Archive for March 10th, 2012

Red Sox links (59 articles) Sat. Mar. 10

March 10th, 2012  |  Published in News

Good Morning, it is Saturday March 10th, 2012 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 59 articles published in that span was collected here.

A smart move by Bailey – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham
Jonathan Papelbon made some disparaging remarks about Red Sox fans on Thursday, telling a Philadelphia radio station that Phillies fans understood baseball better. Andrew Bailey respectfully disagreed on Friday.
Final: Pirates 7, Red Sox 4 – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Good evening from JetBlue Park, where it’s raining a bit but they’re ready to play. It’ll be Clay Buchholz on the mound. The Red Sox called up minor league righthanders Billy Buckner, Jeremy Kehrt, Eammon Portice and Pete Ruiz for…
Buchholz pleased with changeup – Boston Globe Extra Bases
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. — Clay Buchholz, who threw 51 pitches, was working on his changeup tonight. “It felt good. That’s what I wanted to do, I wanted to go out and throw changeups behind in the…
Bowden, McDonald take some steps forward – Boston Globe Extra Bases
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. — Counting the game against Northeastern, Michael Bowden has thrown 4.2 perfect innings this spring, striking out five. He threw a scoreless eighth inning against the Pirates tonight. Spring training re
Proving to be a lifetime job – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham
Darnell McDonald found a home with the Red Sox; now he has to find a spot on their roster.
Bailey a smart bet for Red Sox – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman
FORT MYERS – Andrew Bailey is a member of the Red Sox now, which means he’s a fan of the Red Sox. That also means,…
Intrigue in Florida – Boston Herald, Ron Borges
FORT MYERS – For the short term at least, it probably doesn’t matter what he does this spring, and Jose Iglesias…
Carl Crawford gets active – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman
FORT MYERS – With the team moving closer to thinning out its ranks as prospects return to minor league camp, the…
Clay Buchholz’ back looks to be back – Boston Herald, Ron Borges
FORT MYERS – Clay Buchholz’ best pitch last night may have been the one that never left his hand. In the midst…
Buchholz no longer thinking about back woes – MLB.com, Ian Browne
Unlike his first start of Spring Training, when he savored being on the mound again after all the time he missed last year, Friday night was a business-like outing for Clay Buchholz.
Padilla struggles in second relief appearance – MLB.com,
If Vicente Padilla is successful in his quest to win a pitching spot with the Red Sox, he probably won’t look back at Friday’s outing against the Pirates as a reason.
McDonald makes loud impression on Valentine – MLB.com,
Darnell McDonald waited around for the first six innings of Friday night’s game against the Pirates and was starting to get a little antsy.
Game 6 Grapefruit League: Pirates 7, Red Sox 4 – MLB blog, Ian Browne
FORT MYERS, Fla. –- Clay Buchholz isn’t thinking about his back anymore when he pitches. David Ortiz’s home-run swing looks in midsummer form. Those were just a couple of highlights from Friday night’s game at JetBlue Park. What went right: O
Papi launches second homer in Boston’s loss – MLB.com, Evan Drellich
Clay Buchholz likely would’ve had a fine night were it not for Andrew McCutchen, and the Pirates’ center fielder would’ve had an amazing night were it not for the new Green Monster.
