Red Sox links (51 articles) Sun. Mar. 14

Good Morning, it is Sunday March 14th, 2010 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 51 articles published in that span was collected here.

No infield dirt around third base – Boston Globe, Amalie Benjamin

FORT MYERS, Fla. — His first question, when he received the call from agent Scott Boras, was, “What about Mike?’’ 6 am, Sun Mar 14

Sore neck further delays Matsuzaka – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Red Sox had resigned themselves to Daisuke Matsuzaka starting the season on the disabled list when he reported to camp a month ago with a sore back. But the hope was he would be ready to take his place in the rotation two 6 am, Sun Mar 14

Brain surgery for OF – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Outfielder Ryan Westmoreland, one of the Red Sox’ top minor league prospects, has been diagnosed with a rare vascular irregularity in his brain and will undergo surgery in Arizona Tuesday. 6 am, Sun Mar 14

Opinions differ on end of Boston win – MLB.com,

The drama of the Red Sox’s 3-2 win over the Pirates on Saturday peaked during the final play of the game, a whirlwind of alert defense that left many observers wondering whether the contest had ended with a triple play or simply a prolonged double pl 4 am, Sun Mar 14

Dan Duquette doffs cap to Nomar – Boston Herald, John Tomase

Dan Duquette was the conquering hero summoned to revive a moribund franchise when he took over as Red Sox general… 1 am, Sun Mar 14

Big Papi of little concern – Boston Herald, John Tomase and Michael Silverman

FORT MYERS – David Ortiz went 0-for-2 with a strikeout yesterday in the Red Sox’ 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh… 1 am, Sun Mar 14

Daisuke Matsuzaka a no-go for BP – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman

FORT MYERS – The Red Sox promised that their surplus of starting pitching would take care of itself before the… 1 am, Sun Mar 14

Red Sox prospect to undergo brain surgery – Boston Globe,

Boston Red Sox minor league outfielder Ryan Westmoreland needs brain surgery after he was diagnosed with a cavernous malformation. 12 am, Sun Mar 14

Westmoreland to have brain surgery – MLB.com, Jonathan Mayo

The Red Sox announced on Saturday that top prospect Ryan Westmoreland has been diagnosed with a cavernous malformation in his brain and has taken a medical leave from Minor League camp to get treatment. 10 pm, Sat Mar 13

Quick hits: Red Sox 3, Pirates 2 – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

The outcome: So here’s why you stay to the end of a game, even if it’s an exhibition. The Sox closed out their 3-2 win over the Pittsbugh Pirates with a triple play. With Pirate runners on first and second after Michael Bowden walked a man 10 pm, Sat Mar 13

Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz sidesteps controversy when asked about contract – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes

Red Sox slugger David Ortiz sidestepped controversy when asked about contract. 10 pm, Sat Mar 13

Top Sox prospect Ryan Westmoreland needs brain surgery – Boston Herald, John Tomase

FORT MYERS – Ryan Westmoreland, the Red Sox’ No. 1 prospect, will undergo brain surgery in Phoenix on Tuesday… 10 pm, Sat Mar 13

Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka stops bullpen session due to stiff neck – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes

Dice-K stops his Saturday bullpen session due to a stiff neck. 10 pm, Sat Mar 13

Westmoreland to undergo brain surgery – ESPN Boston blog,

The Red Sox issued the following press release earlier tonight regarding prospect Ryan Westmoreland:nn”Red Sox minor league outfielder Ryan Westmoreland has been diagnosed with a cavernous malformation in his brain and has taken medical leave from mi 8 pm, Sat Mar 13

Westmoreland on medical leave – Extra Bases blog

This release from the Red Sox: Red Sox minor league outfielder Ryan Westmoreland has been diagnosed with a cavernous malformation in his brain and has taken medical leave from minor league camp to seek treatment. General Manager Theo Epstein made… 8 pm, Sat Mar 13

Devastating news for top prospect – Boston Herald Blog

Outfielder Ryan Westmoreland, the Red Sox’ No.1 prospect, will undergo brain surgery in Phoenix on Tuesday and has been placed on medical leave.nHe has been diagnosed with a cavernous malformation in his brain and has taken medical leave from m 8 pm, Sat Mar 13

Top prospect Westmoreland to have brain surgery – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Top Red Sox prospect Ryan Westmoreland has been diagnosed with a cavernous malformation in his brain (click here for an explanation of the condition) and has taken medical leave from minor league camp to seek treatment. The 1 8 pm, Sat Mar 13

Stiff neck sets back Dice-K – Boston Globe,

Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka had his first scheduled throwing session of spring training canceled because of a stiff neck. 7 pm, Sat Mar 13

Ortiz tries to avoid controversy – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

FORT MYERS, Fla. — David Ortiz does not deny that he has been more subdued this spring.n “But no question, it will come back,’’ the Red Sox DH said of his Big Papi persona. “I’m just focusing on getting ready for the seaso 7 pm, Sat Mar 13

