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- December 12th, 2009
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Bay’s agent says Jason’s ‘moving on’
News from Jason Bay’s agent Joe Urbon is that he has rejected the latest contract offer from the Boston Red Sox. There’s no word yet if this contract was the 4yr/$60m that was offered pre…
- December 10th, 2009
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Mike Lowell traded to Texas
The biggest class act in Boston, Mike Lowell, now has a new home. The Red Sox have seemingly sent him packing in a trade to the Texas Rangers. They will receive young catcher Max Ramirez in exchange…
- October 12th, 2009
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2010 Preview!
It’s been approximately 24 hours since the Red Sox were swept out of the playoffs and right into the harshness of an early off-season. I’ll probably do a season wrap-up sometime this wint…
- October 9th, 2009
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Curt Schilling is a prophet
I generally try to ignore everything Curt Schilling says. He’s not going to convince me to become a right-wing political nutjob and I already know that Barry Bonds is a jerk. What could I poss…
- September 27th, 2009
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Yankees win the division
We all saw this coming when the Sox were struggling to stay in games with their anemic offense and back-end of the rotation (Smoltz and Penny particularly.) It’s cool though, 2 more wins and Bo…
- September 18th, 2009
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Guide to ‘09 Sox facial hair
It’s getting close to the end of the season and each game seems to mean more and more. I could give you some in-depth analysis on the recent struggles of our bullpen (and our offense) but it…
- August 26th, 2009
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Bye bye Penny
After being told to “hold tight” when his spot in the rotation came and went, Brad Penny has finally asked for his release from the team. Theo Epstein, in all his infinite wisdom, granted…
- August 25th, 2009
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Beckett Bowl 2009
Someday I’ll have enough money (or clout?) to attend the Beckett Bowl. Unfortunately, today is not that day. I may not be able to afford the $250 donation but if I could, I can’t think of…
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Ellsbury sets Boston record for SB
Jacoby Ellsbury wrote his name in the record books tonight by swiping his 55th base this season. That’s a new club record, breaking the old mark of 54 bases by Ellsbury’s mentor, Tommy Ha…
- August 21st, 2009
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Sox try to acquire Billy Wagner
The economy must really be in the toilet. The New York Mets put pitcher Billy Wagner on the waiver wire and according to a few sources, he made it all the way to the Red Sox. The Sox put a claim on…
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Kevin Youkilis: Narrow World of Sports
I definitely failed by not posting this video a few weeks ago when it was released. Hilarity (by Kevin Youkilis.. not that other boring Seinfeld guy.)
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The Remdawg returns
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it’s time to put away your ecktionary. Jerry Remy returns to the booth tonight to announce the game with Don Orsillo. Remy has been missing in action since…
- August 12th, 2009
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Youk suspended 5 games
In all honesty, Youkilis has gotten away lucky with only being suspended 5 games after charging Rick Porcello of the Tigers last night and tossing his helmet at the 150 pound pitcher (video.) He did…
- August 7th, 2009
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Red Sox make some moves
The past few weeks have reminded Sox fans of the 2006 season a bit too much. I suppose that’s why Theo Epstein has decided to try and do something about it before it’s too late. He’…
- August 3rd, 2009
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Daniel Bard is lights-out
In a time when even the mightiest closer can’t seem to get a 3-run save locked down, there is still one guy the Sox can trust. Daniel Bard has been THE go-to guy over the past month and more. D…
- July 31st, 2009
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Sox trade newly acquired Adam LaRoche
Ah Adam LaRoche, it seems like just yesterday you had 19 at-bats with 2 doubles and a HR. You only struck out twice too! I was so proud.. but now you’re gone. That’s right, the Sox have…
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Sox get Victor Martinez
Remember that offense that the Red Sox have forgotten to provide over the past 3 weeks? They tried AGAIN to bolster it today by acquiring C/1B Victor Martinez from the Cleveland Indians. The Indians…
- July 30th, 2009
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Clay Buchholz makes an old man happy
My grandmother was recently moved into a hospice and despite what everyone says, they are a very depressing place. If you don’t know what a hospice is, well.. it’s generally where you go…
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Report: Ortiz/Manny tested positive in ‘03
It’s being reported by the New York Times that lawyers familiar with baseball’s 2003 drug testing have said that David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez BOTH failed the test that year. Most Sox fans…
- July 28th, 2009
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Kotsay traded to White Sox
Mark Kotsay did not pass waivers, as expected, and has been dealt to the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Brian Anderson. Red Sox receive: Brian Anderson White Sox receive: Mark Kotsay, $$$ This trade…
- July 24th, 2009
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LaRoche activated; Kotsay DFA’ed
This probably caught a lot of people by surprise but the Red Sox designated Mark Kotsay for assignment today to make room for Adam LaRoche. Kotsay has been an excellent defensive utilityman for Bosto…
- July 22nd, 2009
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Adios Julio Lugo FOR GOOD
Theo Epstein made one of his worst decisions as GM of the Boston Red Sox in 2007. He signed SS Julio Lugo for four years and $36 million dollars. A handful of under-performing seasons and 42 errors…
