Friday Tidbits: Who's Our Right Fielder Again?
Also known as: I got nothin'.Cody Ross looms large, with Ryan Kalish out for now.David Ortiz and the Sox go to arbitration on Monday. I hope Court TV carries it live so we get to hear every heart-stopping moment of suspense.Roy Oswalt is just not that into us. His issue is "geography." It's a strange excuse, to my ears. Half the games are elsewhere, no matter where...
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2012 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers – AL East
Here is the first article in the series on 2012 fantasy baseball sleepers by division. Most fantasy baseball players have a wide range of feelings on the term “sleeper” with so much information now available on the internet. Whether you want to call them sleepers, or value plays or profit performers, they are definitely players that could give you a positive return on...
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Atchison stays with Sox after being DFA'd
Ten days ago when the Red Sox signed Cody Ross they designated Scott Atchison for assignment. His waiver period passed and no one claimed him, so Scott heads to Pawtucket and will be in Florida for Spring Training, reports Maureen Mullen.
I have a soft spot for Atchison, if only for his excellent first name. But he's been relatively successful for Boston as well, considering...
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Red Sox Outright Scott Atchison to Pawtucket, Invite Him to Big League Camp
The Red Sox announced that Scott Atchison has cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday. The reliever was initially designated for assignment on Jan. 26 to make room for outfielder Cody Ross on the 40-man roster. He also received an invitation to the Red Sox’s major league spring training camp. Atchison, 35, made 17 appearances for the Red Sox in 2011,...
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If that's all Torres is then Damon makes sense...
Jon Heyman reported yesterday that he was told a competing exec. believed Andres Torres is nothing more then a 5th outfielder.The Mets actions may be confirming that belief, first going after Cody Ross and now monitoring the left handed outfield market. Ankiel and Fokudome could platoon with Torres but Damon might be the perfect fit. Damon would be able to hit at the top of the...
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Projecting the Boston Red Sox Platoons: Right Field
As things stand now, the 2012 Boston Red Sox appear to planning on using three platoons to help improve both offensive and defensive production in 2012. In Right field, where the Sox struggled to find production in 2011, the team has added LHH Ryan Sweeney and RHH Cody Ross to the picture, and fifth outfielder and RHH Darnell McDonald and prospect LHH Ryan Kalish could also factor...
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Cody Ross- the answer in right field?
The name Cody Ross has begun appearing in pre-spring training columns. On Sunday, Nick Cafardo wrote: "I think Cody Ross will take the Red Sox' right field job permanently once Carl Crawford returns. They need his righthanded power full time." On Tuesday, Michael Silverman quotes GM Ben Cherington: "We think (Ross) can be an everyday player. He obviously hits lefthanders...
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5 Boston Red Sox Players Out of Options
The Boston Red Sox would love to add another starting pitcher to solidify their 2012 rotation. While they have been connected to free agents Roy Oswalt and Edwin Jackson, there is one very good reason for Red Sox fans to expect the team to solve this problem through another trade. The Red Sox currently have five players on the roster with less than five years of service time who...
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Red Sox RF Platoon Advantage
What is a platoon advantage in Major League Baseball? "The Book: Playing Percentages in Baseball" has some great information regarding this very topic. The basic gist of a platoon advantage is using more than one player on a part-time basis where you match them up in advantageous situations. This helps maximize their overall effect's on your team rather than using a single starting...
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Your Morning Dump...where we wonder if there really are position battles
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...
“We like (competition) for spring training,” general manager Ben Cherington said Monday night atFenway Park [map]. “We’ve had years where we haven’t had a ton of competition for the team. I think...
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Ben Cherington, Bobby Valentine Praise Cody Ross' Impact On and Off the Field
BOSTON -- Since the start of the offseason, the Red Sox targeted Cody Ross. But when Carl Crawford underwent arthroscopic wrist surgery, the urgency to sign the outfielder went from lukewarm to scorching hot. Now that Ross -- the 2010 NLCS MVP -- has inked a one-year, $3 million with Boston, general manager Ben Cherington accomplished his goal of adding another right-handed bat to...
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Andrew Bailey, Michael Pineda Additions Prove Red Sox, Yankees Still Engaged in Arms Race
Pitchers and catchers have yet to report to spring training and the most bitter rivals in baseball are already competing for the 2012 pennant. The Red Sox have added Andrew Bailey and Cody Ross, and are reportedly in discussions with free-agent pitcher Edwin Jackson. The Yankees stocked up on pitching by acquiring Michael Pineda and signing Hiroki Kuroda. The American League East...
