Red Sox links (45 articles) Mon. Apr. 9

April 9th, 2012  |  Published in News

Good Morning, it is Monday April 9th, 2012 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 45 articles published in that span was collected here.

Monday’s Red Sox-Blue Jays matchups: Felix Doubront vs. Henderson Alvarez – WEEI blog Craig Meyer
After the first series of the 2012 season, the Red Sox will travel north of the border to take on the divisional foe Blue Jays in a three-game series beginning Monday at Rogers Centre. The series begins with a pitching matchup that pits Felix Doubron
Red Sox proving that good closers aren’t easy to find — plus, links – Boston Herald Blog
“Closers can kind of come out of nowhere.” –Daniel Bard TORONTO — Four days ago, before Mark Melancon hung a curveball or Alfredo Aceves left a meaty slider over the plate, Daniel Bard explained why he thought the Red Sox hadn
Shield your eyes: More on combustible bullpen – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com
A few bits of shrapnel from the Red Sox bullpen’s historic implosion in Sunday’s 13-12 loss in Detroit: * The game marked the first time ever that the Sox coughed up multiple-run in leads in the ninth inning or later twice in one game. (courtesy Eli
The Daniel Bard conundrum: Why it might be time to make the move – WEEI Rob Bradford
As this is being written, the wheels hadn’t been put in motion.read more
Unkind cut – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham
Mark Melancon slumped in a chair and stared straight into his locker Sunday afternoon, contemplating the worst moment of his career.
The smackdowns are getting worse – Boston Globe, Dan Shaughnessy
This is as bad a start as the Red Sox and new manager Bobby Valentine could have had, writes columnist Dan Shaughnessy.
It’s not too early to be concerned – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo
The immediate worry is the state of the bullpen, as Mark Melancon and Alfredo Aceves have been nothing short of horrendous.
Padilla pitched in nicely – Boston Globe, Michael Vega
Fifty-one pitches over four innings of scoreless relief represented more than yeoman’s work for Vicente Padilla on Sunday.
Revamped lineup was a hit – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham
When the Red Sox lineup was revealed Sunday morning, the fact that Nick Punto was playing third base wasn’t a surprise. That Bobby Valentine had Punto leading off seemed like a reach.
Setting new standards in bizarre failure – Boston Herald, John Tomase
DETROIT – Somebody punch me in the face, because there’s no way that just happened. There’s. No. Freaking. Way. You’ve…
Buchholz battered in long-awaited return – Boston Herald, John Tomase
DETROIT – While the focus this morning will be on the inability of the Red Sox bullpen to close out the Detroit…
Dan the man to fix ‘pen – Boston Herald, Steve Buckley
“I’m not stupid – anything’s possible.” – Daniel Bard, on the possibility of being the Red Sox closer DETROIT…
Padilla long on value – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber
DETROIT – To fully understand how effectively Vicente Padilla pitched for the Red Sox yesterday, consider the situation…
Game 4: Red Sox at Blue Jays – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Here are the lineups: RED SOX (0-3) TBA Pitching: LHP Felix Doubront (0-0, 6.10 in 2011) BLUE JAYS (2-1) TBA Pitching: RHP Henderson Alvarez (1-3, 3.53 in 2011) Game time: 7:07 p.m. TV/Radio: NESN / WEEI Song of the Day:…
A digital Fenway Park – Boston Globe, D.C. Denison
The ballpark is 100 years old, but its cutting-edge technology is keeping fans connected.
Prospect righty Barnes fans 13 in Class A game – MLB.com,
Sox’ nightmare won’t go away – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber
DETROIT – In the midst of the postgame delirium at Comerica Park, and with the sight of Alex Avila’s stunning 11th-inning…
AGon on HBP: Putting Miggy, Prince ‘at risk’ – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes
DETROIT — When the first pitch from Detroit reliever Phil Coke in the eighth inning sailed behind him, Adrian Gonzalez reacted with humor. “I joked around with [Tigers catcher Alex] Avila and the umpire [Dan Iassogna],’’ said the
Red Sox face another early crisis – Boston Globe Extra Bases
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff DETROIT — It was going to be the kind of win that gets a team going. The manager shakes up the lineup, an early deficit is overcome, and everybody gets on the flight to Toronto feeling…
Doubront will take the ball as Sox face Jays – MLB.com, Joey Nowak
The Red Sox and Blue Jays, two American League East rivals, began the 2012 campaign heading in different directions. Now they’ll get a chance to go head-to-head this week.
