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Red Sox links (44 articles) Sat. Mar. 31

March 31st, 2012 | Published in News

Good Morning, it is Saturday March 31st, 2012 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 44 articles published in that span was collected here.

Larry Lucchino thinks Cody Ross will be Boston Red Sox fan favorite – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes: Fenway’s signature feature could make Boston’s new outfielder a big hit 4 am, Sat Mar 31
Ross has spring in his step again – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham: Cody Ross homered twice in Friday’s 9-7 victory against the Twins. He drove in four runs with the two towering shots to left field and improved his batting average to .366. He leads the Sox with six home runs. 3 am, Sat Mar 31
Bard starts to put it together – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham: From where he was standing at shortstop, Mike Aviles had a good view of how Daniel Bard pitched against the Minnesota Twins on Friday. In his estimation, Aviles saw a pitcher who deserves a chance to start for the Red Sox. Bard threw a variety of pit 3 am, Sat Mar 31
Lucchino: Sox, Cubs have talked – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman: FORT MYERS – The Cubs and Red Sox agree on one thing: They’ve both grown long tired of the Theo Epstein compensation… 2 am, Sat Mar 31
Calm before storm – Boston Herald, Dan Duggan: FORT MYERS – Andrew Bailey will take the mound this afternoon when the Red Sox travel to Port Charlotte, Fla.,… 2 am, Sat Mar 31
Something to prove – Boston Herald, Dan Duggan: FORT MYERS – The regular season can’t start soon enough for left fielder Cody Ross, who slugged two more home runs… 2 am, Sat Mar 31
Name Bard a starter – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman: FORT MYERS – The Red Sox seem to be having paralysis from analysis, so let’s make it easier for them: Name Daniel… 2 am, Sat Mar 31
Picture of the day: Wince some – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — Jacoby Ellsbury fouled a ball off his right knee this afternoon at Hammond Stadium. Looks like it hurt. Ellsbury was fine after a little ice treatment. This picture, by our photographer Chris Evans, captures the moment: 1 am, Sat Mar 31
Video: Talking about Daniel Bard, Cody Ross and always-on Theo Epstein talks – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — Daniel Bard was the main story today, as he pitched pretty well — seven strikeouts, three walks in six innings — in his final lengthy tune-up before the start of his 2012 season. Everyone wants to know if he’s goi 1 am, Sat Mar 31
Cabral (elbow) in limbo for Yankees – Boston Globe Extra Bases: LHP Cesar Cabral, a Rule 5 pick from the Red Sox organization by the Yankees (via a trade with the Royals) has an injured elbow and is scheduled for x-rays and an MRI on Saturday according to reports. 12 am, Sat Mar 31
Help Jimmy Fund, win Sox tix, play me in ESPN Fantasy Baseball – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: You’re invited to join me in an ESPN Fantasy Baseball League, and win two seats to a Red Sox playoff game if they make the postseason, or to the 2013 opener. There are 18 spots open in the league, imaginatively named The Gordon Edes Fantasy League. T 10 pm, Fri Mar 30
Bard grows as starter with fate undetermined – MLB.com, Ian Browne: In perhaps Daniel Bard’s final audition to crack Boston’s starting rotation, he seemed worthy of a spot. 8 pm, Fri Mar 30
Boston Red Sox ‘exploring’ Theo Epstein compensation issue after Chris Carpenter surgery – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes: Red Sox CEO Larry Lucchino said Friday that general manager Ben Cherington is “exploring” the team’s options in what he called an “ongoing” issue with the Chicago Cubs regarding compensation for departed general manager Theo Epstein. 8 pm, Fri Mar 30
Rejuvenated Ross feeling good at the plate – MLB.com,: After blasting a pair of towering homers on Friday to bring his Grapefruit League total up to six, Cody Ross had one main motive. “I just plan [to] keep doing it, keep going,” said Ross. 7 pm, Fri Mar 30
Ellsbury fine after fouling ball off right knee – MLB.com,: About the only thing a manager looks for from established stars at this time of Spring Training is good health. That’s why Bobby Valentine had at least a mild scare when Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury hammered a foul ball off his right knee i 7 pm, Fri Mar 30
Aviles sees great potential in Bard as a starter – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. From where he was standing at shortstop, Mike Aviles had a good view of how Daniel Bard pitched against the Minnesota Twins on Friday. In his estimation, Aviles saw a pitcher… 7 pm, Fri Mar 30
Video: Nick Cafardo’s Red Sox update – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Globe baseball reporter Nick Cafardo provides his thoughts on Curt Schilling’s comments regarding Bobby Valentine and the Red Sox, as well as other issues surrounding the Red Sox. 7 pm, Fri Mar 30
Bard optimistic, but still waiting for role – WEEI Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Daniel Bard came away from his six-inning outing Friday with more optimism, but without any answers regarding if he had earned a spot in starting rotation.read more 6 pm, Fri Mar 30
Cody Ross likes hitting home runs and playing for the Red Sox – WEEI blog Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Cody Ross was intent on putting 2011 in the rear-view mirror, and thus far he’s doing a pretty good job. Ross launched his fifth and sixth homers of the spring in the Red Sox’ 9-7 win over the Twins Friday at Hamm 6 pm, Fri Mar 30
Bard excels, Valentine equivocates – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: FORT MYERS, Fla. — And the answer is… Not yet. Even after Daniel Bard struck out seven in six innings in a 9-7 win over the Minnesota Twins Friday, manager Bobby Valentine was not ready to declare a winner in the Great Red Sox Starting Rotation 6 pm, Fri Mar 30
Podcast: The Iglesias disagreement – Boston Globe, Chad Finn: By Chad Finn, Globe Staff@GlobeChadFinn Didn’t get a chance to post this Tuesday, but figure it’s still worthwhile since my colleague Nick Cafardo and I fall on the opposite ends of the spectrum regarding the Red Sox handling of Jose… 6 pm, Fri Mar 30
Ross’ two homers carry Red Sox past Twins – MLB.com, Rhett Bollinger: Cody Ross hit a pair of two-run homers to lead the Red Sox to a 9-7 win over the Twins on Friday at Hammond Stadium. Red Sox right-hander Daniel Bard, making the transition from reliever to starter, allowed three runs on four hits and three walks ove 5 pm, Fri Mar 30
Ellsbury ‘fine’ after leaving with knee bruise – WEEI Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Jacoby Ellsbury left the Red Sox’ game with the Twins in the bottom of the fifth after fouling a pitch off the inside of his right knee. The outfielder said after the Sox’ 9-7 win over Minnesota at Hammond Stadium, however, that h 5 pm, Fri Mar 30
Bard, Red Sox top Twins, 9-7, but still no announcements on rotation – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — The Red Sox escaped from Hammond Stadium with a 9-7 victory over the Twins, Daniel Bard pitching six mostly strong innings that featured seven strikeouts and four hits, three runs and three walks. After the game, manager Bobby Vale 5 pm, Fri Mar 30
Ellsbury fine after foul ball off knee – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. Jacoby Ellsbuy fouled a ball off his right knee in the fifth inning today, finished his at-bat then left the game. “I wanted to get some ice on that,” Bobby Valentine… 5 pm, Fri Mar 30
Lucchino: Red Sox exploring alternative ending to Theo Epstein compensation talks with Cubs – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — The Red Sox are officially not satisfied with the “conclusion” of the Theo Epstein compensation talks. Because the main piece the Red Sox received in return from the Cubs, reliever Chris Carpenter, just underwent elbow 4 pm, Fri Mar 30
Miller set to resume game action Monday – MLB.com,: Red Sox lefty Andrew Miller probably doesn’t have enough innings to make the team out of Spring Training, but he is ready to resume game action. 3 pm, Fri Mar 30
Valentine comfortable with outfield alignment – MLB.com,: Though his team will be without Carl Crawford for a large chunk of April, if not the whole month, manager Bobby Valentine sounds comfortable with what he has to work with in the outfield. 3 pm, Fri Mar 30
Live updates: Red Sox at Twins – Boston Globe Extra Bases: FORT MYERS, Fla. We’re about to get underway at Hammond Stadium where it’s Daniel Bard Steel Cage Death Match Day. OK, it’s really not. But he probably would help himself by pitching well. Hang out for updates as it’s… 2 pm, Fri Mar 30
Bobby V: No decision yet on rotation – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Daniel Bard makes his last spring training start Friday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins, with the final composition of the Red Sox starting rotation yet to be announced. Nonetheless, manager Bobby Valentine insisted Bard is 1 pm, Fri Mar 30
Curt Schilling, Jenny Dell, and footnotes – Boston Globe, Chad Finn: Thoughts on Curt Schilling’s about-face as an analyst, and an explanation from NESN as to why Jenny Dell’s debut came so late in the spring. 1 pm, Fri Mar 30
A few pregame Red Sox notes – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. A few Red Sox notes for you: Adrian Gonzalez will stay back at Fenway South today to get a bunch of at-bats in the minor league games. He will go… 1 pm, Fri Mar 30
May Day! May Day! – Boston Dirt Dogs blog: Peter Gammons: “One of the biggest negatives would be, Carl Crawford’s wrist. Its fine to say he’s going to play in May, but you just don’t know. Mark DeRosa had virtually the same injury had three operations, it’s taken more than two years to come b 1 pm, Fri Mar 30
Cook paid retention bonus – Boston Globe Extra Bases: FORT MYERS, Fla – Aaron Cook has been paid a $100,000 retention bonus meaning he will be a part of the Red Sox organization (not necessarily the 25-man roster) to start the season. Under the new collective bargaining agreement, veterans… 1 pm, Fri Mar 30
Valentine: Bard is capable of starting – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. Make of this what you will. Question: “Is Daniel Bard pitching for his role today?” Bobby Valentine: “No.” Question: So the decision is made? Bobby Valentine: It hasnt really been made…. 1 pm, Fri Mar 30
A Schill Wind Blows – Boston Dirt Dogs blog: Josh Beckett hasn’t seen Curt Schilling snooping around for snitching opportunities 12 pm, Fri Mar 30
AL East again looks to be battle of Big Three – MLB.com, Matthew Leach: Part of why the moves in the AL East weren’t big is that they didn’t need to be. New York, Boston and Tampa Bay had three of the five best run differentials in the Majors a year ago. These aren’t clubs that needed radical makeovers. They needed upgra 11 am, Fri Mar 30
Today’s lineup: Jacoby Ellsbury back on top, Nick Punto at 1B – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS –Here’s the Red Sox lineup for their 1:05 game against the Twins at Hammond Stadium, just down the road from Fenway South: Jacoby Ellsbury CF Dustin Pedroia 2B David Ortiz DH Kevin Youkilis 3B Jarrod Saltalamacchia C Cody Ross 11 am, Fri Mar 30
Setting the Red Sox pitching plan through the end of spring training – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — With Opening Day just around the corner, the Red Sox are lining up their pitching rotation. The team has set its plan for the final four days of spring training. In today’s game against the Twins, Daniel Bard will make his fi 11 am, Fri Mar 30
Lester switches agents, goes with ACES – WEEI Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Jon Lester confirmed Friday morning that he has switched agents, going to ACES, which is run by Sam and Seth Levinson. The 28-year-old had been with SFX. The agent Lester had been working with, Josh Yates, recently moved from SFX 10 am, Fri Mar 30
Grapefruit League Game 27: Red Sox at Twins – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Here are the lineups:RED SOX (12-11-3)Ellsbury CFPedroia 2BOrtiz DHYoukilis 3BSaltalamacchia CRoss LFSweeney RFAviles SSPunto 1BPitching: RHP Daniel Bard, RHP Mark Melancon, RHP Matt Albers.TWINS (16-12)TBAPitching: RHP Nick Blackburn.Game time: 1:05 9 am, Fri Mar 30
How the Red Sox make their decisions – WEEI Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Decisions, decisions.read more 7 am, Fri Mar 30
Will a big spring equal a big season for Cody Ross?…and links – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — Cody Ross has been on a tear this spring, posting a .342 batting average, four home runs and 11 RBI. It’s made for a positive introduction to the Red Sox, but will Ross’ spring production translate to the regular season 7 am, Fri Mar 30

Red Sox links (49 articles) Fri. Mar. 30

March 30th, 2012 | Published in News

Good Morning, it is Friday March 30th, 2012 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 49 articles published in that span was collected here.

