Why The Boston Red Sox should trade for Jonathan Papelbon
Ever since Jonathan Papelbon left the Boston Red Sox and signed with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2012, the Red Sox closer situation has been a revolving door. With the Phillies aging and Papelbon no longer on a winning team, I think it's time for the Red Sox to consider making the trade that brings their all-time saves leader back to Boston. The Red Sox have...
John Farrell Plans to Ease Andrew Bailey Back Into Full Workload After Closer is Called Up From Pawtucket (Video)
The Red Sox bullpen fell victim to the injury bug over the last few weeks, but it is on its way back to flourishing. Closer Andrew Bailey was activated off of the 15-day DL and Righty Jose De La Torres was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket.
Bailey is 1-0 on the season with five saves and a 1.46 ERA. He has 20 strikeouts in 12 1/3 innings. The righty returns to the Sox’ bullpen for...
Boston Red Sox Activate Andrew Bailey, Option Jose De La Torre
The Boston Red Sox received some good news Monday as they have activated right-handed reliever Andrew Bailey from the 15-day disabled list. To make for Bailey, the Red Sox have decided to option right-handed reliever Jose De La Torre to their Triple-A Pawtucket farm club. After missing about three weeks due to a injured right biceps he returns as their closer. De La Torre serves...
Red Sox activate Andrew Bailey from DL, Stephen Drew back in lineup
The Boston Red Sox activated Andrew Bailey from the 15-day disabled list on Monday.
Bailey missed three weeks with a right biceps injury but should move right back into the closers role in Boston. Prior to the injury Bailey had a 1.46 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 20/4 K/BB ratio in 12 1/3 innings.
With Joel Hanrahan out of the picture, Bailey should have a comfortable grip on the closing duties...
Andrew Bailey activated off the DL
Andrew Bailey Called Up Today the Red Sox announced that right-hander Andrew Bailey has been activated from the 15-day disabled list. The corresponding move was sending right-hander Jose De La Torre to Triple-A Pawtucket following Sunday’s game against the Twins. Bailey was placed on the DL on May 6 (retroactive to April 29) due to a right biceps strain. Bailey's season...
Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 5/20
After sweeping the Minnesota Twins over the weekend, the Boston Red Sox head to the south side of the Windy City to finish up their nine game road trip. Tonight they'll kick off a three-game set with the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field.
First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. If you live in the Red Sox television market you can catch the game on NESN. If you live...
Red Sox-White Sox Live: Andrew Bailey Activated From Disabled List As Jose De La Torre Optioned to Pawtucket
3:59 p.m.: The Red Sox are getting their closer back.
Andrew Bailey was activated from the 15-day disabled list this afternoon. Righty Jose De La Torre was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket to make room on the 25-man roster.
Bailey is 1-0 on the season with five saves and a 1.46 ERA. He has 20 strikeouts in 12 1/3 innings.
De La Torre made two appearances in relief for the Red Sox...
Your Morning Dump...where Lackey continues down the comeback trail
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.
Lackey earned the win, his first since April 28, improving to 2-4, lowering his ERA from 4.05 to 3.31. “The record doesn’t indicate or reflect how well he’s pitched,” manager John Farrell said. “Now...
A tale of two bullpens
Picture from Boston Globe
There was a plan at the beginning of the year for the Red Sox bullpen.
Then the season started, fate took over.
Two closers were not enough, with Joel Hanrahan now out for this season and Andrew Bailey sidelined more than he was available.
The bullpen had to adapt and overcome.
They have done the job, bridging the gap until their sick bay emptied out...
Bullpen update: peeling off the band-aid
Andrew Bailey returning Monday will be like peeling off a band-aid and finding the wound has been healed.
It is the end of his stint on the 15 day disabled list and will also end the closer problem that the Red Sox have been dealing with.
Finally.
He worked through a single inning for Triple A Pawtucket, striking out two, but gave up a homer and a double. He did this on 17 pitches...
MASH Unit: Victorino, Bailey, Hanrahan
The Guru
Contributing Writer
Shane Victorino has made some fantastic plays in the outfield this season. Unfortunately, some have been in the "Fred Lynn-crashes into-the-wall-again" variety.
Victorino made two great catches in the bottom of the eighth inning in last nights 4-3 Red Sox comeback win when he robbed Jose Labaton of a sure double then tracked down a drive from...
Andrew Bailey Accepting of Red Sox Decision Sending Him to Pawtucket, Will Be ‘Ready to Go’ Monday (Video)
Andrew Bailey has that closer mentality when it comes to pitching. He didn’t want to have any rehab outings after recovering from a biceps strain. He wanted to get sent right back into the fires of major league baseball.
John Farrell and the Red Sox overruled him on that, however, instead choosing to send the closer to Triple-A Pawtucket for one game on Satuday to make sure that...
Andrew Bailey to Pitch at Triple-A on Saturday, Likely to Be Called Up on Monday
The Red Sox haven’t had to worry about saving games recently, but if and when they start rolling again, Andrew Bailey will likely be part of the mix.
