Archive for April 15th, 2012

Red Sox links (54 articles) Sun. Apr. 15

April 15th, 2012  |  Published in News

Good Morning, it is Sunday April 15th, 2012 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 54 articles published in that span was collected here.

Sunday’s Red Sox-Rays pitching matchups: Felix Doubront vs. Matt Moore – WEEI blog Craig Meyer
Playing their first home series of the 2012 season, the Red Sox are attempting to dig themselves out of an early 1-5 hole, one that is not too dissimilar from the one they dug themselves in last season. The Sox got off to a good start on that goal by
Power ball pays off in a big way for Sox – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham
The Sox continued to fight back against their diminished expectations, hitting five home runs and again pounding the Rays, this time 13-5.
Ellsbury on DL; no timetable for return – Boston Globe, Michael Vega
The Red Sox placed Jacoby Ellsbury on the 15-day disabled list after the center fielder suffered a right shoulder injury Friday.
Put on the spot, Aviles leads way – Boston Globe, Michael Vega
It was wholly expected Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine would have a huge void to fill at the lead-off position of his lineup Saturday when Jacoby Ellsbury was placed on the 15-day disabled list. But Saturday, in a 13-5 come-from-behind victory over t
Lin picked as outfield fill-in – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham
The Red Sox needed an outfielder to replace the injured Jacoby Ellsbury and Che-Hsuan Lin was their choice.
Have the Red Sox figured out the secret to beating Tampa Bay? – WEEI Rob Bradford
If the Red Sox were to possess a mission statement this season, it would most likely include something involving the separation between 2011 and ’12. Well, if that’s the case, the last two days have been mission accomplished for Bobby Valentine’s cre
Franklin Morales in a groove – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman
Left-handed reliever Franklin Morales was sensational in his 1-2-3 eighth inning in the 13-5 Red Sox win yesterday…
Green first to break color barrier with Sox – MLB.com, Ian Browne
When Pumpsie Green made his Major League debut for the Red Sox on July 21, 1959, the Major Leagues had long since been integrated. But Green made a little history in his own right, becoming the first African American to ever suit up for the Boston Re
Finally, Red Sox can smile – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman
On Day 1 of what could be a long stretch without Jacoby Ellsbury, the Red Sox showed exactly how deep and resilient…
No timetable for Jacoby Ellsbury – Boston Herald, Tom Layman
Bobby Valentine remembered a time during his playing career when he was able to avoid surgery after injuring his…
Clay Buchholz battles back to win – Boston Herald, Tom Layman
There were more tough beginnings for Clay Buchholz in his second start of this young season, but unlike his debut…
Long-term deals are a game of risk and reward – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo
The Red Sox have been tying up core players and saving themselves a ton of money. But they haven’t done it with Jacoby Ellsbury, who is now a key target for an extension.
The choice for our bambino – Boston Globe, Erin Blakely
IN THE RELIGION OF BASEBALL, mine is a mixed-faith marriage. My husband is a diehard member of Red Sox Nation, and I am a dyed-in-the-wool-pin-stripes fan of the New York Yankees. And so we are a blended family, albeit one that tends to sit on opposi
Crawford’s desire to return ‘intensified’ – WEEI Rob Bradford
Speaking before the Red Sox’ 13-5 win over the Rays Saturday, Carl Crawford talked about having to fight any temptation to hurry back now that the Sox will be without Jacoby Ellsbury for an extended period. “It’s a little nerve-wracking, but at the s
Aviles gets first look as leadoff man – ESPN Boston blog, Tony Lee
BOSTON — On the first day following Jacoby Ellsbury’s right shoulder injury, Mike Aviles found himself in Ellsbury’s customary spot atop the Red Sox order. But both he and manager Bobby Valentine insisted it was not necessarily a permane
Red Sox beat Rays 13-5 with 5 RBIs by Ortiz – Boston Globe, Howard Ulman (AP)
The way Mike Aviles hit as Jacoby Ellsbury’s replacement in the lineup, the Red Sox didn’t have to worry about the leadoff spot.
Sox hit power button and that’s two in a row – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Within a span of 10 days, the Red Sox lost their closer and their center fielder to serious injuries. They also staggered through a 1-5 road trip. Expectations that were already diminished were sinking even more.
Offense comes to life at Fenway – ESPN Boston blog, Steven Krasner
BOSTON — In winning only one of six games on the season-opening road trip, the Boston Red Sox’ offense had not exactly looked like a juggernaut. But a heaping helping of home cooking seems to be just what the doctor ordered for the struggling
One and done for Che-Hsuan Lin – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Che-Hsuan Lin was called into Bobby Valentine’s office after the game and told he was optioned back to Pawtucket.
Red Sox honor Pesky and longtime fan – MLB.com,
The Red Sox honored two of the wisest members of Red Sox Nation on Saturday afternoon, when Johnny Pesky was on hand 75 years to the day after he made his Major League debut at Fenway Park. Another man, Bill Hogan, celebrated his 100th birthday with
Doubront takes aim at first win against Rays – MLB.com, Adam Berry
Matt Moore will make his second start of the season Sunday — which is Jackie Robinson Day in every Major League Baseball park –against the Red Sox and Felix Doubront.
