-handed bat, such as Mike Piazza or Nomar Garciaparra?
Original Story: http://mvn.com/mlb-rangers/2008/01/08/th....

There are 5 times out there who's closers role is up for grabs. Whos got the best chance, read it here...
Original Story: http://www.fantasybaseballguy.com/pay-cl....

Barring a miracle playoff run by the Boston Red Sox, rookie closer Jonathan Papelbon won't pitch again until the 2007 season. Neither Papelbon nor the Boston organization wants the pitcher to rush back into action and with Boston losing ground on the AL East lead and the Wild Card by the day, it   more...
Original Story: http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/re....

If you are a Sox fan, already were in love with Mike TImlin, and couldnt wait to get your hands on JC Romero and Joel Piniero, then you can consider yourself a happy man (and probably a lonely one also). If not, you are probably still scratching your head and wondering how many games will slide   more...
Original Story: http://kennedyscommentary.blogspot.com/2....

Could Pineiro really be the answer for the Red Sox? Is the bullpen as currently constituted good enough? Here's a look at how the Sox bullpen might play out in 2007.
Original Story: http://www.redsoxtimes.com/?p=483.

Devern Hansack? Huh? Peter Gammons stated on the Dan Patrick Radio Show that if the Red Sox were to enter spring training today, that Devern Hansack a 28 year old Nicaraguan would be the teams closer. You remember Devern, he started two games in september when the Red Sox were long out of it, and   more...
Original Story: http://simononsports.blogspot.com/2006/1....

The buzz around Boston is about Andruw Jones. The Red Sox are feeling aggresive in responding to the Abreu deal, and are actively seeking their perfect match: Andruw Jones. They apparently offered Coco Crisp and Craig Hanson for Jones, but Atlanta wanted Jon Lester as well. Jones would fit the Red   more...
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