How the Red Sox make their decisions – WEEI Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Decisions, decisions.read more 7 am, Fri Mar 30
Will a big spring equal a big season for Cody Ross?…and links – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — Cody Ross has been on a tear this spring, posting a .342 batting average, four home runs and 11 RBI. It’s made for a positive introduction to the Red Sox, but will Ross’ spring production translate to the regular season 7 am, Fri Mar 30
Red Sox coverage in today’s Globe – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Dan Shaughnessy checked in with Kevin Youkilis to get the third baseman’s sense of the coming season for the underdog Sox. Dustin Pedroia is learning about life under a new manager. The notebook has the Red Sox with seemingly little… 7 am, Fri Mar 30
New year, new lease on life for Youkilis – Boston Globe, Dan Shaughnessy: Now 33, engaged to marry Julie Brady, sister of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, Kevin Youkilis looks lean and mean in the spring of 2012. 3 am, Fri Mar 30
No recourse in Carpenter case – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo and Peter Abraham: The Red Sox had complete access to Chris Carpenter’s medical records and the pitcher passed both his Cubs physical and his Red Sox physical after he was sent to Boston as compensation for Theo Epstein, a Major League source familiar with the si 3 am, Fri Mar 30
Pedroia manages to adjust – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham: For the first time since 2006, when he played for Ron Johnson at Triple-A Pawtucket, Dustin Pedroia has a new manager in Bobby Valentine 3 am, Fri Mar 30
Cody Ross knows ropes – Boston Herald, Dan Duggan: FORT MYERS – The thought of playing at a packed Fenway Park 81 times this season doesn’t intimidate Cody Ross…. 1 am, Fri Mar 30
Source: Red Sox still want Cubs to talk – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman: FORT MYERS – The never-ending Theo Epstein compensation talks still have not ended. Puzzled by the timing of… 1 am, Fri Mar 30
Bobby Valentine’s rotation still spinning – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman: FORT MYERS – From here, there is only one chair remaining on the musical chairs dance floor. Felix Doubront… 1 am, Fri Mar 30
Carl Crawford takes time in return – Boston Herald, Dan Duggan: FORT MYERS – Carl Crawford rushed the rehabilitation of his surgically repaired left wrist once and suffered a… 1 am, Fri Mar 30
Schilling behind desk does an about-face – Boston Globe, Chad Finn: Curt Schilling is beginning his third season as an ESPN baseball analyst, and still, something doesn’t seem quite right whenever he appears on the television screen plunked behind a desk on the set of “Baseball Tonight.’’ 1 am, Fri Mar 30
Curses! Musings on the Theo comp saga – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com: It seems we’ve finally arrived at the value of Theo Epstein, the man/boy genius in the middle of a long, strange compensation struggle between two of baseball’s historically cursed franchises. Boston’s former GM bolted for the Cubs 9 pm, Thu Mar 29
Video: Alfredo Aceves and Felix Doubront make strong case for Red Sox rotation – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — In today’s installment of “As the Red Sox Turn,” colleague Dan Duggan and I break down a pair of positive starts today, one from Felix Doubront in a minor-league game, the other from Alfredo Aceves in the 3-2 loss 8 pm, Thu Mar 29
Red Sox not ready to declare Theo Epstein compensation talks over; weighing options – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS –About those Theo Epstein compensation talks being over: Not so fast. Puzzled by the timing of the injury and subsequent surgery today on the right elbow of reliever Chris Carpenter, the main chip the Red Sox received in the three-pl 8 pm, Thu Mar 29
Good days for Aceves and Doubront – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Two of the three pitchers in competition for a rotation spot Alfredo Aceves and Felix Doubront pitched well in their respective games today. 8 pm, Thu Mar 29
Aceves, Doubront both sparkle in starts – MLB.com, Ian Browne: Pitching at the same time but on different fields, Alfredo Aceves and Felix Doubront both made strong cases Thursday afternoon that they could be productive members of the Red Sox’s starting rotation. 7 pm, Thu Mar 29
Doubront, Aceves shine, but nothing set yet – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Takeaways from the Fort, where Felix Doubront couldn’t stop smiling, Alfredo Aceves offered a peek behind his steel facade, and Bobby Valentine went all poker face when it came time to discuss rotation decisions. Doubront h 7 pm, Thu Mar 29
Working together in harmony – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. There was a funny moment after the game today during Bobby Valentine’s post-game press conference. He was asked what he heard about the performance Felix Doubront, who pitched in a minor… 7 pm, Thu Mar 29
Papi goes deep, Sweeney gets RBI in loss – MLB.com, Ian Browne: Alfredo Aceves fired six strong innings in his latest audition to crack the starting rotation in Red Sox’s 3-2 loss to the Blue Jays on Thursday afternoon at JetBlue Park. 5 pm, Thu Mar 29
Aceves: Starting would be ‘like a dream’ – WEEI Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Alfredo Aceves called the potential opportunity to become a starter as “a dream,” and reiterated how good he feels after his latest spring training start. Aceves’ comments came after the pitcher threw six innings against the 5 pm, Thu Mar 29
Schilling honored by Sox Hall call – MLB blog, Ian Browne: Former Red Sox right-hander Curt Schilling, who will be on the 2013 ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame, will be inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame first. Schilling will be one of several new members to be inducted into the Sox Hall on Aug. 3, t 4 pm, Thu Mar 29
Josh Beckett with the Big Show – WEEI Red Sox Audio: We spoke to Josh Beckett live from Jet Blue park, and phone issues withstanding, we got some good answers out of Josh concerning last season, their new manager, and he addresses some quotes from Curt Schilling about the team not responding or liking 4 pm, Thu Mar 29
Josh Beckett with the Big Show – WEEI Red Sox Audio: We spoke to Josh Beckett live from Jet Blue park, and phone issues withstanding, we got some good answers out of Josh concerning last season, their new manager, and he addresses some quotes from Curt Schilling about the team not responding or liking 4 pm, Thu Mar 29
Hoyer: Cubs had no knowledge of injury – WEEI Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer told MLB.com Thursday that Chicago wasn’t aware of the elbow problem which has forced Chris Carpenter to have bone spurs removed. Carpenter came over from the Cubs in February as part of the co 4 pm, Thu Mar 29
Sox send Bogaerts (no, not that one) to Cubs – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: FORT MYERS, Fla.–The timing could have been better, given that Chris Carpenter, the right-handed pitcher who came to the Red Sox from the Cubs as compensation for Theo Epstein, was undergoing surgery Thursday to remove a bone spur from his pitching 4 pm, Thu Mar 29
Ben Cherington explains what the Red Sox knew about Carl Crawford’s wrist – WEEI blog Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. – Carl Crawford told WEEI.com that he had been dealing with his wrist pain for “four or five years.” His former manager with the Rays, Joe Maddon, confirmed earlier this week that the Tampa Bay organization was aware of the iss 3 pm, Thu Mar 29
Cubs get the other Bogaerts – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — A couple of developments this afternoon: * The compensation talks with the Cubs over Theo Epstein ended, when the Red Sox agreed to send Jair Bogaerts, twin brother of top prospect SS Xander Bogaerts, to Chicago. The Red Sox previo 3 pm, Thu Mar 29
Cook being viewed as only starter, not reliever – MLB.com,: The question with Aaron Cook is simply this: Will he start the season in the Red Sox’s starting rotation or on a Minor League rehab assignment so he can get more stretched out? 2 pm, Thu Mar 29
Red Sox don’t want to put pressure on Crawford – MLB.com,: The Red Sox simply don’t think it is prudent to publicly outline a timetable for the return of Carl Crawford, because it could force the left fielder to push too hard to make a perceived deadline. 2 pm, Thu Mar 29
Valentine expecting club will reach postseason – MLB.com,: One of Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine’s least favorite things to do during his time as an ESPN analyst was to make predictions. Now that he is back on the other side, other “experts” are making predictions about his team. 2 pm, Thu Mar 29
Red Sox send first baseman Bogaerts to Cubs – MLB.com,: The Red Sox completed their obligation in the compensation package for former general manager Theo Epstein by sending Minor Leaguer Jair Bogaerts to the Cubs on Thursday. 2 pm, Thu Mar 29
Red Sox send Jair Bogaerts to Cubs – WEEI Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Red Sox completed their end of the deal that sent Theo Epstein to the Cubs, with pitcher Chris Carpenter coming back to the Sox, dealing 19-year-old first baseman Jair Bogaerts to Chicago. Bogaerts is the twin brother of one o 2 pm, Thu Mar 29
Early Carl Crawford return unlikely – Boston Herald, Dan Duggan: FORT MYERS – Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine offered an update on Carl Crawford this morning, and the odds of an… 2 pm, Thu Mar 29
Will Daisuke Matsuzaka help this year? – Globe 10.0: 2 pm, Thu Mar 29
Red Sox sent Jair Bogaerts to the Cubs – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. The Red Sox have sent first baseman Jair Bogaerts to the Cubs as the player to be named later in the Theo Epstein compensation deal. He is the twin brother of… 2 pm, Thu Mar 29
Live updates: Blue Jays at Red Sox – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. Good afternoon from JetBlue Park, where the rampaging Blue Jays (they’re an unconscious 21-4-1) will face the Red Sox. Alfredo Aceves is getting the start as Felix Doubront toils in a… 2 pm, Thu Mar 29
Crawford may miss more than two weeks – WEEI Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. — While Bobby Valentine reported continued good progress from Carl Crawford in the outfielder’s return from left wrist surgery, the Red Sox manager did suggest Crawford’s return to the major league club could be more than just a cou 12 pm, Thu Mar 29
Bobby V: Crawford probably needs at-bats – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said he doesn’t expect to see Carl Crawford bat against live pitching before the team breaks camp here Monday, adding that he expects the left fielder will need a minor-league rehab assignment befor 12 pm, Thu Mar 29
Two Navy men from Mass. re-up here in front of Monster – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: FORT MYERS, Fla.—This is not something you normally see in spring training, but it happened here Thursday morning: Two Navy officers from Massachusetts re-enlisted in the service in front of the Green Monster at JetBlue Park. Petty officer Daniel 12 pm, Thu Mar 29
Ellsbury back in leadoff spot – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: FORT MYERS, Fla.–Here’s the lineup the Red Sox are running out against the Toronto Blue Jays Thursday afternoon. Alfredo Aceves will pitch in this game, while Felix Doubront will pitch in a minor-league game. Jacoby Ellsbury, cf Dustin Pedroia, 2b 12 pm, Thu Mar 29
A few pregame notes – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. Just spoke to Bobby Valentine. Here are a few bits of news: Carl Crawford will take 20 bunts today. But he has yet to take any full swings off a coach…. 12 pm, Thu Mar 29
No timetable set, but Carl Crawford return unlikely early in the season – Boston Herald Blog: By Dan Duggan FORT MYERS — Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine offered an update on Carl Crawford this morning, and the odds of an early-season return by the injured left fielder seems unlikely. Valentine was careful not to be put a timetable on Cr 11 am, Thu Mar 29
Pitching plans for the weekend – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. Here are the pitching plans for the weekend: Today vs Toronto: Aceves, Thomas, Atchison, Bowden (Doubront in a minor league game) Friday at Minnesota: Bard, Melancon, Albers, Bowden. Saturday at Tampa 11 am, Thu Mar 29
Carpenter’s elbow issues nobody’s fault? – Boston Globe Extra Bases: FORT MYERS, Fla – The Red Sox had complete access to Chris Carpenter’s medical records, the pitcher had passed both his Cubs physical and also his Red Sox physical after he was dealt to the Red Sox as compensation for… 11 am, Thu Mar 29
Blue Jays bring down an interesting — to Blue Jays’ minor league fans — lineup – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — Here’s a Blue Jays lineup to strike fear in the hearts and minds of the Red Sox pitching staff this afternoon: Anthony Gose CF Rajai Davis RF Eric Thames LF Yan Gomes 1B Luis Valbuena SS Jeff Mathis C Ricardo Nanita DH Jonath 10 am, Thu Mar 29
Setting up the Red Sox pitching rotation for the next few days – Boston Herald Blog: By Dan Duggan FORT MYERS — Here’s a quick update on the plan for the Red Sox pitching rotation over the next few days as spring training draws to a close. Alfredo Aceves will start today’s game against the Blue Jays. He’s slat 10 am, Thu Mar 29
Scout on Bobby V: ‘It’ll be all or nothing’ – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com: We found this segment on Bobby Valentine from ESPN.com senior writer Jayson Stark’s baseball preview piece noteworthy: This felt like a tremendous marriage the day an emotional Bobby V was introduced to the media and the masses in Boston back on De 10 am, Thu Mar 29
Red Sox coverage in today’s Globe – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Dan Shaughnessy has some ideas as the Red Sox prepare to celebrate Fenway’s 100th anniversary. The notebook has Chris Carpenter being injured and some pitchers working in the minor leagues…. 10 am, Thu Mar 29
The mystery continues: Where exactly will Jacoby Ellsbury hit? – WEEI Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. — In a camp chock full of mysteries, Jacoby Ellsbury is right at the top of the list.read more 9 am, Thu Mar 29
Today’s Red Sox lineup – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS –The Blue Jays are in town and here is the lineup the Red Sox are throwing at them: Jacoby Ellsbury CF Dustin Pedroia 2B Adrian Gonzalez 1B Kevin Youkilis 3B David Ortiz DH Darnell McDonald LF Ryan Sweeney RF Kelly Shoppach C Mike Av 9 am, Thu Mar 29
Grapefruit League Game 26: Jays at Red Sox – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Here are the lineups:RED SOX (12-10-3)Ellsbury CFPedroia 2BGonzalez 1BYoukilis 3BOrtiz DHMcDonald LFSweeney RFShoppach CAviles SSPitching: RHP Alfredo Aceves.BLUE JAYS (21-4-1)Pitching: RHP Drew Hutchinson.Game time: 1:35 p.m.TV/Radio: None.Notes: Fe 9 am, Thu Mar 29
For Mike Aviles, it’s about getting stronger, not bigger…and links – Boston Herald Blog: By Dan Duggan FORT MYERS — Mike Aviles is much bigger than the typical middle infielder, joking that he often gets mistaken for a catcher because of his bulky build. As you can read in today’s Herald (links below), Aviles is very dedicat 8 am, Thu Mar 29

Red Sox links (127 articles) Thu. Mar. 29

March 29th, 2012 | Published in News

Good Morning, it is Thursday March 29th, 2012 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 127 articles published in that span was collected here.

