Archive for April 18th, 2012

Red Sox links (52 articles) Wed. Apr. 18

April 18th, 2012  |  Published in News

Good Morning, it is Wednesday April 18th, 2012 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 52 articles published in that span was collected here.

Bobby V: ‘Have to consider’ sending Melancon to minors — plus, links – Boston Herald Blog
Had it been one isolated outing, the Red Sox could’ve shrugged off what happened to Mark Melancon last night. But it was all too familiar. Melancon (John Wilcox photo, right) entered an 8-2 game in the eighth inning and failed to retire any of
Tee time – Boston Globe, Michael Vega
It was hard to say who had the more brutal night on the mound for the Red Sox: Jon Lester, the starter who was gone after two innings, or Mark Melancon, the third reliever in the game who got unmercifully shelled in the eighth inning of Tuesday night
Eight was enough – Boston Globe, Julian Benbow
It was on the scoreboard in high-definition.
Youkilis is poised to move past controversy – Boston Globe, Michael Vega
Kevin Youkilis was back in the lineup for Tuesday night’s game against the Rangers, and the Red Sox third baseman expressed hope that there would be no lingering controversy from the firestorm that seemed to engulf the clubhouse Monday.
Rough outing could land Melancon in Minors – MLB.com, Evan Drellich
When Andrew Bailey went down with a right thumb injury that could keep him sidelined until the All-Star break, Mark Melancon was in consideration for the Red Sox’s closer job. Now he could be on his way to Triple-A Pawtucket following an 18-3 loss to
Red Sox left hung out to dry against Texas – MLB.com, Richard Justice
Tuesday final score, 18-3, against the Rangers, isn’t really relevant to Red Sox players and coaches. It makes for great material in The Nation, but shouldn’t matter to the people at the heart of the matter.
Amid drama, Youk tries to move on – Boston Herald, Mark Daniels
It’s been a rough start to the season for Kevin Youkilis – both on and off the field. Having opened the year…
Red Sox loss so bad it’s hard to put into words – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber
Here’s how bad it got last night for the Red Sox: Even manager Bobby Valentine was speechless. “I can’t describe…
Some ugly numbers from gruesome loss – ESPN Boston blog, Steven Krasner
How bad was Tuesday’s 18-3 drubbing at the hands of the Rangers? Consider: * The Red Sox coughed up 18 runs and 20 hits, the most since giving up 20 hits in a 20-11 loss to the Yankees on Aug. 21, 2008. * The 15-run loss was the largest margin of
Bobby V: Minors a possibility for Melancon – WEEI Alex Speier
Reliever Mark Melancon failed to retire any of the six batters he faced and allowed three home runs in the process, becoming just the eighth pitcher since 1918 to give up three home runs without recording an out in a game. He has allowed runs in all
Jon Lester: ‘I just flat out stunk’ – WEEI blog Mike Petraglia
When your ace pitcher needs 80 pitches to retire just six batters, you know you’re in for a bad night – an epically bad night. That’s what happened to Jon Lester on Tuesday against arguably the best lineup in baseball as the Rangers
Melancon after shelling: ‘I’ll figure it out’ – ESPN Boston blog, Steven Krasner
BOSTON — It doesn’t get much worse for a relief pitcher than it did for Mark Melancon on Tuesday night. The Red Sox right-hander faced six batters in the eighth inning and did not retire any of them. Think that sounds bad? It gets worse. He
Lester makes no excuses after poor outing – ESPN Boston blog, Steven Krasner
BOSTON — Jon Lester didn’t mince words. “It was one of those nights I flat-out stunk,” Lester said in analyzing his ugly, abbreviated outing in the Red Sox’s nightmarish 18-3 loss to the defending American League champion Te
Red Sox seeking split with Rangers behind Beckett – MLB.com, Jon Star
The red-hot Rangers look to push their winning streak to six games when Derek Holland takes the ball on Wednesday, one night after an 18-3 rout over the Red Sox in the series opener. Meanwhile, the Red Sox are again searching to regain their rhythm a
Lester, Melancon roughed up by Rangers – MLB.com, Evan Drellich
The Rangers sure look like the team the Red Sox want to be. The two-time-defending American League champions strong-armed Boston and Jon Lester, who matched a career low for innings pitched in a start Tuesday night as Texas rolled, 18-3, at Fenway Pa
Closing Time: Rangers demolish Jon Lester, Mark Melancon in blowout win vs. Red Sox – WEEI blog Alex Speier
It wasn’t quite the worst outing of Jon Lester‘s career, but it wasn’t far from meriting such a title, as the Red Sox had little hope of recovering from his dismal start en route to a 18-3 loss to the Rangers. The left-hander lasted
Lester, Youk, Melancon endure nightmare as Red Sox routed by Rangers – Boston Herald Blog
Here’s how bad things got tonight for the Red Sox: Midway through an endless eighth inning in which the Texas Rangers launched three titanic homers and scored eight runs, a few hearty souls remaining at Fenway Park began chanting “Let’s Go Brui
Rapid Reaction: Rangers 18, Red Sox 3 – ESPN Boston blog, Steven Krasner
BOSTON — In his first two starts, Jon Lester had been the victim of poor run support, which accounted for his 0-1 record despite a solid 2.40 earned run average. In his third start, on Tuesday night, his teammates would have needed to score at leas
Red Sox hosting free open house at Fenway – MLB.com, Evan Drellich
The Red Sox will hold a free open house from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, giving fans the chance to join in on Fenway Park’s centennial even if they can’t be there Friday against the Yankees.