Buchholz tosses 3 scoreless against Pirates – Boston Globe,

Clay Buchholz threw three scoreless innings, as did Pirates starter Paul Maholm, and the Boston Red Sox beat Pittsburgh 3-2 on Saturday. 7 pm, Sat Mar 13

Kelly sharp in intrasquad game – MLB blog, Ian Browne

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The fans were largely gone, the scoreboard was off and it won’t be recorded in any stat book, but Red Sox 2008 first-rounder Casey Kelly was pretty sharp during his three-inning intrasquad outing on Saturday afternoon.The… 7 pm, Sat Mar 13

Red Sox make most of hits vs. Pirates – MLB.com, Jonathan Mayo

After a regular-season Red Sox lineup was held to two hits through six innings Saturday, Mike Cameron doubled to spark a three-run seventh in a 3-2 win over the Pirates. 6 pm, Sat Mar 13

Buchholz not worrying about competition – MLB.com, Jonathan Mayo

Clay Buchholz has been reminded enough times about the tricky math — six starting pitchers, five spots — facing him that he’s not likely to forget it any time soon. 6 pm, Sat Mar 13

Anderson refuses to get in his own way – MLB.com, Jonathan Mayo

Heading into Saturday’s game against the Pirates, first-base prospect Lars Anderson had gotten plenty of playing time, 18 at-bats to be exact. He’s yet to pick up his first base hit. 6 pm, Sat Mar 13

Update on Matsuzaka’s pain in the neck – Extra Bases blog

Daisuke Matsuzaka refused to speak to reporters today, Japanese or American. But he did issue this statement through a team spokesman: “I didn’t throw live BP today due to stiffness in my neck. As for my schedule going forward, I’m… 6 pm, Sat Mar 13

Another setback for Daisuke – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Whatever remote chance Daisuke Matsuzaka had of being ready for the start of the regular season all but vanished Saturday morning when he was unable to throw a batting practice session here because of stiffness in his neck.nn&ldqu 6 pm, Sat Mar 13

Posada has 3 hits, Aceves sharp for Yanks – Boston Globe, Howie Rumberg (AP)

Jorge Posada had three hits and two RBIs, Curtis Granderson smoothly moved over to left field and Alfredo Aceves made a case for the No. 5 starter role with four sharp innings for a New York Yankees’ split squad in a 5-3 win over the Baltimore Oriole 6 pm, Sat Mar 13

Intrasquad game updates – Extra Bases blog

We’re not going to get too carried away with this, but the Red Sox are conducting an intrasquad B game on the field right now. Hideki Okajima threw a perfect inning. Daniel Bard worked around two singles. Casey Kelly is… 6 pm, Sat Mar 13

Francona talks about the Daisuke setback – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Following the Red Sox’ 3-2 win over the Pirates, Saturday at City of Palms Park (which was ended with a 6-4-2-4 triple play) manager Terry Francona addressed the the situation regarding Daisuke Matsuzaka.nMatsuzaka was 6 pm, Sat Mar 13

Ortiz not sweating slow start – Boston Herald Blog

Red Sox slugger David Ortiz went 0 for 2 with a strikeout yesterday, dropping his spring average to .063. Normally one hit in 16 at-bats wouldn’t be much cause for concern in spring training, but Ortiz is under a microscope after his uncharacte 5 pm, Sat Mar 13

Matsuzaka update – Boston Herald Blog

Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka did not speak to reporters before leaving the park today, but he did issue the following statement about his sore neck.n“I didn’t throw live BP today due to stiffness in my neck. As for my schedule g 5 pm, Sat Mar 13

An inside look at Sox prospects – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

Serious Red Sox fans already know about soxprospects.com, and for those of you who don’t, we’re delighted to introduce you to Mike Andrews and the authoritative website he operates.nnAndrews (no relation to the second baseman) has agreed to share his 4 pm, Sat Mar 13

Buchholz: ‘I want to be on this team for the duration of the season’ – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Clay Buchholz’ outing Saturday afternoon was a looked at in a slightly different light than it might have been earlier in the day.nJust about 1 1/2 hours before Buchholz took the City of Palms Park mound for his second 3 pm, Sat Mar 13

Bogar on Lowell at first: ‘He’s a natural at it’ – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

FORT MYERS, Fla. — According to Red Sox’ third base coach, and infield instructor, Tim Bogar, you would never know Mike Lowell’s previous professional experience at first base consisted of four minor league games in 1999.n“He& 3 pm, Sat Mar 13

Dice-K’s readiness pushed back – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Whatever remote chance Daisuke Matsuzaka had of being ready for the start of the regular season vanished when he was unable to throw a batting practice session here Saturday morning.nnMatsuzaka was warming up for the session and h 2 pm, Sat Mar 13