Pirates pummel Padilla as Sox lose – WEEI Alex Speier
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Pirates jumped on right-hander Vicente Padilla for five hits (three doubles) and four runs in the top of the fifth inning as Pittsburgh beat the Red Sox, 7-4. Starter Clay Buchholz (two runs, three innings) took the loss, but
Clay Buchholz, Darnell McDonald can’t stop Pirates from topping Red Sox, 7-4 – Boston Herald Blog
FORT MYERS — The Pittsburgh Pirates, who brought one of their better lineups, topped Clay Buchholz and the Red Sox by the score of 7-4 tonight. Buchholz went three innings, allowing three hits and two runs. “Buchholz’ stuff looked s
Takeaways from the Fort: Better night for Bucs than Buchholz – ESPN Boston blog,
FORT MYERS, Fla.–A few takeaways from the Fort, where the Red Sox fell to the Pirates, 7-4.. –Clay Buchholz worked three innings, threw some terrific changeups, including back-to-backers to strike out Brandon Boggs. He also became reacquainted wit
Middlebrooks relishing first big league camp – MLB.com, Ian Browne
This spring, Will Middlebrooks is tucked in a remote corner of the Red Sox’s clubhouse. He wears No. 83. While the regulars start most of the home games, Middlebrooks will make just about every bus ride to get his playing time, and he will relish the
Anderson to get some work in outfield – MLB.com,
Prospect Lars Anderson thinks he has neared the end of the development phase in his career, but the problem is that there’s no spot for him on the Red Sox’s roster. Adrian Gonzalez is the first baseman and David Ortiz is the designated hitter.
Miller back on track after elbow stiffness – MLB.com,
Given that he’s very much in the mix for either a rotation or bullpen spot, the last thing Red Sox Andrew Miller needed was an injury setback. That’s why the left-hander is relieved that his recent bout with elbow stiffness turned out to be as minor
Crawford ramping back up, starts throwing – MLB.com,
Earlier this week, Red Sox left fielder Carl Crawford was told to curtail hitting or throwing for a few days due to some inflammation in his surgically repaired left wrist. On Friday, Crawford was cleared to start throwing again.
Bailey to make Red Sox debut Monday – MLB.com,
Closer Andrew Bailey will pitch for the first time in a Red Sox uniform in Monday afternoon’s 1:35 p.m. ET home game, which will air on MLB.TV, against the Miami Marlins.
Buchholz goes three innings vs. Pirates – WEEI Alex Speier
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz, in his second start of the the spring, threw 51 pitches (34 strikes) in three innings of work in which he showed some impressive changeups but also left some fastballs over the plate. Buchholz allowe
Crawford starts throwing program – Boston Globe Extra Bases
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. — Carl Crawford made 35 throws from 60 feet today, his first action since being shut down because of inflammation in his surgically repaired left wrist. Crawford was out for about a…
Andino feted by Tampa Bay players – Boston Globe Extra Bases
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff If any Red Sox fans happened to be in Port Charlotte today for the Orioles-Rays game, they must have winced. When Robert Andino came up for the first time, the Rays players gave him a…
Valentine talks pitching, among other things – Boston Globe Extra Bases
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. — Bobby Valentine held court with reporters for about 23 minutes this afternoon, talking about a variety of topics. One pressing issue is the lack of innings for all the pitchers in…
Game delayed until 7:15 p.m. – Boston Globe Extra Bases
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. — A passing rain storm will delay the start of the game until 7:15 p.m. The tarp is off the field and they’re preparing to play. There will be a live blog….
Friday afternoon with Bobby Valentine: The season won’t start on April 5 for everyone – WEEI blog Alex Speier
FORT MYERS, Fla. — There are generally positive signs for the Red Sox with regards to the health of some of their players who have been dealing with injuries in spring training. Carl Crawford resumed a throwing program after resting his surgica
Red Sox payroll starting to become clear – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Earlier this spring, Red Sox CEO Larry Lucchino estimated the team’s payroll this season would be the highest it has ever been, in the $190-plus-million range. An early look at the numbers shows he was probably just about right wi
Bobby V on CC, Bailey, and the waltz – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Bobby Valentine offered updates on Carl Crawford, Andrew Bailey and the Viennese waltz during his media briefing Friday. * Crawford played a light game of catch Friday, 35 throws at 60 feet. The next step will be for him to do so
Randy Winn knows what it’s like to walk in Chris Carpenter’s shoes – WEEI blog Alex Speier
FORT MYERS, Fla. — On one end of the Red Sox clubhouse sat Chris Carpenter, the hard-throwing reliever whom the Sox acquired from the Cubs as compensation for the departure of former GM Theo Epstein. In the middle of the clubhouse stood one of
Tidbits on Crawford, Aceves as closer, Anderson as OF – Boston Herald Blog
FORT MYERS — A few notes: * Carl Crawford threw from 60 feet around 35 times today, his first baseball activity since his setback from wrist surgery. Crawford will hit off a T next. * In case there is a setback with Andrew Bailey, manager Bobby
Andrew Bailey: Red Sox fans are great – Boston Globe Extra Bases
New Red Sox closer Andrew Bailey is no fool. A day after former Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon said Sox fans weren’t as smart as the fans in Philadelphia, Bailey respectfully disagreed.
