Red Sox links (34 articles) Sat. Mar. 13

Good Morning, it is Saturday March 13th, 2010 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 34 articles published in that span was collected here.

Bard is given room to grow – Boston Globe, Amalie Benjamin and Peter Abraham

The vast difference between this year and last year for Daniel Bard was evident in a passing comment by manager Terry Francona . 6 am, Sat Mar 13

Wrist watch continues for Lowrie – Boston Globe, Amalie Benjamin

Taking a look at the names and numbers remaining, it’s difficult for Jed Lowrie to see himself on the big league roster. Barring injury or trade, it appears Mike Lowell, Bill Hall, Jeremy Hermida, and Jason Varitek will be on the Red Sox bench 1 am, Sat Mar 13

Washout forces mound tinkering – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman

JUPITER, Fla. – Weather forecasters do get it right sometimes. But yesterday, when dawn came with rain and… 1 am, Sat Mar 13

Return of ‘Dirt Dog’ – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman

JUPITER, Fla. – As a senior, Ryan Kalish went through the entire season without ever swinging and missing at a… 1 am, Sat Mar 13

Random spring training thoughts – Extra Bases blog

A few jottings from the back page of the notebook so far this spring training … * For a guy who signed for $82.5 million and has pitched brilliantly so far, John Lackey has kept a low profile throughout camp… 12 am, Sat Mar 13

Martinez glad to have time to learn Red Sox staff – Boston Globe,

Victor Martinez was thrown into the fire of an American League East pennant race after joining the Red Sox as a trading deadline acquisition last season. 9 pm, Fri Mar 12

Cardinals, Red Sox postpone game because of rain – Boston Globe,

The St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox postponed their game on Friday because of rain and agreed to a rare spring training makeup date. 7 pm, Fri Mar 12

J.D. Drew, by the numbers – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

FORT MYERS, Fla. — What to do on a day in which the Red Sox made a 138-mile bus trip through pouring rain across the state just to find out that their game with the Cardinals had been cancelled, leaving them with little choice but to turn around and 7 pm, Fri Mar 12

Affable Iglesias feels at home with Boston – MLB.com, Alden Gonzalez

Jose Iglesias has made the most of his little time in the U.S., learning the nuances of the American game while carving a niche for himself with his play on the field and his personality off it. 7 pm, Fri Mar 12

Notes: Rain pushes back Buchholz – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

JUPITER, Fla. — Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis came walking through the front door of the visitor’s clubhouse Friday morning at Roger Dean Stadium and he was not a happy camper.nn“What a great morning,” he said sarcastically.n 5 pm, Fri Mar 12

Cardinals, Red Sox postpone game because of rain – Boston Globe,

The St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox postponed their on Friday because of rain and agreed to a rare spring training makeup date. 5 pm, Fri Mar 12

Wheels on the bus go ’round and ’round, – Extra Bases blog

It is amusing to watch veteran players try and squirm their way out of long spring training road trips. Some of the trips in Florida can take three hours and no bus, no matter how nice, can make that palatable…. 5 pm, Fri Mar 12

Yanks’ Pettitte pitches another simulated game – Boston Globe, Howie Rumberg (AP)

Andy Pettitte peered over his raised black glove for a sign from the catcher, shook him off, nodded `OK,’ then froze Jimmy Rollins with a changeup for strike three. 5 pm, Fri Mar 12

UMPS CARE launches 2010 auction – MLB.com, Bailey Stephens

The continuation of UMPS CARE’s efforts, like any charitable endeavor, relies heavily on fundraising. One of their most successful endeavors has been the UMPS CARE online auction, which returns for its second year and will begin on Friday morning, Ma 3 pm, Fri Mar 12

Red Sox to add ‘B’ game after rainout – MLB.com, Alden Gonzalez

Several Red Sox players made the 2 1/2-hour hike from their spring home in Fort Myers, Fla., to Roger Dean Stadium, only to find out shortly after arriving that it was for naught. 3 pm, Fri Mar 12

Two games (sort of) for the price of one – Extra Bases blog

Just checked with the Sox. If you are going to be in Fort Myers for the Pirates-Sox game tomorrow, you can stay for the intrasquad “B” game that follows. The concession stands will close up after the first game, however…. 3 pm, Fri Mar 12

Beltre didn’t make decision on the park – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Part of the perception as to why Adrian Beltre chose the Red Sox’ offer of one year guaranteed at $10 million, rather than that of Oakland, who came in with a three-year proposal at comparable money was because of Fenwa 2 pm, Fri Mar 12

Not a good day for baseball – Extra Bases blog

If your plan today was to goof off at work following the Sox game on line, you might want to get another plan. There is very little chance of baseball in Florida today…. 1 pm, Fri Mar 12

