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Red Sox Putting On A Full-Court Press To Acquire Halladay
23 hours ago by
Sliding Into Home
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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...
Is Jacoby Ellsbury On The Fast Track To The Hall Of Fame?
1 day ago by
Over The Monster
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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,...
Buchholz for Halladay or Buchholz for a bat?
17 hours ago by
Batter-up with Bruno
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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...
Red Sox Hope To Tug One Out In 2010
8 hours ago by
SOX & Dawgs
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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...
"The Liberation of Canada Has Begun!"
23 hours ago by
Surviving Grady
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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...
Red Sox Players Receive BBWAA Honors
2 days ago by
SOX & Dawgs
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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...
Red Sox Announce 2010 Spring Training Info & Schedule
1 day ago by
SOX & Dawgs
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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...
Report: Lowell on Trade Block
2 days ago by
SOX & Dawgs
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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...
Lowell a Fit in Philly?
2 days ago by
We Should Be GM's
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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...
11/25 - Spreading Ideas
1 day ago by
Over The Monster
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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...
All Quiet On The Bosox Front, For Now
1 day ago by
Mighty Quinn Media Machine
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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...
"A ring is a ring, it's a material thing."
17 hours ago by
Baseball Heavy
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"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...
Smoking Gun: Red Sox Owner Was Blatant Racist
6 days ago by
SPORTS by BROOKS
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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...
Players A to Z, Rocco Baldelli
1 day ago by
Baseball Musings
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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...
11/26 - Happy Thanksgiving! Now to Talk About Canadian Stuff...
2 hours ago by
Over The Monster
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Enjoy your cooked birdies today folks, even if it's not a celebration native to your country. I mean, why not be thankful? Links:
Poll Results: Fans say Bay isn’t worth more than $60M - The Bottom Line
Hmm. What's the max you'd offer?
Holliday-Bay: Visual...
Drew Has Surgery; Lowell To Play First In 2010?
3 days ago by
Over The Monster
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by Elise Amendola - AP
3 months ago:
Boston Red Sox's Mike Lowell is congratulated by David Ortiz. left, in the dugout after Lowell's solo home run against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning of...
A Halladay Feast?
7 hours ago by
Surviving Grady
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Six years ago today, Theo Epstein and Larry Lucchino took a road trip out west that helped change the fate of the Boston Red Sox. They showed up at Curt Schilling's doorstep on Thanksgiving bearing gifts for the Schilling family and a couple of wheelbarrows full of cash and a...
Thinking Through Halladay to the Red Sox
14 hours ago by
Pinstripe Alley
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You may have heard.Let's take a look at the common discussions:
Mark Feinstein and Bill Maddon hear that trade demands would start with Clay Buchholz and Casey Kelly.
John Sickles rated Kelly a B- before the start of 2009, roughly 11th best in the Boston system. He...
Buzz: Jason Bay Rejects Red Sox Offer
6 days ago by
Matthew Cerrone's Mets Blog
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Jon Heyman of SI.com says that Jason Bay has rejected the Red Sox initial contract offer, and will head to the open market beginning tomorrow. …this isn’t unexpected, as Bay has made it very clear throughout the month that he wants to test free agency… According...
DeMarlo Hale To Be Named Bench Coach of Red Sox
2 days ago by
SOX & Dawgs
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It looks like Boston Red Sox skipper Terry Francona’s staff is all finalized.
According to Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe, third base coach DeMarlo Hale will shift to the dugout and take over as bench coach. Brad Mills, who was hired away by the Houston Astros as their manager...
Cafardo On Boston's Offseason Plans
3 days ago by
Sliding Into Home
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From Nick Cafardo:John Lackey could be a key figure in both teams’ plans. If the Sox acquire him, it would allow them to package Clay Buchholz in a deal for Adrian Gonzalez or Miguel Cabrera, if he becomes available. Buchholz is the chip most teams want in a megadeal.Then the Sox...
Players A to Z, Jeff Bailey
3 days ago by
Baseball Musings
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Jeff Bailey played first base for the Boston Red Sox until an injury put him on the disabled list on July 5th. He did not return to the major league club. Jeff played 2009 as a 30-year-old, and with only 56 MLB games under his belt, it’s unlikely he’ll get many more chances [...]
Free Agent Buzz: Bay, Lackey, Holliday, Chapman
3 days ago by
Biz of Baseball
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Matt Holliday is a key free agent thisoff-season
Outfielder Jason Bay had until 11:59 p.m. Thursday to re-sign with the Boston Red Sox. To no one’s surprise, Bay didn’t budge, electing to test the market. SI.com’s John Heyman reported that the Sox offered Bay four...
Head-to-Head: Jason Bay is the most appealing free-agent bat
3 days ago by
SportingNews.com
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In what is considered a thin free-agent class, two elite sluggers remain available: Matt Holliday and Jason Bay. Both play left field, both should sign a nine-figure deal and both can be real difference-makers. But removing the Scott Boras factor (he represents Holliday), which big...
Now How Much Would You Pay?
6 days ago by
Surviving Grady
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Jason Bay has rejected the Sox' initial offer of four years at 60 million bucks. My question for you this morning is what's the highest amount you'd want to see the front office pay to keep his 36 home runs, 119 RBIs, 162 strikeouts and .384 OBP (all 2009 stats) in Boston?
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