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Report: David Ortiz Plans to Accept Arbitration From Red Sox

By ⋅ December 6, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Designated hitter David Ortiz has decided he will accept arbitration from the Red Sox, according to ESPNDeportes.com’s Enrique Rojas. In this case, Ortiz would earn a raise from his $12.5 million 2011 salary (likely $13-15 million or so) on a one-year deal for 2012. The Red Sox had made a multi-year offer to free agent [...]

Red Sox Re-Sign Andrew Miller

By ⋅ December 6, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The Red Sox have re-signed 6-foot-7 lefty Andrew Miller, according to Jon Morosi of Fox Sports. Miller had been arbitration-eligible, and the Red Sox likely would have not tendered the lefty an arbitration offer had the two sides not come to an agreement by the Dec. 12 deadline. Miller has a chance to make the [...]

Terry Francona Joins ESPN Sunday Night Baseball, Baseball Tonight

By ⋅ December 6, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Former Red Sox manager Terry Francona, who parted ways with the team after an epic collapse that knocked the Sox out of playoff contention, has found a new gig: ESPN baseball analyst. “I’m excited to join ESPN and to be able to talk about my passion for baseball with fans who love the game as [...]

Bobby Valentine Recruiting David Ortiz in Domincan Republic

By ⋅ December 3, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

New Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine flew to the Dominican Republic soon after meeting with the media Thursday. He went there meet with free agent designated hitter David Ortiz on a “recruiting trip.” The Red Sox have offered Ortiz arbitration, and the slugger has until Dec. 7 to accept. Should he accept, he would get [...]

Red Sox Options Beyond David Ortiz

By ⋅ December 2, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

As the dust settles after the chaotic hiring of Bobby Valentine, the Red Sox will soon turn their attention to David Ortiz, whose free agency looms large when it comes to this offseason and moving forward as a team. His significance as a part of the Red Sox franchise goes without saying; he is one [...]

Bobby Valentine to Manage Red Sox in 2012

By ⋅ November 29, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The Red Sox offered Bobby Valentine their managing job Tuesday while the 61-year-old was in Japan on personal business. Valentine immediately accepted, becoming the 45th manager in team history, according to ESPN’s Gordon Edes. Valentine is expected to be in Boston Wednesday afternoon, when the team will likely introduce him to the media. He previously [...]

Philadelphia Fans: The Best or the Worst?

By ⋅ November 26, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

There may not be any other fans in America who have the intensity of those in Philadelphia. With countless incidents throughout the history of sports in Philly, they are often viewed as hostile and the worst fans out there from the outside. Today most of the expression from the fans in The City of Brotherly [...]

Report: Blue Jays Asked for Clay Buchholz in John Farrell Talks

By ⋅ November 25, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Blue Jays manager John Farrell, the former Red Sox pitching coach, has long been revered for his baseball mind, he’s attention to detail, and his willingness to take charge of a situation. Many feel the Red Sox starters would not have slipped into such a lazy mentality this season had Farrell been around and not [...]

Report: Red Sox Interested in Gio Gonzalez

By ⋅ November 25, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The Red Sox are “extremely high” on Oakland A’s left-handed starter Gio Gonzalez, according to a report from ESPN’s Gordon Edes. Edes said that Red Sox GM Ben Cherington acknowledged the Sox weren’t expected to sign either C.J. Wilson or Mark Buehrle, but they may target Gonzalez, who is emerging as one of the top [...]

2011 Turkey of the Year: Josh Beckett

By ⋅ November 24, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Josh Beckett spent much of his 2011 season pitching well…really well actually. He had his best season as a Red Sox, finishing 13-7 with a career-best 2.89 ERA and 1.026 WHIP. But when his team needed him most, he tanked. Plagued by his perceived addiction to eating fried chicken and drinking beer during games he wasn’t pitching [...]

Should the Red Sox Consider Signing Roy Oswalt?

By ⋅ November 17, 2011 ⋅ One comment

With the Red Sox looking to fill 40% of their starting rotation, names such as Jeff Francis, Bruce Chen, and Erik Bedard are being thrown around. If those guys doen’t sound particularly appealing to you, then you’re not alone. Short of CJ Wilson, the general consensus seems to be that the free agent market for [...]

Ben Cherington’s Task List: Hire a Manager, Replace Papelbon & Drew

By ⋅ November 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

With the end of the Theo Epstein era in Boston comes the beginning of Ben Cherington’s reign as general manager. Born in New Hampshire, Cherington was raised as a Red Sox fan throughout his childhood, often imitating the batting stances of favorite players like Jim Rice. His mind was always his most impressive feature, memorizing [...]

Philadelphia Phillies to Sign Jonathan Papelbon

By ⋅ November 11, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The Red Sox have officially said goodbye to their All-Star closer this offseason. The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly reached a deal with Jonathan Papelbon for 4 years/$50 million, pending a physical. Papelbon put together another stellar season in 2011 with a 2.94 ERA in 64.1 IP with 31 saves and a 12.20 K/9. The Phillies [...]

Dan Duquette Finally Back in Baseball as Orioles GM: What’s Next?

By ⋅ November 9, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

In a year where it seems like every team has been hunting for a general manager, dozens of names have been tossed about: former GMs, assistant GMs ready to take over for their current team or accept a promotion with another team, and long-rumored potential candidates like Kim Ng. One name that didn’t get much [...]

Report: Dale Svuem Front-Runner to be Next Red Sox Manager

By ⋅ November 4, 2011 ⋅ One comment

Former Red Sox third base coach Dale Svuem appears to be the favorite to replace Terry Francona as Red Sox manager, “rival executives” told FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal. Svuem was the third-base coach in 2004 and 2005, and while he is held in high regard by Red Sox GM Ben Cherington, his skills as a third [...]

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