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Impact: Ross, Pierre, Lidge
Not all moves are of the big impact variety, but they still can hold fantasy relevance nonetheless. Whether they have a chance to contribute to 12-team mixed leagues or maybe deeper formats, these three players are worth keeping tabs on.
Cody Ross: Signed by the Red Sox
Ross has been mixed league relevant from time-to-time over his career. He has some power and can swipe a base...
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Cody Ross Tweets That He'll Wear No. 7 for Red Sox
Newly acquired Red Sox outfielder Cody Ross will be donning the same number as his right field predecessor. The 2010 National League Championship Series MVP, who signed a one-year deal with the Red Sox earlier this week, announced on Twitter that he would sport No. 7 this season -- the number that belonged to J.D. Drew during his five years in Boston. Now a free agent, Drew reportedly...
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Boston Red Sox DFA Scott Atchison, Make Room for Cody Ross
The Red Sox have a full 40 man roster at this point, so with the addition of the newly signed Cody Ross, someone had to go. It will be right-handed reliever Scott Atchison. The 35 year old pitcher will now have to clear waivers to remain in the Red Sox employ. Atchison has been a solid though unspectacular pitcher in Boston these past two seasons and it would not be surprising if...
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Red Sox ink former NLCS MVP to one-year deal
BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox on Thursday confirmed the signing of outfielder Cody Ross to a one-year contract and said right-hander Scott Atchison was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.
Via SI.com
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18 days ago
Red Sox confirm signing of OF Cody Ross
The Boston Red Sox on Thursday confirmed the signing of outfielder Cody Ross to a one-year contract and said right-hander Scott Atchison was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.
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18 days ago
Red Sox confirm signing former Giant, 2010 NLCS MVP Ross
The Boston Red Sox on Thursday confirmed the signing of outfielder Cody Ross to a one-year contract and said right-hander Scott Atchison was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.
Via CBSSports.com
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18 days ago
Red Sox Make Ross Signing Official; Designate Atchison For Assignment
The Boston Red Sox made the Cody Ross signing official today. In order to make room for him on the 40-man roster, they designated reliever Scott Atchison for assignment.
Here's the release from the Red Sox:
BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today signed outfielder Cody Ross to a one-year contract for the 2012 season. No further terms were disclosed. To make room for Ross...
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Red Sox Designate Scott Atchison for Assignment to Make Room for Cody Ross
To make room for outfielder Cody Ross on the 40-man roster, the Red Sox have designated pitcher Scott Atchison for assignment. The team officially announced the move Thursday, just days after inking Ross to one-year, $3 million passed his physical. Boston will mark Ross’ sixth stop after stints with the Giants, Marlins, Reds, Dodgers and Tigers. Atchison, 35, made 17 appearances...
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Red Sox sign former NLCS MVP Ross to one-year deal
The Boston Red Sox signed outfielder Cody Ross to a one-year contract on Thursday.
Via Miami Herald
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18 days ago
Red Sox Mailbag: Ben Cherington Still Sees Jose Iglesias as Option at Shortstop
The Cody Ross acquisition still hasn't been officially announced. With the 40-man roster jam-packed, the Red Sox are reportedly evaluating options on who to move in order to free a roster spot for Ross. Despite signing the outfielder, the Red Sox have cash flexibility remaining from the Marco Scutaro trade. The team's top targets are pitchers Roy Oswalt and Edwin Jackson...
Via NESN.com
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Fukudome could return to Japan - should Mets look first
Cody Ross was seen as a back-up outfielder who could become a starter and play center field, making the bench entirely right handed made him a less then perfect fit which is why I can't fault them when he went to Boston for 3M on a major league deal. Kosuke Fukudome is left handed and played over 100 games in center as recently as 2009, he wouldn't be an exciting signing...
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January 25, 2012: The Cody Ross Era Begins!
Holy Buckets! After so many years of stone-faced JD Drew, can I just tell you how nice it will be to have a passionate player manning right field? Yay!
But can I just tell you how incredibly stupid I think it was for the Sox to trade Marco Scutaro, who would have made a measly $6 million dollars in 2012 to “free up payroll” Not only was he one of the most productive players...
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19 days ago
Boston Robbed
Doug:
Well, here's someone who thinks the Cody Ross signing was total friggin awesomeness—
"5 Reasons Cody Ross Was a Masterful Addition for Right Field"
Bill:
Yeah, but who's the source? Ben Cherington's mom?
Doug:
Hey, how's that Roy Oswalt signing coming along?
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