Morales checks out fine after scare – Boston Globe Extra Bases
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. — A few notes from Red Sox camp this afternoon: • LHP Franklin Morales said he went back to Boston earlier week to have his heart examined after his pre-camp physical detected…
Andrew Bailey: No need to compare fans – WEEI Rob Bradford
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A day after Jonathan Papelbon told a Philadelphia sports talk radio station that Philly fans “know the game better” than Boston fans, Red Sox closer Andrew Bailey — a lifelong fans of all Philadelphia sports, having grown up 10 m
Sox questions: No. 5 starter just one – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes
FORT MYERS, Fla. — In less than a month — 27 days to be exact — the Red Sox will be in Detroit’s Comerica Park, where they are scheduled to open the season against Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander, the 2011 American League Cy Young Award
Andrew Bailey does not think Red Sox fans are dumb – Boston Herald Blog
FORT MYERS –Andrew Bailey will make his first Grapefruit League appearance on Monday. He will likely not insult the intelligence of Red Sox, A’s or Phillies fans. The mild-mannered closer was amused to hear that ex-Red Sox closer Jonathan
Here are salaries of Sox non-arbs – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes
FORT MYERS, Fla.–Here are the salaries of the non-arbitration eligible players signed by the Red Sox and announced Friday. Many of these players are on split contracts, meaning they’ll be paid at this figure only if they are in the big leagues, a le
Lineups from the Fort – ESPN Boston blog,
FORT MYERS, Fl.–Here are your lineups for Friday night’s eagerly awaited interleague tilt against the Pittsburgh Pirates: Mike Aviles ss Kevin Youkilis 3b Dustin Pedroia 2b David Ortiz DH Ryan Sweeney rf Cody Ross cf Kelly Shoppach c Lars Anders
Red Sox sign 16 players – Boston Globe Extra Bases
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Red Sox announced they have signed 16 players to one-year contracts. These are 40-man roster players who have 0-3 years of service time and are not eligible for arbitration. The…
Grapefruit League Game 6: Pirates at Red Sox – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Here are the lineups:RED SOX (3-1-1)Aviles SSYoukilis 3BPedroia 2BOrtiz DHSweeney RFRoss CFShoppach CAnderson 1BKroeger LFPitching: RHP Clay Buchholz followed by RHP Vicente Padilla, RHP Chris Carpenter LHP Jesse Carlson, RHP Will Inman.PIRATES (2-4)
Red Sox agree to deals with 16 players, including Mark Melancon, Felix Doubront and more – WEEI blog Alex Speier
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Red Sox announced that they have reached agreements on contracts for the 2012 season with all 16 of their players who are on the 40-man roster but not yet arbitration eligible. Notable players among the group include reli
Red Sox comfortable so far with rotation options – WEEI blog Alex Speier
FORT MYERS, Fla. – It’s early — too early — to draw conclusions. The Red Sox remain open-minded as they continue to watch the competition for the back of their rotation unfold. It is too early for them to have selected favorites, and
Red Sox agree with Melancon, 15 others – WEEI Alex Speier
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Red Sox announced that they had reached agreements on contracts for the 2012 season with all 16 of their players who are on the 40-man roster but not yet arbitration eligible. Notable players among the group include reliever M
Red Sox sign 16 players to ‘12 deals – Boston Herald Blog
FORT MYERS — The Red Sox agreed to terms with 16 players on their 40-man rosters. These are all non-arbitration eligible players, meaning the players do not have enough service time to have much, if any, leverage in deciding how much they will
