Red Sox links (60 articles) Sat. Jul. 17

Good Morning, it is Saturday July 17th, 2010 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 60 articles published in that span was collected here.

Cycle one for the books – Boston Globe, Robert Mays

Count Ron Washington among the incredulous. As Bengie Molina stepped to the plate in the eighth inning at Fenway Park last night a triple shy of the cycle, the Rangers manager turned to a fellow member of the dugout and inquired about his notoriously 5 am, Sat Jul 17

Buchholz feels good in taking first step – Boston Globe, Dan Hickling

The hamstring was fine, the velocity was outstanding, and if Clay Buchholz had his way, he’d be back in the Boston rotation immediately. 5 am, Sat Jul 17

After scan, Pedroia is ready to reboot – Boston Globe, Amalie Benjamin

As Dustin Pedroia walked around the clubhouse yesterday, still hobbling slightly in his boot, there was a noticeable difference. That was also the case as the Red Sox second baseman played catch with third base coach Tim Bogar , and as he took battin 5 am, Sat Jul 17

Issue can be taxing – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo

General manager Theo Epstein isn’t giving signs the Red Sox will do something big at the trade deadline, but that might be more a function of budget concerns than available talent. 5 am, Sat Jul 17

Backpedaling – Boston Globe, Amalie Benjamin

As the ball bounded away from Eric Patterson, having ticked off the center fielder’s glove toward the triangle, the seemingly impossible happened. Bengie Molina — yes, the slow-footed catcher — rounded second base, slogged his way t 5 am, Sat Jul 17

The inning everything changed for the Red Sox – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

So close, yet so far away.nThe final score might have ended up with the Rangers running away with an 8-4 win over the Red Sox Friday night, but the teams’ fortunes might have changed dramatically if not for one errant throw.nBy the time Josh Ha 3 am, Sat Jul 17

Molina makes quick impact for Rangers – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

BOSTON — The absurdity of the proposition occurred to Texas manager Ron Washington even before Bengie Molina, the self-described “slowest guy in the world,” came to the plate in the eighth inning Friday night against the Red Sox needing 3 am, Sat Jul 17

Bengie’s revenge goes full circle – WEEI blog Mike Petraglia

Bengie Molina has heard all the jokes over his 11-plus seasons in the majors.nThose jokes, of course, begin and end with the ability of the portly catcher – listed at 5-feet-11 and 225 pounds – to run the bases.nWell, on Friday night, Mol 3 am, Sat Jul 17

Molina hits for cycle as Rangers beat Red Sox 8-4 – Boston Globe, Howard Ulman (AP)

Bengie Molina hit for the cycle with a grand slam and triple in his last two at-bats and the Texas Rangers came up with another big inning against Boston pitching to beat the Red Sox 8-4 on Friday night. 2 am, Sat Jul 17

Uniformly good – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo

When Cliff Lee takes the mound at Fenway Park tonight he will do so with his fourth team in 12 months, despite a 98-56 career record and an 8-4 mark with a 2.64 ERA this season. 2 am, Sat Jul 17

Molina hits for cycle as Rangers beat Red Sox 8-4 – Boston Globe, Howard Ulman (AP)

When slow-footed Bengie Molina went to the plate needing a triple to hit for the cycle in cozy Fenway Park, his manager had a question for Michael Young. 2 am, Sat Jul 17

Highs leading to low – Boston Herald, Ron Borges

When your starting pitcher wears No. 61 and he’s relieved by No. 53, you are either in Fort Myers in March… 2 am, Sat Jul 17

Jed Lowrie showing signs – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

Amid all of the fractures, strains and tears that have put nearly one-third of the Red Sox’ season-opening… 2 am, Sat Jul 17

Recap: Rangers 8, Red Sox 4 – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

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Closing Time: Rangers 8, Red Sox 4 – WEEI blog Mike Petraglia

Friday night’s game started much the same way Thursday’s did – in ugly fashion. And it ended the same way – with a Red Sox loss.nIn between, there was a one-hour rain delay, a fairly encouraging outing by 22-year-old lefty Fel 1 am, Sat Jul 17

Cabrera to be designated for assignment – WEEI Rob Bradford

For the second straight season reliever Fernando Cabrera will be designated for assignment by the Red Sox, this time the move comes after the right-handed pitcher allowed three runs on two hits in 1 1/3 innings. Cabrera, who was promoted from Triple 1 am, Sat Jul 17

