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The ReclinerGM’s 2009 MLB Preview: Boston Red Sox
March 25, 2009 by
The Recliner GM
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explanation of rankings and other team previews here
2008 Record: 95-67
Offseason Additions: John Smoltz, Brad Penny, Ramon Ramirez, Rocco Baldelli
Offseason Subtractions: Coco Crisp, Mike Timlin
Ranks (MLB):
Line-Up - 3rd
Rotation - 1st
Bullpen - 2nd
Defense - 1st tier (out of 5...
Rocco Following In Julio Lugo’s Footsteps
January 09, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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Thursday brought the sad news that the 6th Greatest Devil Ray Ever (so far) Rocco Baldelli, aka the Italian Stallion, aka the Woonsocket Rocket, has followed in the footsteps of the 5th Greatest Devil Ray ever, and signed with the division rival Boston Red Sox.
And while most of...
2008 MLB Power Rankings; Re-Post (2/1/08) (via ArmchairGM)
February 10, 2008 by
Dirtlocker.com
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Dirtlocker points for: Jeremy Accardo, Bronson Arroyo, Garrett Atkins, Brandon Backe, Homer Bailey, Rocco Baldelli, Brian Bannister, Miguel Batista, Jason Bay, Josh Beckett, Erik Bedard, Joe Beimel, Carlos Beltran, Adrian Beltre, Lance Berkman, Yuniesky Betancourt, Rafael Betancourt...
Guest Post: The Second Coming Of Rocco
October 14, 2008 by
Bugs & Cranks
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Lloyd the Barber writes the Blue Jays blog Ghostrunner on First and is the Weekend Editor for Walkoff Walk. His one true, somewhat inexplicable love is Rocco Baldelli. Please allow Lloyd to make a case for Rocco: Comeback Player of the Year.
On Monday night, the American League...
Tampa Bay Rays 2008 Fantasy Team Preview
February 27, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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We continue our fantasy baseball team previews, taking a look at what 2008 holds for the Tampa Bay Rays, highlighting key offseason moves, projected starters, players to draft/avoid and sleepers.
Nick Johnson?
December 19, 2008 by
The Chuck Knoblog
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With the Yankees looking to add another bat to their lineup, some fans have speculated about trading for Nick Johnson. It seems like the Nationals really are going hard after Mark Texiera and if that fails they may look to sign Adam Dunn. If either of those guys are signed, then Nick Johnson ...
News and Notes 01/11/2009
January 11, 2009 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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The Atlanta Braves bolstered their rotation by signing pitcher, Kenshin Kawakamaki, to a three year contract. The Braves are also now believed to be the favorites to acquire the services of Derek Lowe. This is obviously a big blow to the Mets, who felt as if they were the only team...
Wallys World - Red Sox Miss Their Fenway Home
May 31, 2009 by
Cowboys Corner
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Once again it seems the Red Sox are on the ebb tide of a road trip as they have fallen yet again to an opponent while playing the part of a visitor. Now 2 and 4 on this current 10 game travel-out they have found themselves in defeat and shaking their heads...
Game 160: Dice-K wins his 3rd game since coming off DL
October 02, 2009 by
Over The Monster
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More photos »
by Mary Schwalm - AP
about 2 hours ago:
Boston Red Sox's Victor Martinez, right, is congratulated by teammate Rocco Baldelli (5) after scoring on a double by Jason Bay during the third inning of a baseball...
This Week's Hot Stove Red Sox Reflections
November 18, 2008 by
Baseball Reflections
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Rumors
I have heard rumors that the Tigers are interested in SS Julio Lugo in exchange for either SP Dontrelle “D-Train” Willis or SP Nate Robertson. Theo, pull the trigger no matter which one of these guys they offer, but especially if it’s Robertson!
Are the Red...
Beltran for Cano...?
October 10, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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Omar Minaya said that he was going to be creative this year in building a team that could make it over the hump and into the playoffs. Could that plan include moving Carlos Beltran, according to Frank Russo the Mets are shopping Beltran and might even be looking to the Yanks for a...
Girardi Channels His Inner Grady Little
June 11, 2009 by
Mighty Quinn Media Machine
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Once again, my broom got a workout after the latest Yankee series.I was watching tonight's game at Professor Thom's with a throng of Red Sox supporters (and a lot who weren't, more on that later), and with two on in the bottom of the eighth and no outs, Joe Girardi came...
Royals Targeting Burrell and Furcal?
