Verlander wins AL MLP
Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander was named the 2011 American League MVP today and there has been much discussion surrounding the topic. Finishing in a close second was Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury who posted career highs in batting average, home runs and RBI’s. A close third came Jose Bautista sporting his over 1k OPS while single-handedly keeping Toronto...
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Past injuries won't slow Lowrie down
Five years ago, Jed Lowrie was considered among the top prospects in the Red Sox organization. Lowrie did not rank far behind names like Jacoby Ellsbury and Justin Masterson. But since Lowrie got his chance with the Red Sox in 2008, he has been unable to remain healthy for a complete season.
There was a wrist injury, a shoulder problem and mononucleosis. So in his four seasons...
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3 days ago
Jacoby Ellsbury, 2012 Fantasy Outlook
It’s quite possible that Jacoby Ellsbury can provide more first round value than most any other player selected, especially if he goes late in the first.
I have been a huge Ellsbury supporter for some time, ranking him seventh before his disastrous 2010 campaign. I truly believed Ellsbury had elite talent and could improve upon his power. Of course, 2010 was a complete waste.
Then...
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What should the Red Sox do with Jacoby Ellsbury?
Jacoby Ellsbury was the best part of the Red Sox' 2011 season. He was consistently excellent -- an MVP candidate who combined his known speed with some surprising power to be one of the most dynamic players in baseball.
And while that's all well and good, we have to wonder -- with his free agency just two years away and a very lucrative contract awaiting him, what's...
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Your Morning Dump...where the vault door is closed
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...
The Red Sox? What you see is what you get. Maybe even for a couple of years.
Hamstrung by some bad luck and even worse contracts, the Red Sox find themselves pressed against the $178 million luxury tax threshold...
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Report: Tigers, Red Sox Nearly Swapped Curtis Granderson for Jacoby Ellsbury in 2009
During the past two years in pinstripes, Curtis Granderson has victimized the Red Sox, belting seven homers and 16 RBIs against the AL East foes. Turns out, the Yankees outfielder was nearly on Boston’s side of the rivalry. The Wall Street Journal reported the Detroit Tigers had inquired about Jacoby Ellsbury and Clay Buchholz in 2009 in exchange for Granderson. Then-Red Sox general...
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Your Morning Dump...The Sox are still keeping contact with Oswalt
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...
...Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com reports that the Red Sox, Reds and Phillies are among the teams who have remained in contact with the veteran right-hander. While Red Sox general manager Ben...
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Beckett speaks out
Jacoby Ellsbury says Red Sox’ performance on field led to collapse
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8 days ago
The Fantasy Man's 2012 Fantasy Baseball Outfielders OF Rankings
The Fantasy Man's 2012 Fantasy Baseball Outfielders OF Rankings
1. Matt Kemp - 30+ SB potential makes Kemp an easy #1
2. Jose Bautista - Power numbers are insane and in middle of his prime
3. Ryan Braun - Use caution here - May be suspended for 50 games for failing drug test - Idiot!
4. Jacoby Ellsbury - His numbers in 2011 were ridiculous, I sense a slight regression,...
Via Fantasy Baseball Express
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Red Sox Extend PDC with Lowell Spinners Through 2014
Here's the release from the Boston Red Sox announcing that they have extended their PDC with the Lowell Spinners.
BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox and Lowell (MA) Spinners today announced the extension of their Player Development Contract (PDC) for an additional two years. The extension keeps the Red Sox New York-Penn League Short-Season Single-A affiliate in Lowell through...
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17 days ago
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Red Sox Reach An Extension To Stick With The Lowell Spinners
The Boston Red Sox have reached a two-year player development extension with their short-season team, the Lowell Spinners. The extension means the team will be involved with the Red Sox through the 2014 season.
The Spinners, part of the New York – Penn League, have been affiliated with the Boston Red Sox since 1996.
Several present and former Boston Red Sox players have gone...
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Thanks OC
Another One of the 25 from 2004 has entered retirement, and it is Orlando Cabrera, who calls it quits at the age of 37.He hit .294 for the Red Sox after he was dealt to the Sox in the Nomar Garciaparra trade on July 31st of that year. He played a solid shortstop, and was a big reason the Sox vaulted into the Wild Card lead that August, and eventually into baseball history.Cabrera...
