Archive for April 4th, 2012

Red Sox links (59 articles) Wed. Apr. 4

April 4th, 2012  |  Published in News

Good Morning, it is Wednesday April 4th, 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.

Analysis: Why Red Sox aren’t replacing Andrew Bailey with Daniel Bard … yet – Boston Herald Blog
DETROIT — One thing we’ve learned about Ben Cherington in the five months since he took over as general manager of the Red Sox: He doesn’t overvalue closers. Cherington never made a bid to keep Jonathan Papelbon, and it wasn’t
Surgery for Bailey; he’s out 3-4 months – Boston Globe, Michael Vega
WASHINGTON – Red Sox closer Andrew Bailey will have reconstructive surgery on his right thumb Wednesday in Cleveland and will be out 3-4 months, the team announced Tuesday.
Opportunity knocks – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham
Mark Melancon was invited to spring training by the Yankees in 2009, just to get a little experience before being shipped back across the street to minor league camp.
Buchholz on target in exhibition finale – Boston Globe, Michael Vega
WASHINGTON – Despite giving up four runs on four hits, including a pair of home runs, in Tuesday’s 8-7 victory over the Nationals, Clay Buchholz came away encouraged after the exhibition finale for both teams before a crowd of 30,568 at Nationa
Status seeker: After ‘step back’ in ’11, Lester looks to secure place among game’s elite – WEEI Alex Speier
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Lester growing into role as Boston’s ace – MLB.com, Ian Browne
Jon Lester gets the nod for the second straight Opening Day, as the lefty leads the Red Sox against Justin Verlander and the Tigers on Thursday afternoon.
Closer job open again – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman
WASHINGTON – The Red Sox need to find a new closer. Yesterday the club got the worst possible news about Andrew…
Decisions looming for Red Sox – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman
WASHINGTON – The Red Sox have until 5 p.m. today to finalize their 25-man roster for this season. Because of…
For openers, a quiz about Opening Day – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes
DETROIT—Are you smarter than a 6th grader? To warm up for Thursday’s opener, we invite you to take this Opening Day quiz, a collaborative effort between yours truly and Mr. Tyler M. Browne, an 11-year-old from West Roxbury who attends Ohr
Podcast: Thumbs up, thumbs down – Boston Globe, Chad Finn
In the latest episode of The Boston Globe Red Sox podcast, host Daigo Fujiwara, Steve Silva, and yours truly talk about the injuries to Andrew Bailey and Josh Beckett. We also offer predictions on how many games the Red Sox will win and whether they
Wrapping up spring training – Boston Herald Blog
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Red Sox’ exhibition season ended with a win but a whimper as well. as the team discovered that its closer, Andrew Bailey, will have thumb surgery Wednesday  in Cleveland and the setback is a long one: four to five
Source: Bailey out for approx. four months – WEEI Alex Speier
A major league source familiar with the condition of Red Sox closer Andrew Bailey said that the reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb is likely to sideline the right-hander for approximately four months, “give or take.”&n
Bailey could be out until September – Boston Herald Blog
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Red Sox will be without closer Andrew Bailey for four to five months, a club source said. Manager Bobby Valentine said after the game that it would be after the All-Star break, which is only three months, one week from no
No, Daniel Bard should not be the closer – Boston Globe Extra Bases
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff DETROIT — Earlier this evening, my colleague and Fort Myers real estate baron Nick Cafardo wrote that he believes the Red Sox should make Daniel Bard the closer now that Andrew Bailey is undergoing surgery…
Ellsbury, Pedroia help Red Sox win spring finale – Boston Globe, Howard Fendrich (AP)
Jacoby Ellsbury and Dustin Pedroia sure looked ready for the regular season Tuesday, combining for four hits, four RBIs and four runs before taking the rest of the afternoon off, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Washington Nationals 8-7 in the exhibit
Should Daniel Bard be the closer? – Boston Globe Extra Bases
DETROIT – Red Sox closer Andrew Bailey will undergo thumb surgery this week, which means the Red Sox will likely not have him back until the All-Star break. Closer by committee until then? This correspondent believes Bobby Valentine should send…
Ellsbury, Pedroia power Red Sox’s offense – MLB.com, Jeff Seidel
The Red Sox jumped out to a six-run lead thanks to the top of their lineup and then rallied back with runs in the eighth and the ninth innings to edge the Nationals, 8-7, in both clubs’ spring finale on Tuesday.
