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Bay is ready to play the field
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The talks have been going on all season. But suddenly, as of midnight, things are different. Now it’s not only the Red Sox who can discuss contract numbers with free agent left fielder Jason Bay - every team can.
Consider this one a periodic credit report
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On recent occasions in this space, we’ve made references to underrated, unsung, and unheralded media personalities, from ESPN’s Ryen Russillo to former Patriots tight end Christian Fauria, who is thriving on WEEI’s “NFL Sunday’’ program.
Ortiz says Sox need to power up
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David Ortiz suggested around this time last year that the Red Sox needed more power in their lineup. As he recalled, the advice was not treated with sufficient respect.
Some Red Sox tickets to rise up to $5 next season
4 days ago by
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The Red Sox will raise some ticket prices as much as $5 next season after freezing all sections for 2009.
Red Sox increase prices for some tickets
5 days ago by
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The Red Sox raised ticket prices for eight sections of Fenway Park including the popular infield grandstand seats and loge boxes by an average of $3.50.
Red Sox to keep most ticket prices at 2009 levels
5 days ago by
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The Boston Red Sox have announced that tickets for most Fenway Park seats will remain the same price while other seats will see a sight rise.
Varitek exercises option to stay with Red Sox as backup
10 days ago by
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It will be in an unfamiliar role, that of a backup, but Jason Varitek has decided to return to the Red Sox for what could be his final season.
Another angle on Wagner
10 days ago by
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If Billy Wagner is willing to work as a setup man for Jonathan Papelbon , the Red Sox aren’t averse to the idea of the veteran lefthander accepting salary arbitration.
Varitek exercises option to remain with Red Sox
10 days ago by
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Catcher Jason Varitek has exercised his $3 million option to stay with the Boston Red Sox.
There are plays to be made
11 days ago by
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On the surface, the Red Sox would seem only to lack a left fielder and a shortstop to be ready for the 2010 season. Once those spots are filled, only some minor roster tweaks would remain.
Holliday shopping done early
11 days ago by
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Multiple reports have it that the Red Sox made a four-year, $60 million offer to left fielder Jason Bay, though general manager Theo Epstein has not confirmed that. But if the Sox don’t retain Bay, the main power-hitting outfielder available is Matt Holliday, who is represented...
Red Sox get into position
12 days ago by
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It wasn’t anything unexpected, but Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein announcing that Victor Martinez will be the team’s full-time catcher next season certainly smacked of something more on the horizon, and it certainly meant the end of more than a decade of Jason Varitek...
Wakefield gets 2-year deal
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Not only will Tim Wakefield be back with the Red Sox next season, he now has a contract for 2011. Not bad for a 43-year-old coming off back surgery.
Boston exercises Martinez option, declines Varitek
12 days ago by
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The Red Sox have exercised their $7.7 million option on Victor Martinez and declined options on Jason Varitek and Alex Gonzalez.
Sox decline option on Gonzalez
13 days ago by
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Alex Gonzalez still could be the starting shortstop for the Red Sox next season. But if he returns, it will be at their price, not his.
Why the Sox should be going, going . . . going after Gonzalez
14 days ago by
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The one thing the Red Sox must do to bridge the gap between them and the World Series champion Yankees? Acquire Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez .
Henry trims quarter of staff at Fla. firm
15 days ago by
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John Henry, the principal owner of the Boston Red Sox, has fired more than a quarter of the staff at his investment company in Boca Raton, Fla., a result of declining assets and “the current market environment,’’ a spokesman said.
Henry trims quarter of staff at Fla. firm
16 days ago by
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John Henry, the principal owner of the Boston Red Sox, has fired more than a quarter of the staff at his investment company in Boca Raton, Fla., a result of declining assets and ‘‘the current market environment,’’ a spokesman said.
Hermida brings his promise to Fenway outfield
16 days ago by
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Jeremy Hermida’s first at-bat in the major leagues produced a grand slam. He was 21 at the time, and the Florida Marlins thought they had a player worthy of building a team around.
Marlins trade Hermida traded to Red Sox
16 days ago by
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The Boston Red Sox have acquired outfielder Jeremy Hermida from the Florida Marlins for left-handers Jose Alvarez and Hunter Jones.
A night at the theater
18 days ago by
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Six years later, he is back in new Yankee Stadium, still pitching for the honor of Red Sox Nation.
Hazen turns down Padres, opts for Sox
19 days ago by
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The Red Sox may already have lost assistant general manager Jed Hoyer to the Padres and bench coach Brad Mills to the Astros, but they won’t be losing director of player development Mike Hazen, who was offered an assistant general manager job by San Diego.
Buchholz prepared to play mind games
19 days ago by
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As Astros right fielder Hunter Pence cranked eight home runs off Clay Buchholz yesterday at the Reebok Baseball Summit, the righthanded hurler sported an ear-to-ear grin.
Young pitching prospect Chapman visits the Sox
24 days ago by
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Aroldis Chapman, the 21-year-old Cuban lefthander with a fastball that hits triple digits, was at Fenway Park yesterday and came away impressed with the Red Sox.
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