Red Sox links (43 articles) Tue. Mar. 16

Good Morning, it is Tuesday March 16th, 2010 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 43 articles published in that span was collected here.

For Lowell, the test begins – WEEI Alex Speier

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Thus arrived the first day of the rest of Mike Lowell’s career. n 3 am, Tue Mar 16

Former scout’s case dismissed – Boston Globe,

After two painful years out of the game, Jesse Levis is hoping he can return to baseball and resume what he thought was a dream job. 2 am, Tue Mar 16

Finally swinging into action – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham

David Ortiz was amused to find a small group of reporters around his locker after yesterday’s exhibition game against the Baltimore Orioles at City of Palms Park. 2 am, Tue Mar 16

Matsuzaka’s neck feels a little better – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham

The Red Sox post the daily assignments for every player on the clubhouse bulletin board during spring training. Daisuke Matsuzaka’s duties were highlighted in yellow yesterday, as though to make sure he knew exactly what was expected. 2 am, Tue Mar 16

Not bad at all for first try – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Even before a successful debut at first base, Mike Lowell politely declined interview requests, preferring to string together a few performances before he’s ready to comment about playing again. 2 am, Tue Mar 16

Good first impression – Boston Herald, John Tomase

FORT MYERS – Mike Lowell now officially can call himself a first baseman. Well, a spring training first baseman,… 1 am, Tue Mar 16

David Ortiz takes stance – Boston Herald, John Tomase

FORT MYERS – Imagine Allen Iverson’s “practice” rant, except sub in the words “spring training.”n… 1 am, Tue Mar 16

Red Sox diary: Daniel Bard – ESPN Boston blog, Daniel Bard

Red Sox reliever Daniel Bard is keeping a diary for ESPNBoston.com this season. In this entry, he gives us some insight into spring training and the personalities of his bullpen mates. (As told to Louise K. Cornetta)nnThis year is a lot different for 1 am, Tue Mar 16

No decision yet on where Iglesias will start season – WEEI blog Alex Speier

FORT MYERS, Fla. — While shortstop Jose Iglesias was optioned to Double-A on Sunday, the Red Sox have yet to make a final decision about whether he will start the season in High-A Salem or Double-A Portland.nThe 20-year-old, who signed a four-y 12 am, Tue Mar 16

Lee tossed, Haren solid; D-back rout Mariners 13-5 – Boston Globe, Bob Baum (AP)

The anticipated spring pitching matchup of Seattle ace Cliff Lee and his Arizona counterpart Dan Haren ended abruptly when Lee was tossed from the game for allegedly throwing at the Diamondbacks’ Chris Snyder. 11 pm, Mon Mar 15

Nomah notes – Chad Finn’s TATB

(Globe staff photo/Jim Davis) Five days after his nostalgic, Say Hello, Wave Goodbye one-day deal with the Red Sox, I bring you five thoughts on No. 5 in what I believe is the fifth column written on Nomar Garciaparra on… 11 pm, Mon Mar 15

Ortiz goes deep, but that isn’t the point – MLB blog, Ian Browne

Hi all, just jumping back into the blog briefly here during my mid-Spring Training sabbatical. I’ll be back with the team on Friday in Bradenton.David Ortiz hit a home run today, so maybe people will stop panicking. I’d like to… 9 pm, Mon Mar 15

Mariners ace Lee ejected for throwing at Snyder – Boston Globe, Bob Baum (AP)

Seattle Mariners ace Cliff Lee was ejected from a spring training game Monday against Arizona for throwing at Diamondbacks catcher Chris Snyder. 8 pm, Mon Mar 15

AP source: Arizona, Reynolds agree to $14.5M deal – Boston Globe, Bob Baum (AP)

Arizona slugger Mark Reynolds says he’s agreed to terms on a new contract with the Diamondbacks. 8 pm, Mon Mar 15

Mike Lowell makes his spring debut with the Boston Red Sox at first base – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes

