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Tampa Bay Rays Cut Prices on Red Sox Games at Tropicana Field

By ⋅ November 16, 2012 ⋅ One comment

Apparently Red Sox fans weren’t the only ones unimpressed with a roster including the likes of Mauro Gomez, Scott Podsednik, and Daniel Nava among others. According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, eight of Boston’s nine games at Tampa next season have been re-categorized from Diamond and Platinum status to a lower classification. [...]

Red Sox Sign Catcher David Ross

By ⋅ November 11, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Red Sox have signed catcher David Ross to a two-year deal worth $6.2 million. According to Ken Rosenthal, Ross will be “more than a backup but not a starter” with the Red Sox in 2013. David Ross has established himself as one of the better backup catchers in baseball. Last year with the Braves, [...]

Bay-State Reunion: Should the Red Sox Look to Reacquire Jason Bay?

By ⋅ November 8, 2012 ⋅ One comment

For some reason, Red Sox fans are delighted when the possibility of a reunion arises. Unfortunately, this inexplicable urge to reacquire former players often finds itself at odds with the desire to field a competitive baseball team. Is re-signing Kevin Youkilis and/or Marco Scutaro really worth having to suffer through a 70-win season? Today, however, [...]

David Ortiz not Joining Rangers, Agrees to 2-Year Contract with Red Sox

By ⋅ November 3, 2012 ⋅ 2 comments

Rumors early in the day Friday had the Rangers very intrigued by David Ortiz. It made sense too. They have a habit of signing veterans to fill their DH slot over the last several years, with names like Sammy Sosa and Vladimir Guerrero doing the honors. So, what would stop Big Papi from extending his [...]

The Future Looks Bright for Felix Doubront

By ⋅ October 31, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Felix Doubront is going to have a great 2013. Actually, he needs to have a great 2013. All the Red Sox do. But, if he doesn’t, I can guarantee he won’t make it to the All-Star break in the starting rotation. He’ll be in the bullpen where many believe he’s best suited. I don’t want [...]

Red Sox 2012 Offseason: Rebuilding through Trades

By ⋅ October 31, 2012 ⋅ One comment

The Boston Red Sox have a lot of choices to make this offseason, and with a relatively weak free agent class (outside of the mega contracts that will go to Josh Hamilton and Zack Greinke), the Sox are left with limited options. Their late season salary dump of Adrian Gonzalez, Carl Crawford, Josh Beckett, and [...]

What Should the Red Sox do with Jacoby Ellsbury?

By ⋅ October 26, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

John Farrell is the new manager, and David Ortiz is in line to get that two-year deal he has coveted for so long. The Red Sox front office is getting the job done in swifter fashion this offseason, as they have acknowledged their failures to do so last year. With the managerial signing out of [...]

John Farrell Officially Introduced as New Red Sox Manager

By ⋅ October 23, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Red Sox officially introduced John Farrell as their next manager at a noon press conference on Tuesday. In order to sign the man who spent four years in Boston as the pitching coach, the Red Sox had to part with SS Mike Aviles, but they also received RHP David Carpenter as well to complete [...]

Red Sox Hire John Farrell as Manager, Trade Mike Aviles to Blue Jays

By ⋅ October 21, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

According to several reports, the Red Sox have hired John Farrell to be their next manager. As compensation, the Red Sox traded infielder Mike Aviles to the Blue Jays, who now have to look for a new manager. Farrell was the Red Sox pitching coach from 2007-2010 before taking the manager job in Toronto. While [...]

How to Fix the Red Sox this Offseason: Core-Building Edition

By ⋅ October 11, 2012 ⋅ 14 comments

Another regular season in the books, another Red Sox team left with gaping holes, managerial search controversies, and rumors of character problems. Hey, when you don’t follow good advice, what do you expect? With everyone tired out by underperforming super stars and no particularly enticing free agents to lure Boston into repeating the same mistakes, [...]

Bobby Valentine To Be Fired After Season Ends

By ⋅ October 3, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

This is no surprise to anyone who has paid even a little bit of attention to the Red Sox during this troublesome season. A report surfaced today on WEEI’s website citing John Heyman as the source of the update. The article goes onto say that the firing will officially happen either Thursday or Friday. Valentine [...]

Aceves Does It Again, Red Sox Lose Against Orioles

By ⋅ September 22, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Just when it looked like Boston was going to pull off the win, and just when they were doing so well in multiple extra frames, Alfredo Aceves threw away another game to the opposition, allowing Baltimore to win 9-6. Nate McLouth started the game off with a walk, followed by a steal and some good [...]

VIDEO: Dustin Pedroia Leaves Game After Learning Wife is in Labor

By ⋅ September 13, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

It’s been pretty much wall to wall crap for the Red Sox this season, but in the midst of their summer of discontent there have been few bright spots, last night being one of them. After the 6th inning, Bobby Valentine pulled Dustin Pedroia from the game, informing his wife Kelli was going into labor. [...]

Should The Red Sox Owners Sell the Team?

By ⋅ September 13, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

An article surfaced today on foxbusiness.com, discussing the idea of the Red Sox being sold. While the article mentions the ownership has denied the claim that they are shopping the team around, it’s not too crazy to think they are at least gauging the market interest. Nothing seems imminent, or even remotely close of happening, [...]

Should the Red Sox Re-sign Cody Ross?

By ⋅ August 30, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

As we approach the final month of the 2012 regular season, it is a great time to look at what the Red Sox can do this offseason. With everything that has occurred this season, including the blockbuster trade with the Dodgers, it’s obvious the Sox will have to do a lot of work in the [...]

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