List of hopefuls for Red Sox’ lineup – Boston Globe, Dan Shaughnessy: It’s true. I checked. As part of Fenway Park’s 100th anniversary celebration (have you heard about it, by chance?), the Red Sox are inviting everyone who ever wore a Sox uniform back for the April 20 ballpark-palooza. 3 am, Thu Mar 29
Carpenter to have surgery – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham and Nick Cafardo: The player the Red Sox received as compensation from the Cubs for the hiring of former general manager Theo Epstein , righthanded reliever Chris Carpenter , is having elbow surgery on Thursday. 3 am, Thu Mar 29
‘Biggest calves in the game’ are attention-getters – Boston Herald, Dan Duggan: The part of Mike Aviles’ body that draws the most attention is the one he trains the least. The calves of the Red… 2 am, Thu Mar 29
The Mike Aviles offseason workout – Boston Herald, Dan Duggan: Mike Aviles transformed from a self-proclaimed 135-pound “bag of bones” as a high school senior into a 210-pound… 2 am, Thu Mar 29
Mike Aviles takes a weight and see approach – Boston Herald, Dan Duggan: FORT MYERS – When you see Mike Aviles walking around the Red Sox clubhouse in shorts and a T-shirt, you can’t help… 1 am, Thu Mar 29
Sox-Cubs deal may need elbow room – Boston Herald, Dan Duggan: FORT MYERS – The Theo Epstein compensation saga won’t end. It appeared that the Red Sox and Cubs had come… 1 am, Thu Mar 29
‘Push back’ but no rift between Ben Cherington, Bobby Valentine – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman: FORT MYERS – Hey, TMZ, here’s some dirt for you: Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington confessed yesterday… 1 am, Thu Mar 29
Video: Pitching in on Aaron Cook and Clay Buchholz – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — In today’s video, Dan Duggan and I use the off-day to dissect and analyze the Red Sox’ pitching dilemmas. Aaron Cook, who has worked his way into the discussion for the back end of the rotation, and Clay Buchholz, who h 12 am, Thu Mar 29
Disabled list already filling up – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. Let’s see, by my count the Red Sox will probably start the season with eight players from the 40-man roster on the disabled list: RHP Chris Carpenter (elbow) OF Carl Crawford… 10 pm, Wed Mar 28
Carpenter set to have bone spurs removed – MLB.com,: Right-hander Chris Carpenter, the main compensation piece the Red Sox landed in exchange for Theo Epstein moving to the Cubs, won’t pitch for the foreseeable future because of an elbow injury. 9 pm, Wed Mar 28
Padilla content to relieve – MLB.com,: Vicente Padilla made it clear to the Red Sox that his preference was to start, and he’s not sure he can be as effective as a reliever. 9 pm, Wed Mar 28
Cook feels ready for work in rotation – MLB.com,: With t-minus a week until the end of Spring Training, the crunch is officially on for right-hander Aaron Cook to show the Red Sox he has gotten enough reps to be ready to begin the season in the starting rotation. 9 pm, Wed Mar 28
Buchholz gets his work in – MLB.com,: With Opening Day just eight days away, the Red Sox need to get their pitchers lined up properly. That’s why Clay Buchholz pitched during what was an off-day for the team. 9 pm, Wed Mar 28
Schilling leads latest class of Red Sox HOF – MLB.com, Ian Browne: The latest Red Sox Hall of Fame class was announced on Wednesday, and it will include pitcher Curt Schilling — an instrumental part of the World Series championship teams of 2004 and ’07. 8 pm, Wed Mar 28
Clay Buchholz, Aaron Cook, Vicente Padilla and Andrew Bailey take on some Rays minor leaguers – WEEI blog Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. — With no game scheduled Wednesday, the Red Sox used minor league games at the back fields at JetBlue Park to allow Clay Buchholz, Aaron Cook, Vicente Padilla and Andrew Bailey to continue their progression through spring train 7 pm, Wed Mar 28
Chris Carpenter to have elbow surgery – WEEI Rob Bradford: Chris Carpenter — part of the compensation received by the Red Sox from the Cubs for Theo Epstein — will have elbow surgery performed by Dr. James Andrews on Thursday, according to a team source. News of the surgery first came via a post on the pit 6 pm, Wed Mar 28
Clay Buchholz takes another step closer to the regular season – Boston Herald Blog: By Dan Duggan FORT MYERS — Clay Buchholz is more ready than most to finish spring training. The righthander missed the final months of last season with a back injury so he’s ready for the real games to start. Buchholz threw six innings an 6 pm, Wed Mar 28
Red Sox relief pitcher Chris Carpenter to undergo elbow surgery – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — Chris Carpenter, Part 1 of the Theo Epstein compensation talks with the Cubs, will be lost for an undetermined amount of time in order to undergo elbow surgery. Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington confirmed the surgery but said 6 pm, Wed Mar 28
Sox pitcher Carpenter to have elbow surgery – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: FORT MYERS, Fla.–Red Sox pitcher Chris Carpenter, who came to the Red Sox from the Chicago Cubs as compensation for Theo Epstein, wrote on his Twitter account Tuesday afternoon that he will have surgery to remove a bone spur from his throwing elbow. 6 pm, Wed Mar 28
Sox pitchers impress in minor outings – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: FORT MYERS, Fla. — A few pitching notes from the Fort, where a CBS News crew headed by Mo Rocca showed up in camp for a little Bobby V action. Here’s hoping it ends up on CBS Sunday Morning, one of the enduring, great television magazine shows aroun 6 pm, Wed Mar 28
Chris Carpenter of Boston Red Sox needs surgery – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes: Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Carpenter, who came to Boston from the Chicago Cubs as compensation for Theo Epstein, wrote on his Twitter account Tuesday afternoon that he will have surgery to remove a bone spur from his throwing elbow. 6 pm, Wed Mar 28
Buchholz touched up in outing today – Boston Globe Extra Bases: FORT MYERS, Fla It was not exactly clear sailing for Clay Buchholz. The Red Sox third starter allowed two homers and four earned runs over six innings against Triple-A Tampa Bay hitters at Fenway South. Veteran Reid Brignac was… 6 pm, Wed Mar 28
Schilling, Barrett and Burks among seven selected for Red Sox Hall of Fame – Boston Globe Extra Bases: This release from the Red Sox: Curt Schilling, whose legendary bloody sock is synonymous with the historic 2004 World Championship, heads the 2012 class of inductees into the Red Sox Hall of Fame. John I. Taylor, who owned the Red… 6 pm, Wed Mar 28
Carpenter to have surgery on Thursday – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. The player the Red Sox received as compensation for former general manager Theo Epstein, righthanded reliever Chris Carpenter, is having elbow surgery on Thursday. “Headed into surgery tomorrow with D 6 pm, Wed Mar 28
Fenway to host Liverpool-AS Roma soccer game July 25 – WEEI blog Craig Meyer: Fenway Sports Management announced Wednesday that the English soccer team Liverpool will play the Italian club AS Roma at Fenway Park on July 25 as a part of Liverpool’s preseason North American tour. Liverpool is owned by Fenway Sports Group, 3 pm, Wed Mar 28
Aaron Cook wants to make the decision hard on the Red Sox – Boston Herald Blog: By Dan Duggan FORT MYERS — Aaron Cook is pitching well enough to remain in contention for a spot in the back end of the Red Sox rotation. The veteran righthander worked five innings today in a Double-A game, as the big league club had the day o 3 pm, Wed Mar 28
Liverpool to play at Fenway on July 25 – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff Liverpool FC will play AS Roma at Fenway Park on July 25 according to a release from Fenway Sports Management. It will be Liverpool’s first trip to the United States since 2004. The team is… 3 pm, Wed Mar 28
Should Felix Doubront be a starter? – Globe 10.0: 3 pm, Wed Mar 28
Red Sox bear resemblance to 2002 edition – Boston Globe, Chad Finn: Like the 2002 Red Sox, these Sox have tremendous talent at the top of the lineup and rotation but questions of depth and health. 3 pm, Wed Mar 28
Dice-K and Hill throw in simulated game – Boston Globe Extra Bases: FORT MYERS, Fla – Daisuke Matsuzaka continued his rapid road to recovery looking impressive in a controlled intrasquad game vs. Sox minor leaguers this afternoon. Matsuzaka, who threw most of two innings and allowed a single, appears to be well… 3 pm, Wed Mar 28
Cook efficient in Double-A outing – Boston Globe Extra Bases: FORT MYERS, Fla. Aaron Cook pitched five very efficient innings facing Double-A Tampa Bay hitters. He threw 68 pitches and got 11 ground ball outs. Cook, who may start the season in Pawtucket, allowed five hits and one run. Cook,… 3 pm, Wed Mar 28
Papelbon catches up with former teammates – MLB.com, Ian Browne: The time will eventually come — May, in fact — when Jonathan Papelbon will have to stare down some of his closest friends and try to make them look foolish in the batter’s box. But Monday in Clearwater — the day Papelbon’s Phillies entertained the 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Superb Lester fans 10 as Red Sox top Phils – MLB.com, Todd Zolecki: Red Sox left-hander Jon Lester fine-tuned things Monday against the Phillies at Bright House Field. He allowed just two hits over seven scoreless innings and struck out 10 in the Red Sox’s 6-0 victory. 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Pedroia drills opposite-field home run – MLB.com,: The reason Dustin Pedroia was so annoyed that he was knocked out of the lineup for one day last week was because this is the time of year he likes to get locked in and get a steady stream of at-bats. 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Lester puts on pitching clinic against Phillies – MLB.com,: Forgive the Red Sox if they were trying to find a bottle to place Jon Lester’s Monday performance in and ship it directly to Detroit for Opening Day on April 5. How good was Lester against the Phillies? He was electric, firing seven innings of shutou 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Valentine dismisses report of wedge with GM – MLB.com,: Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine was not amused at all by a recent Boston Globe report that suggested a wedge between he and general manager Ben Cherington over some upcoming roster decisions. 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Aviles wins shortstop job; Iglesias sent down – MLB.com, Ian Browne: Jose Iglesias is probably going to start many Opening Days for the Red Sox. However, the first one will not be in 2012. Mike Aviles has won the shortstop competition and will be in the starting lineup when the Red Sox open their season in Detroit on 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Prospect Anderson sent to Minors – MLB.com,: Jose Iglesias wasn’t the only well-regarded prospect who got sent back to the Minor Leagues on Tuesday. 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Crawford feels ‘really good’ about health – MLB.com,: Left fielder Carl Crawford (left wrist) is gaining momentum in his quest to start getting into some games. 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Complete quartet still in rotation mix – MLB.com,: Though the Red Sox have made their decision at shortstop, the battle is ongoing for the final two spots in the starting rotation. 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Ross stays hot as Beckett fires zeros – MLB.com, Ian Browne: Cody Ross continued his hot spring by clubbing a mammoth three-run homer over the Green Monster replica at JetBlue Park, backing a stellar Josh Beckett and helping the Red Sox to an 8-0 victory over the Rays on Tuesday afternoon. 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Lackey apologizes for choice of words – MLB.com,: Red Sox right-hander John Lackey, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery and won’t pitch in 2012, remains miffed at the criticism Boston starting pitchers received for drinking beer in the clubhouse last season. 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Papelbon: ‘I wasn’t trying to offend’ Sox fans – WEEI Rob Bradford: CLEARWATER, Fla. — Speaking prior to the Phillies’ spring training game against the Red Sox Monday, former Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon clarified his comments made in early March in which he suggested Philadelphia baseball fans were more knowledgeab 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Minor Details Ep. 21: Ryan Westmoreland on his progress as a baseball player – WEEI Red Sox Audio: Red Sox minor league prospect Ryan Westmoreland is now two years removed from the life-saving and life-changing surgery to remove a cavernous malformation on his brain stem. Since his release from the hospital in 2010, he has rehabbed tirelessly in F 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Valentine: There is no power struggle – WEEI Rob Bradford: CLEARWATER, Fla. — Prior to his team’s spring training game against the Phillies Monday, Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine called reports that he was engaged in a power struggle with general manager Ben Cherington “lazy journalism,” and dismissed any 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Jonathan Papelbon: ‘I’m not going to look back’ – WEEI blog Rob Bradford: CLEARWATER, Fla. – Jonathan Papelbon has some new tattoos. He has a new Florida home. So, what else is new with the Phillies’ new closer? “I think, for me, it’s a little bit more peaceful, a little bit more easier to go to work on a day-to-da 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Lester turns in dominant performance – WEEI Rob Bradford: CLEARWATER, Fla. — Making his sixth spring training outing, Jon Lester dominated the Phillies Monday afternoon in the Red Sox’ 6-0 win at Bright House Field. Lester allowed just two hits and no runs over seven innings, striking out 10 and not walkin 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Jarrod Saltalamacchia takes stock of Jon Lester’s dominating performance – WEEI blog Rob Bradford: CLEARWATER, Fla. – After catching Jon Lester’s best performance of the spring – a seven-inning outing in which the lefty struck out 10, didn’t walk a batter while allowing two hits and no runs – catcher Jarrod Saltamacchia explained what tr 11 am, Wed Mar 28
The case to not rush Jose Iglesias to Red Sox – WEEI Alex Speier: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Jose Iglesias is better than he was a year ago. Of that there is no question.read more 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Tim Kurkjian on The Big Show: ‘There’s going to be some issues’ with Bobby Valentine, Ben Cherington – WEEI blog Craig Meyer: ESPN baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian joined The Big Show Monday to discuss a series of issues and topics currently surrounding the Red Sox, including the team’s pitching staff, the potential for a bounce-back season for Carl Crawford and whether 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner talks Bobby V, 100th Anniversary at Fenway – WEEI Red Sox Audio: Tom Werner joind D and C this morning and hit on Bobby V saying he’s the right guy for the team, talks about plans for 100th anniversary of Fenway and Gerry’s Run to Home Base for our troops![0:00:23] … us on the AT&T hotline AT&T forgy LTE. The ch 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Sox send Iglesias, Anderson to Triple-A – WEEI Rob Bradford: The Red Sox optioned shortstop Jose Iglesias and first baseman Lars Anderson to Triple-A Pawtucket Tuesday morning. Outfielder Josh Kroeger and right-handed pitchers Doug Mathis and Justoin Germano also were reassigned to the minors. That leaves the 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Tom Werner on D&C: Rumors of Bobby Valentine front office feud ‘overblown’ – WEEI blog Arielle Aronson: Red Sox chairman Tom Werner joined the Dennis & Callahan show Tuesday morning to promote the third annual Run-Walk to Home Base and to discuss the state of the organization with just a few weeks remaining before the start of the season. Werner sp 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Crawford likely to stay behind for opener – WEEI Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Bobby Valentine said prior to the Red Sox’ spring training game Tuesday against the Rays at JetBlue Park that Carl Crawford likely will stay behind in Fort Myers when the team breaks camp and leaves for the regular season. “Stay w 11 am, Wed Mar 28
A look at why the Red Sox have sent down Jose Iglesias – WEEI blog Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. – Jose Iglesias’ reaction when Bobby Valentine and Ben Cherington broke the news to him Tuesday morning that he wouldn’t be making the major league club coming out of Red Sox’ spring training? “Disappointment,” the Sox’ 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Iglesias: Demotion was ‘difficult to hear’ – WEEI Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Moments after finding out he wouldn’t be on the Red Sox’ Opening Day roster Tuesday morning, shortstop Jose Iglesias admitted that the news was difficult to hear, but he understood the process. “It was [emotional] because we have 11 am, Wed Mar 28
The Red Sox have their starting shortstop, and his name is Mike Aviles – WEEI blog Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. –Red Sox shortstop Mike Aviles spoke briefly with the media following batting practice Tuesday afternoon at JetBlue Park. Aviles seemingly emerged as the starter after the Sox demoted Jose Iglesias to Triple-A earlier in the day. ( 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Maddon: Rays knew of Crawford’s wrist issue – WEEI Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. — In response to Carl Crawford’s assertion that he had been dealing with his left wrist problem for “the last four or five years,” Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon said he had been aware of the issue, but didn’t recall it being so bad t 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Beckett optimistic after latest outing – WEEI Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Making his sixth spring training appearance, Josh Beckett threw five shutout innings against the Rays Tuesday, allowing just one hit while striking out five and walking three. The righty threw 84 pitches, 49 of which were strikes. 11 am, Wed Mar 28
John Lackey apologizes for comment – WEEI Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Red Sox issued an apology from John Lackey Tuesday afternoon in which the pitcher apologized for a comment made in a Boston Globe article. Lackey was quoted in the story as saying, “Guys having a beer after their start has bee 11 am, Wed Mar 28