Three months after voided trade, Mike Lowell’s future in Boston is still uncertain. 8 pm, Mon Mar 15

Quick hits: Orioles 8, Red Sox 4 – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

The outcome: The Red Sox lost to the Orioles, 8-4, even though the Orioles media crew sent over more first-stringers from Sarasota than Baltimore did. One of the few Baltimore regulars who did make the trip, Luke Scott, hit a three-run home run off T 8 pm, Mon Mar 15

Lowell makes spring debut at first base – MLB.com, Jonathan Mayo

Mike Lowell’s future with the Red Sox is very much in doubt, but for one afternoon at least, all of those issues were put aside. 7 pm, Mon Mar 15

Lowell makes spring debut for Red Sox, at 1B – Boston Globe,

Mike Lowell made his spring training debut for the Boston Red Sox — at an unfamiliar position. 7 pm, Mon Mar 15

Wakefield sees results past box score line – MLB.com, Jonathan Mayo

It’s not often positives can be drawn from an outing in which a starting pitcher allows five runs on nine hits over 3 2/3 innings. Spring Training is one of those times. 7 pm, Mon Mar 15

Big Papi makes a big promise – Extra Bases blog

David Ortiz was not worried when he was 1 for 19, saying spring training statistics were meaningless. After going 2 for 2 today with a walk and a two-run homer, Ortiz didn’t throw up his hands in celebration. That would… 6 pm, Mon Mar 15

Wake, Rattled & O’s – Boston Dirt Dogs

No more pleading the fifth for Wakefield. Tim gets tagged by Birds. 6 pm, Mon Mar 15

Wakefield on Lowell: ‘Not fun to be in his situation’ – WEEI blog Alex Speier

FORT MYERS, Fla. — On the mound, it was a day that Tim Wakefield could describe as productive because of the setting. The right-hander allowed nine hits and five runs in 3.2 innings of work. He didn’t walk anyone, but he did hit a pair of 5 pm, Mon Mar 15

Papi, Reddick go deep in loss to Orioles – MLB.com, Jonathan Mayo

David Ortiz and Josh Reddick each blasted two-run homers and Mike Lowell went 1-for-2 in his debut, but Tim Wakefield struggled in the Red Sox’s 8-4 loss to the Orioles on Monday. 5 pm, Mon Mar 15

Ortiz after HR: ‘You guys are going to see some results’ – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

FORT MYERS, Fla. — David Ortiz meant it Saturday, and he reiterated it Monday.n“What I said the other day is totally true. This is my 14th spring training and nobody talked to me about my numbers in spring training before,” said Ort 5 pm, Mon Mar 15

Ortiz: Struggles? What struggles? – Boston Herald, John Tomase

FORT MYERS – Before today’s game, David Ortiz was adamant that his slow start this spring means nothing. And… 4 pm, Mon Mar 15

Dice-K to pitch batting practice Wednesday – MLB.com, Jonathan Mayo

It wasn’t quite as big a step as was hoped for Daisuke Matsuzaka on Monday afternoon, but at least it was in the right direction. 3 pm, Mon Mar 15

Appearing in Fort Myers: Ortiz, Lowell – WEEI blog Alex Speier

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A couple of (sort of) familiar sights were on display for the first time this spring.nMike Lowell played in his first game since undergoing offseason surgery on his right thumb. He started at first base (his first game activi 3 pm, Mon Mar 15

Ortiz coming alive – Boston Herald Blog

Before today’s game, David Ortiz was adamant that his slow start this spring means nothing. And it looks like today that he’s intent on proving it.nOrtiz began the day just 1 for 19 this Grapefruit League season, but he followed a walk in 3 pm, Mon Mar 15

Matsuzaka cuts session short, but encouraged – Boston Herald Blog

Today was supposed to be the day that Daisuke Matsuzaka faced hitters in his first batting practice session of the spring. Instead, he threw 25 pitches in the bullpen before cutting his day short out of caution to the stiff neck that struck on Saturd 2 pm, Mon Mar 15