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24 days ago
Red Sox Re-Sign Jacoby Ellsbury To One-Year, $8 Mil Deal
In an off-season that has seen the Red Sox take a PR hit after reports of a dysfunctional locker room, Boston fans finally have a glimmer of hope for 2012. The Red Sox have re-signed top MVP candidate Jacoby Ellsbury to a one-year deal worth a reported $8.05 million. Ellsbury made $2.4 million in 2011 and was [...]
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Lots of Sox News For Mid-January (And Some Non-Sox As Well)
Jacoby Ellsbury and Mike Aviles both avoided arbitration and signed one-year deals. Ellsbury signed for $8.05 million and Aviles for $1.2 million. That still leaves Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Daniel Bard and David Ortiz unsigned.Papi and the Sox are far apart. It was reported that Ortiz wants $16.5 million, and the Sox are offering $12.65 million. I would bet the ranch they will...
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Ellsbury agrees to one-year deal
The Red Sox came to terms with Jacoby Ellsbury on a one-year deal worth $8.05 million yesterday, avoiding one potential arbitration headache. But there remains a wide gulf between the team and David Ortiz.
Via boston.com
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25 days ago
Ellsbury back in fold, Ortiz still on hold
The Red Sox were 1-for-2 with their big arbitration candidates yesterday. First, they signed Jacoby Ellsbury to...
Via Boston Herald Sports
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25 days ago
Ellsbury avoids arbitration with Red Sox, signs one-year deal
The Boston Red Sox and outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury agreed Tuesday to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract worth $8.05 million, avoiding salary arbitration.
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26 days ago
Ellsbury avoids arbitration with Red Sox, signs one-year deal
The Boston Red Sox and outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury agreed Tuesday to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract worth $8.05 million, avoiding salary arbitration.
Via CBSSports.com
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26 days ago
Jacoby Ellsbury & Mike Aviles Sign 1 yr deals with Sox
The Red Sox signed both Jacoby Ellsbury and Mike Aviles to one year deals avoiding arbitration. There are 4 arbitration eligible players left that have not signed deals: Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Daniel Bard and David Ortiz. The Sox have not gone to an arbitration hearing since 2002 and I imagine they will work out deals before any of those players see an arbitration hearing...
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Jacoby Ellsbury & Mike Avile Sign 1 yr deals with Sox
The Red Sox signed both Jacoby Ellsbury and Mike Aviles to one year deals avoiding arbitration. There are 4 arbitration eligible players left that have not signed deals: Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Daniel Bard and David Ortiz. The Sox have not gone to an arbitration hearing since 2002 and I imagine they will work out deals before any of those players see an arbitration hearing...
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26 days ago
Ellsbury Signed; Crawford Has Surgery
Jacoby Ellsbury has signed a one-year deal. The Boston Red Sox agreed to terms on Tuesday with outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury on a one-year, non-guaranteed contract worth $8.05 million, avoiding salary arbitration. One year for the almost-MVP? Sounds like somebody will be expensive in 2013.Carl Crawford has had surgery on his wrist and may not be available when the season opens. “Carl...
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Ellsbury agrees to deal with Red Sox
The Red Sox agreed to terms on Tuesday with outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury on a one-year, non-guaranteed contract, avoiding salary arbitration. It is worth $8.05 million.
Via Seattle Times
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26 days ago
Sox agree on $8m deal with Ellsbury
The Red Sox announced today that they have reached one-year deals with Jacoby Ellsbury and infielder Mike Aviles....
Via Boston Herald Sports
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26 days ago
Ellsbury inks one-year, $8.05 million contract
A monster 2011 season has landed Jacoby Ellsbury a sizable raise for '12. The Red Sox avoided salary arbitration with their star center fielder by signing him to a one-year contract worth $8.05 million.
Via redsox.com
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26 days ago
Boston Red Sox agree to terms with Jacoby Ellsbury
The Boston Red Sox will get one of their most popular players back in 2012. On Tuesday, the Red Sox agreed to terms with outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury. The team also agreed to terms with infielder Mike Aviles Both received one-year, non-guaranteed contracts for the 2012 season, according to mlb.com. The two sides avoided salary arbitration. [...]
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