Bailey to have surgery on thumb Wednesday – WEEI Rob Bradford
The Red Sox announced Tuesday that Andrew Bailey will undergo surgery to reconstruct the ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb in Cleveland, Wednesday. The procedure is scheduled to be performed by Dr. Thomas Graham. Bailey had been examined a
Nava HR ties up game at 7 in 8th – Boston Herald Blog
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Daniel Nava just tied this game up in the eighth inning with a solo blast over the center-field fence. The Nationals scored three times in the bottom of the seventh, Justin Thomas charged with all three runs.
Repko represents – Boston Herald Blog
WASHINGTON D.C. — Jason Repko just doubled in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning to put the Red Sox up, 8-7. When we get to the ninth inning, we might get first clue to whom the Red Sox will turn to for their closer for the beginning of the s
BBTN Video: Will Red Sox make playoffs? – ESPN Boston blog,
In the video above, Doug Glanville and Tim Kurkjian of BBTN explain why they think the Red Sox will make the postseason this year. “I still think their offense is one of the best in the game … and guys like David Ortiz is now taking a leadership r
Surgery for Bailey on Wednesday – Boston Globe Extra Bases
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff This release from the Red Sox: “Andrew Bailey was examined yesterday by Dr. Mark Belsky and Dr. Matthew Leibman in Boston and today by Dr. Thomas Graham in Cleveland. It was determined that Andrew should…
Looks like thumbs down for Sox Andrew Bailey – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With no official examination results available to the Red Sox before today’s game against…
Video: Edes on who will be Sox closer – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com
With the uncertainty surrounding Andrew Bailey’s injured thumb, ESPNBoston.com’s Gordon Edes appeared on “Baseball Tonight” to try to shed some light on the situation (see video above). To this point, the Red Sox have been very vague about the natur
Live updates: Boston Red Sox at Washington Nationals – Boston Globe Extra Bases
WASHINGTON — The Red Sox are here at Nationals Stadium to wrap up spring training with an exhibition finale against the Washington Nationals Tuesday afternoon before heading to Detroit for an Opening Day date with the Tigers Thursday at Comerica…
Sox get mixed reports on Bailey, Beckett – MLB.com, Jeff Seidel
Pitchers Andrew Bailey and Josh Beckett were in Cleveland on Tuesday having their right thumbs examined by Dr. Thomas Graham of the Cleveland Clinic, and while the Red Sox received some positive news about Beckett, the same can’t be said for Bailey.
Ben Cherington talks Andrew Bailey, Josh Beckett – WEEI blog Rob Bradford
Talking to reporters prior to the Red Sox’ final exhibition game in Washington, D.C., Sox general manager Ben Cherington spoke to the media regarding updates on both Andrew Bailey and Josh Beckett, whom both were being examined for thumb ailmen
Red Sox take 6-0 lead in fifth inning – Boston Herald Blog
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Clay Buchholz just lost his perfect game when Adam LaRoche singled off him to lead off the fifth inning but the Red Sox have a comfortable 6-0 lead here. The Red Sox scored twice in the fourth and four times in the fifth. Dus
Wilson Ramos hits 3-R HR off of Clay Buchholz, it’s a 6-3 game – Boston Herald Blog
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wilson Ramos just hit a three-run bomb off off Clay Buchholz in the fifth inning. Buchholz is not expected back out for the sixth inning.
Buchholz gives up 2nd home run – Boston Herald Blog
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Clay Buchholz is still out here for the sixth inning, around long enough to give up a home run to Ian Desmond to narrow the Red Sox’ lead to 6-4.