Fernando Cabrera to be designated for assignment – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

For the second straight season reliever Fernando Cabrera will be designated for assignment by the Red Sox, this time the move comes after the right-handed pitcher allowed three runs on two hits in 1 1/3 innings. Cabrera, who was promoted from Triple 1 am, Sat Jul 17

Buchholz makes Minors rehab start – MLB.com,

Clay Buchholz made what will likely be the only start of his Minor League rehab assignment, giving up four hits and two runs over 3 2/3 innings on Friday night at Syracuse. 12 am, Sat Jul 17

Lester hopeful for Beckett – ESPN Boston blog,

BOSTON — Josh Beckett makes his second rehab start Saturday night in Syracuse, and barring a setback, is expected to rejoin the Red Sox sometime during their 10-game West Coast swing. Beckett is scheduled to throw 75 to 80 pitches, and will either n 12 am, Sat Jul 17

Jon Lester is confident in the progress of Red Sox teammate Josh Beckett – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes

As Josh Beckett prepares for another rehab start, teammate Jon Lester says he’s confident in the pitcher returning to full form. 12 am, Sat Jul 17

Clay Buchholz gets through his rehab start at Syracuse for the Pawtucket Red Sox – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes

It didn’t seem like Clay Buchholz wanted to pitch at Syracuse for the Pawtucket Red Sox, but he got through the rehab start. 12 am, Sat Jul 17

Errors cost Doubront, Red Sox vs. Rangers – MLB.com, Ian Browne

They were on the wrong side of one of the most unlikely cycles in Major League history, but Bengie Molina’s career night at the plate was far from the only problem the Red Sox had in an 8-4 loss to the Rangers on Friday night at Fenway Park. 12 am, Sat Jul 17

Sox adviser objects to Schilling loan – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

BOSTON — Jeremy Kapstein, the Red Sox senior advisor/baseball projects who is running for lieutenant governor in the state of Rhode Island, created a stir in that state Friday when he raised objections to a plan by the state to loan $75 million to C 12 am, Sat Jul 17

Buchholz allows two runs in rehab outing – WEEI Rob Bradford

Pitching in his first (and presumably final) rehab outing after going on the 15-day disabled list with a hamstring injury, Clay Buchholz allowed two runs on four hits over 3 2/3 innings while pitching for the Triple A Pawtucket Red Sox against the Sk 10 pm, Fri Jul 16

Checking in with Clay, Hermida, Lowrie – Boston Herald Blog

Where there are injuries, minor-league rehab assignments follow. A look at some rehab outings for Red Sox players tonight:n–Clay Buchholz: Tested his strained hamstring in a start for Triple-A Pawtucket in Syracuse, N.Y., and allowed two runs o 10 pm, Fri Jul 16

Pedroia cleared to put pressure on foot – MLB.com,

On the disabled list since June 26 with a broken left foot, Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia was finally cleared to begin weight-bearing drills Friday. 9 pm, Fri Jul 16

V-Mart progressing on left side – MLB.com,

Continuing to recover from a broken left thumb, Red Sox catcher Victor Martinez took batting practice from the left side Friday for the second consecutive day. 9 pm, Fri Jul 16

Beltre back despite not being 100 percent – MLB.com,

After sitting out Thursday’s second-half opener against the Rangers, Red Sox third baseman Adrian Beltre was in the starting lineup for Friday’s game. 9 pm, Fri Jul 16

Red Sox/Rangers in rain delay – WEEI Rob Bradford

The Red Sox and Rangers are in a rain delay, with the game tied at 2-2 after three innings. The game was halted just prior to starting the third inning. Texas had jumped out to a 2-0 lead after the first inning, scoring a pair on two hits off of Red 9 pm, Fri Jul 16

Rain interrupts Sox after 3; score tied at 2 – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

BOSTON — Heavy rain has rolled into the Fens, causing a delay with three innings completed and the score tied at 2 between the Red Sox and Texas Rangers.nnThe Rangers scored two unearned runs in the top of the first, taking advantage of pitcher Feli 9 pm, Fri Jul 16

Red Sox-Rangers game updates – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Bottom of the 2nd: Rangers 2, Red Sox 1 Terry Francona said before the game that although Adrian Beltre still isn’t 100 percent after injuring his hamstring, he still thought the Sox could use Beltre’s bat in the lineup. That… 8 pm, Fri Jul 16

Beltre back in the lineup Friday – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

