Red Sox links (61 articles) Thu. Apr. 26

April 26th, 2012  |  Published in News

Good Morning, it is Thursday April 26th, 2012 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 61 articles published in that span was collected here.

Buchholz needs to get it started – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo
Clay Buchholz is back pitching full time in the Red Sox starting rotation.
Red Sox eke out a win – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham
The Red Sox converted Triple A starter Alex Wilson into a reliever this week to prepare him for the majors. Veteran free agent Mike Gonzalez is under consideration and the possibility still exists that Daniel Bard could return to his old job in the l
Crawford is seeking answers on elbow – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham
Bobby Valentine said that Carl Crawford is going to see Dr. James Andrews on “a fact-finding mission’’ to find out exactly what is wrong with his left elbow.
About last night: Buchholz struggles, Ross OK, Red Sox sweep Twins – Boston Herald Blog
MINNEAPOLIS — Assuming you were preoccupied by the Bruins last night, here’s the Cliffs Notes version of what you missed from the Red Sox’ nail-biting 7-6 win over the Twins: For the second time this season, the Sox have won three
Clay Buchholz shows improvement in Boston Red Sox win – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes
Clay Buchholz is ‘much improved’ but nothing has come easily so far
Valentine shuffles lineup after making snafu – MLB.com,
It’s rare that a mistake is harmless for a Major League manager, but that’s what Bobby Valentine’s lineup confusion amounted to Wednesday before the Red Sox’s 7-6 win over the Twins.
Padilla feels tightness in left side, says he’s OK – MLB.com,
Reliever Vicente Padilla was bothered by his left side during his perfect seventh inning in the Red Sox’s 7-6 win over the Twins on Wednesday night.
Red Sox finally sweep – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber
MINNEAPOLIS – Anyone distracted by the Bruins last night will awaken today, glance at a boxscore and assume Clay…
Bullpen sweats out save – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman
MINNEAPOLIS – The Red Sox bullpen remains a source of great mystery, surprise, drama and tension. Last night,…
A different clubhouse – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman
MINNEAPOLIS – For the first time, it’s starting to feel like April 2012 and not September 2011 around the Red Sox. Getting…
Carl Crawford will visit Dr. Andrews – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber
MINNEAPOLIS – Within a few days, Carl Crawford will have an appointment with noted orthopedist Dr. James Andrews…
Red Sox take the win, shaky as it was – Boston Globe Extra Bases
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff MINNEAPOLIS — There is no such thing as a bad victory, especially on the road and especially when you’re trying to get to .500. So that the final score was Red Sox 7, Twins 6…
Britton notches first win with gem – MLB.com,
Doubront looks for better outcome vs. White Sox – MLB.com, Josh Liebeskind
Even with a perfect game under his belt, Philip Humber is still chasing down another record. Humber has retired 29 straight batters. Mark Buehrle’s 45 consecutive outs is the White Sox record. The Red Sox counter with Felix Doubront, a pitcher coming
Aceves, Red Sox hold on for sweep – WEEI Rob Bradford
Alfredo Aceves struck out Minnesota’s Denard Span with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth inning, securing a 7-6 win over the Red Sox over the Twins in the series finale at Target Field. It finishes off a three-games weep for the Sox, who now
Thomas on beaning: ‘Hope he’s doing all right’ – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes
MINNEAPOLIS — Red Sox reliever Justin Thomas was in the Red Sox clubhouse, watching the game on TV, when he saw Twins first baseman Chris Parmelee back in the Minnesota dugout. To say he was relieved after beaning Parmelee in the sixth inning is an
Red Sox bullpen hangs on for 7-6 win over Twins – Boston Globe, Jon Krawczynski (AP)
Mike Aviles homered and the Boston Red Sox bullpen just barely avoided another big collapse in a 7-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.
Red Sox bullpen hangs on for 7-6 win over Twins – Boston Globe, Jon Krawczynski (AP)
Mike Aviles homered and the Boston Red Sox bullpen just barely avoided another big collapse in a 7-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.
Ross leaves series finale with left knee soreness – MLB.com,
Cody Ross left Wednesday’s series finale against the Twins after the top of the sixth inning because of left knee soreness.
Red Sox hang on to sweep scuffling Twins – MLB.com, Evan Drellich
The Red Sox’s bullpen nearly gave it up again Wednesday night before recovering to hold on to the slimmest of leads in a 7-6 win over the Twins at Target Field.
