NICK PUNTO RUMORS & GOSSIP
Kelly Shoppach, Jarrod Saltalamacchia Could Be Options to Back Up Nick Punto at Second Base
BOSTON -- Bobby Valentine was already short on outfielders. Now, the Red Sox skipper has limited infielders at his disposal. While the training staff continues to monitor the swelling in Dustin Pedroia's right thumb, the Red Sox will rely on Nick Punto to patrol second base. The team will do so, at least on Wednesday, without a capable and experienced backup. If anything occurs...
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Nick Punto Plans to Wear World Series Ring for 'A While,' Says Tony La Russa Content With Retirement (Photos)
PHILADELPHIA -- Eight months after savoring the championship champagne, Nick Punto finally collected his World Series ring. Punto inked a deal with Boston in the offseason, which kept him from getting his ring alongside his former St. Louis teammates, who knocked off Texas in seven games to capture the championship last fall. Fortunately for the Punto, his ex-manager, Tony La Russa...
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12 days ago
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Nick Punto Receives 2011 World Series Ring From Tony LaRussa Before Game in Philadelphia (Photo)
Nick Punto may not be starting for the Red Sox these days, but he's still a champion. A 2011 World Series champion, to be exact. The Red Sox utilityman finally received his World Series ring from his old manager Tony LaRussa before the game on Friday. Because Punto signed with the Red Sox during the offseason after winning it all with the Redbirds, he was previously unable to...
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12 days ago
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12 days ago
Game 26: Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles
Update 9:28: It looks like there’s a lineup change for some strange reason. Nick Punto is leading off. Think about that for a second. Why Bobby V why?
Red Sox (11-14)
Punto 3B
Pedroia 2B
Ortiz DH
Gonzalez 1B
Aviles SS
Sweeney RF
Ross LF
Salty C
Byrd CF
Orioles (17-9)
Chavez LF
Hardy SS
Markakis RF
Jones CF
Wieters C
Davis 1B
Betemit DH
Reynolds 3B
Andino 2B
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26 days ago
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Nick Punto Rocks Out to Zac Brown Band, Details the Origin of the Punto Slush and 'The Shredder'
BOSTON –– Nick Punto is still settling into his new surroundings in Boston. Six months after winning the World Series with the Cardinals, the utility man has restarted his quest for another championship. On the field, Punto is easygoing. Behind closed doors, the 34-year-old can be a prankster and apparently could have a future in bartending, considering his esteemed Punto Slush...
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28 days ago
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28 days ago
Player Profile: Nick Punto
Many moons ago, Lou Punto was drafted by the Boston Red Sox. One could say he never made an impact on the big league team, but if you ask the Red Sox new super utility man, he might beg to differ. Nick Punto, today’s player profile, was raised by the former Red Sox draft pick to be a baseball player.
Nick Punto!
The Backstory: Nick Punto was drafted in the 21st round of the...
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March 10, 2012
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March 10, 2012
40 in 40: Boston Red Sox Player Profiles: Nick Punto
Nick Punto was signed by the Red Sox minutes after the team traded uber-utility player Jed “Jedi” Lowrie to the Houston Astros at the beginning of the team’s major bullpen overhaul. The reason for this signing is obvious: power. Nick Punto is at the beginning of a histocially awesome surge in his power hitting. What’s that? You think I am nuts? Well, I will have you know...
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March 09, 2012
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March 09, 2012
Your Morning Dump...where Punto has an alter ego named "The Shredder".
Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump.
Two seasons ago, when the Minnesota Twins clinched the American League Central title, infielder Nick Punto was celebrating with teammates when his wife, Natalie, accidentally ripped his shirt, sending...
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March 01, 2012
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March 01, 2012
Punto calls Nomar to talk about wearing No. 5
No matter what kind of numbers shortstop Nick Punto puts up for the Boston Red Sox this season, none will be bigger than the one on his back.
Punto is wearing No. 5 this season, which carries a lot of weight in Red Sox lore. It's the number that fan favorite Nomar Garciaparra wore at shortstop for the Red Sox for nine years. Garciaparra was a five-time All-Star and the AL Rookie...
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February 26, 2012
Three Reasons Cardinals Will Miss Nick Punto
When the St. Louis Cardinals made their unexpected surprise run to their 11th World Series Championship last season, they had a surprise face playing second base. For most of September and the entire post-season, defensive minded, switch-hitting Nick Punto played second base for the Cardinals. As of Wednesday afternoon, Punto officially will not be playing for the Cardinals at...
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December 15, 2011
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December 15, 2011
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