Pirates-Red Sox in-game updates – Extra Bases blog

Bottom of the 3rd, Pirates 0, Red Sox 0 Since the game is not on NESN because of technical issues, here is a photo of the game so you can pretend: Now to yourself, think of a commercial for a… 2 pm, Sat Mar 13

Stiff neck forces Dice-K out of live BP – MLB.com, Jonathan Mayo

Daisuke Matsuzaka’s next small step toward getting ready for the 2010 season was over before it even got started. 1 pm, Sat Mar 13

Matsuzaka out again – Extra Bases blog

Daisuke Matsuzaka’s batting practice session has been canceled because he came down with a stiff neck while warming up…. 12 pm, Sat Mar 13

Stiff neck forces Daisuke to cancel BP session – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Daisuke Matsuzaka was forced to scratch his scheduled batting practice, in which he was supposed to throw to batters for the first time in spring training, due to a stiff neck. Matsuzaka experienced the stiffness while warmin 12 pm, Sat Mar 13

Neck stiffness derails Daisuke Matsuzaka – Boston Herald Blog

FORT MYERS — Just five pitches into warm-ups, Daisuke Matsuzaka walked off the mound here behind the main stadium complaining of neck stiffness. Matsuzaka had been scheduled to throw his first mound session against live hitters of the spring. T 12 pm, Sat Mar 13

Gettin’ down to serious business – ESPN Boston blog,

FORT MYERS, Fla. –At least that’s the way this lineup looks for Saturday’s visit here by the Pittsburgh Pirates, as Terry Francona rolls out a lineup that could well resemble Boston’s everyday crew in 2010.nn To wit:n1. Jacoby Ellsbury, lfn2. Dustin 11 am, Sat Mar 13

A great story on Iglesias’ journey – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

FORT MYERS, Fla. — If you’re looking for the best story regarding Red Sox prospect Jose Iglesias’ journey from Cuba to the Red Sox look no further than the one written by MLB.com’s Alden Gonzalez. (To read it click here.)nHere 11 am, Sat Mar 13

Boof would have welcomed a chance to close – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Boof Bonser isn’t a Twin anymore, but if he was his spring training might have a bit more intrigue these days.nSince Minnesota closer Joe Nathan is out indefinitely with a torn collateral ligament in his pitching elbow, 11 am, Sat Mar 13

Buchholz an Emmy threat in ‘10 – Boston Herald Blog

FORT MYERS — If you want to experience method-acting at its finest, check out Clay Buchholz’ Comedy Central bit from the “Tosh.0″ show. Somewhere, Lee Strasberg is smiling. And Robert DeNiro is feeling threatened.nTwitter: Mik 11 am, Sat Mar 13

Buchholz and Comedy Central gold – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Check out this bit from the Comedy Central show ‘Tosh.O” in which Clay Buchholz takes the mound against the show’s host. A tea party is involved. (A hat-tip to the Herald’s Michael Silverman): Tosh.0 W 11 am, Sat Mar 13

Beautiful morning in Fort Myers – MLB blog, Ian Browne

Jonathan Mayo filling in for Ian Browne for the next few here…The rain is gone, the sun is shining. Let’s play two.Actually, the Red Sox will, with an intrasquad game being played on the main field following the main game… 11 am, Sat Mar 13

Ex-Red Sox swarm Bucs’ lineup – Boston Herald Blog

FORT MYERS — This will get your pulse racing: The Pirates boast three ex-Red Sox in their lineup today, SS Argenis Diaz, OF Brandon Moss and INF Adam LaRoche.nPirates:nYoung 2bnLaRoche 3BnJones DHnClement 1BnMilledge LFnMoss RFnTabata CFnJarami 11 am, Sat Mar 13

Back to normal, with Red Sox posting stellar lineup – Boston Herald Blog

FORT MYERS — No rainouts today, the Florida weather is exactly as it should be: sunny and in the 70’s.nThe media left the clubhouse a half hour earlier than usual so the players could be educated about the dangers that lurk around the per 10 am, Sat Mar 13

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

Beautiful day here in Fort Myers and here are your lineups … RED SOX (6-3) Ellsbury LF Pedroia 2B Martinez C Youkilis 1B Ortilz DH Drew RF Beltre 3B Cameron CF Scutaro 2B Pitching: RHP Clay Buchholz followed by RHP… 10 am, Sat Mar 13

Pedroia has the need for speed – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The line of questioning to Dustin Pedroia stemmed from a few home-to-seconds, and second-t0-homes.nDo you feel faster this year?n“Yes,” the second baseman said with a one-word exclamation.nDo you think you can ste 9 am, Sat Mar 13

What’s new with the Red Sox: Friday – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Often fancy, often factual.nThe rain came down, there was no baseball, but there was some entertainment… and evolving pitching plans.nThe Sox’ team bus got all the way across the state to Jupiter (about a three-ho 9 am, Sat Mar 13