Yardbarker: Boston Red Sox

Don't like the Hardy/Gomez trade?

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:00:03 -0500

Then don't read this: Barring a major surprise, the Blue Jays' signing of free-agent shortstop Alex Gonzalez leaves the Red Sox with virtually no choice but to sign Marco Scutaro. No quality shortstops are known to be available in trade, and the free-agent market is thin on quality defenders at the position. Originally, the Red Sox balked at our request for young, top-of-the-line pitching. However, when your only choice is to sign an inferior, Type A free agent, maybe...

Boston wants Scutaro? The question is...WHY?!

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:05:00 -0500

If you haven't heard, Alex Gonzalez signed a one-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.Happy Thanksgiving Red Sox Nation.What does this mean? Well first off, it means Gonzalez will not be back in a Red Sox uniform. It also means there is currently no everyday proven shortstop on the roster.There's been talk of acquiring Marco Scutaro from the Jays.Wouldn't it be something if the two teams just switches shortstops?Scutaro hit .282, with 12 home runs, 60 runs-batted-in, 35 double...

Holliday or Bay? The Sox Have Choices

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:40:08 -0500

Each day, it is becoming less and less clear if the Red Sox will be able to retain Jason Bay. Since Bay came to Beantown in the Manny Ramirez deal, Sox fans have gotten more then they could have asked for. This past season, he had career highs of home runs (36) and RBI (119). He has been Theo [...]

MLB Free Agent Buzz: Blue Jays Resign McDonald, Now Get Alex Gonzalez

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:41:57 -0500

The free agent market hasn’t been on fire, but the Toronto Blue Jays are making moves: Wednesday, the club resigned free-agent infielder John McDonald to a 2-year, $3 million contract that will see annual payments of $1.5 million over the life of the contract. Today, Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that free agent shortstop Alex Gonzalez will not be returning to the Red Sox after reaching a one-year deal with the Jays. “The contract is worth $2.75 million dollars for the 2010 season with a club option for $2.5 million in 2011, the team announced Thursday.” OTHER NEWS FROM THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS NETWORK (THE BIZ OF FOOTBALL) Titans-Texans MNF Game Has Strong Ratings Tony Dungy Leads New NFL Player Advisory Forum Jon Gruden Signs Mult-Year Extension with ESPN (THE BIZ OF HOCKEY) Relocating NHL Franchises to Canada Inside the Numbers: The 2009 Forbes NHL Valuations NHLPA Votes to Create Two Committees, Approves Donald Fehr to Assist in Exec. Dir. Search The NHL Works to Address Head Hits (THE BIZ OF BASKETBALL) TV Troubles for Bad NBA Teams Despite Economy Early NBA Attendance Only Down 2% Daktronics to Provide Massive Video Display for Amway Center (SPORTS BASH) Busy, Busy, Busy: The Baseball Winter Meetings Maury Brown is the Founder and President of the Business of Sports Network, which includes The Biz of Baseball, The Biz of Football, The Biz of Basketball and The Biz of Hockey. He is available for hire or freelance. Brown's full bio is here. He looks forward to your comments via email and can be contacted through the Business of Sports Network. Don't forget to register and log in on The Biz of Baseball site to get updates via your in-box, and see information only logged in members can see. Follow Maury Brown on Twitter Follow The Biz of Baseball on Twitter Follow the Business of Sports Network on Facebook

Jays sign SS Gonzalez to one-year deal

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:25:05 -0500

Free-agent shortstop Alex Gonzalez will not be returning to the Red Sox in 2010.

A Very Gonzo Thanksgiving

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:08:14 -0500

More photos » by Paul J. Bereswill - AP 2 months ago: Boston Red Sox Alex Gonzalez reacts to striking out against the New York Yankees in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Friday, Sept. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill) Browse more photos » According to Ken Rosenthal (citing a major league source), Alex Gonzalez has signed with the Toronto Blue Jays. Gonzalez, be...

Red Sox Hope To Tug One Out In 2010

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:10:29 -0500

The time around Thanksgiving usually finds the Boston Red Sox busy trying to acquire a big name pitcher in trade, not an utility infielder. On Wednesday afternoon, the Boston Red Sox traded for Kansas City Royals utility infielder Tug Hullet in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Hullet, who will compete for [...]

"A ring is a ring, it's a material thing."

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:46:00 -0500

"And I'm gonna get one." - PMSo this is the end of RJ. All I have left is Jeff Bailey, and he's likely gone like Saharan sands. They should make him the manager. It would a give a whole new meaning to coaching "sessions".No, seriously, is Todd Claus going to take the job? Bob Tewksbury? Merloni? AGHCK. I don't like Merloni very much.former Red Sox players who could manage in Pawtucket:1. Bill Mueller. YES!!!! This would be beyond BEYOND.2. Curtis Leskanic... I ...

