Red Sox links (47 articles) Mon. Mar. 15

Good Morning, it is Monday March 15th, 2010 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 47 articles published in that span was collected here.

Concern evident for Sox’ Westmoreland – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Red Sox players friendly with stricken prospect Ryan Westmoreland said the 19-year-old outfielder learned of his rare brain condition after experiencing a series of headaches and other symptoms while working out at the minor 5 am, Mon Mar 15

Demotions not a downer – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham

FORT MYERS, Fla. — It was at 8:44 a.m. yesterday when Red Sox assistant equipment manager Pookie Jackson paused in front of the locker that had been occupied by Casey Kelly a few moments before. 5 am, Mon Mar 15

Player X targets Bill Hall, who wants to know why – Boston Herald, John Tomase

FORT MYERS – Bill Hall would like to have a word with Player X. That’s the pseudonym of the anonymous… 2 am, Mon Mar 15

Ryan Westmoreland concern – Boston Herald, John Tomase

FORT MYERS – Mike Lowell and Jon Lester have been there. The Red Sox players faced the uncertainty, the fear,… 2 am, Mon Mar 15

Jed Lowrie checks out OK – Boston Herald, John Tomase

FORT MYERS – Infielder Jed Lowrie is OK after undergoing a battery of tests following a rapid heartbeat and a bout… 2 am, Mon Mar 15

Lowrie complains of fatigue – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Red Sox infielder Jed Lowrie has undergone medical tests after complaining of significant fatigue last week when the team was in Port St. Lucie, manager Terry Francona told reporters after Sunday’s game with the Twins.nnLowri 2 am, Mon Mar 15

Ellsbury faces uphill battle for Gold in left – WEEI Alex Speier

FORT MYERS, Fla. – When the Red Sox talked to Jacoby Ellsbury about moving to left field for the 2010 season, the team wanted to make clear to the 26-year-old that it wasn’t a demotion. n 2 am, Mon Mar 15

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

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Nothing fancy, just the facts.nClearly, there were more important things taking place in the Red Sox organization than the on-the-field developments on Sunday. The news that top prospect Ryan Westmoreland has a cavernous malf 2 am, Mon Mar 15

Profile of a GM in 2010 – WEEI blog Alex Speier

It is a commonly held belief that the resume of baseball general managers is changing rapidly. An industry in which decisions were made on the basis of gut instincts and scouting reports now demands different sorts of information and, the thinking go 12 am, Mon Mar 15

Boston Red Sox keeping quiet about Ryan Westmoreland – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes

Red Sox manager Terry Francona was unwilling to discuss Ryan Westmoreland and his medical issue in any context Sunday. 12 am, Mon Mar 15

Sox stay mum on Westmoreland – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Red Sox manager Terry Francona was unwilling to discuss Ryan Westmoreland and his medical issue in any context Sunday, even declining to say whether he had reached out to the 19-year-old outfielder who is facing brain surgery Tues 11 pm, Sun Mar 14

Yankee Flipper – Boston Dirt Dogs

This one’s gonna leave a mark, New York. Let the Curse of the Tenor begin. 10 pm, Sun Mar 14

Matsuzaka feeling better but waiting on decision – Boston Globe,

Daisuke Matsuzaka says he’s feeling better but is waiting to make a decision on when he’ll have his first throwing session of spring training. 9 pm, Sun Mar 14

Thanks for coming, kid – Extra Bases blog

Terry Francona had to send 12 players down to the minor league camp this morning and you could tell by the look on his face that it wasn’t a pleasant experience. Most managers were not star players and know what… 9 pm, Sun Mar 14

Lester: Westmoreland ‘in a good organization’ – Boston Globe,

Jon Lester isn’t making comparisons between his cancer battle four years ago and Red Sox prospect Ryan Westmoreland’s recent brain diagnosis. 7 pm, Sun Mar 14

Varitek appears for Red Sox in 6-4 win vs. Twins – Boston Globe,

Kevin Slowey threw three perfect innings for Minnesota, but Jacoby Ellsbury, Dustin Pedroia and Kevin Youkilis drove in fifth-inning runs for the Boston Red Sox in a 6-4 victory over the Twins on Sunday. 7 pm, Sun Mar 14

Lowrie to undergo further testing – MLB.com, Jonathan Mayo

Jed Lowrie will undergo more tests on Monday as he and the Red Sox try to determine the cause of his “extreme fatigue.” 7 pm, Sun Mar 14

