Jose Iglesias, Pedro Ciriaco Already Bringing Out Best in Each Other With Roster Competition Underway
BOSTON — The Red Sox might have a friendly competition on their hands.
Jose Iglesias was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket when Will Middlebrooks was placed on the 15-day disabled list. John Farrell immediately penciled Iglesias into his starting lineup at third base on Friday, and that may have sparked something in utility infielder Pedro Ciriaco.
Iglesias and Ciriaco went step...
Pedro Ciriaco Confident in Red Sox’ Future, Says Team is Playing ‘Together’ (Video)
The Red Sox are dealing with some injury issues that have shaken up their lineup, and utility infielder Pedro Ciraco has gotten the chance to prove his worth.
Ciriaco got the starting nod at third base on Saturday with Will Middlebrooks on the 15-day disabled list with a back strain. Ciriaco made his presence felt with a big double to kick off the eight inning in his first two-hit...
Red Sox rally for 4 in 8th to beat Indians 7-4
BOSTON (AP) -- Pinch-hitter Mike Carp drove in the tying run with an eighth-inning double and then scored on a double by Dustin Pedroia as the Boston Red Sox rallied for a 7-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday.
The Red Sox scored four times off reliever Vinnie Pestano (1-1), who took over with Cleveland leading 4-3 in the eighth.
Pedro Ciriaco doubled and scored the...
Red Sox 7, Indians 4
Pinch-hitter Mike Carp drove in the tying run with an eighth-inning double and then scored on a double by Dustin Pedroia as the Boston Red Sox rallied for a 7-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday.
The Red Sox scored four times off reliever Vinnie Pestano (1-1), who took over with Cleveland leading 4-3 in the eighth.
Pedro Ciriaco doubled and scored the tying run when...
Game 50: Indians at Red Sox: Rain may mean 'Dirty Water'
Ben Whitehead
Contributing Writer
The rain was a god thing Friday night for the Boston Red Sox, who took an 8-1 win over the Cleveland Indians. There’s more rain in the forecast today, but all indications from the Sox media relations department are that the game will be played and start on time. The two teams split the first two games of this four-game set, meaning the winner...
Pedro Ciriaco May Be Option in Outfield As Red Sox Deal With Recent Injuries (Video)
The Red Sox’ choice to call up infielder Jose Iglesias and pitcher Alfredo Aceves from Triple-A after placing Will Middlebrooks and Shane Victorino on the disabled list leaves the team with just one reserve outfielder on the active roster.
As The Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo mentioned during Red Sox GameDay LIVE prior to Friday night’s game, Boston’s desire to work utility...
Prospecting: Iglesias debuts at third, De La Rosa skipped, Futures at Fenway
The Guru
Contributing Writer
Slick fielding shortstop Jose Iglesias made his debut at third base today in the PawSox 9-8 win over Indianapolis. Iglesias made a nice stop on his first chance, but threw low to first for an error.
Only recently has Iglesias started taking grounders at second and third base. Pawtucket Manager Gary DiSarcina said Iglesias will be seeing game action...
Jose Iglesias Taking Grounders at Third Base, Second Base at Pawtucket to Provide Red Sox Some Roster Flexibility
Jose Iglesias usually plays shortstop, but it appears that he’s getting some work in at some other positions around the diamond.
The Pawtucket infielder has been taking grounders at third base and second base before games, according to the Providence Journal, to provide the big-league Red Sox some increased roster flexibility.
“”They said I’m moving around, just to get an...
Four real? Four at bats that changed the game. Red Sox vs Twins 5-18-13
Game 43: Ortiz making pitchers look sloppy!
David Ortiz had a field day against his old team, and again made them wish they never got rid on him in 2003. Papi had three hits, drove in 6 runs, and powered a lineup that finished with 13 total hits. All players but Pedro Ciriaco had at least one hit in the game. Papi's great performance helped out Ryan Dempster...
Pedro Ciriaco, Ryan Lavarnway Get Starts Saturday Night Against Minnesota as Red Sox Battle Banged Up Lineup
The Red Sox look to continue their positive momentum and pick up their fourth straight win on Saturday night against the Minnesota Twins.
The Sox are banged up in a number of ways with Shane Victorino with a back injury and short stop Stephen Drew out after also sustaining a back injury Friday night in Boston’s extra-inning win over the Twins. Pedro Ciricao gets the starting...
Game 43: Red Sox at Twins - Saturday night special
Ben Whitehead
Contributing Writer
Back-to-back last at-bat wins have helped get the Boston Red Sox on a roll. The Sox (25-17) look to extend this mini streak to four games tonight, as they play game two of their series against the Minnesota Twins (18-20). It will be Ryan Dempster (2-4, 3.75 ERA) pitching for the Red Sox against the Twins’ Scott Diamond (3-3. 4.08 ERA).
The Boston...
Red Sox-Twins Live: Ryan Lavarnway, Pedro Ciriaco in Starting Lineup As Sox Go for Fourth Straight Win
4:42 p.m.: The Red Sox learned Friday that David Ross is still experiencing concussion symptoms. There was initially a chance that Ross, who was placed on the seven-day concussion disabled list after taking a couple of foul balls off the mask last Saturday, would rejoin the team in Minnesota, but that now seems unlikely.
Jarrod Saltalamacchia isn’t going to get every start in Ross’...
