Red Sox links (78 articles) Sun. Apr. 22

April 22nd, 2012  |  Published in News

Good Morning, it is Sunday April 22nd, 2012 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 78 articles published in that span was collected here.

It’s still happening: For Red Sox, April 2012 feels like September 2011 never ended – WEEI Alex Speier
“This,” said Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, “is a psychological situation.”read more
Boston Red Sox GM Ben Cherington backs manager Bobby Valentine – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes
Amid adversity, Bobby Valentine gets Red Sox boss’ support.
Bobby Valentine hopes things can’t get any worse for Boston Red sox – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes
Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine hopes things can’t get any worse
How things turned ugly for Sox – ESPN Boston blog, Steven Krasner
BOSTON — After six innings, Boston starter Felix Doubrant had thrown 99 pitches and the Red Sox had a 9-1 lead over the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on Saturday. Manager Bobby Valentine figured that was enough for the rookie left-hander, so he t
Slow start by AL East keeps Sox in picture – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo
The saving grace for the struggling Red Sox is the slow start of the American League East teams.
A total disaster for Sox – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham
Up by nine runs after five innings, the Red Sox could not hold on and were beaten, 15-9, by the Yankees.
Bad times never seemed so bad … so bad … so bad … – Boston Globe, Dan Shaughnessy
It is only April and the Red Sox have unraveled completely. They blew a 9-0 lead in the seventh inning and were thrashed by the Yankees, 15-9. On national television. Mercy.
Chatter balks – Boston Globe, Amalie Benjamin
Terry Francona’s nerves were jangling in spring training. Every time he had walked into a major league clubhouse, he had been in uniform, part of a team. He had belonged. But as he stood at the doorway of the Braves clubhouse, he was a member o
Bowden dealt to Cubs for OF Byrd – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham and Nick Cafardo
The Red Sox turned to the Chicago Cubs and Theo Epstein in their desperate search for outfield help Saturday, obtaining 34-year-old center fielder Marlon Byrd.
Imploding bullpen should be blown up – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo
The bullpen, which has an 8.64 ERA after 14 games, allowed 14 runs, 12 hits, and 5 walks in three innings in Boston’s 15-9 loss to the Yankees on Saturday.
Teixeira, Swisher have a blast – Boston Globe, Michael Vega
Mark Teixeira and his fellow Bronx Bash Brother, Nick Swisher, were responsible for sparking the conflagration that engulfed Fenway in Saturday’s epic 15-9 comeback victory over the Red Sox when they went a combined 6-for-12 with 12 RBI, 5 runs
Club’s hunt lands Marlon Byrd – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber
In the nine days since Jacoby Ellsbury suffered a partially dislocated right shoulder, the Red Sox have been trying…
Abyss-mal spot for Sox – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman
There are still 148 games to go, so Bobby Valentine’s hope that yesterday represented “rock bottom” has to be taken…
Blame bullpen, not Bobby V, for loss – Boston Herald, Steve Buckley
The last Red Sox manager to receive the kind of booing that was rained upon Bobby Valentine yesterday was Don Zimmer. And…
Split decision so far for Bobby Valentine – Boston Herald, John Tomase
So here we are a couple of weeks into Bobby Valentine’s tenure as Red Sox manager, and if there’s one topic we’re…
Daniel Bard can now watch, learn – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman
It just so happens that the schedule continues to work in starter Daniel Bard’s favor this season. For the second…
A true nation of Red Sox faithful – Boston Herald, Laurel J. Sweet
They band together under team names like the Bluenose BoSox Brotherhood in Nova Scotia and rally at places like…
Red Sox won’t rush to shake up bullpen – MLB.com, Evan Drellich
Saturday’s 15-9, rock-bottom loss to the Yankees belonged solely to the Red Sox bullpen, which could see a shakeup soon. Just not yet.