Should Wakefield be in the rotation? – Globe 10.0

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Dustin Pedroia will answer your questions – Extra Bases blog

A blog is at its best when the readers play a big role. So here’s your chance. Dustin Pedroia has agreed to take questions from the readers of Extra Bases. The way it works is simple: You come up with… 1 pm, Fri Mar 12

Rain washes out Red Sox-Cards tilt – MLB.com, Steve Dorsey

Friday’s scheduled Grapefruit League game between the Cardinals and visiting Boston Red Sox at Roger Dean Stadium was postponed because of rain. 1 pm, Fri Mar 12

Washed away at Roger Dean – MLB blog, Ian Browne

JUPITER, Fla. — This is Alden Gonzalez here, filling in for Ian Browne, and it looks like I brought some of that Miami-ish rain from home with me on Friday. Sorry about that.Anyway, it’s been raining all morning at Roger… 1 pm, Fri Mar 12

Red Sox-Cardinals rained out – Extra Bases blog

There will be no baseball today. The Red Sox-Cardinals game in Jupiter was rained out and is tentatively scheduled to be made up March 22 as part of a split-squad doubleheader. Clay Buchholz, today’s starter, will start tomorrow’s game against… 1 pm, Fri Mar 12

Quality bus time for rained-out Red Sox today – Boston Herald Blog

JUPITER, Fla. — About 20 minutes after the Red Sox’ completed its three-hour ride from Fort Myers, this afternoon’s game was called. Good grief. The Red Sox did use the Marlins’ batting cages to get some hitting in, with a few 1 pm, Fri Mar 12

Cameron: Pedroia best trash-talker of all-time – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

FORT MYERS, Fla. — It is raining all over Florida, with Jupiter and Fort Myers being no exceptions.nThat gave the Red Sox players staying behind at City of Palms Park plenty of time to give Dustin Pedroia grief regarding the second baseman&#821 1 pm, Fri Mar 12

Lineups: Sox at Cardinals (if it happens) – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

JUPITER, Fla. — It’s nasty here at Roger Dean Stadium. In fact, the weather is pretty bad all over the state of Florida. Heavy showers are supposed to continue throughout the day. There’s no report at this point whether this game will be played. Oth 12 pm, Fri Mar 12

Chat with McDonald today at 1 p.m. – ESPN Boston blog,

Reporter Joe McDonald checks in from rainy Jupiter, Fla. at 1 p.m. to take your Red Sox questions in his first chat on ESPNBoston.com. File your questions early here and be sure to follow Joe on Twitter (@ESPNJoeyMac).nn 12 pm, Fri Mar 12

Red Sox game rained out – ESPN Boston blog,

Today’s Red Sox-Caridnals game in Jupiter, Fla. has been called due to rain. Joe McDonald will have more in a bit .. 12 pm, Fri Mar 12

What’s New with the Red Sox: Thursday – WEEI blog Alex Speier

Sometimes fancy, sometimes facts.nIt was a day when the Red Sox and Mets got to compare shiny new baubles in Port St. Lucie. Jason Bay, who signed a four-year, $66 million deal with New York that included a fifth-year vesting option this offseason, s 10 am, Fri Mar 12

Bay says Lackey signing was a ‘great move’ – WEEI Rob Bradford

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Jason Bay had last faced John Lackey on Oct. 8, 2009, in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series. 9 am, Fri Mar 12

Red Sox coverage in today’s Globe – Extra Bases blog

Bob Ryan writes that Manny Delcarmen, Boston’s own, will be more like his true self this season after playing hurt in 2009. For new Mets outfilder Jason Bay, Boston was just a stop on the way. Amalie Benjamin has the… 9 am, Fri Mar 12

Mets viewed Lackey a bigger health risk than Bay – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

FORT MYERS, Fla. — According to a major league source, the Mets viewed John Lackey as a bigger medical risk to sign at five years than they did committing to Jason Bay at four.nIt should be noted that the Mets did have strong interest in Lackey 9 am, Fri Mar 12

Vintage whine – Eric Wilbur column

So, Nomar’s back in a Red Sox uniform for no more than five minutes and lo and behold he’s already whining about the media. Classic. 9 am, Fri Mar 12

Exhibition Game 10: Red Sox at Cardinals – Extra Bases blog

Here are the lineups for today’s game: RED SOX (6-3) Hall 2B Hermida DH Youkilis 1B Reddick RF Hulett 3B Kalish LF McDonald CF Brown C Iglesias SS Pitching: RHP Clay Buchholz, RHP Daniel Bard, RHP Boof Bonser CARDINALS… 9 am, Fri Mar 12