Closing Time: Red Sox hold off the Twins to earn the sweep – WEEI blog Rob Bradford
The Red Sox came away with their first series sweep, winning their third straight game against the Twins at Target Field, 7-6, Wednesday night. The Sox weathered some anxious moments, watching a six-run lead cut to one thanks to Minnesota’s fiv
Red Sox edge Twins, 7-6 – Boston Herald Blog
MINNEAPOLIS –Alfredo Aceves took the Red Sox to the brink of a baseball disaster but avoided it with a bases-loaded strikeout as the Red Sox escaped here with a 7-6 win for the three-game sweep. The Twins had runners on second and third with tw
Rapid reaction: Red Sox 7, Twins 6 – ESPN Boston blog,
MINNEAPOLIS–Shaky starting pitcher, unreliable bullpen, injured outfielder. This is not a recording. Clay Buchholz fell off the tightrope he’d been walking all night and was charged with five runs for the fourth straight this season, clear evidenc
Pedroia just needs a home run – Boston Herald Blog
MINNEAPOLIS — Dustin Pedroia is a home run shy of hitting for the cycle and we’re in the bottom of the sixth inning. Pedroia is due to come up as the third batter of the seventh inning. He is 3-for-3 with, in order, a double, single and t
Atchison foot in wrong place, wrong time – Boston Herald Blog
MINNEAPOLIS — The Red Sox seem to be feeling some of the Bruins’ bad karma. Scott Atchison had the misfortune of having his right foot be the landing spot of Joe Mauer’s line shot in the sixth, the ball bouncing into center field fo
Thomas hits Parmalee in helmet – Boston Herald Blog
MINNEAPOLIS — Scary moment here after Justin Thomas just plunked Chris Parmalee in the helmet with a pitch. Parmalee went flat but in a minute he was up. Bobby Valentine came right out to relieve Thomas. Matt Albers is in, tying run at the plat
Sore left knee for Ross – Boston Herald Blog
MINNEAPOLIS – Cody Ross was removed from the game in the bottom of the sixth from left field because of a sore left knee. Darnell McDonald replaced him.
Ross leaves game with sore knee – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes
MINNEAPOLIS–Red Sox left-fielder Cody Ross left Wednesday night’s game because of a sore left knee, according to a pressbox announcement. Ross left after striking out in the sixth inning. He was replaced in left field by Darnell McDonald. The Sox,
Bobby Valentine on a possible sweep of the Twins and Carl Crawford – WEEI Red Sox Audio
Bobby Valentine talks to Joe Castiglione on today’s pregame show, topics include a possible sweep of the Twins and Carl Crawford[0:00:50] … David Ortiz — continues. To stroke hits to the opposite field when he got a pitch that turn it happened whi
Elbow was bothering Crawford in February – WEEI Rob Bradford
Speaking on the pregame show on the WEEI Radio Network Wednesday night, Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said that Carl Crawford’s left elbow may have been bothering him earlier than first reported. (To listen to the interview, click here.)read more
Buchholz not pitch efficient but good enough, especially with run support – Boston Herald Blog
MINNEAPOLIS — At this rate — 64 pitches after three innings — it’s going to be a struggle to keep Clay Buchholz under 100 pitches by five complete innings. He will want to get through the fifth, though, as the Red Sox are enjo
Crawford to have elbow examined by Andrews – MLB.com,
The Red Sox are scheduling an appointment with Dr. James Andrews for left fielder Carl Crawford to have his strained left elbow examined.
Bard not available in ‘pen, set to start Friday – MLB.com,
Daniel Bard will not be available in the Red Sox’s bullpen for Wednesday night’s series finale against the Twins and remains on track to start Friday against the White Sox.
Byrd finding his timing thanks to Magadan – MLB.com,
With two starts in center field under his belt and a third one coming Wednesday for the Red Sox, Marlon Byrd’s started to find his timing with a little help from hitting coach Dave Magadan.
Live updates: Red Sox at Twins – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Bottom 1st: Red Sox 0, Twins 0 Clay Buchholz put three men on in the first as he began his fourth start in a shaky manner once again. Buchholz, 1-1 with a 9.00 ERA, walked Jamey Carroll and allowed a…
Crawford visit to Andrews ‘fact-finding mission’ – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes
MINNEAPOLIS — Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine termed Carl Crawford’s impending visit to orthopedist James Andrews a “fact-finding mission” to determine the cause of continuing discomfort in his left elbow. Valentine said it was his understanding th
SoxProspects: Bonus babies pan out – ESPN Boston blog, Mike Andrews, SoxProspects.com
It’s no secret the John Henry ownership group has had its share of hits and misses when it comes to long-term major league contracts, whether free-agent acquisitions or re-signing of homegrown Red Sox players to extended deals. The same has bee
Rich Hill getting close to a return – Boston Globe Extra Bases
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff MINNEAPOLIS — A few pregame notes from beautiful Target Field: • Bobby Valentine believes Rich Hill is “very close’ to returning. He has pitched two days in a row for Pawtucket, the second outing coming today….
‘Lingering soreness’ in Crawford’s elbow prompts visit with Andrews – Boston Herald Blog
MINNEAPOLIS — Carl Crawford is awaiting the scheduling of an appointment with noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews for a consultation on what a baseball source described today as “lingering soreness” in his left elbow. That ch
Radio daze: Bard not in bullpen after all – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes
MINNEAPOLIS — On his weekly radio show Wednesday afternoon in Boston, Bobby Valentine floated the idea that Daniel Bard would be available out of the bullpen for Wednesday night’s series finale, though he noted he hadn’t talked to the pitcher yet to
Lineup daze: Lefty is not right – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes
MINNEAPOLIS — This is why managers make lineup cards out hours before a game, so mistakes like this can be caught in time and laughed about. The original lineup card posted by Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine had Darnell McDonald in the outfield and
Red Sox waiting to hear about Crawford – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Carl Crawford has yet to be examined by Dr. James Andrews, Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said today. That visit is expected to come in the next day or two.