It’s time to give this Mike Aviles guy a chance – WEEI Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. — As Mike Aviles left the JetBlue Park complex Tuesday afternoon, living the life as the Red Sox’ starting shortstop, he was congratulated on his latest lot in life. “Thanks,” he said. “I won’t let you guys down.”read more 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Dave Magadan explains what happened to Jose Iglesias – WEEI blog Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. – In the flurry of analysis regarding Jose Iglesias’ demotion Tuesday, much was made of Bobby Valentine’s comments regarding when things took a turn for the worse for the shortstop. The Red Sox manager said, “He’s working o 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Mike Aviles makes case – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber: DUNEDIN, Fla. – Mike Aviles has better things to do than fret over whether he will be the Red Sox’ Opening Day… 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Daniel Bard better in this start – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber: DUNEDIN, Fla. – On their way to the visitors clubhouse after the sixth inning yesterday, Red Sox catcher Kelly… 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Youkilis: Back is no cause for concern – Boston Herald, Dan Duggan: FORT MYERS – The stiff back that prevented Kevin Youkilis from making the trip to Dunedin, Fla., for yesterday’s… 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Video: Red Sox roster decisions collaborative, according to Bobby V, Cherington – Boston Herald Blog: CLEARWATER, Fla. — Before today’s game, Bobby Valentine dismissed the idea of a power struggle with general manager Ben Cherington as “lazy journalism.” In this video, Herald baseball writer Scott Lauber (@ScottLauber) offers 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Papelbon: No offense, Sox fans – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber: CLEARWATER, Fla. – Let’s get one thing straight: Jonathan Papelbon has no interest in dissing Red Sox fans. Well,… 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Prospect Lavarnway caught in middle – Boston Herald, Dan Duggan: FORT MYERS – Everyone seems to have an opinion about where Ryan Lavarnway should begin this season – except for… 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Youk back in good shape – Boston Herald, Dan Duggan: FORT MYERS – Kevin Youkilis missed Sunday’s spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays with back stiffness. For… 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Papi coming of age – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber: CLEARWATER, Fla. – David Ortiz is 36 years old, so it’s natural – even reasonable – to wonder how much longer he… 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Pap’s intention not to fan flames – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber: CLEARWATER, Fla. – Jonathan Papelbon has no interest in dissing Red Sox fans. The former Red Sox closer also… 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Iglesias sent to Triple-A; Aviles earns starting SS spot – Boston Herald Blog: The Red Sox announced today that they have optioned shortstop Jose Iglesias to Triple-A Pawtucket, meaning that veteran Mike Aviles (right, photo by Matt Stone) will be the Opening Day shortstop. The shortstop battle was one of the most interesting i 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Mike Aviles, Red Sox starting shortstop, leads off today’s game – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — Yes, that will be the Red Sox Opening Day shortstop, Mike Aviles, leading off today in the 1:35 game against the Rays. Here’s the full lineup: Mike Aviles SS Jacoby Ellsbury CF Dustin Pedroia 2B Adrian Gonzalez 1B Kevin Youki 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Bobby Valentine on sending Jose Iglesias to Triple-A: “It was not a tough decision” – Boston Herald Blog: By DAN DUGGAN FORT MYERS — Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said it wasn’t difficult to decide to send shortstop prospect Jose Iglesias to Triple-A Pawtucket. “It was not a tough a decision,” Valentine said. “Eventually thin 11 am, Wed Mar 28
No ill will between Sox manager, GM – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber: CLEARWATER, Fla. – In previous chapters of his managerial career, Bobby Valentine hasn’t always gotten along with… 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Aviles proud to be a Red Sox, not just their starting SS – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — Mike Aviles (right, photo by Chris Evans) has known for a couple of days that he was going to be the starting shortstop — at least on Opening Day — but he has stayed quiet about it.He is up for the challenge, but onl 11 am, Wed Mar 28
A more comfortable Ryan Lavarnway realized his big league teammates aren’t “superhuman”…and links – Boston Herald Blog: By Dan Duggan FORT MYERS — A year has made a major difference for Ryan Lavarnway. Previously, the catching prospect entered spring training as one of the young guys, awed by his big league teammates. But after a call-up late last season, durin 11 am, Wed Mar 28
It’s Aviles, not Iglesias, at shortstop – Boston Herald, Dan Duggan: FORT MYERS – Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said it wasn’t difficult to decide to send shortstop prospect Jose… 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Red Sox handle Rays easily, 8-0, as Valentine ponders keeping SS Mike Aviles in No. 1 spot – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — Red Sox pitching dominated a starter-less Rays squad in an 8-0 victory here this afternoon. Josh Beckett allowed three walks but just one hit in his five innings, striking out five. Three relievers — Scott Atchison, Franklin 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Lackey apologizes for word choice – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — John Lackey had to issue an apology, via a press release, for his unfortunate and ill-considered word choice in a recent interview. For the second time in less than a year, Lackey resorted to the “retard” label to descr 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Video: The pros and cons of shipping down SS Jose Iglesias – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — The Red Sox beat the Rays, 8-0, today but the big story was all about Jose Iglesias getting sent down to Triple-A and Mike Aviles being named as the club’s starting shortstop. In today’s video, Dan Duggan and I weigh in 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Josh Beckett, Salty ‘good’ to go – Boston Herald, Dan Duggan: FORT MYERS – One of the side effects of Jason Varitek’s retirement was the loss of Josh Beckett’s personal catcher. Beckett… 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Lineup may be preview of opener – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman: FORT MYERS – Manager Bobby Valentine has been treating the lineup like a taffy pull for much of the spring, putting… 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Long story short: It’s right move – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman: FORT MYERS – Nothing to see here, folks. Move along. The Red Sox did everyone, especially Jose Iglesias, a huge… 11 am, Wed Mar 28
After another strong outing, Josh Becket is ready for the season…and links – Boston Herald Blog: By Dan Duggan FORT MYERS — Following a brilliant performance by Jon Lester on Monday, Josh Beckett was sharp again on Tuesday. Though it took Beckett 84 pitches to get through five innings, he shutout the Rays and limited them to just one hit 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Aviles man in middle – Boston Herald, Dan Duggan: FORT MYERS – When the Red Sox acquired Mike Aviles in a trade with the Royals last July, it barely caused a ripple…. 11 am, Wed Mar 28
Bobby Valentine of Boston Red Sox calls suggestion of rift with GM ‘lazy journalism’ – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes: Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine on Monday dismissed reports of a potential rift between him and general manager Ben Cherington on roster decisions, calling it “lazy journalism.” 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Lester has a boffo dress rehearsal – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: CLEARWATER, Fla. — Alex Trebek, meet Bobby Valentine. Like the “Jeopardy” host, Valentine opened his postgame session with the media by offering the answer first, then waiting for the question. Valentine: “Yes, he was.” Valentine was anticipatin 10 am, Wed Mar 28
PBS offers inside look at Fenway – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com: The 100th anniversary of Fenway Park has inspired a National Geographic documentary that will air nationally and premier tonight at 10 p.m. (EDT), including on WGBH in Boston. The latest in National Geographic’s famed “inside” documentary seri 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Red Sox option Iglesias to Triple-A – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com: The Boston Red Sox on Tuesday morning optioned shortstop Jose Iglesias to Triple-A Pawtucket, essentially ending the spring training competition at the position. The 22-year-old Iglesias has dazzled in the field this spring and manager Bobby Valent 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Bobby V: Iglesias needs ‘more consistency’ – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: FORT MYERS, Fla. — The meeting was “real emotional,” Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said — Jose Iglesias thought he should be in the big leagues. General manager Ben Cherington and Valentine informed the 22-year-old shortstop Tuesday morning that 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Jose Iglesias’ time will come … soon – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: FORT MYERS, Fla. — A tale of two shortstops. The first was a young, Spanish-speaking kid who played as if he’d been born with a glove on his hand, but hit as if he wasn’t sure which end of the bat was up. He spent three seasons in singl 10 am, Wed Mar 28
A case for Bard, Doubront in rotation – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Bobby Valentine said the back end of the rotation has yet to be resolved and all four contenders — Daniel Bard, Alfredo Aceves, Felix Doubront, and Aaron Cook — will be pitching in the next three days. Cook goes first, down for 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Takeaways: Looking at Aviles as leadoff – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Takeaways from the Fort, where owners John W. Henry and Tom Werner slipped into town to observe their juggernaut, winner of back-to-back shutouts after an 8-0 takedown of the Tampa Bay Rays and 12-10 in Florida with five games lef 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Lackey issues apology over choice of words – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com: Red Sox pitcher John Lackey issued the following statement Tuesday: “I apologize for my thoughtless choice of words that appeared in print earlier today. I meant no harm, and I am sorry to all I offended.” According to a column in Tuesday’s Boston 10 am, Wed Mar 28
2012 spring training — Boston Red Sox’s Jose Iglesias optioned to Triple-A – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes: Red Sox shortstop Jose Iglesias was optioned to Triple-A on Tuesday, essentially ending the spring training competition at the spot. 10 am, Wed Mar 28
SoxProspects: Up-and-coming outfielders – ESPN Boston blog, Mike Andrews, SoxProspects.com: In the outfield, the Red Sox have a handful of prospects that could develop into impact major leaguers, although none are sure bets at this stage. The club also has some solid depth at the upper levels of the system, whether in the form of major-le 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Morning report: How the exes are doing – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: FORT MYERS, Fla.–Good morning from the Fort, where the Red Sox are not scheduled to play a game Wednesday, the schedulemakers having blessed them with their only day off of the spring. Or as Darnell McDonald, whose Twitter handle is MacDime54, twee 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Power struggle may weaken Sox right off the bat – Boston Globe, Christopher Gasper: The division of the Red Sox isnt limited to Saturdays split-squad games against the Miami Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies. A wedge appears to be forming between new manager Bobby Valentine and new general manager Ben Cherington on the best way. 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Quilt Museum stages tribute to Fenway – Boston Globe (AP): The New England Quilt Museum is preparing a tribute to the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park to mark the 100th anniversary of the ballpark’s opening. 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Not time to stop his starts – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo: DUNEDIN, Fla. – Daniel Bard said after the Red Sox’ 6-5, 10-inning loss to the Blue Jays here Sunday that it was the first time he felt like a starter “rather than a reliever starting.’’ And manager Bobby Valentine, who had be 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Aviles continues to make case – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo: DUNEDIN, Fla. – Mike Aviles has done everything he can do to be the Red Sox’ starting shortstop on Opening Day. 10 am, Wed Mar 28
September in March? – Boston Dirt Dogs blog: Red Sox collapse continues in Grapefruit League play. Crawford crushes Tito. Afternoon Dell Light. 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Rest in peace, Brewzer – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Sad news from the Fort. Brewzer the clubhouse dog passed away today according to various Tweets from Red Sox folk. 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Lester tosses a spring gem – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo: CLEARWATER, Fla. – Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine was about to let Jon Lester’s fine performance Monday in a 6-0 win over the Phillies speak for itself, but then he had to elaborate. 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Catching up with pitcher Lackey – Boston Globe, Dan Shaughnessy: FORT MYERS, Fla. – He was the poster boy for bad behavior last year. In a season of Red Sox woes, nobody sunk lower than John Lackey. Early in the season, Lackey told us, “everything in my life sucks right now,’’ and then things got 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Old, faithful – Boston Globe, Stan Grossfeld: WEBSTER – On May 30, 1943, a rookie pitcher who rose out of the textile mills of the Blackstone Valley was given the ball for his first home start at Fenway Park. 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Red Sox coverage in today’s Globe – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Dan Shaughnessy caught up with John Lackey for some honest dialogue. The notebook has Jon Lester pitching impressively and Jonathan Papelbon backtracking. Stan Grossfeld has the story of Lou Lucier, the oldest living Red Sox player…. 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Grapefruit League Game 25: Rays at Red Sox – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Here are the lineups:RED SOX (11-10-3)Aviles SSEllsbury CFPedroia 2BGonzalez 1BYoukilis 3BOrtiz DHRoss LFSaltalamacchia CSweeney RFPitching: Beckett followed by Morales, Melancon and Atchison. RAYS (7-14-3)Jennings DH Joyce RF Zobrist 2B Pena 1B Kepp 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Accountability Lacking – Boston Dirt Dogs blog: Lackey is too chicken to talk about Pitchers of Beer. Curt Schilling rips Bobby V, says it’s going bad quicker than he expected. Is Josh Beckett trying to find Schill’s snitch? 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Jose Iglesias optioned down – Boston Globe Extra Bases: The Red Sox today optioned first baseman Lars Anderson and shortstop Jose Iglesias to Triple-A Pawtucket. 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Pitching plans for this week – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. Josh Beckett pitches today and Clay Buchholz will start a minor league game tomorrow and go six or seven innings. Then the starters line up like this: Thursday: Alfredo Aceves against… 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Demoting Iglesias is best for short term – Boston Globe, Chad Finn: Maybe it was Ben Cherington’s call. Maybe Bobby Valentine resisted. Or maybe, perceived rift be damned, the Red Sox manager and general manager worked in unison and came to the conclusion after talking through the possibilities. But really, the proc 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Come talk baseball with us after the game today – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Staff reports The Globe and BostonGlobe.com will host another post-game reception today in Fort Myers after the game against the Rays. Stop by and talk a little baseball. Here are the details: Time: 5:30 p.m. Where: Shoeless Joe’s at the… 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Kind of a Drag – Boston Dirt Dogs blog: Jose Iglesias gets demoted. 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Aviles wants to make the most of his chance – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Mike Aviles learned a few days ago that he would be the shortstop to to start the season, not Jose Iglesias. 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Final: Red Sox 8, Rays 0 – Boston Globe Extra Bases: FORT MYERS, Fla. We’re going to get underway here at JetBlue Park at 1:35 p.m.. Hang out for updates as Josh Beckett faces Fernando Rodney and assorted Rays relievers. A few folks have asked whether today is the Opening… 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Podcast: Finn, Cafardo on roster decisions – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Nick Cafardo and Chad Finn discuss decisions the Red Sox are faced with as spring training winds down. 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Valentine pondering Aviles at leadoff – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Bobby Valentine hit Mike Aviles leadoff today, the second time he has done in that three days. 10 am, Wed Mar 28
John Lackey apologizes for comment – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Red Sox pitcher John Lackey issued an apology today for a remark he made in a column by Dan Shaughnessy that appeared in the Globe on Tuesday. 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Clever concepts created at Boston Baseball Hack Day – Boston Globe Extra Bases: An app that lets you buy some good karma for your baseball team and an interactive that shows you what a player is worth based on the price of hot dogs at his home stadium were among the creations at Boston Baseball Hack Day held over the weekend at 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Thanks for coming to our party – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. Just back from the Globe event at Shoeless Joe’s in Fort Myers this evening. Met Red Sox fans from Florida, Tennessee, Ohio, Colorado, Oklahoma, Virginia and even Massachusetts. It was fun… 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Approach here isn’t very defensible – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo: The Red Sox made the decision to send Jose Iglesias back to Pawtucket for some offensive seasoning. While the best shortstop on the team, the Sox feel Iglesias also needs to hit to become a major league player. 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Beckett is zeroed in against Tampa Bay – Boston Globe, Dan Shaughnessy: Josh Beckett looks ready to start the season. He blanked the Tampa Bay Rays on one hit over five innings in Tuesday’s 8-0 Red Sox victory at JetBlue Park. 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Sox send Iglesias down to Triple A – Boston Globe, Dan Shaughnessy: The Red Sox sent Jose Iglesias to Pawtucket. 10 am, Wed Mar 28
Red Sox coverage in today’s Globe – Boston Globe Extra Bases: The Red Sox are going with Mike Aviles as their shortstop as Jose Iglesias was sent to Pawtucket. Nick Cafardo thinks the Red Sox should have gone with defense instead of offense. The notebook has Josh Beckett looking ready for… 10 am, Wed Mar 28
The Red Sox, at least most of them, have a day off today – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. The Red Sox have no game today. The timing works pretty well as the players can spend a day with their families before starting what will be a nine-day road trip on… 10 am, Wed Mar 28