Bullpen costs Boston again in 13-12 loss to Tigers – Boston Globe, Noah Trister (AP)
Alfredo Aceves or Mark Melancon? That was the big question facing new Boston manager Bobby Valentine at the beginning of the season.
Rabbit Punch – Boston Dirt Dogs blog
“Great effort by the offense. …You get down 4-0 after the first inning, losing a couple of games here at the start of the season, these guys showed they got a lot of heart, a lot of ability, they did a heck of a job.” — Bobby V, on what he saw Sun
Padilla fires four shutout innings of relief in loss – MLB.com, Ian Browne
While the lead story of Sunday’s 13-12 loss for the Red Sox was the inability of two relief pitchers to convert save situations, another member of Boston’s bullpen produced a heroic effort.
Case not closed: Bullpen squanders two leads – MLB.com, Ian Browne
Complete disbelief. That’s how the Red Sox had to feel after a gutwrenching Sunday afternoon in which they squandered multirun leads twice, culminating in a 13-12, 11-inning loss to the Tigers at Comerica Park.
Sox bullpen blows it in 11th vs. Tigers – WEEI Alex Speier
The Red Sox survived a devastating defeat, blowing a three-run lead in the ninth inning and a two-run advantage in the 11th to suffer their second walkoff defeat in three games, this one by a 13-12 count. As was the case on Opening Day, the culprits
Closing Time: Red Sox bullpen suffers Motown meltdown in walkoff loss – WEEI blog Alex Speier
When Andrew Bailey went down on the doorstep of the season, the Red Sox felt that they had the bullpen options to withstand his absence. Between Alfredo Aceves and Mark Melancon, the team felt that it had at least two pitchers who could manage game-e
That’s a wrap: Avila, Tigers stun Red Sox with walk-off HR vs. Melancon – Boston Herald Blog
DETROIT — It happened again. On the verge of securing their first victory of 2012, the Red Sox suffered another inconceivable loss, as Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila belted a two-out, two-run homer against reliever Mark Melancon in the botto
Bobby V: ‘Trying to figure out what to do’ – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes
DETROIT — Bobby Valentine played roulette with his lineup, and won. Not sure what you call the game he played with his bullpen — blind man’s bluff, perhaps — and he lost. Alfredo Aceves gave up a three-run home run to Miguel Cabrera to tie the s
Avila’s homer gives Tigers 13-12 win over Red Sox – Boston Globe, Noah Trister (AP)
Alex Avila’s two-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the 11th inning gave the Detroit Tigers a stunning 13-12 victory over Boston on Sunday, leaving the Red Sox winless in three games under new manager Bobby Valentine.
In-game update: Aceves implodes in first save opportunity – Boston Herald Blog
DETROIT — Leading 10-7 in the ninth inning, the Red Sox called on new closer Alfredo Aceves for his first save chance. It didn’t go well. Aceves allowed back-to-back singles by Austin Jackson and Brennan Boesch, then a game-tying homer to
In-game update: Red Sox, Tigers tied in wild series finale – Boston Herald Blog
DETROIT — Behold, the Red Sox held a lead. But it didn’t last long. It didn’t come easy either. Making his first regular-season start since last June, Clay Buchholz allowed four runs in a 31-pitch first inning, and it appeared the R
Gonzalez goes deep, Padilla stops the bleeding – Boston Herald Blog
After two games of relative inactivity, the Red Sox bats have come to life. Adrian Gonzalez’s two-run homer on the first pitch he saw from reliever Daniel Schlereth in the sixth has given the Red Sox a 9-7 lead over the Tigers. Reliever Vicente
Beckett’s thumb responds fine after shaky start – MLB.com,
A day after getting shellacked by the Tigers in his first start of 2012, Red Sox right-hander Josh Beckett reported no ill effects from the ailing right thumb that bothered him at times during Spring Training.