October 08, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The Royals are looking to make a splash this offseason and are targeting names such as Pat Burrell and Rafael Furcal. It is hard to lure anyone to Kansas City right now, so the Royals might need to overpay to land Burrell or Furcal, both of whom are in the NLCS right now. The Royals...
An Embarrassment of Riches
June 18, 2009 by
Surviving Grady
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The Big Sox Machine keeps rolling, flattening all who dare cross its path. And just like Mongo in Blazing Saddles, when you shoot them, you only make them mad. Case in point: Brad Penny takes a wicked line-drive off the chest last night, but just shakes it off, like Superman carelessly...
The World Series: Could this be us in a year?
October 22, 2008 by
Raise the Jolly Roger!
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Well, upwards of 99% of rational people would answer no to that question, but we can dream, right? Besides, look what we've got on our side: The Tampa Bay Rays won 66 games last year (the Bucs won 67 this year). And the Facebook group (that I helped create) called [Buccos World...
Are you ready for some baseball? I am. I am ready for some baseball
February 26, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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Starting the season is often about acquainting yourself with the new incarnation of your team. And for the Red Sox this year, the changes are not quite earth-shattering. There’s no Manny but way more Smoltz. Alex Cora has become Rocco Baldelli. And the artist formerly known...
Links and things
December 27, 2008 by
Where Is Andy Van Slyke
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Not much going on today, but a couple links caught my
Willy Taveras signed with the Reds, which will likely take them out of play for Rocco Baldelli. If Rocco's looking to sign with a team that can give him playing time so that he can prove he's healthy, the Pirates may be the best ...
The Red Sox settle a dispute the only way they know how
June 08, 2009 by
Sports Crackle Pop
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Jacoby Ellsbury left yesterdays game in the 6th inning with a strained shoulder. And instead of Terry Francona choosing what positions Rocco Baldelli and Mark Kotsay should play, he let them settle it the only way arguments should be settled. ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS!!
I want the FED...
Awards Cabinet
November 11, 2008 by
Center Field
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The Red Sox offseason trophy cabinet has a few shiny new additions. Jon Lester was awarded the 2008 Hutch Award, given annually to the ballplayer who best exemplifies the honor, courage and dedication of baseball great Fred Hutchinson (who died from cancer in 1964 at age 45), both on and ...
Tampa Bay Grabs Rodriguez and Cannizaro (via Yardbarker)
January 23, 2008 by
Dirtlocker.com
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Dirtlocker points for: Rocco Baldelli, Jason Bartlett, Jonny Gomes, Derek Jeter, John Rodriguez The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to minor-league contracts with batters, Andy Cannizaro and John Rodriguez. At first, these small deals may seem insignificant since it is unlikely that we...
The Red Sox and Chien-Ming Wang
20 days ago by
The iYankees Blog
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From Pete Abraham (Boston Globe):
Some injured and/or rehabbing starters the Sox could look at as starter depth: Ben Sheets, Mark Prior, Chien-Ming Wang (once the Yankees non-tender him), Erik Bedard and Mark Mulder.
As we witnessed last winter, with John Smoltz, Rocco Baldelli, and...
Red Sox Signing Like It's 2003
January 11, 2009 by
The Hot Corner
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The contracts that have been cranked out of Yawkey Way during the last week have me thinking back to when we had roughly seven different first basement, 2 third basemen, closer by committee, Nomar, and a partridge in a pear tree. Rocco Baldelli, John Smoltz, Brad Penny, Mark Kotsay...
2009 MLB Preview: #2 Boston Red Sox
March 31, 2009 by
Scores Report
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Offseason Movement: The Red Sox made a slew of moves this offseason, including signing free agent starters John Smoltz and Brad Penny, as well as adding outfielders Rocco Baldelli and Brad Wilkerson. Boston also added pitchers Takashi Saito, Junichi Tazawa, Billy Traber, Ramon Ramirez...
Martinez has 5 of BoSox's 23 hits in rout of O's
Newcomer Victor Martinez had a career-high tying five hits and four RBIs, Josh Reddick and Rocco Baldelli homered, and the Boston Red Sox reached season highs in runs and hits Sunday in a 18-10 rout of the Baltimore Orioles.
Martinez a big hit in second game with BoSox
Newcomer Victor Martinez had a career-high tying five hits and four RBIs, Josh Reddick and Rocco Baldelli homered, and the Boston Red Sox reached season highs in runs and hits Sunday in a 18-10 rout of the Baltimore Orioles.
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