Buchholz for Halladay or Buchholz for a bat?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:19:00 -0500

It's all over the internet about the Boston Red Sox making a huge push for Toronto Blue Jays' ace Roy Halladay.Last July was only the beginning of the trade talks that could land him in either a Boston or New York Yankees uniform.Toronto knows that Halladay doesn't want to return after his contract is up in 2010 so why not get some value from him?The New York Daily News is reporting that in order to land Halladay the Sox have to part with Clay Buchholz and pitcher/shortstop Casey ...

Red Sox Putting On A Full-Court Press To Acquire Halladay

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:15:00 -0500

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...

"The Liberation of Canada Has Begun!"

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:52:00 -0500

For far too long, our country has been under the thumb of our Canadian oppressors, sitting back and just taking it while they defile our country with their hockey and their Degrassi and Rush’s “By-Tor and the Snow Dog.” Even as we speak, Jason Bay, crafty minion of the Canucks, is holding our feet to the fire.So it’s nice to see that Theo’s doing his part to stick it to The Great White North, looking to emancipate some of their hardiest talent. If you believe everything you read--and during t...

Is Jacoby Ellsbury On The Fast Track To The Hall Of Fame?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:00:24 -0500

More photos » by Bill Kostroun - AP about 1 month ago: Boston Red Sox centerfielder Jacoby Ellsbury attempts to catch a single by New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) Browse more photos » An interesting question was raised to Jim Rice at Friday's Granite State Baseball Dinner...

11/25 - Spreading Ideas

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:00:12 -0500

Funny to see how similar opinions are starting to form on separate sites. Of course, some sites form the opinions more in the posts, rather than the comments. Could be a function of how the sites are set up though. Anyways, here's two quick, random links: Rising star, prospect win Boston honors - redsox.com Buch and Lavarnway are the best. Anyone have issues with these awards? Projected WAR and Contract Values for Free Agent Position Players - BtB Interesting - Beltre is pr...

Red Sox Announce 2010 Spring Training Info & Schedule

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:02:30 -0500

Here is a press release from the Boston Red Sox concerning the 2010 Spring Training schedule and ticket information. Red Sox announce 2010 Spring Training schedule; Tickets go on sale Saturday, December 5 2010 marks fourth time in five years that prices remain unchanged BOSTON, MA-The Boston Red Sox today announced that tickets for all 2010 spring training [...]

All Quiet On The Bosox Front, For Now

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:07:00 -0500

Things have been relatively quiet with the Red Sox this offseason, so there hasn't been much to report. One trade, no free agent signings as of yet. But once the first big free agent makes a deal (and that should be around the time of the Winter Meetings next month), things will get cooking.I don't get into all the rumor stuff, as you just don't know who to believe when it comes to that.But the Sox did promote third base coach DeMarlo Hale to bench coach, replacing Brad (not Brian...

Players A to Z, Rocco Baldelli

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:57:23 -0500

Rocco Baldelli played the outfield for the Boston Red Sox in 2009. He is currently a free agent. Baldelli was once a hot prospect for the Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays, but injury and illness derailed his career. Early on, Rocco’s offensive strength came from his batting average and his base running. [...]

Red Sox Players Receive BBWAA Honors

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:50:54 -0500

The Boston Baseball Writer’s Association of America has released it’s 2009 award recipients to be handed out at their annual dinner on January 14, 2010. Here is the list of winners from the Red Sox: Red Sox Fireballer of the Year – Jonathan Papelbon Red Sox Rookie of the Year – Daniel Bard Jackie Jensen Award [...]

Report: Lowell on Trade Block

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:16:23 -0500

It looks like it’s going to be another unsettling offseason for Boston Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell. According to a report on FOXSports.com, the Red Sox have put Mike Lowell on the trade block and are willing to pay half of the remaining $12 million left on his contract for 2010. Could this be a precursor [...]

Lowell a Fit in Philly?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:28:00 -0500

The Phillies need a thirdbaseman. The Red Sox need to get rid of a thirdbaseman. I'm thinking swap meet. Mike Lowell is in the last year of his contract and is set to make $12M. However, it's being reported that Theo Epstein may be willing to eat half the contract to move him to make room for slugging Padres firstbaseman Adrian Gonzalez. At $6M for 1 year and a stopgap plan at 3rd, I'd do it. The BoSox probably wouldn't want much of a prospect in return for Lowell, since the t...

Smoking Gun: Red Sox Owner Was Blatant Racist

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:01:09 -0500

In case you don’t know, the Boston Red Sox was the last MLB team to sign a black player - 14 long years after Jackie Robinson inked a deal with the Dodgers. Because of that, there’s been plenty of speculation as to why it took the Bosox so long to integrate. Longtime baseball writer and editor [...]