Lineup: Saltalamacchia back in Sox lineup – WEEI Rob Bradford
With right-handed pitcher Liam Hendriks on the mound for the Twins Wednesday night, Jarrod Saltalamacchia is back in the lineup for the Red Sox.  No Red Sox hitter has faced the 23-year-old Hendriks, but both Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer carry .
Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda might be out for full year with torn labrum – WEEI blog WEEI
Pitcher Michael Pineda, who the Yankees acquired in the offseason for top prospect Jesus Montero in the offseason, has been diagnosed as having a torn labrum in his right (pitching) shoulder. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told reporters that
Red Sox Manager Bobby Valentine with the Big Show – WEEI Red Sox Audio
Bobby V joins Michael and Glenn for his weekly appearance. Bobby spoke on the 2 recent wins, Josh Beckett, Daniel Bard’s role, Clay Bucholz’ pitching, and Carl Crawford’s health.[0:00:38] … Were you a little concerned with Josh Beckett in the firs
Red Sox seeking first series sweep since July 22-24 — plus, lineup – Boston Herald Blog
MINNEAPOLIS — With last night’s 11-2 romp over the struggling Twins undoubtedly fresh in his mind, Red Sox backup catcher Kelly Shoppach took to Twitter today and quoted fictional Cleveland Indians manager Lou Brown, a character from one
Valentine: Bard available tonight – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com
Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said Wednesday afternoon that Daniel Bard would be available out of the bullpen for Wednesday’s season finale against the Minnesota Twins but was still making his scheduled start in Chicago on Friday. As
Game 17: Red Sox at Twins – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Here are the lineups:RED SOX (6-10)Aviles SSSweeney RFPedroia 2BGonzalez 1BOrtiz DHYoukilis 3BSaltalamacchia CRoss RFByrd CFPitching: RHP Clay Buchholz (1-1, 9.00)TWINS (5-13)TBAPitching: RHP Liam Hendriks (0-0, 3.86)Game time: 8:18 p.m.TV/Radio: NES
Valentine: Bard available in relief Wednesday – WEEI Rob Bradford
Making his weekly appearance on The Big Show with Glenn Ordway and Michael Holley Wednesday afternoon, Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine revealed that Daniel Bard would be available out of the bullpen for the series finale Wednesday night against the T
Buchholz’s struggles have been twofold – ESPN Boston blog, Jeremy Lundblad
What’s more troublesome for Clay Buchholz: his strikeout deficiency or the inability to keep the ball in the park? Perhaps the two are related. Buchholz has allowed more home runs on his fastball (five) than he has swings and misses (two) with
Sadly, there’s no statue of Ted Baxter – Boston Globe Extra Bases
The Red Sox have won two straight games in Minneapolis. Maybe they’re going to make it after all.
Marlon Byrd on quick start with Red Sox: ‘I can hit’ – Boston Herald Blog
MINNEAPOLIS — The way Marlon Byrd sees it, getting three hits in his first nine at-bats with the Red Sox is no big deal. It’s just that he had only three hits in his first 43 at-bats of the season with the Chicago Cubs. “I can hit,&
Red Sox coverage in today’s Globe – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Mike Aviles is rewarding the Red Sox with a great start to his season. He helped spark a big win over the Twins on Tuesday. Nick Cafardo sat down with David Ortiz and found Big Papi to be happier than…
Crawford to see Andrews about elbow – Boston Globe Extra Bases
Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford will be getting a second opinion on his injured left elbow from Dr. James Andrews.
Red Sox minor league roundup: Cavalry coming in Pawtucket bullpen, and Xander Bogaerts and Will Middlebrooks are really good – WEEI blog Alex Speier
A long-anticipated move was made on Tuesday, with right-hander Alex Wilson getting moved into the bullpen in Triple-A Pawtucket, a concession to major league need and the fact that Wilson is viewed as a pitcher who can make an impact for the Red Sox
Daisuke Matsuzaka headed to Maine – Boston Herald, Kevin Thomas
PORTLAND, Maine — Dice-K is coming to Hadlock Field. Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka will pitch for…
Aviles is More – Boston Dirt Dogs blog
Jose who?
Smells Like the East River – Boston Dirt Dogs blog
Or Billy Crystal’s dirty laundry. Introducing New York Yankees cologne.
Nuggetpalooza: Stats nuggets from Tuesday’s Red Sox and MLB games – WEEI blog Gary Marbry
Observations from Tuesday’s win in Minny: * – Since the start of the 2010 season, the Twins have drawn six bases loaded walks in the first inning of home games. No other team has drawn more than three such walks in that span. * – Jo
After early struggles, is Adrian Gonzalez ready to reappear? – WEEI Alex Speier
Plenty went wrong for the Red Sox in their 4-10 start, but while most of the attention was directed at a pitching staff that gave up runs by the handful and the injury to Jacoby Ellsbury, there was an overlooked component to the stumble out of the bo

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