BOSTON — The daily walking-wounded report:nn– Adrian Beltre is back in the lineup at third base, even though manager Terry Francona said he told Beltre he reserved the right to take him out if he didn’t like what he saw during batting practice 7 pm, Fri Jul 16

Pedroia to wear special shoe when playing – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

BOSTON — More from Dustin Pedroia on the status of his left foot injury:nnOn whether he was disappointed that he won’t be able to fulfill his projection of playing on the West Coast trip: nn–”A little bit, but as long as I beat six weeks. That’s [s 7 pm, Fri Jul 16

Fernando Cabrera up, Manuel down – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

BOSTON — The Red Sox made another internal move involving their bullpen, optioning right-hander Robert Manuel back to Triple-A Pawtucket while purchasing the contract of right-hander Fernando Cabrera from the PawSox.nnCabrera, who is listed at 6-4 a 7 pm, Fri Jul 16

Friday injury updates from hot, steamy Fenway – MLB blog, Ian Browne

It’s a scorcher out here at Fenway tonight. You want the requisite injury updates? Here you go. ‘Third baseman Adrian Beltre is in the lineup tonight, apparently over the hamstring woes that troubled him through the All-Star break.Manny Delcarmen wil 7 pm, Fri Jul 16

Updates from Buchholz’ rehab start – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

By DAN HICKLING SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Greetings from Alliance Bank Stadium, where on successive nights, two fifths of the Bosox starting rotation — namely Clay Buchholz and Josh Beckett — will make rehab starts for the Pawtucket Red Sox against… 7 pm, Fri Jul 16

Pedroia to wear boot two more weeks at least – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

BOSTON — The crutches are gone.nn”Already chucked them in the garbage,” Dustin Pedroia said Friday.nnBut the protective boot he is wearing on his fractured left foot will need to remain on for probably two more weeks, manager Terry Francona said, p 6 pm, Fri Jul 16

Pedroia on his status – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

BOSTON — Here’s Dustin Pedroia talking about the results of his CT scan:nn– “I’m happy with the fact that it’s healing. I didn’t think it would take this long. I know they told me six weeks. I thought I could come back sooner than that, but I 6 pm, Fri Jul 16

Pedroia (almost) up and running – WEEI blog Mike Petraglia

Red Sox manager Terry Francona announced Friday that Dustin Pedroia received a good medical report on the broken bone in his left foot and has been fitted for a boot to allow weight-bearing activity.n“The scan showed on Pedey a lot of healing, 6 pm, Fri Jul 16

JP Ricciardi, ESPN – WEEI Red Sox Audio

JP Ricciardi joins the Big Show to discuss the passing of George Steinbrenner, the Red Sox struggles with injuries and the upcoming trade deadline. 6 pm, Fri Jul 16

Gammons on The Big Show: Sox in ‘very dangerous stretch’ – WEEI blog Jay Asser

NESN Red Sox analyst Peter Gammons joined The Big Show Friday afternoon to talk about the current state of the Red Sox, possible acquisitions they could make nearing the trade deadline, and George Steinbrenner.n“Well, I think in the end, he’s don 6 pm, Fri Jul 16

Sox injury updates – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Adrian Beltre is back in the lineup after sitting out last night’s game, but Terry Francona said that the third basemen still is not at full strength after suffering a strained left hamstring in the final game before the All-Star… 6 pm, Fri Jul 16

Game 90: Rangers at Red Sox – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Tonight has to be better than last night, right? Here are the lineups: RED SOX (51-38) 1. Scutaro- SS 2. Patterson- CF 3. Ortiz- DH 4. Youkilis- 1B 5. Drew- RF 6. Beltre- 3B 7. Nava- LF 8. Hall- 2B… 5 pm, Fri Jul 16

Pedroia: Two more weeks in a boot – Boston Herald Blog

So, here’s the upside on Dustin Pedroia’s broken left foot: It’s healing.nHere’s the downside: Pedroia must wear a boot on his foot for two more weeks.n“They told me I can’t play until I can’t feel anything b 5 pm, Fri Jul 16

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia “healing” but needs more time in boot – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes

Dustin Pedroia is healing, but need more time in his protective boot. 5 pm, Fri Jul 16

Francona: Pedroia, Varitek progressing at different paces – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Red Sox manager Terry Francona says that CT scans done earlier today on Dustin Pedroia and Jason Varitek revealed that the two are at different points in recovering from foot fractures. Francona said that Pedroia’s test showed “a lot of… 5 pm, Fri Jul 16

