http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/36 Recent articles about Josh Beckett en-us Can the Orioles afford to sign a big name free agent? Andy McPhail says yes:MacPhail insists any media or fan skeptics that question whether the club is willing to offer a big contract under the right circumstances, are off base."We offered over 140 million dollars to Teixeria, who could have just as easily accepted it and I wish he had. To think we wouldn't go out there or that offer somehow is not genuine is absurd. It's over twice what was offered in the history of the franchi... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:45:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Orioles_Need_to_Stay_Patient/1636826 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Orioles_Need_to_Stay_Patient/1636826 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Orioles_Need_to_Stay_Patient/1636826 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/1/41fd628ca7042591df54d8b6b45ba2b16f3938f5/small/Orioles_vs_Royals_9d53.jpg MUZE CLOTHING PARTNERS WITH CELTICS STAR RAY ALLEN AND RED SOX PITCHER JOSH BECKETT FOR EXCLUSIVE CHARITY T-SHIRT DESIGNS Fans can go to www.muzeclothing.com to purchase charitable tees and other apparel that fuse cutting edge designs and classic movie lines Phoenix, AZ (November 19, 2009) – Further showcasing their connection to the worlds of sport and entertainment, [...] Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:51:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Ray_Allen_and_Josh_Beckett_Partner_with_Muze_Clothing_to_Design_T_Shirts_for_Charity/1632587 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Ray_Allen_and_Josh_Beckett_Partner_with_Muze_Clothing_to_Design_T_Shirts_for_Charity/1632587 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Ray_Allen_and_Josh_Beckett_Partner_with_Muze_Clothing_to_Design_T_Shirts_for_Charity/1632587 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/b/5be22c18e7b8320ba975e95c0a1ca1c72cc626f8/small/Picture_2.png From Mark Feinsand and Bill Madden: The Red Sox are "putting on a full-court press" to acquire Roy Halladay, according to a source, and are hoping to add the former Cy Young winner to the top of their rotation to go with Josh Beckett and Jon Lester. "They would love to get it wrapped up before the winter meetings (beginning Dec. 7)," the source said of the Red Sox, who made a big push to deal for Halladay last summer. The article goes on to speculate that Boston would pr... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:15:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Red_Sox_Putting_On_A_Full_Court_Press_To_Acquire_Halladay/1629396 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Red_Sox_Putting_On_A_Full_Court_Press_To_Acquire_Halladay/1629396 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Red_Sox_Putting_On_A_Full_Court_Press_To_Acquire_Halladay/1629396 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/6/a6526ecfec22341226f52d54e2bc5e42137279a9/small/81832949.jpg NESN and Fox Sports are reporting that the Sox are actively shopping Scenic Lowell, even willing to yummy down on half his $12 million salary to clinch a deal. Not surprising, because in all this Adrian Gonzalez chatter, the most likely scenario -- assuming the Sox could ever pull it off -- saw Youkbacca moving to third.Lowell's been nothing but a stand-up guy since he arrived as a sidecar to the Josh Beckett deal, and even post-hip surgery, he managed to whack the ball around Fenway and ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:17:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Sox_Shopping_Lowell/1616758 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Sox_Shopping_Lowell/1616758 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Sox_Shopping_Lowell/1616758 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/4/64da0c30011f350fc8141e3702e3910e705a843f/small/MLB_JUN_18_422e.jpg Gammons says Beckett will want Sabathia money Peter Gammons says Josh Beckett, a free agent after 2010, will want C.C. Sabathia money on his next deal Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:17:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Gammons_says_Beckett_will_want_Sabathia_money/1520234 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Gammons_says_Beckett_will_want_Sabathia_money/1520234 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Gammons_says_Beckett_will_want_Sabathia_money/1520234 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/6/264c40bb03c467829309fc3085b05d1709064a8f/small/Game_2_ALDS_9ac1.jpg Via MetsBlog.com, Peter Gammons discusses the future of Josh Beckett with the Red Sox. But Beckett clearly is looking at the money the Yankees paid CC Sabathia ($161 million over seven years) and thinking he, too, can make between $15 million and $20 million. That will be a very tough call for the Red Sox, not [...] Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:01:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/What_8217s_Beckett_Worth/1518642 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/What_8217s_Beckett_Worth/1518642 Via MetsBlog.com, Peter Gammons discusses the future of Josh Beckett with the Red Sox. But Beckett clearly is looking at the money the Yankees paid CC Sabathia ($161 million over seven years) and thinking he, too, can make between $15 million and $20 million. That will be a very tough call for the Red Sox, not [...] Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:01:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/What_8217s_Beckett_Worth/1518643 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/What_8217s_Beckett_Worth/1518643 Via MetsBlog.com, Peter Gammons discusses the future of Josh Beckett with the Red Sox. But Beckett clearly is looking at the money the Yankees paid CC Sabathia ($161 million over seven years) and thinking he, too, can make between $15 million and $20 million. That will be a very tough call for the Red Sox, not [...] Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:01:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/What_8217s_Beckett_Worth/1518641 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/What_8217s_Beckett_Worth/1518641 With Josh Beckett set to become a free agent at the end of the 2010 season, it looks as though Beckett and the Red Sox are ready to start talking contract:"Josh Beckett, who was in Boston to be honored for his commitment to Children’s Hospital, told WEEI.com that he and his agent, Michael Moye, are planning to meet with Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein in the coming weeks to discuss the . pitcher’s future with the team.“We’re just letting things die down a little bit,” Beckett said. ... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:45:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Hypothetically_Speaking_The_Josh_Beckett_Contract_Extension/1497517 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Hypothetically_Speaking_The_Josh_Beckett_Contract_Extension/1497517 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Hypothetically_Speaking_The_Josh_Beckett_Contract_Extension/1497517 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/7/c7b6ecbf752553bca2c04f9ad5fef0256e179a79/small/Beckett_throws_during_613f.jpg More photos » by Mark J. Terrill - AP 24 days ago: Boston Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett argues with the home plate umpire during the seventh inning of the Red Sox 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in Game 2 of the American League division baseball series Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Browse more photos » Josh Beckett, his agent and Red Sox general manager Theo Eps... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:53:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Josh_Beckett_Red_Sox_Expected_To_Meet_About_Contract/1494606 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Josh_Beckett_Red_Sox_Expected_To_Meet_About_Contract/1494606 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Josh_Beckett_Red_Sox_Expected_To_Meet_About_Contract/1494606 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/7/c7b6ecbf752553bca2c04f9ad5fef0256e179a79/small/Beckett_throws_during_613f.jpg ...but, alas, it must be done. Do you recall ever seeing him with such an expression? Me, either. Pissed off, yes. Looking that...defeated? No. Hilg. About midway through the bottom of the second, as Beckett shook off V-Mart and fussed... Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:50:25 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/I_am_saddened_to_bring_you_a_Josh_Beckett_Face/1341903 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/I_am_saddened_to_bring_you_a_Josh_Beckett_Face/1341903 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/I_am_saddened_to_bring_you_a_Josh_Beckett_Face/1341903 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/f/2ffd70487d6e6cbf0e41cf8f062946725c47baf8/small/Boston_Red_Sox_4536.jpg After last night’s ass-whooping at the hands of the mighty Blue Jays, I’ve decided to abstain from posting until the Sox officially clinch the Wild Card. So today, we’re handing the reins over to guest poster Randy “Pete” Fitzgerald, nephew of the celebrated author F. Scott Fitzgerald, who has a startling revelation that I think you’ll all enjoy.Take it away, Randy.* * * * * * * *Good morning. As many of you know, my uncle, F. Scott Fitzgerald, was one of the most celebrated authors of the tw... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:20:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Literary_Adventures_of_Josh_Beckett_F_Scott_Fitzgeralds_Unlikeliest_Muse/1266006 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Literary_Adventures_of_Josh_Beckett_F_Scott_Fitzgeralds_Unlikeliest_Muse/1266006 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Literary_Adventures_of_Josh_Beckett_F_Scott_Fitzgeralds_Unlikeliest_Muse/1266006 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/a/9ab4444919676f57d67b93d09a72b80d9d4abb43/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f2625440.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1930CAC8EAFC893BBEB097E526D485BA313.jpg Once again this September, Josh Beckett is sponsoring another "Beckett Bowl" in the Boston-area. This year it is being held at Lucky Strike in Boston next Thursday, September 10th. The Beckett Bowl is to benefit The Josh Beckett Foundation, which helps organizations that help underprivileged children. And one lucky winner will receive a great prize package.Here it is:Winner will receive One (1) Bowling lane with Winner's family name or corporate logo over the lane at Beckett Bow... Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Beckett_Bowl_Ticket_Raffle/1113792 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Beckett_Bowl_Ticket_Raffle/1113792 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Beckett_Bowl_Ticket_Raffle/1113792 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/a/9ab4444919676f57d67b93d09a72b80d9d4abb43/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f2625440.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1930CAC8EAFC893BBEB097E526D485BA313.jpg Watching Josh Beckett give up a couple more home runs last night--that's 12 in his last four starts for those not keeping count--I thought two things. First, it's fortunate that Commander Kick Ass is struggling with the long ball now, when the offense is good 'n' fired up, instead of, say, July, when our line-up packed all the hellfire and ferocity of a couple midgets in fuzzy duck costumes.Second, once we get into the playoffs, it'll be a different story. Because Beckett ... Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:31:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Attention_Opposing_Teams_October_Beckett_is_in_the_Wings/1077372 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Attention_Opposing_Teams_October_Beckett_is_in_the_Wings/1077372 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Attention_Opposing_Teams_October_Beckett_is_in_the_Wings/1077372 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/a/9ab4444919676f57d67b93d09a72b80d9d4abb43/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f2625440.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1930CAC8EAFC893BBEB097E526D485BA313.jpg There aren’t many sure things on this 2009 team -- at least not a lot of positive sure things. But one of them is Commander Kick Ass. He’s been dealing like a goddam Chinese missile peddler for months, as if trying to erase even the slightest memory of that slow emergence from the gate back in April. Every start brings the same sense of ecstasy and bewilderment that used to surround Pedro Martinez’s outings, and, likewise, the intensity level has been off the charts. The guy’s locked in and f... Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:18:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Women_Swooning_Opposing_Batters_Cowering_Business_as_Usual_for_Josh_Beckett/1004690 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Women_Swooning_Opposing_Batters_Cowering_Business_as_Usual_for_Josh_Beckett/1004690 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Women_Swooning_Opposing_Batters_Cowering_Business_as_Usual_for_Josh_Beckett/1004690 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/2/82b67be4c00973a5cf4f7b2cac1ac2da15fde620/small/Beckett_delivers_pitch_07f1.jpg