Hill impressive in Class A rehab appearance – MLB.com,
When Red Sox lefty Rich Hill underwent Tommy John surgery last June, the assumption was that he wouldn’t pitch in the Majors again for about a year.
Punto leads off as Valentine shuffles lineup – MLB.com,
After scoring a total of two runs in the first two games, both losses, Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine shuffled his lineup on Sunday afternoon for the finale of a three-game series vs. the Tigers.
Valentine’s starts, year by year – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes
DETROIT–How have Bobby Valentine’s teams started in the past? We decided to take a look. Remember, his teams in Texas weren’t very good, though he guided the Rangers to a surprising second-place finish in 1986. 1986—Texas 1-2, 6-3
Live updates: Red Sox at Tigers – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Top of the 2nd: Tigers 4, Red Sox 0: Winning that first game is not going to be easy it seems. Buchholz allowed four runs on four hits and a walk in a 31-pitch nightmare. Jackson started it with a…
Pregame notes: Bobby V on Red Sox’ lineup changes – Boston Herald Blog
DETROIT — A few pregame notes before the Red Sox attempt to avert a season-opening, three-game sweep here at Comerica Park: –About that unusual lineup (Nick Punto at third base and in the leadoff spot, Kevin Youkilis on the bench, Darnell
Scout on Beckett: ‘Worst I’ve seen’ – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes
DETROIT — Other notes, quotes and gloats before the third game of the season: * One major-league scout watching Saturday’s game said that was the worst he had ever seen Josh Beckett pitch. “He topped out at 92,” the scout said. “And he must have t
Lineup: Punto leading off, playing third – WEEI Rob Bradford
The Red Sox have a dramatically different look to their lineup Sunday,with Nick Punto not only replacing Kevin Youkilis at third base but also serving as the team’s leadoff hitter. Darnell McDonald also get the start in left field, while Kelly Shoppa
V on Beckett: Mentally bruised but fine – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes
DETROIT–Bobby Valentine said Josh Beckett complained of no physical issues following his start Saturday. “Just got through talking to him,’’ Valentine said Sunday morning. “Mentally bruised, but physically fine.’&rsquo
Youkilis on sitting: ‘Can’t be upset’ – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes
DETROIT–Last season, Kevin Youkilis played in Boston’s first 18 games before missing a game, the only one he missed in the team’s 26 games in April. On Sunday, the third game of the season, Youkilis was out of the lineup, with Nick Punto playin
Olney: Growing discontent in clubhouse – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com
Buster Olney weighs in on the Red Sox’s rocky start in his blog this morning — click HERE for Olney’s complete blog entry (Insider content). Olney suggests that rationality regarding the team went out the window last September but a growing discont
Valentine explains his lineup changes – Boston Globe Extra Bases
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff DETROIT — It’s safe to say we know Bobby Valentine is not taking lineup suggestions from baseball operations. Nick Punto is a career .169/.244/.244 hitter in 176 plate appearances hitting leadoff. He’s hitting leadoff.
Nick Punto leading off, Kevin Youkilis sits Sunday vs. Tigers – Boston Herald Blog
DETROIT — It didn’t take long for Bobby Valentine to shake up the Red Sox’ lineup. In an attempt to avert a season-opening, three-game sweep by the Tigers, Valentine has benched scuffling Kevin Youkilis and installed utilityman Nick
Valentine shakes up lineup in Game 3 – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes
DETROIT—Well, that didn’t take long. Two games into the season, Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine is shaking up the Sox lineup, which has produced two runs so far, none in a 10-0 defeat by the Tigers Saturday. For the first time in nearly
Game 3: Red Sox at Tigers – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Here are the lineups: RED SOX (0-2) Punto 3B Ellsbury CF Pedroia 2B Gonzalez 1B Ortiz DH McDonald LF Sweeney RF Aviles SS Shoppach C Pitching: RHP Clay Buchholz (6-3, 3.48 in 2011) TIGERS (2-0) TBA Pitching: RHP Max Scherzer…
Red Sox coverage in today’s Globe – Boston Globe Extra Bases
The Sox lost again in Detroit as Josh Beckett was roughed up. Dan Shaughnessy writes that Beckett did little to atone for last year. Nick Cafardo writes that the Tigers are loaded with Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder. It has…

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