Buchholz’ line – Boston Herald Blog
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Clay Buchholz’ day is done. He went 5-2/3 innings, giving up four runs on four hits (two of them home runs), with no walks and five strikeouts. He threw 67 pitches, 45 for strikes. Buchholz’ next appearance will b
Forwarding four April thoughts on Celtics, Sox, Bruins and Patriots – Boston Globe, Christopher Gasper
By Christopher L. Gasper, Globe columnist T.S. Eliot said April was the cruelest month, but there is a lot to look forward to in the fourth month of the year in the foremost sports city in the country. We have…
Lucchino also takes a shot at Schilling – Boston Globe Extra Bases
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff A day after Bobby Valentine dismissed the comments of Curt Schilling, team president Larry Lucchino also voiced his opinion. Appearing on ESPN Radio, Lucchino was asked about Schilling constant criticism of Bobby Valenti
It’s never too late to line up a fitness plan – MLB.com, Gary Gillis
What happens every spring for me is that I come out of a winter of relative hibernation and discover that my hand was not very effective at repelling food. And since an invitation to attend camp with the Red Sox was not forthcoming, I’ve fallen behin
Source: Bailey injury believed to involve UCL – WEEI Alex Speier
According to a major league source, the injury sustained by Andrew Bailey is believed to involve the UCL (ulnar collateral ligament) in the pitcher’s thumb. read more
Video: How Bailey, Beckett thumb issues may affect Red Sox pitching – Boston Herald Blog
With Andrew Bailey and Josh Beckett having their balky right thumbs checked out today in Cleveland, and with Opening Day only two days away, Herald baseball writers Scott Lauber (@ScottLauber) and John Tomase (@jtomase) stopped by Fenway Park on thei
Bailey’s absence puts bullpen in full flux – Boston Herald Blog
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Million dollar question now is who will be the Red Sox closer in Andrew Bailey’s absence. Right now, they’re not saying. “I think it will evolve early in the season,” said manager Bobby Valentine. “I
More clues in CSI: Bailey – Boston Herald Blog
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The origin of Andrew Bailey’s thumb injury has been a matter of great speculation since it was revealed. Even early this afternoon, manager Bobby Valentine was stumped. “I don’t think we’re going to find out,&
Ellsbury first base-runner of the game — we’re in the fourth inning – Boston Herald Blog
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Perfect day for baseball and a pair of perfect games — for the first three innings — from starting pitchers Clay Buchholz and Edwin Jackson. Jacoby Ellsbury just singled to lead off the top of the fourth inning, s
Red Sox closer Bailey out ‘a while’ with thumb woe – Boston Globe, Joseph White (AP)
The fortunes of the Boston Red Sox pitching staff took a detour Tuesday through Cleveland, where ace Josh Beckett and closer Andrew Bailey were both having second opinions on thumb injuries.
Beckett expected to pitch; Bailey likely to start season on DL – Boston Globe Extra Bases
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff WASHINGTON — Starting pitcher Josh Beckett and reliever Andrew Bailey were in Cleveland Tuesday to get second opinions on their right thumbs. While Beckett is expected to pitch in Game 2 against the Detroit Tigers…
Podcast: Injuries and outlook for 2012 – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Hit the play button on the audio player to hear the latest Globe Red Sox podcast, produced by Daigo Fujiwara. April 3: Thumbs up, thumbs downvar path = “http://cache.boston.com/multimedia/sports/redsox/”;var w = 609;var h = 100;var xmlString = “%3Cdo
Red Sox-Nationals lineups – Boston Herald Blog
WASHINGTON D.C. — Here’s the lineups for today’s game, 3:05 first pitch. Weather’s about 70 degrees, sunny, light breeze — perfect. Red Sox: Jacoby Ellsbury CF Dustin Pedroia 2B Adrian Gonzalez 1B David Ortiz DH Kevin Yo
Club concerned Bailey’s going to miss a significant amount of time; Beckett appears fine – Boston Herald Blog
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Examination results of the right thumbs of pitchers Andrew Bailey and Josh Beckett in Cleveland have not yet reached the Red Sox here but early word appears that there is cause for concern that Bailey is going to miss an exte
Lucchino: Bobby’s ‘right guy at right time’ – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com
Boston Red Sox CEO Larry Lucchino, appearing on ESPN Radio’s “The Herd” with Colin Cowherd on Tuesday, gave manager Bobby Valentine another vote of confidence amid questions raised recently by former Sox pitcher and current ESPN analyst Curt Schillin
Bobby V: Expect Bailey to be out ‘a while’ – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com
Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine acknowledged Tuesday that closer Andrew Bailey was likely to be out for “a while” with a right thumb injury, leaving the team to fill a hole at the back of the bullpen with Opening Day looming. Ba
Best Medical CareIn the World? – Boston Dirt Dogs blog
Anywhere but here. Valentine: Bailey will be out “a while.” Beckett goes from San Antonio to Cleveland for third opinion on thumb.