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Red Sox links (82 articles) Mon. Mar. 26

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McDonald notches three hits in Red Sox’s loss – MLB.com, Brittany Ghiroli: A previously sluggish Orioles lineup came alive for the second consecutive game, resulting in a 6-5 win over the Red Sox at Ed Smith Stadium on Friday afternoon. 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Bowden’s time to help might finally be here – MLB.com, Ian Browne: The past few Spring Trainings, Michael Bowden might have been too much of a realist for his own good. He’d go to big league camp, look around the clubhouse and know he was going to be in the wrong end of a numbers crunch within a few weeks. 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
McDonald continues to make strong impression – MLB.com,: Once the season starts going, an established star like Dustin Pedroia or Adrian Gonzalez will probably emerge swiftly as the best hitter on the Red Sox. However, in Spring Training, the club’s best offensive player has been Darnell McDonald. 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Buchholz shakes off mediocre stat line vs. O’s – MLB.com,: As much as a pitcher wants to simulate a Major League game in Spring Training, the environment sometimes makes it tough to do so. Clay Buchholz thought he pitched pretty well on Friday in the Red Sox’s 6-5 loss to the Orioles, even if his stat line ( 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Lavarnway creating rapport with pitchers – MLB.com, Christina De Nicola: Though Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine won’t keep three catchers on the team when Opening Day comes around, it’s not because of a lack of offensive production from Ryan Lavarnway. 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Valentine: Shortstop race being over-hyped – MLB.com, Ian Browne: It’s still a two-player race for starting shortstop on Opening Day, but manager Bobby Valentine believes too much is made out of whose name is on the Red Sox’s lineup card to open the season. 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Lavarnway continues strong spring with two hits – MLB.com, Joe Frisaro: Rotation candidate Felix Doubront yielded one run on six innings as a split-squad Red Sox held off the Marlins, 4-1, at Roger Dean Stadium on Saturday afternoon. 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Ellsbury picks up two-run triple in Sox’s loss – MLB.com, Ian Browne: Jacoby Ellsbury hit a two-run triple, bu the Phillies banged the baseball around like it was a hot summer day at Fenway Park, downing a split-squad Red Sox club, 10-5, on Saturday afternoon. 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Aceves shakes off rough outing against Marlins – MLB.com, Ian Browne: After Alfredo Aceves finished his worst outing of Spring Training in the Red Sox’s 10-5 loss to the Marlins, he made a strong point when it comes to evaluating whether he should make the starting rotation. 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Doubront makes strong case for starting role – MLB.com, Christina De Nicola: Felix Doubront continued his bid to win a spot in the Red Sox’s rotation by yielding just one run on five hits over six innings in a 4-1 win over the Marlins on Saturday afternoon. 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Back stiffness prevents Youk from road trip – MLB.com,: Kevin Youkilis was originally scheduled to make Sunday’s more than two-hour bus ride from Fort Myers to play the Blue Jays, but those plans changed when he developed back stiffness. 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Jenks issues apology to Red Sox – MLB.com,: Red Sox reliever Bobby Jenks, who was arrested for five misdemeanor charges early Friday morning, including DUI, issued a statement on Sunday expressing remorse for his actions. 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
With Crawford out, spot up for grabs with Boston – MLB.com,: While it is inevitable that Red Sox left fielder Carl Crawford (left wrist) will open the season on the disabled list, there is no telling who will wind up with his roster spot. 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Red Sox strike quickly, but Bard can’t hold lead – MLB.com, Gregor Chisholm: Toronto’s Aaron Laffey and Boston’s Daniel Bard were each roughed up for five runs a piece, and the Blue Jays came through in the 10th inning on Ricardo Nanita’s single with the bases loaded for a 6-5 walk-off win on Sunday afternoon at Florida Auto 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Starting becoming more natural for Bard – MLB.com, Ian Browne: In perhaps the best sign that he will make the starting rotation, Daniel Bard felt like a starting pitcher on Sunday, and looked like one to his manager, too. 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Aviles’ play could make Red Sox’s choice easy – MLB.com,: Mike Aviles clubbed three hits — two of them doubles — in four at-bats against the Blue Jays. He looks comfortable on defense as well. 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Buchholz: ‘Wasn’t ready’ to start ’11 – WEEI Alex Speier: SARASOTA, Fla. — Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz said that the Red Sox were ready to have him call it a day after four innings of work. But the right-hander said that he wanted to go out for a fifth frame in order to correct a problem that he experien 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Red Sox postgame notes: Darnell McDonald ‘belongs on this team’ – WEEI blog Alex Speier: SARASOTA, Fla. — Spring training numbers mean nothing. That doesn’t mean that spring performances can’t be impressive. And to date this spring, no one in Red Sox camp has been more impressive than outfielder Darnell McDonald. McDona 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Decisions, decisions: The factors that will determine Red Sox’ rotation competition – WEEI Alex Speier: SARASOTA, Fla. – The next two days could go a long way in defining the shape of the 2012 Red Sox season-opening rotation. read more 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Tim Bogar: Jose Iglesias vs. Mike Aviles ‘a tough decision’ – WEEI blog Alex Speier: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Red Sox bench coach Tim Bogar has a unique perspective on potential shortstops Mike Aviles and Jose Iglesias. Bogar spent the previous two seasons as the Red Sox infield coach. And so, he worked extensively with Iglesias in s 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Bogar: Sox face ‘tough decision’ at SS – WEEI Alex Speier: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Red Sox bench coach Tim Bogar has worked closely with both Mike Aviles and Jose Iglesias during their time with the Sox, including this spring. He offered praise for the progress that both has made in the time that he’s known them 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Valentine: ‘I’ve kept an open mind’ on roster – WEEI Alex Speier: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine told reporters in Jupiter, Fla., that he has kept an “open mind” about the team’s roster competitions this spring, which include the shortstop position and the back of the rotation. “The thing I&rs 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Aceves rocked by Phils; Doubront solid – WEEI Alex Speier: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Alfredo Aceves had his first bad outing of the spring, pitching just three innings while allowing nine runs on 10 hits while walking one (his first free pass of the Grapefruit League season) and striking out three Phillies hitters 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Coming into focus: The leadership of Jarrod Saltalamacchia – WEEI Alex Speier: FORT MYERS, Fla. – Catching is not so much a profession as a vocation or a calling. Perhaps more than any other responsibility in baseball, it is one defined by selflessness.read more 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Salty: Adderall played key role in career – WEEI Alex Speier: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Jarrod Saltalamacchia suggested that the prescription drug Adderall has made a “significant difference” in allowing him to develop as a baseball player. Though Adderall is a banned stimulant under Major League Baseball’s drug poli 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Jenks issues statement regarding arrest – WEEI Rob Bradford: Red Sox reliever Bobby Jenks issued a statement through the team Sunday regarding his arrest on DUI/hit-and-run charges early Friday morning. “I am embarrassed by the situation and apologize to my teammates and to the Red Sox organization for a 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Valentine: Bard ‘looked like’ a starter – WEEI Rob Bradford: After Daniel Bard’s six-inning outing against the Blue Jays in Dunedin, Fla. Sunday — in which he surrendered five runs on six hits while striking out five and walking three — Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine had praise for his pitcher.read more 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Mike Aviles: ‘I’ll play where I play’ – WEEI Rob Bradford: Following the Red Sox’ 6-5, 10-inning loss to the Blue Jays Sunday in Dunedin, Mike Aviles said, regardless of if he wins the starting shortstop job, he has been pleased at how his spring training has evolved. Aviles came away with three hits in the 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Red Sox notes: Buchholz drives for five, McDonald stays hot – Boston Herald Blog: SARASOTA, Fla. — A few notes from the Red Sox’ 6-5 loss to the Orioles here today: HIGH-FIVE FOR CLAY: Having already unleashed 75 pitches in muggy, 81-degree heat, Clay Buchholz returned to the dugout after the fourth inning and was told 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Bobby Jenks faces DUI charges – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber: SARASOTA, Fla. – Bobby Jenks was arrested early yesterday on five charges, including driving under the influence,… 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Rotation battle nears end – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber: SARASOTA, Fla. – And then there were four. Little by little, the Red Sox’ starting rotation is taking shape. Vicente… 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Red Sox split up; lineups for split-squad today – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — Who says the Red Sox can be in two places at once? The Sox are playing their final split-squad games of spring training today, and both will carry some significance in the decisions about the No. 5 starter. Alfredo Aceves will face 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Who’s at short? ‘Tough decision,’ Red Sox bench coach Tim Bogar says – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — Mike Aviles or Jose Iglesias? “You know, it is a tough decision,” said Red Sox bench coach Tim Bogar, managing the Red Sox’ split-squad against the Phillies today at JetBlue Park. “We’re lucky we have 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Cherington: Internal debate over tough roster decisions is ‘healthy’ – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — Within the next 10 days, the Red Sox will make several decisions, including whether Mike Aviles or slick-fielding prospect Jose Iglesias will be the Opening Day shortstop and who will be the fourth and fifth starters. And Ben Cheri 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Aceves rocked by Phillies, Doubront sails vs. Marlins – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — Pitching on opposite Florida coasts today, Alfredo Aceves and Felix Doubront produced polar opposite results. Aceves, facing the Phillies in Fort Myers, was tagged for nine runs on 10 hits, including home runs by Pete Orr, Freddy G 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Ben Cherington: Debate is healthy – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber: FORT MYERS – Within the next 10 days, the Red Sox will make several decisions, including whether Mike Aviles or… 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Clay Buchholz pushes himself – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber: SARASOTA, Fla. – Having already unleashed 75 pitches in muggy, 81-degree heat, Clay Buchholz returned to the Red… 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Not short on options – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber: FORT MYERS – Mike Aviles or Jose Iglesias? When it comes to deciding on the Red Sox’ Opening Day shortstop,… 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Daniel Bard set for latest (and maybe last) audition for starting rotation – Boston Herald Blog: DUNEDIN, Fla. — It’s another big day for Daniel Bard. With nine days until the Red Sox break camp and head to Washington for their final exhibition game, Bard will make his latest — and, perhaps, his last — bid for a spot in t 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Aviles, Ellsbury, Gonzalez headline Red Sox’ lineup vs. Jays – Boston Herald Blog: DUNEDIN, Fla. — Almost every player remaining in the Red Sox’ camp will play either today against the Blue Jays or tomorrow in nearby Clearwater against the Phillies. Kevin Youkilis was in the original lineup today, but he has been scratc 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Mel gave ‘em hell – Boston Herald, Herald staff: Mel Parnell, who died last week at the age of 89, was the Red Sox’ all-time winningest pitcher (123 victories)… 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
A classic hangover – Boston Herald, Herald staff: Unless your name is Chris Carpenter, the results are mixed as to just whether there’s actually a World Series hangover… 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Red Sox exercise right to wait – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber: FORT MYERS – The biggest lesson the Red Sox learned from last September had nothing to do with light beer or… 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Kevin Youkilis has stiff lower back; Bobby V on expectations for Bard – Boston Herald Blog: DUNEDIN, Fla. — Two hours on a bus isn’t any cure for lower back stiffness, so rather than playing for the Red Sox here today, Kevin Youkilis stayed behind in Fort Myers. The Red Sox aren’t overly concerned about the situation. In f 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Bobby Jenks ‘embarrassed’ after being arrested on DUI charges – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — Two days after being arrested on five charges, including driving under the influence, reliever Bobby Jenks has released the following statement through the Red Sox: “I am embarrassed by the situation and apologize to my teammates 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Bard after 6-inning, 5-run start: ‘I felt like an actual starting pitcher’ – Boston Herald Blog: DUNEDIN, Fla. — As Daniel Bard walked to the Red Sox’ clubhouse after the sixth inning today, the scoreboard at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium reinforced that he had allowed five runs to the Blue Jays. Bard felt like he pitched far better 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Big start for Daniel Bard – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber: DUNEDIN, Fla. – It’s another big day for Daniel Bard. With nine days until the Red Sox break camp and head to… 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Bard after 6-inning, 5-run start: ‘I felt like an actual starting pitcher’ – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber: DUNEDIN, Fla. — As Daniel Bard walked to the Red Sox’ clubhouse after the sixth inning today, the scoreboard at… 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Bobby V likes what he sees in Daniel Bard – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber: DUNEDIN, Fla. – As Daniel Bard walked to the Red Sox’ clubhouse after the sixth inning today, the scoreboard at… 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Today’s takeaways: Big day for D-Mac – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: SARASOTA, Fla. — Takeaways from Ed Smith Stadium, where owner Peter Angelos made his first appearance of the spring for the Orioles’ 6-5 win over the Red Sox and wheelman Pat Sajak sat in a luxury box behind the wordsmiths on press row: * Dar 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
BBTN video: Is Bard a starter or reliever? – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com: The “Baseball Tonight” crew discusses Red Sox pitcher Daniel Bard’s status in the starting rotation. Karl Ravech and Curt Schilling discuss whether Bard needs to develop a changeup. Schilling thinks he’ll eventually require it, but it will come in t 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Aceves vs. Doubront on opposite coasts – ESPN Boston blog,: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Good morning from the Fort, where the Boston Red Sox are splitting their squad again, with one squad headed to Jupiter to take on Ozzie Guillen and the Miami Marlins — Bobby Valentine promises to limit any waving to Guillen to be 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Bobby V: Sox ‘have a wealth’ of SS talent – ESPN Boston blog, Matt Porter: JUPITER, Fla. — Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine thinks anyone who frets about his team’s Opening Day starter at shortstop is missing the point. “It’s all ridiculous,” he said of the interest in who gets the job. Jose 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Sox bench coach on Aceves: ‘A hiccup’ – ESPN Boston blog,: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Takeaway from the Fort, where the Boston Red Sox were clubbed, 10-5, by the Philadelphia Phillies, in a split-squad game at JetBlue Park: Alfredo Aceves was lit up for 10 hits, including 3 home runs, and 9 runs in 3 innings. He w 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Doubront excels in 6 IP vs. Marlins – ESPN Boston blog, Matt Porter: JUPITER, Fla. — After Felix Doubront’s last start, Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said the left-hander lacked a “killer pitch” and didn’t attack hitters. Those grumblings were not heard after Saturday’s 4-1 win 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Youkilis scratches with stiff back – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: DUNEDIN, Fla. — Greetings from the spring home of the Toronto Blue Jays, where the Red Sox bus made an uneventful trip while yours truly managed to make two wrong turns on the 146-mile jaunt, which I could blame on my GPS except for the fact that th 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Jenks says sorry in club statement – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: DUNEDIN, Fla.–The club released this statement attributed to pitcher Bobby Jenks, arrested last week on DUI charges: “I am embarrassed by the situation and apologize to my teammates and to the Red Sox organization for any distractions I may h 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
2012 spring training — Bobby Jenks apologizes to Bobby Red Sox for DUI arrest – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes: Bobby Jenks issues apology to Red Sox after DUI arrest. 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Bobby V. on Bard: ‘I liked everything’ – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: DUNEDIN, Fla. — Takeaways from Toronto’s Florida Auto Exchange Stadium, a name one step away from Pinellas County Bail Bonds, but we digress: * Eleven days away from the opener, and on the day he proclaimed he “liked everything” about Daniel Bard’s 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Valentine and Girardi move along – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff SARASOTA, Fla. Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine made news on Thursday night when he criticized the Yankees for not wanting to play an extra inning in a game that finished tied 4-4. They had… 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Power struggle may weaken Sox right off the bat – Boston Globe, Christopher L. Gasper: We have the first documented sign of discord in this shotgun marriage between Valentine and Cherington. Whose evaluation wins out, Valentine’s or Cherington’s, is going to signal how the Sox are going to be run and who wields the power in 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Buchholz in it for long haul – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham: For the Red Sox to challenge the Yankees and Rays this season, Clay Buchholz has to become as reliable as he is talented. 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Jenks arrested on DUI charges – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham: Red Sox relief pitcher Bobby Jenks was arrested Friday morning and charged with multiple offenses related to driving under the influence and leaving the scene of a crash, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Springsteen tears up Tampa, heads for Boston – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff Pardon the non-baseball entry on the blog. But I hope some of you out there have tickets for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band at the Garden on Monday night. Just caught the show… 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Pedroia comes away unscathed – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham: Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia had a wrap around his right arm Friday morning, but was otherwise unscathed after being hit by a pitch Thursday night. 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Red Sox coverage in today’s Globe – Boston Globe Extra Bases: For Clay Buchholz, it’s time to be a central figure in the Red Sox rotation. Bobby Jenks was arrested on DUI charges. The notebook has Dustin Pedroia feeling better after being hit by a pitch. Chris Gasper wonders about a… 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Grapefruit League Games 21 and 22: Red Sox (ss) at Marlins; Phillies at Red Sox (ss) – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Here are the lineups:GAME 21At MARLINSRED SOX (9-8-3)Iglesias SSCiriaco 2BRoss LFOrtiz DHLavarnway CSweeney RFRepko CFAnderson 1BSpears 3BPitching: LHP Felix Doubront followed by RHP Doug Mathis, LHP Justin Thomas, RHP Clayton Mortensen.Game time: 1: 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Crawford progressing – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. Bench coach Tim Bogar indicated this morning that Carl Crawford continues to make progress with his hitting and throwing as he tries to return from left wrist surgery. Crawford has been… 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Doubront taking on the Marlins – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff JUPITER, Fla. Four hours of sleep, a three-hour drive and it’s time for baseball here at Roger Dean Stadium. You know it’s going to be a fun day when you ask the 7-11 clerk… 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Final: Red Sox 4, Marlins 1 – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff JUPITER, Fla. Good afternoon from the Sox-Marlins game. Big crowd on hand to see the Sox on their second trip to the east coast of Florida. Fun being back here. Hang out for updates…. 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Final: Phillies 10, Red Sox 5 – Boston Globe Extra Bases: FORT MYERS, Fla – We’re about to get underway here. The injury-riddled Phillies will throw Cole Hamels against Alfredo Aceves. Shane Victorino, Hunter Pence, Carlos Ruiz, Freddy Galvis and Juan Pierre are among the regulars and semi-regulars in the l 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
A step forward for Felix Doubront – Boston Globe Extra Bases: The Red Sox are not going to make any decisions about their rotation based on one day in spring training. That Felix Doubront pitched well against the Florida Marlins on Saturday while Alfredo Aceves was getting rocked by the Philadelphia Phillies ba 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
John Williams writes tune for Fenway Park – Boston Globe, Jeffrey Gantz: Members of the Boston Pops assembled at Symphony Hall to record John Williams’s new composition, “Fanfare for Fenway,’’ with the composer on the podium. 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Lavarnway and Iglesias could offer major help – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo: The two best players at the catcher and shortstop positions in the Red Sox organization are Ryan Lavarnway and Jose Iglesias. If they don’t make the final 25-man roster, you have to wonder what’s going on. 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Doubront shows his stuff – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham: At 24, lefthander Felix Doubront appears on the verge of fulfilling the potential the organization long has believed he has. 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Outing wasn’t so pleasant – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo and Peter Abraham: A funny thing happened on the way to sewing up a spot in the starting rotation: Alfredo Aceves had a terrible outing. 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Red Sox coverage in today’s Globe – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Felix Doubront took a step forward on Saturday with a strong performance against the Marlins. The notebook has Alfredo Aceves getting rocked by the Phillies. In the Sunday Baseball Notes, Nick Cafardo makes a case for Jose Iglesias and Ryan… 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Grapefruit League Game 23: Red Sox at Blue Jays – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Here are the lineups: RED SOX (10-9-3) Aviles SS Ellsbury CF Gonzalez 1B McDonald LF Lavarnway DH Kroeger RF Shoppach C Spears 3B Hee 2B Pitching: RHP Daniel Bard followed by RHP Andrew Bailey, RHP Scott Atchison, LHP Justin Thomas… 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Youk out with back stiffness – Boston Globe Extra Bases: DUNEDIN, Fla. – Sox third baseman Kevin Youklis was scratched from todays game with with stiffness in his lower back and was held back in Fort Myers for treatments. Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said Youkilis will get minor league… 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
John Williams composes ‘Fanfare for Fenway’ – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Conductor John Williams has composed a musical tribute in honor of Fenway Park’s 100th anniversary. 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Final: Blue Jays 6, Red Sox 5, 10 innings – Boston Globe Extra Bases: DUNEDIN, Fla. – We’re about to get underway here. Daniel Bard makes an important start vs. the Blue Jays, the second straight start against the AL East rival. Bard allowed three runs on three hits,three walks and three strikeouts on… 7 pm, Sun Mar 25
Jenks issues a statement – Boston Globe Extra Bases: DUNEDIN, Fla – Reliever Bobby Jenks, arrested earlier in the week for driving under the influence of drugs in Fort Myers, issued the following statement today: I am embarrassed by the situation and apologize to my teammates and to the… 7 pm, Sun Mar 25