Prospect Middlebrooks continues to mash – MLB.com,
With rain in forecast, Bard can stop Yankees – MLB.com, Evan Drellich
Sunday’s Boston-area forecast calls for a 100 percent chance of rain during the day and just as good a chance of heavy rain at night. The Yankees and Sox are supposed to square off on Sunday Night Baseball at 8:05 ET, with the Yankees looking to swee
Cubs GM Jed Hoyer, Red Sox GM Ben Cherington feel Marlon Byrd ‘can help a lot’ in Boston – WEEI blog Alex Speier
Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said that the Red Sox approached his team about the possibility of acquiring outfielder Marlon Byrd once Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury went down with injury. With the Cubs featuring some interesting outfield prospe
Disgusting display – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber
Turns out, pooping all over Fenway Park’s 100th anniversary party wasn’t the low point of the Red Sox’ week. Not…
Cherington: Bard to start Sunday night – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes
BOSTON–Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said that Daniel Bard, the team’s setup man for the last two seasons, is still scheduled to make his start Sunday night against the Yankees. “He’s shown everything he’s had to s
GM: “Very satisfied” with Bobby V. – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes
BOSTON–Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington expressed support for manager Bobby Valentine in the aftermath of Saturday afternoon’s horrific 15-9 loss to the Yankees, one in which the Yankees scored 15 unanswered runs after falling behind, 9-0, in
Red Sox acquire CF Marlon Byrd from Cubs – Boston Globe, Jimmy Golen (AP)
The Boston Red Sox acquired center fielder Marlon Byrd from the Chicago Cubs on Saturday in an attempt to shore up their injury-plagued outfield and reverse an early season slide.
Red Sox at a loss with their bullpen – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Here’s the most startling thing about the state of the Red Sox: They have lost 30 of their last 41 games going back to 2011. That’s 73 percent of their games over what amounts to a quarter of the season.
For Valentine, adjusting proves difficult – MLB.com, Barry M. Bloom
In his first months managing again in the Major Leagues, Bobby Valentine is finding it all to be a lot different than it was when his last stint ended a decade ago.
Red Sox brass ‘in this together’ with Bobby V. – MLB.com, Ian Browne
While it isn’t uncommon for Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington to converse with manager Bobby Valentine after a win or loss, it isn’t very frequent that owner John Henry and team president/CEO Larry Lucchino also join in for an extended closed-do
Cherington: Bard to start Sunday – WEEI Alex Speier
If there is a game on Sunday night beyond the Red Sox and Yankees, Daniel Bard will be the starter. Beyond that, however, Red Sox GM Ben Cherington said that the Red Sox have to consider all options to address a pitching staff that has performed woef
Cherington: ‘Very satisfied’ with Valentine – WEEI Alex Speier
Red Sox GM Ben Cherington suggested that he is “very satisfied” with the performance of manager Bobby Valentine, and suggested that the 4-10 start of the Red Sox’ season more directly reflects on the players on the roster and Cherington’s own role in
Cherington: ‘Very satisfied’ with Bobby V; no change for Bard – Boston Herald Blog
Bobby Valentine may be hearing boos from the crowd at Fenway Park, but his boss has his back. In the aftermath of today’s stunning 15-9 loss to the Yankees, Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington offered a vote of confidence for Valentine, sayi
Red Sox blow 9-run lead for 5th straight loss – Boston Globe, Jimmy Golen (AP)
Booed off the field as he made yet another trip to the pitchers’ mound, Bobby Valentine searched for something encouraging to take out of Boston’s fifth consecutive loss.
Valentine says Red Sox have hit bottom – Boston Globe Extra Bases
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff Red Sox owner John Henry made a rare appearance in the clubhouse after the game and met behind closed doors with manager Bobby Valentine and general manager Ben Cherington after Saturday’s 15-9 loss to the…
Bobby Valentine on the Yankees coming back and much more – WEEI Red Sox Audio
Bobby Valentine spoke to the media after the Red Sox lost in stunning fashion to the Yankees at Fenway Park, 15-9.[0:01:39] … he made some quality pitches don’t set — picks they rode the curve balls seem to. And — to implement that meant so much.