There is a new closing song for the Red Sox closer – WEEI blog Rob Bradford
The days of “Shipping Up To Boston” are officially done. In his first ninth inning appearance this season as the Red Sox closer, Alfredo Aceves broke out his introduction song. It is fair to say that the selection won’t be confused
Aviles & Ross, Ellsbury subs, lead Red Sox to 13-5 romp over Rays – Boston Herald Blog
The Red Sox completed the administration of a Rays’ whupping, breaking open a 5-5 ballgame with three runs in the seventh and five more in the 8th for the 13-5 victory. The Red Sox hit five home runs, none more important than the solo shot by M
High five: Sox bash five homers to trounce Rays – MLB.com, Evan Drellich
Jacoby Ellsbury’s easier to be without when everyone else is mashing. The Red Sox hit four home runs on Saturday — doubling the Major League-low two they started the day with — and the tie-breaking solo shot that gave Boston its first lead in an 13
Closing Time: David Ortiz, Mike Aviles pace Red Sox to another win over Rays – WEEI blog Rob Bradford
The Red Sox new leadoff hitter (for now) made his mark Saturday. Mike Aviles, whom filled the void at the top of the lineup left behind by the injured Jacoby Ellsbury, led off the seventh inning with a solo home run off of Rays’ reliever Burke Bade
Ortiz, Aviles pace Red Sox rout of Rays – WEEI Rob Bradford
The Red Sox hit five home runs on the way to their third win of the season, beating the Rays, 13-5, Saturday afternoon at Fenway Park. It completed yet another comeback for the Sox, who had fallen into a 4-0 hole after the first inning. It was Mike A
Rapid Reaction: Red Sox 13, Rays 5 – ESPN Boston blog, Tony Lee
BOSTON — The Red Sox have been singing the tune for days now. It’s not how you start, but how you finish. Clay Buchholz will be echoing that thought after a 13-5 Red Sox victory over theh Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday at Fenway Park. Buchholz ha
Ortiz HR ties up game at 5 – Boston Herald Blog
David Ortiz just tied up the game with his first home run of the season, a two-run bomb into the Red Sox bullpen off of Jeremy Hellickson. Score’s 5-5 now in top of the 6th.. Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz has settled down a bit after giving up
Aviles slides into leadoff role on temporary basis – MLB.com,
Shortstop Mike Aviles had batted first in 45 Major League games before Saturday afternoon, when he filled in atop the lineup for the injured Jacoby Ellsbury.
Lin’s first stay in Majors could be short-lived – MLB.com,
Che-Hsuan Lin’s first day in the big leagues was Saturday, when he arrived at Fenway Park after leaving Triple-A Pawtucket on the road in Rochester, N.Y. Lin may need to soak it all in quickly, too, because the Red Sox’s roster could change again as
Before hitting home run, Luke Scott clarifies Fenway Park comments – WEEI blog Rob Bradford
Luke Scott may be taking a different approach when broaching certain subjects going forward. This he made clear while talking to WEEI.com just a few hours before hitting a three-run, first-inning home run off Red Sox’ starter Clay Buchholz. Tak
Live updates: Tampa Rays at Boston Red Sox – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Middle of first, Rays 4, Red Sox 0 Rough inning for Clay Buchholz, who gave up four runs on two hits, including a three-run homer by Luke Scott. Scott’s first homer of the season scored Carlos Pena, whose RBI single…
Ellsbury on DL; surgery not mentioned – WEEI Rob Bradford
The Red Sox have officially put Jacoby Ellsbury on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder subluxation, recalling outfielder Che-Hsuan Lin from Triple-A Pawtucket. Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said that surgery for Ellsbury has not been men
Rob Bradford, WEEI.com, talks about Jacoby Ellsbury, Carl Crawford, and the Red Sox starting rotation – WEEI Red Sox Audio
Rob joins Pete Sheppard and Kirk Minihane to talk about Jacoby Ellsbury’s shoulder injury. What are the Red Sox options in CF now that Ellsbury is on the DL? Rob also discusses Carl Crawford’s elbow setback and thinks the starting rotation needs to s
Aviles moves into leadoff spot — for now – ESPN Boston blog, Tony Lee
BOSTON — Shortstop Mike Aviles is batting leadoff for the Red Sox the day after Jacoby Ellsbury went down with a right shoulder injury. But nobody is etching Aviles’ name in stone atop the order. “We’ll always have a leadoff hitte
Ellsbury placed on DL with subluxed shoulder – MLB.com, Joey Nowak
As expected, the Red Sox officially announced they will place All-Star center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury on the 15-day disabled list prior to Saturday’s game against the Rays.
