RED SOX RUMORS & GOSSIP
No sign of Jason Varitek at Red Sox camp
The invitation remains open for Jason Varitek to come to spring training with the Boston Red Sox. But there are no signs that the catcher and beloved team captain will accept.
It appears that an era is coming to an end.
While other stars arrived early, addressed the media, and have clearly bought into Boston's new regime - designated hitter David Ortiz waltzed in on Wednesday...
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John Henry Says Terry Francona Is Best Manager in Team History, Will 'Always Be Part of Red Sox Family'
John Henry and former manager Terry Francona might not have spoken for months after the conclusion of the 2011 MLB season. However, on Monday the Red Sox owner put an end to rumors about a rift in their relationship, according to ESPN. "We talked extensively and agreed that we had waited far too long in speaking and both of us had probably come to some wrong conclusions as to...
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David Ortiz Thought He 'Was Done' in Boston During His Foray Into Free Agency
FORT MYERS, Fla. –– The end of David Ortiz’s era in Boston was near. Or at least he thought it was. As the designated hitter entered the free agent market after last season -- at age 35 no less -- he watched the Red Sox evolve. The team was turning the page, hiring Ben Cherington and Bobby Valentine as the general manager and skipper, respectively. Meanwhile, Ortiz barely...
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Red Sox acquire Chris Carpenter…not that one
Boston wanted compensation for Theo Epstein, make no mistake about it. They weren’t about to let the man who built their championship seasons walk away scot free. On the otherhand, the Cubs weren’t willing to give them quality, probably because they don’t ave much in the bank that you could describe as quality. After a few months of bickering, the terms have been...
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Boston Red Sox Add Rich Hill to 40 Man Roster
Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox added lefty reliever Rich Hill to their 40 man roster. Hill has been recovering from Tommy John surgery, which cost him almost all of the 2011 season. The move is an encouraging sign for both Hill and the Boston Red Sox bullpen. The 31 year old pitcher has struggle with injuries throughout his seven major league seasons. Once a very promising starter...
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TIME TO PAY THE PIPER
Cubs fan buys domain name before Red Sox
The Red Sox are moving into a new spring training facility. The most logical name for the facility's website has already been snapped up and once on the site, viewers are redirected to yankees.com.
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Red Sox receive Chris Carpenter (not THAT Chris Carpenter) as compensation for Theo
The Theo Epstein era has officially come to an end.....The Boston Red Sox today acquired right-handed pitcher Chris Carpenter and a player to be named later from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for a player to be named later. To make room for Carpenter on the 40-man roster, the Red Sox placed right-handed pitcher Bobby Jenks on the 60-day disabled list as he recovers from back...
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Your Morning Dump...where Daisuke could thrive under Bobby V
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...
Daisuke Matsuzaka usually plays catch with his interpreter, Jeff Cutler, but Valentine grabbed a mitt and warmed him up before yesterday’s workout.
Matsuzaka said he was nervous,...
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Red Sox LF Crawford reports no issues with wrist
Boston Red Sox left fielder Carl Crawford hit off a batting tee Tuesday and reported no problems with his surgically repaired left wrist.
Two days after Boston manager Bobby Valentine said Crawford could miss the first few weeks of the season, Crawford said he was ahead of schedule in his rehab from last month's surgery.
"I might surprise some people, you never know,"...
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Just try keeping up with Bobby V.
It's 15 minutes into Bobby Valentine's first official workout as the Boston Red Sox's manager, and I'm already exhausted.
Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington walks toward me, snaps his fingers and says, "Got to pick it up!"
I'm not a player, of course. I'm not a writer trying to simulate a player. I'm just a writer following Valentine'...
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Boston’s Epstein Compensation: No Big Deal
So far as Long National Nightmares go, the Theo Epstein Compensation Saga has been neither the longest nor most nightmare-y. However, in terms of handwringing and electronic ink spilt relative to notable developments, it’s been pretty formidable.
And, in fact, despite reports of a resolution late this morning, the matter will remain curiously unresolved even after today. According...
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Red Sox Acquire Chris Carpenter, Player to Be Named Later From Cubs as Theo Epstein Compensation
Finally, the deal is done. The Red Sox and Cubs finally came to terms on compensation for Theo Epstein on Tuesday, and the price for the former Boston GM is a pitcher with 9 2/3 big league innings. The Red Sox announced that right-hander Chris Carpeneter will be coming to Boston as the centerpiece part in the compensation. The two teams will also exchange players to be named later...
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Clay Buchholz stands out from Red Sox pitchers in one key way
Clay Buchholz might have gotten a bad reputation last year due to his association with Messrs. Lester, Lackey, and Beckett in the video-game-playing, beer-drinking culture that developed. But if the early parts of spring training are any indication, Buchholz has turned over a new leaf.
WEEI's Rob Bradford reports that Buchholz has dropped almost 15 lbs., down to 184. ...
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Terry Francona And New Girlfriend Enjoy An Evening At Shrine Foxwoods
It’s only an internet rumor at this point, but we like those. We especially like ones that come with pictures. According to our pals at Busted Coverage, this might be Tito Francona’s new lady friend.
I think it’s safe to saw Terry and this young women are more than just friends. I doubt this chick is in Terry and Pedroia’s cribbage circle. No one poses like...
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John Henry's words hurt Crawford
We all know that John Henry publicly stated that he was not in favor of the Carl Crawford signing. Of course that was a great thing for him to say following Crawford's performance in 2011. Screw the "Sticks and Stones nursery rhyme, those words hurt.
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"I can't do nothing about what he said,'' said Crawford Monday after reporting to spring...
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