Tough homestand for Red Sox leads to series loss to Blue Jays
If the Boston Red Sox have hit rock bottom lately, then these last eight games have been a strong indicator of it. During this past weekend series vs. Toronto Blue Jays, the Sox dropped two out of three from and five of seven on the home stand. The series got off to a solid start by winning the opening game with Jon Lester throwing a one-hit shutout in a 5-0 Boston win. Lester...
Pedro Ciriaco Playing Third in Place of Injured Will Middlebrooks As Allen Webster Takes Mound
They say you can’t have good pitching without good defense, and Allen Webster might put that mantra to the test on Wednesday with Pedro Ciriaco manning the hot corner.
Ciriaco could be seeing some increased playing time at third base in the coming days and, after a shaky defensive performance on Tuesday night against the Twins, will certainly be the focus of some scrutiny as he...
Four Bases: Twins 6, Red Sox 1
Extra inning games can have one of two effects: a rally cry, or a “I’m kind of tired” cry.
This time the Red Sox could not bounce back, and the series is now even. Here are the Four Bases:
First Base: His game today may have highlighted his fielding problems, but it was already evident that Pedro Ciriaco is no shortstop. One of my friends that is a Twins fan sent me a great...
Red Sox Must Fight Through Current Rash of Injuries to Prove Status as True Contenders in American League
It’s impossible to keep a full 25-man baseball team healthy for a full 162-game season. It just can’t be done. With only about a dozen off days over the course of six months, players are bound to go down with pulled hamstrings or muscle tightness — and that’s if you’re lucky. The mark of a great team is one that is not derailed by these injuries, but rather fights through...
Red Sox Benefiting From Strong Bench Performance Through Hot Start (Video)
It has not been just the everyday starters that have given the Red Sox their offensive pop this season. The team has shown the ability to cycle in bench players like David Ross, Pedro Ciriaco and Mike Carp without seeing a drop in production.
Boston’s lineup has been very fluid through the first 26 games this season, brought on by the late additions of Stephen Drew and David Ortiz...
Pedro Ciriaco Gives Will Middlebrooks Night Off at Third Base As Red Sox Go For Sweep in Cleveland
Will Middlebrooks has struggled to find his stroke of late, going just 2-for-30 at the plate since his monster, three-homer game in Toronto on April 7.
He’ll have a night off to collect himself, as Red Sox manager John Farrell has elected to give Pedro Ciriaco the start at third base for Thursday night’s series finale in Cleveland.
Ciriaco has gone 2-for-8 with a double and two...
Scuffling Will Middlebrooks out of lineup tonight in Cleveland
The Sox just released their lineup for tonight's game against the Indians and there's one major omission: Will Middlebrooks. Will will be replaced by Pedro Ciriaco at the hot corner after going two for his last 30.
Aside from that Toronto game in which he hit three home runs a combined 6,000 feet, Middlebrooks has been atrocious this year. He got off on a bad foot by playing...
Pedro Ciriaco, David Ross in Lineup as Red Sox Open Three-Game Series in Cleveland
When the Red Sox head to Progressive Field to take on the Cleveland Indians, it will be the team’s first official on-field interaction with former manager Terry Francona. While Francona did visit with the squad last season as an analyst for ESPN, this time he will do so from the opposing dugout, as the first-year skipper of the Indians.
The Red Sox would very much like to have...
3 Stars of the game, Game 4 vs Toronto
Tonight the Boston Red Sox played a great game to grind out a gritty win in Toronto. In a back and forth game featuring 4 home runs, 2 by Toronto and 1 by the Sox. Both teams had great performances and the game set perfectly for the teams to play the remainder of their series, both games at 1:05 on Saturday and Sunday. The Sox are looking fantastic right now, this is the team that...
Sox beat Cardinals 5-3
Pedro Ciriaco and Jon Lester stole the show earlier today in the Red Sox game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Ciriaco, who played third base today for the team went 1-2 with 2 RBI's. Daniel Nava went 2-3 today Gomez went 2-4 scoring 1 run. Lester pitched 2 perfect innings to start the game off and recieved the win for his efforts. He threw 24 pitches in the two innings with...
Pedro Ciriaco Eager to Compete for Starting Shortstop Job Despite Suffering Minor Shoulder Injury
BOSTON –– Nine months ago, Pedro Ciriaco took spring training by storm.
A non-roster invitee, Ciriaco wowed the Red Sox with his hitting, bunting and speed. While he failed to make the 25-man roster in April, the 27-year-old managed to latch on with the team in July.
With a vacancy at shortstop since the Red Sox traded away Mike Aviles, Ciriaco is vying to take the next step...
Pedro Ciriaco, Jose Iglesias Should Be Stopgap Shortstops, Not Viable Starting Options for 2013
Mike Aviles was the Red Sox' starting shortstop throughout most of the 2012 campaign. When it became clear that Boston wouldn't be contending, he mostly rode the bench, losing playing time to slick-fielding rookie Jose Iglesias and pleasant surprise Pedro Ciriaco.
Aviles, however, is now a member of the Toronto Blue Jays, being shipped out as compensation for new Sox manager...
Pedro Ciriaco Influenced by Sammy Sosa, Manny Ramirez, Plans to Train With Robinson Cano in Offseason
Pedro Ciriaco is truly a student of the game of baseball.
Growing up in the Dominican Republic, the young Boston infielder had a lot of role models to look up to including Sammy Sosa and former Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez. In a place where baseball isn’t just a sport, the young Ciriaco was like a sponge absorbing whatever he could from the successes of his predecessors.
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