Valentine: ‘I think we’ve hit bottom’ – WEEI Alex Speier
Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine discussed the state of affairs that confronts his team following a devastating 15-9 loss to the Yankees in which the bullpen gave up 14 runs in the final three innings, thus transforming a 9-1 advantage into the contin
Valentine: Sox will consider Bard to ‘pen – WEEI Alex Speier
The Red Sox bullpen is now burdened with an 8.54 ERA that is the second-worst in the game. Expected closer Andrew Bailey on the disabled list until the second half of the season, expected setup man Mark Melancon is in Triple-A Pawtucket after giving
Lead forgotten as bullpen betrays Red Sox – MLB.com, Ian Browne
Just when the Red Sox thought their fortunes were turning around, they endured about the most unfathomable defeat possible, and it came at the hands of their rivals, the Yankees, who overcame a nine-run deficit after five innings on Saturday to earn
Sox bullpen melts down vs. Yankees – WEEI Alex Speier
The Red Sox bullpen, entrusted with a 9-1 lead after six innings, endured an epic implosion, allowing 14 runs (13 earned) over the next two innings to send Boston to a 15-9 loss to the Yankees. The defeat dropped a Sox team that has lost every game o
Rock bottom? Red Sox blow nine-run lead in stunning loss to Yankees – Boston Herald Blog
Turns out, pooping all over Fenway Park’s 100th anniversary party wasn’t the low point of the Red Sox’ week. Not by a long shot. Through six innings yesterday, it appeared the Red Sox were on their way to a desperately needed laugher against th
Rapid Reaction: Valentine’s Day Massacre – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes
BOSTON — The tweet came from a New Yorker (@jdubs88), and it’s a winner. Something the Red Sox are decidedly not. “The Bobby Valentine’s Day Massacre,” he called it. If this is what Fenway Park has to look forward to in it
Yankees post back-to-back 7-run innings, win 15-9 – Boston Globe, Jimmy Golen (AP)
Nick Swisher hit a grand slam to help the Yankees erase a nine-run deficit, then he added a two-run double to give them the lead as New York posted back-to-back seven-run innings to beat Boston 15-9 on Saturday and send the Red Sox to their fifth str
Closing Time: Red Sox bullpen implodes in devastating loss to Yankees – WEEI blog Alex Speier
In one of the most dramatic bullpen collapses by their team in years, the Red Sox saw a 9-1 lead in the top of the seventh inning turn into a 15-9 loss, as the bullpen was charged with XX runs in just three innings of work. It was a horror show rarel
Youkilis exits with quad contusion after HBP – MLB.com, Ian Browne
Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis was plunked on the left leg by a pitch from Yankees right-hander David Phelps in the bottom of the third inning on Saturday, and he exited the game in the top of the fifth with a left quad contusion.
Sox acquire Byrd for Bowden, PTBNL – WEEI Alex Speier
According to an industry source, the Red Sox acquired outfielder Marlon Byrd from the Cubs in exchange for right-hander Michael Bowden and a player to be named. The Cubs will pay for nearly all of what remains of Byrd’s $6.5 million salary for this y
Youk leaves game with leg contusion – ESPN Boston blog, Steven Krasner
BOSTON — Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis was taken out of the game with a left quadriceps contusion in the bottom of the fourth inning, replaced by pinch-hitter Nate Spears. Youkilis was hit on the outside of the left knee with a pitch from Da
Byrd deal done – Boston Globe Extra Bases
By Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff All sides have now confirmed our story from this morning — Marlon Byrd will join the Red Sox on Sunday. He comes to Boston for righthanded pitcher Michael Bowden who was designated for assignment by…
Crawford not far from seeing outfield time – MLB.com,
Red Sox left fielder Carl Crawford had another productive day in extended spring camp on Saturday, belting a home run. He has been used strictly as a designated hitter thus far, but that could change soon.
Repko out briefly with separated shoulder – MLB.com,
Red Sox outfielder Jason Repko, who was promoted from Triple-A Pawtucket a week ago, sustained a slight separation of his left shoulder while banging into the wall during a great catch in Friday’s 6-2 loss to the Yankees.
Melancon shows progress in Pawtucket – MLB.com,
Right-handed reliever Mark Melancon, who is hoping to regain his confidence after being optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket, seems to have hit the ground running in his return to the Minors.