Outfielder Lin gets call from Pawtucket – ESPN Boston blog, Steven Krasner
BOSTON — Che-Hsuan Lin, 23 and in his sixth season in the Red Sox’s organization, received his first taste of big-league life Saturday. The outfielder was called up from Pawtucket to fill the roster spot of Jacoby Ellsbury, who was placed on
Ellsbury may avoid surgery on shoulder – Boston Globe Extra Bases
he Red Sox officially placed Jacoby Ellsbury on the 15-day disabled list this afternoon.
Ellsbury fallout – Boston Herald Blog
The Red Sox confirmed Jacoby Ellsbury’s diagnosis of Ellsbury’s shoulder as being “subluxed.” He is undergoing further evaluations. It’s impossible to report how long he will be out but a minimum of a month appears a saf
Ellsbury headed for disabled list – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com
BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox issued the following statement in regards to outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury: “Jacoby injured his right shoulder during yesterday’s game. An MRI was performed and showed findings consistent with a subluxed shoul
Aviles in leadoff spot with Ellsbury out – WEEI Rob Bradford
With Jacoby Ellsbury out with a shoulder injury, Mike Aviles will be leading off for the Red Sox Saturday against the Rays and starter Jeremy Hellickson. Aviles had manned the leadoff spot 45 times in his career, totaling a .318 average and .347 on-b
No-Ellsbury lineup: Avile leads off, Ross in center – Boston Herald Blog
Here’s the Jacoby Ellsbury-less Red Sox lineup today against the Rays: Mike Aviles SS Dustin Pedroia 2B Adrian Gonzalez 1B Kevin Youkilis 3B David Ortiz DH Cody Ross CF Ryan Sweeney RF Jarrod Saltalamacchia C Darnell McDonald LF Clay Buchholz s
Lin for Ellsbury – Boston Herald Blog
Pawtucket (AAA) outfielder Che-Hsuan Lin has been called up to take Jacoby Ellsbury’s place on the roster. Ellsbury will be  going on the DL with a right shoulder injury, labeled by Ellsbury as a subluxation of the shoulder.
Game 8: Rays at Red Sox – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Here are the lineups:RED SOX (2-5)Aviles SSPedroia 2BGonzalez 1BYoukilis 3BOrtiz DHRoss CFSweeney RFSaltalamacchia CMcDonald LFPitching: RHP Clay Buchholz (0-0, 15.75)RAYS (4-3)TBAPitching: RHP Jeremy Hellickson (1-0, 0.00)Game time: 4:05 p.m.TV/Radi
Ellsbury tweets he has a subluxation – WEEI Rob Bradford
A day after leaving the Red Sox game with the Rays in the fourth inning due to a shoulder injury, Jacoby Ellsbury went on Twitter to clarify his injury. “Thx for all the well wishes. Subluxed my right shoulder in yesterday’s game. No timetable s
Homecoming Sting – Boston Dirt Dogs blog
“Buzzing. Fantastic win, heart pounding still. May 5th, LFC will be back at Wembley again!” — Linda Pizzuti… Can Linsanity save the Red Sox season?
Ellsbury: No timetable for return – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Jacoby Ellsbury Tweeted new about his shoulder a few minutes ago.
Ellsbury tweet: I’ve ’subluxed’ my shoulder – Boston Herald Blog
Jacoby Ellsbury just tweeted that he “subluxed” his right shoulder in his hard slide into second base yesterday: “Thx for all the well wishes. Subluxed my right shoulder in yesterday’s game. No timetable set, working hard to
Che-Hsuan Lin’s agent confirms call-up – WEEI Alex Speier
The agent for Red Sox outfielder Che-Hsuan Lin confirmed to Focus Taiwan that his client has been called up to the Red Sox’ major league team in the aftermath of Jacoby Ellsbury’s shoulder injury. Teh-Lun Chen described Lin as “excited and nervous” f
Red Sox minor league roundup: Bryce Brentz power sighting in Double-A – WEEI blog Alex Speier
Aaron Cook and Rich Hill both looked like pitchers who will be able to offer meaningful depth to the Red Sox in the near future (indeed, Cook could probably do so right now), while power-hitting prospects Will Middlebrooks and Bryce Brentz showed, we
Saturday’s Red Sox-Rays matchups: Clay Buchholz vs. Jeremy Hellickson – WEEI blog Arielle Aronson
After a breakout offensive performance in Friday’s home opener, the Red Sox will attempt to win consecutive games for the first time this season when they take on the Rays at Fenway on Saturday afternoon. Clay Buchholz will take the mound for t
Red Sox coverage in today’s Globe – Boston Globe Extra Bases
The Red Sox beat the Rays 12-2 on Saturday, but there is concern for Jacoby Ellsbury. Nick Cafardo writes that the loss of Ellsbury would be huge for the Red Sox. Dan Shaughnessy writes that it was just the kind…
Lin on his way to Boston – Boston Globe Extra Bases
This will come as no surprise given that he was pulled from the Pawtucket lineup last night. But Che-Hsuan Lin is on his way to Boston and will be activated for today’s game.