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Red Sox links (28 articles) Sat. Mar. 24

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Tazawa headlines latest round of cuts – MLB.com,: The Red Sox made their latest batch of roster trims on Friday, and the most notable name on the list was righty Junichi Tazawa. 4 pm, Fri Mar 23
Sporting bruise, Pedroia hopes to play Saturday – MLB.com,: Dustin Pedroia’s right forearm bruise was improved enough by Friday morning that the second baseman thinks he can start on Saturday afternoon. 4 pm, Fri Mar 23
Four pitchers vying for final two rotation spots – MLB.com,: Though Vicente Padilla is recovered from the right hamstring injury that plagued him the past few days, he is no longer in the running for the starting rotation. 4 pm, Fri Mar 23
Different ways to start anew for Red Sox, Braves – MLB.com, Zack Meisel: The Red Sox and Braves haven’t forgotten the fateful night of Sept. 28, when they tasted the final servings of their historic collapses. But they approached the ensuing offseason in contrasting fashions, and thus will enter the 2012 campaign on diffe 4 pm, Fri Mar 23
Video: Injury Report on Carl Crawford – WEEI blog WEEI: In the latest edition of the Injury Report, Rob Bradford was joined by Dr. Evan Schumer MD, who practices hand and orthopedic surgery at Newton Wellesley Orthopedic Associates, to talk about Carl Crawford’s wrist injury. For more on Carl Crawfo 4 pm, Fri Mar 23
Red Sox issue statement on Jenks – WEEI Alex Speier: In the aftermath of the arrest of reliever Bobby Jenks on Friday morning in Fort Myers, Fla., the Boston Red Sox issued the following statement: “We have been made aware of a situation regarding Bobby Jenks and take such matters seriously. We 3 pm, Fri Mar 23
Sox pitcher Jenks arrested, charged with DUI – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber: SARASOTA, Fla. – Bobby Jenks was arrested early this morning on five charges, including driving under the influence,… 3 pm, Fri Mar 23
Red Sox pitcher Clayton Mortensen ‘pissed’ at ‘damn Yankees’ – WEEI blog Alex Speier: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Thursday night’s game between the Red Sox and Yankees ended in unusual fashion, with Joe Girardi‘s squad walking off the field in the top of the 10th inning of a 4-4 tie at a time when Red Sox pitcher Clayton Mort 2 pm, Fri Mar 23
Padilla now vying for bullpen spot; more pitching decisions on deck? – Boston Herald Blog: SARASOTA, Fla. — Little by little, the Red Sox’ pitching staff is taking shape. And over the next few days, the picture may get even clearer. Vicente Padilla (Herald photo by Stuart Cahill) is nearly ready to return to the mound after bei 2 pm, Fri Mar 23
A little spring cleaning on the sports front – Boston Globe, Tony Massarotti: Sprinkling the infield with a little sunshine, a little rain, and a whole lot of fertilizer … 2 pm, Fri Mar 23
Live updates: Red Sox at Orioles – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Good afternoon from Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota as the Red Sox face the Orioles. We’ll have updates here all afternoon as you’re working for the weekend. Heard the weather back home is pretty good. Glad to hear it. Top… 2 pm, Fri Mar 23
Jenks arrested for DUI in Fort Myers – MLB.com, Paul Casella: Red Sox reliever Bobby Jenks was arrested early Friday morning on charges of DUI, property damage and a hit-and-run in Fort Myers, Fla., according to the Lee County Sherriff’s Office. 1 pm, Fri Mar 23
Friday morning with Bobby Valentine: Red Sox pitching staff gets closer to definition – WEEI blog Alex Speier: SARASOTA, Fla. — Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said that he was not in position to comment on the arrest of reliever Bobby Jenks this morning, as he had just learned about it via a brief text message about 10 minutes before meeting with the m 1 pm, Fri Mar 23
Bobby Jenks arrested on DUI charges (updated) – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber: SARASOTA, Fla. — Bobby Jenks was arrested early this morning on five charges, including driving under the influence,… 1 pm, Fri Mar 23
Sox cut 7, put Padilla in pen; 4 starters left for 2 spots – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: SARASOTA, Fla.—Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine arrived here late Friday morning, having stayed back to inform those players who were cut of their dispensation. Here are the topics he touched upon: –He said second baseman Dustin Pedroia, who s 1 pm, Fri Mar 23
Sox have light lineup in Sarasota – ESPN Boston blog,: SARASOTA, Fl.–Here are lineups for Red Sox-Orioles: Nick Punto, 3b Jose Iglesias, ss Jarrod Saltalamacchia, c Darnell McDonald, cf Josh Kroeger, rf Lars Anderson, 1b Jason Repko, lf Nate Spears, 2b Mauro Gomez, DH Clay Buchholz RHP Orioles Nolan R 1 pm, Fri Mar 23
Red Sox make more roster moves – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff SARASOTA, Fla. The Red Sox made a series of roster moves this morning. They were: Optioned: RHP Clayton Mortensen (Pawtucket), RHP Junichi Tazawa (Pawtucket), C Luis Exposito (Pawtucket) Reassigned to the minor league 1 pm, Fri Mar 23
FREE JENNY – Boston Dirt Dogs blog: Our long, national nightmare is over. Chad Finn reports that Jenny Dell will make her NESN debut tomorrow. 1 pm, Fri Mar 23
Jenny Dell to debut on NESN tomorrow – Boston Globe, Chad Finn: NESN’s new in-game Red Sox reporter will be part of Saturday’s 1:30 telecast. 1 pm, Fri Mar 23
Dell making NESN debut on Saturday – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff This from NESN: NESNs new Red Sox reporter Jenny Dell will be officially introduced and welcomed to Red Sox nation by Don Orsillo and Jerry Remy during NESNs coverage of the Phillies-Red Sox game on… 1 pm, Fri Mar 23
Bobby Jenks arrested on DUI charges – Boston Herald Blog: SARASOTA, Fla. — Bobby Jenks was arrested early this morning on five charges, including driving under the influence. Jenks, the hard-throwing reliever and former closer who is recovering from dual back surgeries this winter, posted bail with th 12 pm, Fri Mar 23
Bobby Jenks arrested on DUI charge – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Red Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks was arrested early this morning and charged with driving under the influence and leaving the scene of a crash, according to multiple reports. 12 pm, Fri Mar 23
Red Sox coverage in today’s Globe – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Nick Cafardo writes that Terry Francona is happy with his new career. The Red Sox rotation competition is getting tight and Daniel Bard needs to prove himself. The notebook has Bobby Valentine displeased with the Yankees for not wanting to… 11 am, Fri Mar 23
Grapefruit League Game 20: Red Sox at Orioles – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Here are the lineups:RED SOX (9-7-3)Punto 3BIglesias SSSaltalamacchia CMcDonald CFKroeger RFAnderson 1BRepko LFSpears 2BGomez DHPitching: RHP Clay Buchholz followed by RHP Mark Melancon, RHP Matt Albers, LHP Justin Thomas.ORIOLES (7-8-4)TBAPitching: 11 am, Fri Mar 23
Pedroia ready to play after being hit – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. Dustin Pedroia had a wrap on his right arm this morning after being hit by a pitch from the Yankees’ Adam Warren on Thursday night. “Just a bruise,” he said. X-rays… 11 am, Fri Mar 23
Curtis Granderson: Bard, Aceves will be tough in any role — plus, links – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — Less than two weeks until Opening Day, the Red Sox are still wrestling with whether to use Daniel Bard and Alfredo Aceves as starters or relievers. Curtis Granderson understands the dilemma. Before last night’s game, the Yankees

Red Sox links (53 articles) Fri. Mar. 23

March 23rd, 2012 | Published in News

Good Morning, it is Friday March 23rd, 2012 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 53 articles published in that span was collected here.