Youkilis leaves with quad injury – WEEI Alex Speier
Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis left Saturday’s game in the bottom of the fourth inning, replaced by pinch-hitter Nate Spears. The Red Sox announced that he suffered a left quad contusion. Youkilis had been hit in the knee by an 89 mph fastball
Red Sox acquire Marlon Byrd from Cubs for Michael Bowden, player to be named – WEEI blog Alex Speier
The Red Sox acquired outfielder Marlon Byrd from the Cubs in exchange for right-hander Michael Bowden and a player to be named, with Chicago taking on nearly all of Byrd’s salary. The move helps the Sox to address their injury-ravaged outfield.
Source: ‘Probable’ that Red Sox will make deal for Cubs’ Marlon Byrd – Boston Herald Blog
According to a major league source, it’s “probable” that the Red Sox will complete a trade with the Cubs for center fielder Marlon Byrd. The source indicated that Cubs president Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer likely woul
Bobby Valentine on fans: ‘No one’s … tried to run me over’ – WEEI blog Alex Speier
It has been anything but an easy transition for Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine to Boston. His team is 4-9 and awash in injuries, he has been booed while appearing on the field and yesterday was present when the loudest ovation at Fenway Park’s
Crawford homers again in Fort Myers – WEEI Alex Speier
Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford, on the disabled list while working his way back from surgery in January to repair his wrist and then a subsequent left elbow strain incurred last week, homered for the second time this week while participating in
Source: ‘Nothing finalized yet’ on Byrd trade – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com
BOSTON — A source close to trade talks between the Red Sox and Chicago Cubs for veteran outfielder Marlon Byrd said just before Boston’s game with the Yankees that “nothing has been finalized.’ Byrd did not play in Chicago’s
Garcia can’t trick Ortiz–or anyone else – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes
BOSTON–From ESPN Stats and Information guru Mark Simon: The opposite-field double by David Ortiz off Freddy Garcia in the first inning Saturday is interesting, given the batter-pitcher dynamic of the matchup. Ortiz was 5 for 10 against Garcia l
Red Sox appear close to acquiring Byrd – MLB.com, Ian Browne
With two-thirds of their projected starting outfield on the disabled list for the foreseeable future, the Red Sox have been in substantive talks with the Cubs to land outfielder Marlon Byrd, a source confirmed to MLB.com. It is unclear at this point
Today’s coverage of Fenway’s 100th anniversary bash – Boston Herald Blog
Better a little late than never, here’s our coverage of Fenway’s centennial yesterday, along with the cover of the New York Post, which offers the Big Apple’s take on what happened here yesterday … In the game story, Fenway ha
Read all about it: – Boston Herald Blog
Just in case you missed it, today’s New York Post is all over the 2012 Red Sox — and vice versa:
Bobby V: ‘No one has tried to run me over… yet’ – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes
BOSTON — The job so far? “I knew it was going to be extremely challenging and extremely eventful,’’ Bobby Valentine said, “and it’s been eventfully challenging.’’ This was Saturday afternoon before the Red
Crawford making progress in Florida – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Carl Crawford was 1 for 3 with a home run and a walk in an extended spring training game earlier today. He was the DH.