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Sox trade for Adam LaRoche
The Red Sox have announced that they’ve made a trade for more power (kind of?) The club has been struggling offensively as of late, scoring only 12 runs in the 5 games since the All-Star break.…
- July 17th, 2009
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Adios Julio Lugo
It’s been a long time coming. In fact, I woke up this morning and still thought I was asleep when I saw the influx of e-mails about it. The Red Sox have designated Julio Lugo for assignment!…
- July 12th, 2009
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Pedroia to miss ‘09 ASG
Dustin Pedroia is going to skip out on the All-Star Game this year but before you start fuming, it’s not for Manny Ramirez-esque reasons. Pedroia’s pregnant wife is currently hospitalized…
- July 10th, 2009
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Friday Linkage – 07/10/09
NESW Sports: I would have thought Marky Mark DIDN’T throw like a girl. I would have been wrong. Center Field: Public service announcement. Fenway West: I bet Joe Posnanki didn’t see today…
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Sox Sign Cuban SS Jose Iglesias
The Miami Herald’s Spanish newspaper, El Nuevo Herald, is reporting that the Red Sox have signed Cuban defector Jose Iglesias. Iglesias ran away last July while in Canada for the Junior World C…
- July 8th, 2009
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Sox DFA Van Every and send Lowrie for rehab
The Red Sox made two roster moves today, both dealing with players trying to recover from their respective injuries. Jonathan Van Every, who underwent knee surgery in June, was designated for assignme…
- June 30th, 2009
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Record Breaking Red Sox
It seems like at least one record has been broken per season for the past decade. There was Pedro’s career winning percentage, Youkilis’ consecutive errorless games streak, and Big Papi&#…
- June 27th, 2009
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Friday Linkage - 06/26/09
Detroit 4 Lyfe: Not only is Magglio Ordonez overpaid, so is hair! The Nine Commandments: Poor Sox fan got tricked, amusingly though. Chicago Tribune: Lou Pinella’s team is getting a little out o…
- June 25th, 2009
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Red Sox All-Star Futures Game Participants
The Red Sox have had two players selected to the All-Star Futures team. They are Casey Kelly (19 years old) and Junichi Tazawa (23 years old.) Kelly will play for the ‘US’ and Tazawa wil…
- June 23rd, 2009
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How far has Matt Clement fallen?
2005 was Matt Clement’s year. He had a 10-2 record by the break and got elected to his first All-Star appearance. It didn’t take very long for everything to fall apart. His next 4 starts…
- June 2nd, 2009
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- May 5th, 2009
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An empty Yankee Stadium
A lot has been made about how empty Yankee Stadium has been so far this season. They’re averaging a few thousand less fans per game than they were last year. A lot of people are blaming the ec…
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Joe Girardi has a dirty mouth
Let’s get this out there right away: I do not like Joe Girardi. I’m not sure why, maybe it’s because I think he got way too much credit for his job in Florida or maybe it’s be…
- May 4th, 2009
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Red Sox 25 Game Wrap-Up
The Red Sox have completed 25 games so far and they are 15-10, sitting in second place in the AL East. Why second place and not first? Easy. Starting Pitching Boston’s rotation has a 5.75 ERA…
- April 26th, 2009
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Ellsbury steals home
After the Red Sox stole two wins from the Yankees (Game 1: 2R HR by Bay in the 9th to tie it, walkoff in the 11th by Youk. Game 2: Sox come back from being down 6-0), Jacoby Ellsbury wanted to take i…
- April 23rd, 2009
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Kason Gabbard back with Sox
Kason Gabbard has been traded back to Boston from the Texas Rangers. The Sox had to give up cash to get back the pitcher that they used as part of the cornerstone in getting Eric Gagne in 2007. Now…
- April 22nd, 2009
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- April 20th, 2009
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Sox Injury Update - 04/20/09
Jed Lowrie is going to have surgery on his wrist within the next 24 hours. Terry Francona said that the best case scenario is Lowrie will be back by the All-Star break. Rocco Baldelli continues to be…
- April 18th, 2009
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Jed Lowrie might be done for 2009
This season was supposed to be a break-out year for Jed Lowrie. He finished 2008 by driving in 46 runs during 81 games; however, his productivity the last few months of the season suffered because of…
- April 15th, 2009
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Wakefield was a godsend today
Read these lines from Yahoo! Sports and try not to get a little tingle feeling running through your body: When Tim Wakefield stopped by Terry Francona’s office Wednesday morning, he already realized…
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Red Sox Injury Explosion 2009
Well, here we go.. Daisuke Matsuzaka has been placed on the 15-day DL with what is being termed as a mild shoulder strain. He wanted to pitch through it but I’m pretty sure that’s what go…
- April 14th, 2009
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Daisuke leaves game with ‘arm fatigue’
Ok, so I’m not one to point fingers here but.. Daisuke Matsuzaka left tonight’s game with arm fatigue. It was his second start of the season, and he lasted one inning while throwing just…
- April 13th, 2009
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Jed Lowrie put on the 15-day DL
It looks like Lowrie is the first injury casualty of the young season. He’s got a sprained left wrist and will be replaced on the roster by infielder Gil Velazquez. Jed was 1-18 on the season…
- April 10th, 2009
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