Lowell a fan favorite, and Ortiz goes deep – Boston Herald Blog

The largest ovations of the day have been reserved for first baseman Mike Lowell, who is making his spring debut. Lowell is also playing first base for the first time since his days as a Yankees farmhand back in the late ’90s. Lowell has yet to 2 pm, Mon Mar 15

Orioles at Red Sox game updates – Extra Bases blog

Bottom of the 3rd, Orioles 5, Red Sox 2 The panic gripping Red Sox Nation is over. David Ortiz has homered, belting a two-run shot to right field. The trading of Mike Lowell has commence as planned. Top of the… 2 pm, Mon Mar 15

Matsuzaka opts for bullpen session – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Two days after he was scratched from throwing a batting practice session with a stiff neck, Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka threw in the bullpen as he works his way back from a couple of minor injuries.nnThe right-handed had bee 1 pm, Mon Mar 15

An ‘encouraging day’ for Daisuke – WEEI blog Alex Speier

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, after being sidelined the last two days by a sore neck, threw long toss from 200 feet and then had a 25-pitch bullpen session during which he threw his fastball, slider and changeup. While t 1 pm, Mon Mar 15

Morning notes from City of Palms – Boston Herald Blog

Red Sox manager Terry Francona just met the media. Here are a few items of interest before this afternoon’s game against the Orioles.n* Right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka is scheduled to long toss and then face hitters during a live batting practic 12 pm, Mon Mar 15

No BP for Matsuzaka – Extra Bases blog

Stunning news here from Fort Myers. Daisuke Matsuzaka will not throw batting practice at 11:30. He did throw 19 pitches in the bullpen to Jason Varitek. So that us some progress. No word yet on when the BP session will… 12 pm, Mon Mar 15

At first base, Mike Lowell – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Mike Lowell will be wearing an unfamiliar glove on his hand and standing on the opposite side of the diamond from his accustomed spot when he makes his exhibition debut here Monday against the Baltimore Orioles.nnLowell will be pl 11 am, Mon Mar 15

Daisuke, the reprise – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

FORT MYERS, Fla. — It’s there on the bulletin board. We’ll wait to see if it actually materializes. But Daisuke Matsuzaka is back on the schedule to throw batting practice Monday, his session scheduled for 11:30 a.m.nnMatsuzaka said Sunday he was fe 11 am, Mon Mar 15

Monday Morning Notes – WEEI blog Alex Speier

Red Sox manager Terry Francona just held court in his morning media session. A few notes:n–Daisuke Matsuzaka, after being sidelined for the past two days by a stiff neck, is feeling better. He is expected to throw long toss, and if all goes wel 11 am, Mon Mar 15

Reasons to not be alarmed by David Ortiz – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The questions have already come David Ortiz‘ way.n“Are you concerned about your slow start?”nHis answer, while brief, did offer a dose of reality.n“I’ve never seen my spring training numbers on t 11 am, Mon Mar 15

Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka will throw bullpen session on Monday – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes

Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka will throw a bullpen session on Monday. 11 am, Mon Mar 15

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

There is concern throughout the organization for top prospect Ryan Westmoreland as he prepares for surgery tomorrow. Jed Lowrie also is going through a medical issue. It was cut-down day yesterday and two prominent prospects were among the dozen play 9 am, Mon Mar 15

Exhibition Game 12: Orioles at Red Sox – Extra Bases blog

The lineups for today: RED SOX (8-3) Cameron CF Lowell 1B Martinez C Ortiz DH Drew RF Beltre 3B Hall SS Hermida LF Hulett 2B Pitching: RHP Tim Wakefield followed by LHP Brian Shouse, RHP Jonathan Papelbon and LHP Hideki… 9 am, Mon Mar 15

What we’ve learned about Red Sox pitchers to this point – WEEI Rob Bradford

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Now, halfway through the month of March, we can take stock of what the Red Sox have presented through their 2010 spring training thus far. 8 am, Mon Mar 15