Report: DNA test clears Ortiz in paternity case – Boston Herald Blog
FORT MYERS — According to a report in the Dominican newspaper Hoy by veteran baseball reporter Dionisio Soldevila, a DNA test showed that David Ortiz was not the father of a 17-year-old in the Dominican Republic. Ortiz was the subject of a pate
Red Sox coverage in today’s Globe – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Stan Grossfeld has the story of the quirky new Green Monster at JetBlue Park. The hard-operated scoreboard was built without room for an operator inside. So the score each inning — along with the hits, runs and errors — all have…
Futures at Fenway set for Aug. 18 – Boston Globe Extra Bases
This release from the Red Sox: The Boston Red Sox today announced details for the seventh annual Futures at Fenway , a minor league doubleheader at Fenway Park, on Aug. 18. Lowell will play Hudson Valley (Tampa Bay) at 1:05…
Papelbon’s Philly pandering is no big deal – Boston Globe, Chad Finn
Papelbon, who signed a four-year, $50 million contract with the Phillies in the winter, compared the fans of his former team to those of his new employer. He came down on the side of the people whose patronage helps pay his eight-figure salary now. S
Chat sports and media at 2:30 p.m. – Boston Globe, Chad Finn
Be sure to stop by our always bountiful Friday chat, during which we’ll discuss where Peyton Manning will wind up (the money here is on Miami), whether Jose Iglesias should start the season in Boston, the Patriots’ priorities in free…
How good are the Red Sox catchers? – Globe 10.0
2012 date for ‘Futures at Fenway’ is Aug. 18 – Boston Herald Blog
FORT MYERS — August 18 will be the date for the annual Futures at Fenway day, featuring a double-header with Pawtucket (AAA) Red Sox and Lowell (A) Spinners. Here’s the press release from the Red Sox: “The Boston Red Sox today annou
Red Sox to tackle Bucs tonight — plus links! – Boston Herald Blog
FORT MYERS –Good morning from the Fort, where tonight the Red Sox take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Red Sox pitchers will include Clay Buchholz, Vicente Padilla and Will Inman. The Pirates are bringing Shairon Martis, Tony Watson, Daniel McCutche
Papelbon already a big hit with Phillies fans – Boston Globe (AP)
Jonathan Papelbon has already endeared himself to Phillies fans without throwing a meaningful pitch.
‘Monster’ seems friendly to them – Boston Globe, Stan Grossfeld
The great Carl Yastrzemski, 72, took his first look at the Green Monster at JetBlue Park last week, squinted at the netting covering the 258 seats placed inside the wall, and smiled.
Who is going to be the Red Sox’ Opening Day starter? Bobby Valentine offers hints – WEEI blog Rob Bradford
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Bobby Valentine knows Opening Day starters have already started being named (see Cleveland tabbing Justin Masterson). But that isn’t going to push his timetable. Valentine insists he is going to get much closer to the R
While you were watching Jose Iglesias, you might have missed Mike Aviles – WEEI Rob Bradford
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Another spring training day, another heaping of praise for Jose Iglesias.read more
Video: Jonathan Papelbon pops off against Red Sox fans – Boston Herald Blog
JUPITER, Fla. — Now that he is a Philadelphia Philly and witnessed a handful of Grapefruit League games, Jonathan Papelbon has come to his realization that Phillies fans are smarter than Red Sox fans. Unbelievable? Hey, it’s Cinco Ocho! C
Video: Red Sox put new clock on Red Sox pitchers – Boston Herald Blog
JUPITER, Fla. — The Red Sox are having their starters pitch every four, instead of five, days for the first part of March, in an attempt to keep them healthy and increase the quality of their stuff. It’s one of the latest innovations they