Cook, Ohlendorf dropped from Red Sox roster – Boston Globe Extra Bases
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff The Red Sox have reassigned righthanded pitchers Aaron Cook and Ross Ohlendorf to minor league camp. They will be in the rotation for Triple-A Pawtucket. The contenders for two roster spots at this point are…
Andrew Bailey and Josh Beckett to be examined in back-to-back – Boston Herald Blog
WASHINGTON D.C. — Andrew Bailey and Josh Beckett will both be examined at the Cleveland Clinic, one after the other, before noon for their respective thumb injuries by hand specialist Dr. Thomas Graham, according to a source familiar with the s
Red Sox in D.C. for exhibition against Nats — plus links! – Boston Herald Blog
FORT MYERS — Greetings from our nation’s capitol where the Red Sox take on the Nationals in a 3 p.m. exhibition game, which should be of secondary concern — unless somebody sustains another thumb injury — to the pitching dilem
Source: Bailey might need surgery – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com
The Boston Red Sox thought they had Jonathan Papelbon’s replacement in Andrew Bailey, but the closer might not be ready to step in for a while. Red Sox team doctors examined Bailey, and a team source told ESPNBoston.com’s Gordon Edes that he expects
Grapefruit League Game 31: Red Sox at Nationals – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Here are the lineups for the final spring training game:RED SOX (15-11-4)Ellsbury CF Pedroia 2B Gonzalez 1B Ortiz DH Youkilis 3B Sweeney RF Ross LF Saltalamacchia C Aviles SS Pitching: RHP Clay BuchholzNATIONALS (12-16-3)Desmond SSEspinosa 2BZimmerma
Beckett also getting a second opinion – Boston Globe Extra Bases
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff Ken Rosenthal of Fox reported this morning that Josh Beckett will be at the Cleveland Clinic today to get a second opinion on his injured right thumb from Dr. Thomas Graham. Two sources tell the…
Beckett in Cleveland for ‘peace of mind’ – WEEI Rob Bradford
According to a source, Josh Beckett will be in Cleveland Tuesday to visit hand specialist Dr. Robert Graham at the Cleveland Clinic. The trip, according to the source, is for “peace of mind” for the pitcher regarding his right thumb. Monday, Beckett
Reports: Josh Beckett will be in Cleveland today for another thumb exam – Boston Herald Blog
WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to multiple reports, starter Josh Beckett will also be in Cleveland today to have his right thumb checked out in what amounts to a third opinion. Beckett was examined by Red Sox doctors already this spring and on Su
Poll: If Andrew Bailey is out, who should close for the Red Sox? – WEEI blog Alex Speier
Red Sox closer Andrew Bailey will get a second opinion on his injured right thumb in Cleveland today from Dr. Thomas Graham, the hand specialist who performed surgery on both Kevin Youkilis and Jarrod Saltalamacchia in 2010. If Bailey lands on the DL
Will closer be a problem for the Red Sox? – Globe 10.0
Will the Sox win more than 90 games? – Globe 10.0
Boston baseball memorabilia and appraisal show planned – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Boston.com is holding a Boston baseball memorabilia show from noon to 3 p.m., and we want you to be a part of it.
Greetings from Gate C-2 – Boston Globe Extra Bases
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff FORT MYERS, Fla. — Good morning from the Mike Greenwell International Airport and Waffle House. We’re here waiting for a flight to Detroit. The Sox are in Washington today, but Mike Vega has that game….