Valentine blasts Girardi – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham: It was Josh Beckett’s turn to pitch on Thursday. But with the Yankees coming to town, he elected to get his work in against the Single-A Fredrick Keys 5 am, Fri Mar 23
Rude exit by Yanks – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber: FORT MYERS – Bobby Valentine was fit to be tied. The Red Sox had just tied last night’s game, 4-4, on Jason… 2 am, Fri Mar 23
Bard could be losing grip on starting spot – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham: With two weeks remaining before the start of the season, three pitchers are left for those two sports: Alfredo Aceves, Daniel Bard and Felix Doubront 2 am, Fri Mar 23
Francona makes call – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo: FORT MYERS, Fla. – It’s the start of a new career and a new life. 2 am, Fri Mar 23
Carl Crawford looks to Jacoby Ellsbury for inspiration – Boston Herald, John Tomase: FORT MYERS – Quick, name the Red Sox player: He arrived at camp to questions about his health, his ability to play… 1 am, Fri Mar 23
Terry Francona ‘still trying to stop bleeding’ – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber: FORT MYERS – Terry Francona had made it almost all the way to his old spring training haunt Wednesday evening when… 1 am, Fri Mar 23
Cutting game short, Girardi riles Valentine – MLB.com, Ian Browne: Fresh off a game-tying squeeze play in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Yankees on Thursday night, Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine was looking forward to watching Clayton Mortensen pitch the 10th. But Yankees manager Joe Girardi informed th 12 am, Fri Mar 23
Bobby Valentine: Yankees ‘not very courteous’ for walking off field in tie – WEEI blog Alex Speier: FORT MYERS, Fla. — There was some anticipation from the time that Bobby Valentine was hired that the dynamic of the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry could be different. The notion gained steam when Valentine, at the winter meetings, said simply, “ 12 am, Fri Mar 23
Bobby Valentine irked with Joe Girardi for calling tie game – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes: Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine was displeased with the manner in which Yankees manager called the teams’ tie game after nine innings Thursday night. 12 am, Fri Mar 23
Cook holds Yanks in check at JetBlue Park – MLB.com, Ian Browne: Aaron Cook worked four solid innings against the Yankees on Friday night, picking off two baserunners, and the Red Sox’s offense came to life late during a 4-4 tie at JetBlue Park. 11 pm, Thu Mar 22
Cook solid as Sox tie Yankees – WEEI Alex Speier: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Aaron Cook continued to show a sharp sinker in allowing two runs on four hits over four innings in which he struck out two and walked none in an eventual 4-4 tie versus the Yankees in exhibition play. Cook was pleased with both h 11 pm, Thu Mar 22
Carl Crawford’s new look on life (and the Red Sox) – WEEI Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. — In a clubhouse thick with change, there is no better symbol for the Red Sox’ altered existence than the one found in the fifth-to-last locker on the left in JetBlue Park’s home clubhouse. That’s where you can find a usually sweat- 11 pm, Thu Mar 22
Bobby V: Yankees, Girardi not very ‘courteous’ in not playing 10th inning – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — Bobby Valentine is fit to be tied. After the Red Sox tied tonight’s game, 4-4, on Jason Repko’s suicide squeeze in the ninth inning, Yankees manager Joe Girardi appealed to the umpires to not play a 10th inning. And whe 11 pm, Thu Mar 22
A tie and a Red Sox-Yankees controversy – Boston Globe Extra Bases: The Red Sox and Yankees played a 4-4 tie on Thursday night, the game ending after nine innings when New York manager Joe Girardi told the umpires he was out of pitchers. Sox manager Bobby Valentine didnt buy it. 11 pm, Thu Mar 22
Bittersweet reunion as Tito broadcasts Sox – MLB.com, Ian Browne: Terry Francona, the manager who led the Red Sox to their first two World Series championships since 1918, reunited with his former team on Thursday for the first time since a painful parting five months ago. 10 pm, Thu Mar 22
Aaron Cook looking to give Red Sox ‘a hard decision’ – WEEI blog Alex Speier: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Aaron Cook had major league offers this offseason. He declined them in order to sign a minor league deal with the Red Sox. He did so with the intention of embracing the challenge of forcing his way into the rotation by provin 10 pm, Thu Mar 22
Taking the fifth? Aaron Cook looks to give Red Sox ‘hard decision’ – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — While great attention is being paid to the still-undetermined roles for Daniel Bard and Alfredo Aceves, Aaron Cook quietly is making a strong bid for a rotation spot. In four innings tonight, Cook allowed two runs on four hits in f 10 pm, Thu Mar 22
Pedroia day to day after pitch hits right arm – MLB.com, Ian Browne: After swinging at an Adam Warren pitch that struck his right arm, Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia’s right hand started shaking. With it being Spring Training, manager Bobby Valentine didn’t even think of leaving Pedroia in the game. Pedroia is 9 pm, Thu Mar 22
Pedroia (forearm) leaves game – WEEI Alex Speier: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia left Thursday’s game against the Yankees after the bottom of the third inning due to what was described by the team as a right forearm contusion after getting hit by a pitch. Starter Adam Warr 9 pm, Thu Mar 22
Dustin Pedroia leaves with bruised right forearm – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — Dustin Pedroia has left tonight’s game with a bruised right forearm. Pedroia was hit by a pitch that he swung at from Yankees starter Adam Warren in the third inning. He was lifted before the fourth inning began, replaced at 9 pm, Thu Mar 22
Pedroia leaves game with forearm bruise – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia came out of Thursday night’s game with the Yankees with what the team called a bruised right forearm after he was struck by a pitch by Yankees minor-leaguer Adam Warren. Pedroia left the game 9 pm, Thu Mar 22
Red Sox bullish on Dice-K’s return date – MLB.com,: If you’ve forgotten about Daisuke Matsuzaka, the Japanese right-hander might reappear sooner than you think. Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine hinted on Thursday that Dice-K could pitch in the Major Leagues by early June. 8 pm, Thu Mar 22
Valentine hasn’t made decision on Bard – MLB.com,: While a published report Wednesday citing an unnamed source stated that the Red Sox might be leaning toward moving Daniel Bard back to the bullpen, manager Bobby Valentine appears to still be keeping all of his options open. 8 pm, Thu Mar 22
Beckett ‘workmanlike’ in Minor League start – MLB.com,: Instead of pitching under the lights against the Yankees on Thursday night, Josh Beckett got his work in during a Minor League start on one of the back fields against the Orioles. 8 pm, Thu Mar 22
Thursday afternoon with Bobby V: The Dice-Man cometh? – WEEI blog Alex Speier: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Among the various elements that the Red Sox must factor into their plans for their rotation, add a first-half return of Daisuke Matsuzaka. That, at least, was the message from Red Sox manager Daisuke Matsuzaka after the rehab 8 pm, Thu Mar 22
Terry Francona — Still hurting from Boston Red Sox departure – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes: Terry Francona said Thursday that he’s still hurting and probably always will from the way things ended with the Red Sox. 8 pm, Thu Mar 22
Live updates: Yankees at Red Sox – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. Good evening from JetBlue Park. The Red Sox are about to play the Yankees. Or at least a handful of guys who will be Yankees. The game is on television nationally… 8 pm, Thu Mar 22
Head of players union: Don’t count of end of Red Sox/Yankees spending – WEEI blog Alex Speier: FORT MYERS, Fla. — A great deal of attention has been given to the stated desire by the Red Sox and Yankees to get below the luxury tax threshold of $189 million by the 2014 season. The two teams hope to do so both for two reasons related to th 7 pm, Thu Mar 22
Valentine: Daisuke back in early June? – WEEI Alex Speier: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka, who is rehabbing from Tommy John surgery that he underwent last June 10, threw two simulated innings against hitters on Thursday afternoon. Afterwards, manager Bobby Valentine was asked whether a 7 pm, Thu Mar 22
Tito: ‘Trying to stop the bleeding’ – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Wearing an ESPN polo jersey instead of the Red Sox warmup shirt that he had sported for the last eight springs, former manager Terry Francona paid his first visit to the Red Sox since parting ways under duress last October. Fra 7 pm, Thu Mar 22
Terry Francona: Still hurting from Boston departure – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes: Terry Francona said Thursday that he’s still hurting and probably always will from the way things ended with the Red Sox. 7 pm, Thu Mar 22
Line on Tito: No runs, no hits, no gas – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: FORT MYERS, Fla. — And of course, Terry Francona could not come to town without having a good story attached. This one involved Francona running out of gas on I-75 short of his exit in the Fort on Tuesday night while in the company of two of his ES 7 pm, Thu Mar 22
Bobby V: No offense intended to Melancon – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. After reliever Mark Melancon allowed three runs on three hits in one inning on Monday, Valentine joked that he looked good backing up the bases. Some in the media interpreted that… 7 pm, Thu Mar 22
Tito returns: Not ‘just another day at the office’ for Terry Francona – WEEI blog Alex Speier: FORT MYERS, Fla. — The arrival was treated with enthusiasm and curiosity by Terry Francona‘s former players. Dustin Pedroia chastised his former cribbage partner for talking to the media “now that you’re one of them.” Da 6 pm, Thu Mar 22
Bobby V: Daniel Bard ‘sticking to the plan,’ Dice-K may be back by June – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber: FORT MYERS — A few pregame notes, courtesy Bobby Valentine: –Valentine hasn’t spoken with Daniel Bard since… 6 pm, Thu Mar 22
Terry Francona: ‘I’m not quite ready for the hugs yet’ – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — Upon returning to his old spring-training haunts, Terry Francona ran out of gas. Francona was driving along I-75 to Fort Myers on Wednesday night to broadcast tonight’s Red Sox-Yankees game for ESPN when his rental car stalle 6 pm, Thu Mar 22
Francona returns as a member of the media – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. It was odd to see Terry Francona leaning against the dugout railing at JetBlue Park during batting practice wearing loafers, khakis and am ESPN golf shirt instead of a Red Sox… 6 pm, Thu Mar 22
Three candidates left for two rotation spots – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Alfredo Aceves, Daniel Bard and Felix Doubront are the remaining candidates for the final two spots in the Red Sox’ rotation. 5 pm, Thu Mar 22
Dice-K could pitch by early June – MLB blog, Ian Browne: For all the drama over who will be Boston’s fourth and fifth starters, it is interesting to note that Daisuke Matsuzaka could be filling one of those slots by early June, according to Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine. Dice-K threw two simulated 4 pm, Thu Mar 22
Daniel Bard on undecided role: ‘My mind is still fully on starting’ – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — Daniel Bard remains on schedule to start Sunday against the Blue Jays, even though a CSNNE.com report yesterday indicated a member of the Red Sox staff has told others outside the organization that the right-hander likely will star 4 pm, Thu Mar 22
Bobby V: Daniel Bard ’sticking to the plan,’ Dice-K may be back by June – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — A few pregame notes, courtesy Bobby Valentine: –Valentine hasn’t spoken with Daniel Bard since Tuesday night’s game, but confirmed that the hard-throwing right-hander’s next appearance will be a start. He al 4 pm, Thu Mar 22
Red Sox lineup for tonight vs. Yankees – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — Hectic afternoon here at JetBlue Park. In addition to playing a stripped-down team of Yankees tonight in a game that will be televised by ESPN (and, thus, Terry Francona), the Red Sox are having their annual spring-training union m 3 pm, Thu Mar 22
What is your Red Sox batting order? – Globe 10.0: 3 pm, Thu Mar 22
Daniel Bard, Sox P, on whether he’ll be a starter or a reliever to start the year – WEEI Red Sox Audio: Red Sox pitcher Daniel Bard talk about his spring training so far and whether or not he still considers himself a starter. He also touches on the differences between Bobby Valentine and Terry Francona. 2 pm, Thu Mar 22
Beckett getting his work in – Boston Globe Extra Bases: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Josh Beckett is pitching to Jarrod Saltalamacchia in a Class A game right now. Beckett is facing Orioles prospects. He is though two innings and 23 pitches…. 2 pm, Thu Mar 22
Red Sox farm system ranked ninth – WEEI Alex Speier: In its 2012 organizational rankings of prospect-eligible players (no more than 130 at-bats, 50 innings or 30 relief appearances in the big leagues), Baseball America tabbed the Red Sox farm system as the ninth best among the 30 major league teams. Th 1 pm, Thu Mar 22
Francona here for Yankees-Sox telecast – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Good morning from the Fort, where a production crew from ESPN spent the day before preparing the ballpark — hanging up mikes on the screen, checking out camera placements, etc. — for Thursday night’s telecast of the Red Sox game 12 pm, Thu Mar 22
Red Sox coverage in today’s Globe – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Bobby Valentine believes Jose Iglesias is ready for the majors. But is he ready for the Red Sox? The notebook has Jon Lester with good mechanics and bad results. And Terry Francona will around the team today…. 11 am, Thu Mar 22
Francona set to comment on Red Sox-Yankees tonight for ESPN – Boston Globe Extra Bases: FORT MYERS, Fla. Terry Francona comes to Fort Myers for the first time for ESPN’s telecast of tonight’s Red Sox-Yankees game. “I’m really looking forward to seeing the new ballpark,” Francona said. Here’s a transcript of Francona’s responses to… 11 am, Thu Mar 22
Grapefruit League Game 19: Yankees at Red Sox – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Here are the lineups: RED SOX (9-7-2) Ellsbury CF Pedroia 2B Youkilis 3B Gonzalez 1B Ortiz DH Ross LF Sweeney RF Shoppach C Aviles SS Pitching: RHP Aaron Cook followed by RHP Ross Ohlendorf, LHP Jesse Carlson, RHP Scott Atchison,… 11 am, Thu Mar 22
Nuggetpalooza: Nuggets for the spring training dog days – WEEI blog Gary Marbry: We’re less than three weeks from Opening Day, and it can’t come soon enough! Here are some random stat nuggets to help get you through: ——————————————&#82 10 am, Thu Mar 22
Ready? – Boston Dirt Dogs blog: Or not? Is Ben blocking Bobby from starting Jose Iglesias at short? And is Bard headed back to the bullpen? 10 am, Thu Mar 22
Marco Scutaro on mentoring Jose Iglesias: ‘I wanted to help him’ — plus, links – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — A few days ago, we wrote about the close relationship between former Red Sox shortstop Marco Scutaro and Jose Iglesias, the 22-year-old prospect who hopes to follow him as the Opening Day shortstop. Scutaro discussed that topic yes 8 am, Thu Mar 22

Red Sox links (67 articles) Thu. Mar. 22

March 22nd, 2012 | Published in News

Good Morning, it is Thursday March 22nd, 2012 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 67 articles published in that span was collected here.