Heavy workload in Varitek’s spring debut – MLB.com, Jonathan Mayo

Sunday’s goal was to get Jason Varitek a pair of at-bats and that did occur, though it meant the catcher did a little more squatting than initially anticipated. 7 pm, Sun Mar 14

Lowrie OK after complaining of exhaustion – Boston Herald Blog

Red Sox infielder Jed Lowrie has spent the last couple of days undergoing a series of tests after complaining of exhaustion on Thursday, but according to a source with knowledge of the situation, he checked out OK. He’s not expected to miss an 7 pm, Sun Mar 14

Handling cutdowns with care – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

FORT MYERS, Fla. — There is no easy way to be told to stick your dreams in your back pocket. That’s true for Casey Kelly, true for Jose Iglesias, and in a different time and place, true for Terry Francona. This is the way it happened for Franc 7 pm, Sun Mar 14

Sabathia wild in third spring start; Morton sharp – Boston Globe, Howie Rumberg (AP)

CC Sabathia struggled while pitching into the fifth inning of his third spring start, giving up a home run to Aki Iwamura in the New York Yankees’ 10-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. 5 pm, Sun Mar 14

Lowrie sidelined after accelerated heart rate – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Red Sox infielder Jed Lowrie has been sidelined the last few days after experiencing an accelerated heart rate last Thursday. Lowrie has undergone tests throughout the past few days as a precautionary measure, having complain 5 pm, Sun Mar 14

Pedroia, Youk lead Red Sox in ‘Tek’s return – MLB.com, Kelly Thesier

Dustin Pedroia had an RBI double and Kevin Youkilis hit a run-scoring single as part of a four-run fifth inning to help the Red Sox top the Twins, 6-4, on Sunday. 5 pm, Sun Mar 14

Post-Game Notes: Red Sox 6, Twins 4 – WEEI blog Alex Speier

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The champagne is no doubt on ice following the Red Sox’ 6-4 win over the Twins, as Boston moved within one game of clinching this year’s Mayor’s Cup with their third win in four contests against their spring 5 pm, Sun Mar 14

Lowrie out with mystery illness – Extra Bases blog

Jed Lowie has not been with the team since Thursday because of an illness that has left him fatigued. The 25-year-old infielder has been undergoing a series of medical tests since. “He just wasn’t feeling real good,” Francona said. “So… 5 pm, Sun Mar 14

Lowrie out with mystery illness – Extra Bases blog

Jed Lowie has not been with the team since Thursday because of an illness that has left him fatigued. The 25-year-old infielder has been undergoing a series of medical tests since. “He just wasn’t feeling real good,” Francona said. “So… 5 pm, Sun Mar 14

The quote you were waiting for – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Daisuke Matsuzaka spoke and this is what he had to say (in the form of a statement):n“I feel a little bit better than yesterday, but I discussed things with the coaches and trainers and the decision was to give it one m 3 pm, Sun Mar 14

Matsuzaka makes slight improvement – Boston Herald Blog

The Red Sox released a comment from right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka, who was scratched from a bullpen session yesterday with a stiff neck.n“I feel a little bit better than yesterday, but I discussed things with the coaches and trainers and the d 3 pm, Sun Mar 14

The Hall of Famer who broke in Mike Lowell’s glove – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Mike Lowell was out taking short-hops off the bat of Torey Lovullo Sunday morning at City of Palms in preparation of his spring training debut, Monday.nLovullo started at third, moved to shortstop and then second base, hittin 3 pm, Sun Mar 14

Report: Westmoreland condition potentially life-threatening – Boston Herald Blog

According to a report on ESPN.com, Red Sox minor leaguer and top prospect Ryan Westmoreland faces the possibility that his upcoming brain surgery could cause neurological damage and even be life-threatening.nAccording to the report, the cavernous mal 3 pm, Sun Mar 14

Matsuzaka update – MLB blog, Ian Browne

A day after Daisuke Matsuzaka was scratched from facing live hitters for the first time this spring, there wasn’t that much to update.Matsuzaka experienced some neck stiffness while warming up prior to his scheduled live batting practice session on S 2 pm, Sun Mar 14

Iglesias, Kelly sent to Minors camp – MLB.com, Jonathan Mayo

Prized prospects Casey Kelly, Jose Iglesias and Lars Anderson highlight the 12 players reassigned or optioned to Minor League camp by the Red Sox on Sunday morning. 2 pm, Sun Mar 14