There is nothing good to say about this one – Boston Herald Blog
Once Jon Lester put the Red Sox in a 7-2 hole, this took on a particularly September feel. And that may be the first time we’ve said this season. The Red Sox have looked lifeless tonight, outside of a Dustin Pedroia homer and diving stop. It&#8
Ellsbury will not need shoulder surgery – MLB.com,
Rest and treatment should be all Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury needs, not surgery.
Youkilis moves past flare-up with Valentine – MLB.com,
There’s all sorts of fast healing going on for Kevin Youkilis. The Red Sox’s third baseman was back in the lineup Tuesday against the Rangers, a day after he sat because of a bothersome right groin and dealt with his manager, Bobby Valentine, who app
Crawford sees first game action since last year – MLB.com,
Carl Crawford had four at-bats in an extended spring game in Fort Myers, Fla., on Tuesday, his first game action for the Red Sox since last season ended.
Rice talks Fenway, Red Sox at Fan Cave – MLB.com, Ian Kay
Former Red Sox great and Hall of Famer Jim Rice spent Tuesday at the Fan Cave chatting with fans and posing for photos behind Boston’s 2004 and 2007 World Series trophies.
Lester struggling with command, and Rangers teeing off – Boston Herald Blog
Well this wasn’t the performance the Sox were hoping for out of Jon Lester. Entrusted to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first on Dustin Pedroia’s solo homer and Ryan Sweeney’s RBI double high off the center field fence. But Lester
Why Can’t We All Just Get Along? – Boston Dirt Dogs blog
Is Curt Schilling’s grin wider than his waistband right now?
Live: Rangers at Red Sox – Boston Globe Extra Bases
By Julian Benbow, Globe staff Top of the second, Red Sox 2, Rangers 2: It’s a relatively small sample size, but Mike Napoli generally hits Jon Lester pretty well (.357 average in 14 ABs with a homer, a double, and…
No, Ron Washington and the Rangers did not work on the slash play – WEEI blog Alex Speier
On the first official workout day of spring training, Bobby Valentine had his pitchers engage in a most unusual task. He said that the Rangers lost the World Series because pitcher Colby Lewis — the starter for Texas on Tuesday night at Fenway
Selection order for 2012 Draft announced – MLB.com, Jonathan Mayo
Major League Baseball released the selection order for the 2012 First-Year Player Draft on Tuesday, officially putting the Astros on the clock with the first pick.
O’s claim catcher Exposito off waivers – MLB.com, Brittany Ghiroli
The Orioles announced on Tuesday afternoon that they have claimed catcher Luis Exposito off waivers from the Red Sox.
Back to baseball for Bobby V. and the Red Sox – Boston Herald Blog
Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine didn’t have much to say this afternoon when asked if he feared any lingering fallout from yesterday’s brouhaha involving comments he made about Kevin Youkilis. “No way to know,” he said. “
Youkilis: ‘It’s always good when your teammates have your back’ – Boston Herald Blog
For Kevin Youkilis, the controversial comments made by Bobby Valentine in a Channel 7 interview Sunday night are old news. But Youkilis appreciated the support he received from his teammates, namely Dustin Pedroia, who defended him against Valentine&
Youkilis: ‘We’ve moved on’ – ESPN Boston blog, Steven Krasner
BOSTON — A day after the controversy that erupted between Boston manager Bobby Valentine and third baseman Kevin Youkilis, with a few inflammatory comments from second baseman Dustin Pedroia thrown in for good measure, all was quiet on that front Tu
Sox: Rehab, not surgery, for Ellsbury – ESPN Boston blog, Steven Krasner
BOSTON — Boston Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury, who suffered a subluxation of his right (non-throwing shoulder) last Friday, had his MRI exams read by noted California orthopedist Dr. Lewis Yocum and will not need immediate surgery, manager Bobb
Youkilis squashes Valentine chatter – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Kevin Youkilis is back in the lineup in the five-hole today after sitting out Marathon Monday’s 1-0 loss to the Rays with a sore groin.