Don’t call it criticism: Excellence, candor and the Bobby Valentine Way – WEEI Alex Speier: BRADENTON, Fla. — The tone of Red Sox spring training this year is unquestionably different. That is a direct reflection of the standards articulated by the new Boston manager and the approach he takes to pursuing them.read more 4 am, Thu Mar 22
Valentine: ‘I’ve never criticized a player’ – WEEI Alex Speier: BRADENTON, Fla. — Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine refuted the notion that he had been publicly critical of some of his players this spring. While Valentine has provided a number of frank assessments this spring, as when he commented on the command d 4 am, Thu Mar 22
Gotta glove Jose Iglesias’ game – Boston Herald, John Tomase: BRADENTON, Fla. – Once a game, Jose Iglesias does something to take your breath away. Yesterday at McKechnie Field,… 2 am, Thu Mar 22
Daniel Bard starts to fade – Boston Herald, John Tomase: BRADENTON, Fla. – Daniel Bard’s presumed rotation spot could be in jeopardy. That was the feeling yesterday… 2 am, Thu Mar 22
Red Sox pitchers get nasty – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber: FORT MYERS – Since 2008, Jon Lester has averaged 32 starts per season for the Red Sox. In some games, his curveball… 1 am, Thu Mar 22
Valentine stops just short – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham: Bobby Valentine believes Jose Iglesias is ready to play in the major leagues. But the Red Sox manager was careful Wednesday not to say that he wants the 22-year-old shortstop on the roster for Opening Day. 1 am, Thu Mar 22
Good feel, bad result for Lester – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham: Jon Lester said he felt the best he has mechanically in a long time during his start against the Pirates Wednesday. 1 am, Thu Mar 22
Iglesias still option to be Opening Day shortstop – MLB.com, Ian Browne: Jose Iglesias, who batted second for the Red Sox in Wednesday’s 6-5 loss to the Pirates, remains very much in the hunt in the team’s shortstop competition. 7 pm, Wed Mar 21
Lester looks past stats, pleased with mechanics – MLB.com,: Ace Jon Lester felt a lot better than the results looked on Wednesday against the Pirates, throwing 80 pitches over just three innings in a 6-5 loss. He gave up six hits and four walks, walking two and striking out one. 7 pm, Wed Mar 21
Source: Bard’s role still undetermined – WEEI Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. — According to a team source, Daniel Bard will make his next scheduled start (Sun.), and his role to start the season — as either a starter or reliever — has yet to be determined.read more 7 pm, Wed Mar 21
Bobby V backs off a bit on Iglesias – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber: Does Bobby Valentine want Jose Iglesias to be his opening day shortstop? Does he think he’d benefit from some seasoning… 7 pm, Wed Mar 21
Good starting points for Alfredo Aceves – Boston Globe, Chad Finn: For all of the words spent on it this spring, the argument for or against Daniel Bard and Alfredo Aceves as a starting pitcher is basically the same for either player. 7 pm, Wed Mar 21
Tim Tebow trade to Jets has to happen – Boston Globe, Chad Finn: By Chad Finn, Globe Staff I’ve often wondered recently what it would take to knock Tim Tebow news (both real and the Skip Bayless-generated blather) from top billing during ESPN’s daytime programming. Even during the 24/7 drama of the Peyton… 7 pm, Wed Mar 21
Good outing for Lester, except for the results – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Jon Lester said he felt the best he has mechanically in a long time during his start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. 7 pm, Wed Mar 21
Shoulder better, Morales fires shutout inning – MLB.com,: Red Sox lefty Franklin Morales, who was slowed earlier in camp by weakness in his shoulder, finally got into a game on Wednesday against the Pirates, and it looked as if he’d been pitching all spring. 6 pm, Wed Mar 21
Saltalamacchia finding rhythm, timing at plate – MLB.com,: The first time Jarrod Saltalamacchia stepped to the plate on Wednesday against the Pirates, he went the other way and lofted a double to left-center. Next time up, he was less subtle in his approach and hit a mammoth two-run homer to right. 6 pm, Wed Mar 21
Melancon: Valentine ‘taken out of context’ – WEEI Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Mark Melancon told WEEI.com Wednesday that he wasn’t upset with recent post-game comments made by Bobby Valentine, and clarified why the manager may have made them. Following the reliever’s one-inning, three-run stint Monday, Vale 6 pm, Wed Mar 21
Red Sox postgame notes: Saltalamacchia swings into action – WEEI blog Alex Speier: FORT MYERS, Fla. — It had been a slow start to the spring for catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, who not only was just 1-for-13 in Grapefruit League action, but also missed time due to bursitis in his hip. On Wednesday, in a 6-5 loss by the Red Sox 6 pm, Wed Mar 21
Daniel Bard and questions about the fourth starter – Boston Herald Blog: Could Daniel Bard’s presumed spot in the rotation be in jeopardy? That was the feeling today after a CSSNE.com report that a member of the Red Sox staff has told others outside the organization that Felix Doubront and Alfredo Aceves will open t 6 pm, Wed Mar 21
It’s clear that Red Sox are coming into focus – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham: The spring training schedule is a third over for the Red Sox, who had Tuesday off. There are three weeks remaining before Opening Day and the process of determining the roster to start the season will soon pick up speed. 6 pm, Wed Mar 21
Even Yankees fans like Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia – Boston Globe, Rob Maaddi (AP): Two young boys from New Jersey wearing pinstriped Yankees jerseys spotted Dustin Pedroia chatting with Reggie Jackson near the foul line and couldn’t resist asking for an autograph. 6 pm, Wed Mar 21
Punto brings a lot to Sox – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham: Nick Punto was a one-man receiving line on Thursday afternoon, standing behind the batting cage at JetBlue Field and exchanging handshakes or hugs with nearly every member of the St. Louis Cardinals who passed by on the way to their dugout 6 pm, Wed Mar 21
Bard hits a bump in the road – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham: The smooth transition from the bullpen to the rotation hit a bunch of bumps for Daniel Bard on Thursday. The righthander lasted only 2.2 innings against the Cardinals, giving up seven runs on six hits and four walks with only one strikeout 6 pm, Wed Mar 21
Hill feels the utmost relief – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham: For Rich Hill, spring training is measured in ways that will never show up on a box score. On Friday, the triumph came early in the morning when he rolled out of bed and didn’t feel any twinge of pain in his left elbow 6 pm, Wed Mar 21
Pettitte’s return turns heads – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham: The news that Andy Pettitte had come out of retirement to rejoin the Yankees came as a big surprise to the Red Sox. 6 pm, Wed Mar 21
Firmly in place, Lucchino is up for the challenge – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo: Red Sox president/CEO Larry Lucchino has a greater role in baseball operations than he did in the later years of the Theo Epstein regime. 6 pm, Wed Mar 21
Cook’s prospects should rise as his pitches sink – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo and Peter Abraham: Aaron Cook may not make the Red Sox’ Opening Day roster, but the 33-year-old sinkerballer is making a strong bid to join the rotation at some point. 6 pm, Wed Mar 21
Pitchers steel themselves to new approach – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham: The Red Sox have allowed 476 stolen bases in the last three seasons, the most in the American League. Opponents have succeeded on 81 percent of their attempts. 6 pm, Wed Mar 21
Different signs of spring – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo: PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – He has been a whirlwind, constantly moving, receiving information from his new boss, Bobby Valentine, and carrying out things the manager wants done. 6 pm, Wed Mar 21
Progress, but with a catch – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo: PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine loves what he’s seen from catcher Ryan Lavarnway, but he’s not quite ready to give him a spot on the 25-man roster. 6 pm, Wed Mar 21
Random thoughts from spring training – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham: A few more random thoughts from spring training. 6 pm, Wed Mar 21
With ace backing, Lester Sox’ Opening Day starter – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham: he decision who to start on Opening Day against the Detroit Tigers could have been a difficult one for Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine. It turned out to be easy. 6 pm, Wed Mar 21
Valentine eyes bullpen puzzle – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham: Bobby Valentine is getting ready to make some decisions about his pitching staff. 6 pm, Wed Mar 21
A retro fit for Matsuzaka – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo: When you mention Daisuke Matsuzaka to the general public, you usually get a roll of the eyes followed by flip and negative comments. But that is 180 degrees from how Bobby Valentine feels about him. 6 pm, Wed Mar 21
Bard looks better this time – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo: Daniel Bard may have done well in his fourth start of spring training Tuesday night, but his fate is not yet sealed as a member of the rotation. 6 pm, Wed Mar 21
Mel Parnell, 89; won more games than any other Red Sox lefty – Boston Globe, Mark Feeney: The former Red Sox ace died at 89 after battling cancer. The winningest lefty in team history posted a 25-7 record in 1949 and hurled a no-hitter in 1956. 6 pm, Wed Mar 21
New-look Red Sox hope to put collapse behind – Boston Globe, Howard Ulman (AP): The Red Sox begin their second century at Fenway Park with a lot of changes. Considering the way the first century ended, that’s good. 6 pm, Wed Mar 21
Lester surrenders four runs in Red Sox’s loss – MLB.com, Tom Singer: Red Sox Opening Day starter Jon Lester went three innings, giving up eight hits and four runs while walking two and striking out one in the Red Sox’s 6-5 loss to the Pirates on Wednesday afternoon. 5 pm, Wed Mar 21
Lester feels good despite rough outing – WEEI Alex Speier: BRADENTON, Fla. — Red Sox starter Jon Lester, who had been scheduled to pitch at least five innings on Wednesday, instead lasted just three innings while requiring 80 pitches in an eventual 6-5 Sox loss to the Pirates. Lester allowed four runs (all 5 pm, Wed Mar 21
Valentine believes Iglesias ready for big leagues … just maybe not now – Boston Herald, John Tomase: Does Bobby Valentine want Jose Iglesias to be his opening day shortstop? Does he think he’d benefit from some seasoning… 4 pm, Wed Mar 21
Lester hit hard against Pirates – ESPN Boston blog, Chris Girandola: BRADENTON, Fla. — Jon Lester’s third Grapefruit League start resembled his previous outing, except this time the left-hander could not escape damage due to his inefficiency. Lester, who was sporadic at best during his 81-pitch appearance last Frid 4 pm, Wed Mar 21
Latest injury ends Miller’s chance at rotation – MLB.com,: Andrew Miller’s spring has been one of great annoyance. The lefty feels more comfortable throwing the ball than he has in a long time. Yet injuries continue to impede his progress. 3 pm, Wed Mar 21
Iglesias still option to be Opening Day shortstop – MLB.com,: Jose Iglesias, who batted second for the Red Sox on Wednesday afternoon against the Pirates, remains very much in the hunt in the team’s shortstop competition. 3 pm, Wed Mar 21
Memories of Mel Parnell – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — The back wall of the press box at new JetBlue Park is covered with pictures, scorecards and even newspaper articles from many of the 18 no-hitters in Red Sox history. Among them, Mel Parnell’s no-no on July 14, 1956. Parnell, 3 pm, Wed Mar 21
Valentine believes Iglesias ready for big leagues … just maybe not now – Boston Herald Blog: Does Bobby Valentine want Jose Iglesias to be his opening day shortstop? Does he think he’d benefit from some seasoning in Triple A? Right now, it’s hard to tell, because the manager is being very coy. This morning here in Bradenton, Vale 3 pm, Wed Mar 21
Bobby V: Iglesias ‘pretty close’ to ready – ESPN Boston blog, Chris Girandola: BRADENTON, Fla. — Shortstop Jose Iglesias’ status has developed into a fact-finding mission of sorts by Bobby Valentine. On Wednesday, Valentine waffled back and forth from stating a case for Iglesias’ ability to “hit and field on the p 3 pm, Wed Mar 21
Calling games, strategizing Shoppach’s forte – MLB.com, Evan Drellich: Catchers see everything, and Kelly Shoppach has seen a lot of the American League. 2 pm, Wed Mar 21
Red Sox injury updates – ESPN Boston blog, Chris Girandola: BRADENTON, Fla. — Some early notes: * Left-hander Andrew Miller, who lasted just three pitches before leaving with what manager Bobby Valentine said was a mild hamstring strain in his left leg on Tuesday, reported to the Fort today with “sor 2 pm, Wed Mar 21
Live updates: Red Sox at Pirates – Boston Globe Extra Bases: By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff BRADENTON, Fla. Good afternoon from McKechnie Field, one of my favorite spring training venues. It’ll be Jon Lester against Kevin Correia. The Red Sox will use a DH and the Pirates will not. A… 2 pm, Wed Mar 21
Wednesday morning with Bobby V: What’s the deal with Jose Iglesias? – WEEI blog Alex Speier: BRADENTON, Fla. — Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine talked at some length about shortstop Jose Iglesias, proclaiming the 22-year-old “pretty close” to big league ready. That said, Valentine would neither commit to nor dismiss the idea 1 pm, Wed Mar 21
Bobby V: Iglesias can play at big league level – WEEI Alex Speier: BRADENTON, Fla. — Though it does not mean that he will make the Opening Day roster, Jose Iglesias has the ability to play at a major league level right now, according to Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine. “I think his ability is good enough,&rd 1 pm, Wed Mar 21
Ailing Andrew Miller falling behind – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber: FORT MYERS – Andrew Miller walked through the Red Sox’ clubhouse with a pronounced limp and the remains of a wrap… 1 pm, Wed Mar 21
Valentine: Iglesias is ready for the majors – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Bobby Valentine believes 22-year-old Jose Iglesias is ready to play in the majors. But he did not say he wants him to be the Red Sox shortstop on Opening Day. 1 pm, Wed Mar 21
Daniel Bard solves the mystery of why he only threw one changeup Tuesday – WEEI blog Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. – Just one of Daniel Bard’s 83 pitches Tuesday night was a changeup. By all accounts, it was a good one. So good, in fact, Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine went out of his way following the spring training loss to the Blue Jays sa 12 pm, Wed Mar 21
Daniel Bard explains why he didn’t throw more changeups last night – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — In assessing Daniel Bard’s latest audition for a spot in the Red Sox’ rotation, a five-inning outing against the Blue Jays last night, Bobby Valentine expressed disappointment that only one of the right-hander’s s 12 pm, Wed Mar 21
Cody Ross Diary: Excited for journey – ESPN Boston blog, Cody Ross: Red Sox outfielder Cody Ross will be keeping a diary for ESPNBoston.com throughout his first season in Boston. In this inaugural edition, Ross talks about what his perception of the Red Sox and their fans was prior to being on the team, how tackling 12 pm, Wed Mar 21
Today’s Red Sox lineup, pitchers – ESPN Boston blog, Chris Girandola: BRADENTON, Fla. — Here is the Red Sox lineup and expected pitchers for today’s game (1:05) against the Pirates: 1. Pedro Ciriaco, 2B 2. Jose Iglesias, SS 3. Kevin Youkilis, 3B 4. Adrian Gonzalez, 1B 5. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C 6. Ryan Lavarnway, DH 12 pm, Wed Mar 21
Miller on hamstring: ‘It’s frustrating’ – WEEI Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Andrew Miller said Wednesday morning that the left hamstring strain he suffered while facing his first batter Tuesday night took him totally by surprise. The pitcher said there were no signs of the ailment leading up to the incide 11 am, Wed Mar 21
Andrew Miller talks frustration after hamstring offers another setback – WEEI blog Rob Bradford: FORT MYERS, Fla. — Andrew Miller said Wednesday morning that the left hamstring strain he suffered while facing his first Tuesday night took him totally by surprise. The hurler said there were no signs of the ailment leading up to the incident. 11 am, Wed Mar 21
Andrew Miller on strained hamstring: ‘I can’t seem to get going’ – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — Andrew Miller walked through the Red Sox’ clubhouse with a pronounced limp and the remains of a wrap that had encased his left hamstring. And although the left-hander has been told that his injury, diagnosed as a strain, is r 11 am, Wed Mar 21
Red Sox coverage in today’s Globe – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Nick Cafardo writes that Daisuke Matsuzaka is happy to have Bobby Valentine as manager. The notebook has Daniel Bard finishing strong on Tuesday night…. 11 am, Wed Mar 21
The Wall: Pedroia has some fun on NESN – MLB.com,: 10 am, Wed Mar 21
Red Sox pitching legend Mel Parnell dead at 89 – WEEI blog Jerry Spar: Mel Parnell, who won more games than any left-hander in Red Sox history, died Tuesday in his native New Orleans after a battle with cancer, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reported. He was 89. Parnell, who was inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 10 am, Wed Mar 21
Former Sox pitcher Mel Parnell dies – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Former Sox lefthander Mel Parnell died Tuesday after battling cancer. 9 am, Wed Mar 21
Grapefruit League Game 16: Red Sox at Pirates – Boston Globe Extra Bases: Here are the lineups:RED SOX (9-6-2)Ciriaco 2BIglesias SSYoukilis 3BGonzalez 1BSaltalamacchia CLavarnway DHKroeger RFRepko CFHassan LFPitching: LHP Jon Lester followed by RHP Junichi Tazawa, LHP Franklin Morales and RHP Doug Mathis.PIRATES (6-10)TBAP 9 am, Wed Mar 21
For starters, questions remain: An updated look at Red Sox rotation competition – WEEI Alex Speier: FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Red Sox have passed the halfway point in spring training, with roughly three weeks of exhibition games behind them and roughly two more remaining prior to the April 5 season opener against the Tigers in Detroit. Yet despite 8 am, Wed Mar 21
Did you know? Clay Buchholz used to throw a knuckleball — plus, links – Boston Herald Blog: FORT MYERS — Wary of the damage that could be caused to a young arm, Skip Buchholz wouldn’t allow his son to throw a curveball until he was in high school. So, Clay Buchholz developed a knuckleball instead. “All I threw was a fastba 8 am, Wed Mar 21

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