Bailey, who has been on the disabled list since April 29 with a biceps strain, threw a 15-pitch simulated game at Tropicana Field on Thursday, and he’ll pitch at Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday. The plan is then for Bailey to be...
Andrew Bailey comes through simulated game
Boston Red Sox reliever Andrew Bailey is one step closer to returning to the majors after successfully completing a simulated game on Thursday afternoon. The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo said that the Red Sox were pleased with Bailey's performance and will likely send him on a brief minor league assignment:
Red Sox pitching coach "very encouraged" by Andrew...
Four Bases: Red Sox 9, Rays 2
Oh, so that’s what the Red Sox offense looks like. It’s been such a long time that they’ve blown out an opponent that it is almost surprising when they put up a nine spot on a team they could not figure out the night before.
Here are the four bases:
First Base: Once again, when the Red Sox needed a good start from their ace, Jon Lester answers the call. Lester has only given...
Red Sox’ Andrew Bailey throws bullpen session
Boston Red Sox right-hander Andrew Bailey threw a successful
bullpen session yesterday and could rejoin the team within a week, according to
Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe.
Bailey threw 25 pitches during the session before the Red
Sox contest against the Tampa Bay Rays. He said he felt fine, as he was watched
by manager John Farrell and pitching coach Juan Nieves...
Closer is closer to closing out stint
Yesterday in a bullpen session, Andrew Bailey threw 25 pitches off the mound without hinder.
This is the first time he has thrown off a real mound since going on the disabled list on May 5th. It is a significant step and Andrew Bailey stated that it all felt normal.
He threw all of his pitches and the Red Sox will have him pitch a simulated game on Thursday before deciding if he...
Update on Andrew Bailey
Sean Riley, contributing writer
Prior to today's Mother's Day disaster, Andrew Bailey threw a long toss session for the fourth straight day. Bailey threw from about 160ft and then a short ten pitch session on flat ground. The Red Sox are hoping on Tuesday for Bailey to get a session in from the mound as well. After throwing today both Bailey and pitching coach Juan Nieves...
Junichi Tazawa’s Shaky Outing Shouldn’t Cause Too Much Concern, Although Reliever More Fit for Setup Role
BOSTON — Junichi Tazawa hasn’t even had a save opportunity since being named the Red Sox’ temporary closer. Yet he’s already facing questions about his ability to handle the ninth-inning role.
Tazawa, who was named Boston’s closer in the absence of Andrew Bailey and Joel Hanrahan, entered Saturday’s game in the ninth inning with the score tied 2-2. He quickly got ahead...
Red Sox reliever Joe Hanrahan to undergo surgery
Boston Red Sox reliever Joel Hanrahan confirmed on Saturday morning that he would undergo season-ending surgery.
Hanrahan’s flexor tendon is torn off the bone and he will meet with Dr. James Andrews next week for surgery. The surgery will keep Hanrahan out of action for six months and there is no guarantee that the right hander will not require Tommy John surgery.
The Red Sox acquired...
Time to Kick the Tires on Brian Wilson?
Why the hell not? The Red Sox bullpen which was supposed to be a strength is depleted to say the least. Opening Day closer Joel Hanrahan had his MRI sent to Dr. Andrews in Birmingham and has been immediately placed on the 60 Day DL; I would be shocked if he ever wears a Red Sox uniform again. Andrew Bailey's injury is by all indications less severe, but with his injury history...
Vote: Who Is the Best Option to Be the Red Sox’ Closer?
With both Andrew Bailey and Joel Hanrahan currently on the disabled list, the Red Sox’ options are limited. Junichi Tazawa is the guy, barring anymore unfortunate circumstances.
But when Bailey does return from his biceps injury, which will hopefully be early next week, how should manager John Farrell organize his bullpen?
Bailey was very impressive in the period between taking...
Red Sox Dealing With Stretch of Bad Luck As Injuries Begin to Pile Up All at Once (Video)
The Red Sox might not have enjoyed good luck necessarily at the start of this season, but it’s hard not to think they’re experiencing some bad luck at the moment.
David Ross was the latest player to leave a game with an injury on Tuesday night, joining Joel Hanrahan, who left the Red Sox game Monday with forearm tightness. Add that to Andrew Bailey‘s recent DL stint, and the...
Allen Webster Has Opportunity to Make His Mark After Injuries Shake Up Red Sox Bullpen (Video)
The Red Sox bullpen seemed to be in pretty good shape so far this season, until closers Andrew Bailey and Joel Hanrahan were both placed on the disabled list on Monday.
Right-hander Junichi Tazawa will close games until either Bailey or Hanrahan is healthy enough to return. The shakeup in the back of the bullpen has had an effect on the starting rotation as well. Fourth starter...
Allen Webster to Start for Red Sox on Tuesday, With Felix Doubront Moving to Relief to Assist Depleted Bullpen
In a span of just two days, the Red Sox went from having two proven closers on their active roster to having none.
First, Andrew Bailey was placed on the disabled list Monday with a biceps strain, ostensibly opening the door for Joel Hanrahan, the team’s closer when the season opened, to redeem himself after a month filled with injury and inconsistency. But the former Pirate joined...
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