Lineup: Beltre back in – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com

After missing Thursday’s game, Adrian Beltre is back in the lineup tonight vs. the Texas Rangers.nn1. Marco Scutaro, SS 2. Eric Patterson, CF 3. David Ortiz, DH 4. Kevin Youkilis, 1B 5. J.D. Drew, RF 6. Adrian Beltre, 3B 7. Daniel Nava, LF 8. Bill Ha 4 pm, Fri Jul 16

Beltre playing, V-Mart swinging (lefty), plus lineup – Boston Herald Blog

Adrian Beltre is in the lineup, Victor Martinez is taking early batting practice from the left side of the plate, and reliever Fernando Cabrera is the latest Pawtucket player to join the team (Robert Manuel appears to have been sent down after pitchi 4 pm, Fri Jul 16

Peter Gammons, MLB Network – WEEI Red Sox Audio

Peter Gammons joins the Big Show to discuss the death of George Steinbrenner, the struggles of the Red Sox and Roger Clemens steroid issues. 4 pm, Fri Jul 16

Law: Scouting Anthony Ranaudo – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com

nnESPN.com’s Keith Law was on the Cape for Anthony Ranaudo’s latest start for the Brewster. nHere’s a bit of Law’s scouting report (and check out his video scouting report above):nnHe hit 94 six times in the first inning, working 2 pm, Fri Jul 16

Red Sox vs. Rangers matchups, 7/16 – WEEI blog Matt West

After a much-needed three-day respite that came in the form of the All-Star break this week, the Red Sox were hoping to forget about the injury-plagued first half and start things off by beating a division-leading team. Instead, they were rocked from 2 pm, Fri Jul 16

Those rehabs can get a little pricey – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

As you have surely noticed, the Red Sox have sent out a bunch of players on minor-league rehab assignments. That’s good news for the players at Portland and Pawtucket. Whenever a major league player goes on a rehab assignment, baseball… 2 pm, Fri Jul 16

Three up, three down: Rangers 7, Red Sox 2 – Boston Herald Blog

This wasn’t a restart.nIt was a false start.nThe Red Sox returned to Fenway Park last night after their three-day All-Star break, and knuckleballer Tim Wakefield (Herald photo by Christopher Evans) got throttled for a half-dozen runs in the first i 1 pm, Fri Jul 16

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

Tim Wakefield “just didn’t have it” as the Rangers ripped the Red Sox. Amalie Benjamin has the story. Dan Shaughnessy writes that this doesn’t look like the year for the Sox. The notebook has Adrian Beltre sitting the game out…. 1 pm, Fri Jul 16

Warning signs ahead? – Boston Globe blog, Eric Wilbur

“This reminds me of 2006,” Red Sox owner John Henry said last night. Was that an admission or a warning? 1 pm, Fri Jul 16

Boxscore Breakdown – Sox Still On Break? – WEEI blog Gary Marbry

* – The Rangers put the first pitch in play against Wakefield 8 times last night, the most in any Wakefield appearance since July 17, 2007. Coming into last night, here are the yearly slash lines (AVG/OBP/SLG/OPS) allowed by Wakefield on &#8220 1 pm, Fri Jul 16

Some random thoughts . . . – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

A few random thoughts on a Friday: * As Jeremy Hermida gets closer to coming back, the Sox are going to have a tough decision on whether Daniel Nava or Darnell McDonald goes. Nava has options and McDonald does not,… 1 pm, Fri Jul 16

Alex Speier, WEEI.com – WEEI Red Sox Audio

Alex talked about another really rough outing by Tim Wakefield, if the Sox should take Wake out of the rotation, when he expects Michael Bowden could be called up to give the team help in the bullpen, if he believes the Red Sox could extend David Ort 1 pm, Fri Jul 16

Bill Lee on George Steinbrenner’s death: ‘Good’ – WEEI blog Jerry Spar

Former Red Sox pitcher Bill Lee did not soften his stance on George Steinbrenner following the Yankees owner’s death Tuesday. “As far as Steinbrenner’s passing? Good,” Lee said in an interview with New Hampshire TV station WMU 9 am, Fri Jul 16

Amalie Benjamin’s analysis of Red Sox’ loss to Rangers – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Globe Red Sox beat reporter Amalie Benjamin breaks down what went wrong for Tim Wakefield and the Red Sox in a 7-2 loss Thursday night in the first game after the All-Star break. 9 am, Fri Jul 16