Live updates: Yankees at Red Sox – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Pregame: The Red Sox (4-9) will look to get over their hangover from the festivities surrounding the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park. The Sox will attempt to rebound a 6-2 loss Friday and snap a four-game losing streak when they…
Valentine: ‘Good talks’ on adding OF – WEEI Alex Speier
Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said that, given the early-season injuries to Jacoby Ellsbury and Carl Crawford — along with outfielder Jason Repko, who suffered a slight separation of his left shoulder while crashing into the wall at Fenway Park on
Byrd-watching? Red Sox heat up trade talks for outfield help – Boston Herald Blog
With Jacoby Ellsbury sidelined indefinitely by a partially dislocated right shoulder, Carl Crawford slowed in his recovery from offseason wrist surgery by an elbow strain, and now, Jason Repko dealing with a slight separation of his left shoulder, th
Repko out; Sox seek outfield help – ESPN Boston blog, Steven Krasner
BOSTON — Jason Repko (left shoulder) is the latest injured Red Sox outfielder, and manager Bobby Valentine confirmed Saturday that the team is actively pursuing a trade that would help fortify the thin position, with Cubs veteran Marlon Byrd surfaci
Red Sox-Yankees: Today’s lineup – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com
Ryan Sweeney’s back in the No. 2 spot today as the Red Sox try to find a spark against the Yankees: Here’s today’s Sox lineup: 1. Mike Aviles, SS 2. Ryan Sweeney, RF 3. Dustin Pedroia, 2B 4. Adrian Gonzalez, 1B 5. David Ortiz, DH 6. Kevin Youkilis,
Lineup: McDonald back in, playing left field – WEEI Rob Bradford
Darnell McDonald is back in the lineup for the Red Sox, playing left field against the Yankees and their starter, Freddy Garcia. McDonald is just 2-for-24 this season (.083), and has played just once since Monday. Also of note is Ryan Sweeney returni
Report: Sox closing in on deal for Byrd – WEEI Rob Bradford
According to the Boston Globe, the Red Sox are closing in on a deal for Cubs outfielder Marlon Byrd, although no deal has been finalized. An industry source told WEEI.com that the Cubs have been actively attempting to trade Byrd, who has started out
Red Sox lineup Saturday vs. Yankees – Boston Herald Blog
After scoring 31 runs in three games (all wins) last week against Tampa Bay, the Red Sox have scored only eight runs in their last four games (all losses). Amid that backdrop, here is the lineup arranged by Bobby Valentine against the Yankees: SS Avi
Game 14: Yankees at Red Sox – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Here are the lineups: RED SOX (4-9) Aviles SS Sweeney RF Pedroia 2B Gonzalez 1B Ortiz DH Youkilis 3B Saltalamacchia C Ross CF McDonald LF Pitching: LHP Felix Doubront (0-0, 5.40) YANKEES (8-6) TBA Pitching: RHP Freddy Garcia (0-1, 6.97)…
Sox and Cubs talking about a deal for Marlon Byrd – Boston Globe Extra Bases
The Red Sox are closing in on a deal for Cubs outfielder Marlon Byrd, according to a major league source, who said the deal was not yet done.
Video: Peter Abraham on Fenway party, Red Sox-Yankees opener – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Globe Red Sox beat reporter Peter Abraham provides his take on Friday’s Fenway 100 celebration and some analysis of the Red Sox-Yankees game that followed.
In these tough times, the Red Sox are still looking for their leader – WEEI Rob Bradford
Tito, out! It was Terry Francona’s execution of this sentiment that had some of his former players buzzing after the big Fenway Park celebration Friday. read more
Red Sox minor league roundup: Mark Melancon puts up a zero, Sean Coyle shows pop and Will Middlebrooks keeps crushing – WEEI blog Alex Speier
It was a big night for a number of position prospects in the Red Sox system, with noteworthy contributions from Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts and Sean Coyle. That said, the most important performance of the day might have been a single scoreless
Video: The scene at Fenway Park’s 100th birthday celebration – Boston Globe Extra Bases
We catch up with Boston Mayor Tom Menino, Caroline Kennedy, US Senators John Kerry and Scott Brown from Massachusetts, Linda Pizzuti, Alan Dershowitz, Keith Lockhart, Lenny Clarke, and others at Fenway Park for its 100th birthday celebration.
Saturday’s Red Sox-Yankees matchups: Felix Doubront vs. Freddy Garcia – WEEI blog Arielle Aronson
With the pageantry of Fenway Park’s 100th birthday dampened by a 6-2 loss that pushed the Red Sox’s record at Fenway this year to 3-4, the Red Sox will attempt to even their home record on Saturday afternoon when they again host the Yanke
Bob Klapisch: Bobby Valentine must stabilize Red Sox before it’s too late – Boston Herald, Bob Klapisch
BOSTON – No one in the Red Sox dugout could’ve possibly missed the chant – it was too loud, too obnoxious, the…

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