Red Sox links (15 articles) Wed. Dec. 23

Good Morning, it is Wednesday December 23rd, 2009 and here are the Red Sox news from Boston Media outlets within last 24 hours.

There are total of 15 articles published in that span.

Sox Prospect Westmoreland ‘Right on Track’ in Recovery – WEEI blog Alex Speier

Red Sox minor leaguer Ryan Westmoreland — considered the organization’s top position playing prospect — is recovering well from his September surgery to repair a broken collarbone. The 19-year-old suffered the injury while crashing 7 am, Wed Dec 23

Much still up in the air for Lowell – Boston Globe Amalie Benjamin

One thing is clear in the wake of the aborted trade between Boston and Texas: Mike Lowell, at least for the moment, is still a member of the Red Sox. The details beyond that are a bit murky. 1 am, Wed Dec 23

Anticipation mounting for NHL game – Alden Gonzalez MLB.com

Although the 2010 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic is less than two weeks away, there are still plenty of games left before the Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers drop the puck at Fenway Park on Jan. 1. 9 pm, Tue Dec 22

Fenway Park ice getting a workout – Extra Bases blog

I try and read every story in the paper, if only because you might learn a little something. Take today’s high school roundup, for instance.Everybody knows by now that the Bruins and Flyers will play the NHL’s Winter Classic at… 9 pm, Tue Dec 22

MLB, umpires try to wrap up new deal – Globe MLB Ronald Blum (AP)

Negotiators for Major League Baseball and its umpires worked into Tuesday evening to try to reach an agreement on a new contract. 9 pm, Tue Dec 22

Your move: What will Red Sox do next? – Alden Gonzalez MLB.com

Now that the Yankees added Javier Vazquez to their already-stellar starting rotation in hopes of matching Boston’s acquisition of John Lackey, the next question is obvious: What will the Red Sox do next? 6 pm, Tue Dec 22

So what move comes next? – Extra Bases blog

Lots of Red Sox-Yankees chatter on the blog today and much of it is reasonable, which is nice to see. Respectful debate is encouraged here.So what’s next?The Red Sox, depending on your view, could use some offense in their lineup…. 4 pm, Tue Dec 22

Pitcher Javy Vazquez sent to Yankees for Cabrera – Globe MLB Ronald Blum (AP)

Two people familiar with the trade tell The Associated Press that pitcher Javy Vazquez has been traded back to the New York Yankees by the Atlanta Braves. 1 pm, Tue Dec 22

Yankees counter the Lackey move – Extra Bases blog

You knew this was coming. Once the Red Sox signed John Lackey, there was no way the Yankees would go into next season with a rotation of CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett, Andy Pettitte and two question marks.The trigger was pulled… 1 pm, Tue Dec 22

Bob Klapisch, The Record – WEEI Red Sox Audio

Yankees writer Bob Klapisch joins McAdam and Frede to talk about the Yankees trade for Javier Vazquez and what the team will be doing the rest of the offseason. 1 pm, Tue Dec 22

Pitcher Javy Vazquez sent to Yankees for Cabrera – Globe MLB Ronald Blum (AP)

Two people familiar with the trade tell The Associated Press that pitcher Javy Vazquez has been traded back to the New York Yankees by the Atlanta Braves. 12 pm, Tue Dec 22

Trade opens outfield spot for Yankees – ESPN Boston

By trading outfielder Melky Cabrera to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday for pitcher Javier Vazquez, the New York Yankees are now in a position to make one more big play for a left fielder. My guess is they re-sign Johnny Damon, but you can be certain ag 12 pm, Tue Dec 22

Pitcher Javy Vazquez sent to Yankees for Cabrera – Globe MLB Ronald Blum (AP)

Two people familiar with the trade tell The Associated Press that pitcher Javy Vazquez has been traded back to the New York Yankees by the Atlanta Braves. 12 pm, Tue Dec 22

Reports: Yankees Deal for Javier Vazquez – WEEI blog Alex Speier

The Red Sox made their move to add rotation depth when they acquired John Lackey last week. This morning, the Yankees appear ready to make a comparably significant splash, adding a strikeout-an-inning starter to a rotation that already includes CC Sa 12 pm, Tue Dec 22

Lowell preferred to have thumb surgery in October – Extra Bases blog

Mike Lowell talked about the details surrounding his thumb injury yesterday. 11 am, Tue Dec 22