O’s claim Exposito from Sox on waivers – WEEI Alex Speier
The Orioles claimed 25-year-old catcher Luis Exposito off waivers from the Red Sox. Exposito was taken in the 31st round of the 2005 draft, then signed shortly before the 2006 draft as the last player whom the Sox acquired through the now-defunct dra
Youkilis back hitting fifth vs. Rangers – WEEI Alex Speier
After a day off to rest his groin on Monday, Kevin Youkilis returns to the lineup on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers and Colby Lewis. Youkilis is 2-for-9 with a pair of doubles against Lewis. Adrian Gonzalez is worth watching against Lewis, as he o
Crawford gets at-bats in Florida, Ellsbury diagnosis confirmed – Boston Herald Blog
Updates on injured outfielders Carl Crawford (wrist, elbow) and Jacoby Ellsbury (shoulder), provided by Bobby Valentine: Crawford got four plate appearances as a designated hitter in an extended spring training game in Fort Myers, Fla. He drew a walk
Kevin Youkilis returns to Red Sox’ lineup tonight vs. Rangers – Boston Herald Blog
After a one-game absence because of a sore groin, and after finding himself as the subject of a mini-firestorm with Bobby Valentine, Kevin Youkilis is back in the Red Sox’ lineup for the opener of a two-game series against the two-time defendin
What to make of Bobby V – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber
Amid the smoldering ashes of the 2011 Red Sox’ crash-and-burn, Terry Francona couldn’t explain why his message…
Youkilis returns to lineup tonight – ESPN Boston blog, Steven Krasner
BOSTON — Kevin Youkilis (sore groin) returns to the Red Sox lineup tonight, hitting fifth. Here’s the rundown: 1. Mike Aviles, SS 2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B 3. Adrian Gonzalez, 1B 4. David Ortiz, DH 5. Kevin Youkilis, 3B 6. Ryan Sweeney, RF 7. Cody Ross
Valentine’s motives remain a mystery – Boston Globe, Chad Finn
Bobby Valentine’s comments about Kevin Youkilis — and his reaction afterward — make little sense.
Orioles claim Exposito on waivers – Boston Globe Extra Bases
The Orioles they have claimed catcher Luis Exposito, who was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Saturday.
Tuesday’s Red Sox-Rangers matchups: Jon Lester vs. Colby Lewis – WEEI blog Arielle Aronson
The Red Sox have historically been a strong team at home, and in their first four home games of the 2012 season they continued that Fenway success, taking three of four games from the Rays. Boston will look to continue that home-field advantage on Tu
The prescient words of Al Leiter on Bobby Valentine – Boston Globe Extra Bases
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff On April 1, there was a story about Bobby Valentine in the Red Sox season preview section. When asked about playing for Valentine, here is what Al Leiter had to say: “Is he going to…
In Boston, words carry great deal of weight – MLB.com, Peter Gammons
The Red Sox hope that Bobby Valentine’s remark about Kevin Youkilis will serve as a reminder that in Red Sox Nation, every sentence counts, and that, in the long run, it will further galvanize his players in a growing us-against-them camaraderie that
Is Bobby V really empowered to change Red Sox’ culture? (plus, links) – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber
Amid the smoldering ashes of the 2011 Red Sox’ crash-and-burn, Terry Francona couldn’t explain why his message…
Game 11: Rangers at Red Sox – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Nothing like a visit from the defending American League champions to keep a difficult early-season schedule going. Today’s lineups are TBA. RED SOX (4-6) Pitching: LHP Jon Lester (0-1, 2.40) RANGERS (8-2) Pitching: RHP Colby Lewis (1-0, 1.42) Game ti
Red Sox minor league roundup: Andrew Miller getting close, Ryan Lavarnway goes deep – WEEI blog Alex Speier
A Red Sox prospect who was taken under the wing of Marlins shortstop Jose Reyes this past offseason had a very strong performance, as did rehabbing left-hander Andrew Miller, who is likely close to joining the Red Sox’ big league club. Also, th
Fenway at 100: Park holds special memories for oldest living former Red Sox employee Al Rocci – WEEI blog Craig Meyer
Throughout his life, no matter how poorly things went, Al Rocci knew he could never complain. Regardless of what direction his life was headed, he always knew that his retreat from everyday realities and struggles, Fenway Park, was never far away. Hi
Morning report: Lester faces Rangers – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes
BOSTON — Back-to-back World Series appearances have won the Texas Rangers far more respect than at the start of last season, when the Free World had ordained the Red Sox champions before a single pitch had been thrown and the Rangers took it persona
Valentine needs to be allowed to manage – Boston Globe, Tony Massarotti
If the manager of the Red Sox doesn’t have credibility or trust within the walls of his own organization, he’s certainly not going to get any outside of Fenway Park, either.