Red Sox-Twins game updates – Extra Bases blog

Top of the 1st, Red Sox 0, Twins 0 We’re underway here at Hammond Stadium and it’s beautiful again in Fort Myers. With the game on NESN and WRKO, I’m guessing not too many of you will be following along… 2 pm, Sun Mar 14

Beckett scratched due to illness – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Josh Beckett was scratched from his scheduled start Sunday afternoon due to illness. Taking the place of the Red Sox starter in their team’s game against the Twins across town at Hammond Stadium will be minor leaguer Ry 1 pm, Sun Mar 14

Report: Westmoreland condition potentially life-threatening – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

According to a report on ESPN.com, the condition for which top Red Sox prospect Ryan Westmoreland is scheduled to have surgery for “carries significant risk of neurological damage and is potentially life-threatening.”nThe report has a tea 1 pm, Sun Mar 14

Beckett scratched; Miller gets start – MLB.com, Jonathan Mayo

Josh Beckett will not be making his scheduled start on Sunday against the Twins, his turn scratched because of illness. Right-hander Ryne Miller will take the mound in his place. 12 pm, Sun Mar 14

Beckett scratched from start – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Josh Beckett will not make his scheduled start Sunday afternoon against the Twins. A Sox spokesperson said he has been scratched due to illness.nn I saw Beckett this a.m. in the clubhouse, eating a breakfast of several hardboiled 12 pm, Sun Mar 14

Beckett scratched from start – Extra Bases blog

Josh Beckett is sick and will not start today. Minor leaguer Ryne Miller will get the nod. Beckett just has a touch of the bug going around the clubhouse and is fine. Miller is a non-drafted free agent who has… 12 pm, Sun Mar 14

Daylight Savings in Ft. Myers – MLB blog, Ian Browne

The whole having an extra hour of daylight I’m sure will be outstanding later today. But when that alarm went off this morning, ugh. And it was still dark. But I digress. A couple of quick things before the manager… 11 am, Sun Mar 14

Daylight Savings in Ft. Myers – MLB blog, Ian Browne

The whole having an extra hour of daylight I’m sure will be outstanding later today. But when that alarm went off this morning, ugh. And it was still dark. But I digress. A few morning notes…First, today’s lineup that will… 11 am, Sun Mar 14

Cut-down day for Kelly, others – Boston Herald Blog

A group of farmhands packed their bags for the player development complex this morning after being sent to the minor league camp. Among them were top prospect Casey Kelly, who did nothing to disappoint during his stint with the big league team, and c 11 am, Sun Mar 14

Kelly, Iglesias, and 10 other sent down – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Red Sox announced that they have sent 12 players down to minor league camp. The list included Casey Kelly, Adam Mills, Kyle Weiland, Randor Bierd, Kris Johnson, Robert Manuel, Lars Anderson, Luis Exposito, Jose Iglesias, 11 am, Sun Mar 14

Beckett scratched from Sunday start – MLB blog, Ian Browne

Josh Beckett will not be making his scheduled start on Sunday against the Twins. The news was passed along this morning that he was scratched due to illness. There are no more details as of now regarding the nature of… 11 am, Sun Mar 14

Lineup, Roster cuts on a Sunday a.m. – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Big-league camp just got a little duller, as exciting shortstop Jose Iglesias and highly regarded pitcher Casey Kelly were among the dozen players sent back to minor-league camp.nn Iglesias was assigned to Double-A Portland, which 11 am, Sun Mar 14

Beckett scratched – Boston Herald Blog

Red Sox starter Josh Beckett has been scratched today because of illness. The team has no further information at this time.nMinor league right-hander Ryne Miller will start in his place.nBeckett was in the clubhouse this morning and ate breakfast wit 11 am, Sun Mar 14

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

Bob Ryan looks back with Mike Cameron on the day he hit four home runs in a single game. When the Red Sox approached Adrian Beltre, his first thought was to be respectful of Mike Lowell. Amalie Benjamin has the… 9 am, Sun Mar 14

Exhibition Game 11: Red Sox at Twins – Extra Bases blog

The lineups: RED SOX (7-3) Ellsbury CF Pedroia 2B Youkilis 1B Ortiz DH Hermida RF Scutaro SS Varitek C Hall 3B Reddick LF Pitching: RHP Josh Beckett followed by RHP Scott Atchison and others. TWINS (5-4) TBA Pitching: RHP Kevin… 9 am, Sun Mar 14