Red Sox links (52 articles) Sun. Jul. 18

Good Morning, it is Sunday July 18th, 2010 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 52 articles published in that span was collected here.

Revolving door – Boston Globe, Monique Walker

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Outside the Pawtucket Red Sox’ clubhouse door is a faint stain stomped into the carpet. It’s something you’d expect to see in a high-traffic area, but to clubhouse manager Carl Goodreau the imperfection stand 5 am, Sun Jul 18

Things picked up along the way – Boston Globe, Dan Shaughnessy

Picked-up pieces while ordering a box of vuvuzelas for New Year’s Eve . . . 5 am, Sun Jul 18

Youkilis delivers for Sox – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham

If you are looking for a reason to still believe in the battered and bruised Red Sox, last night’s game at Fenway Park would be a good place to start. 5 am, Sun Jul 18

Lackey gets the job done – Boston Globe, Robert Mays

For eight innings, Cliff Lee was masterful. The lefthander spent much of the game stifling Red Sox hitters, at one point retiring 22 of 23 batters. It was the type of performance seldom seen and almost never matched. 5 am, Sun Jul 18

Beckett aims for consistency – Boston Globe, Dan Hickling

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — It wasn’t exactly an artistic success, but then again, it wasn’t art that Josh Beckett was after. 5 am, Sun Jul 18

Lowell prepared to put ailing hip to the test – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham

Mike Lowell , who has been on the disabled list since June 23 with a sore right hip, is ready to start playing again and will go on a minor league rehabilitation assignment next week. 5 am, Sun Jul 18

Offensive hero Youkilis not concerned with who’s on mound – WEEI blog DJ Bean

Kevin Youkilis came up twice on Saturday in key situations during the Red Sox’ 3-2 11-inning victory over the Rangers. First, in the bottom of the ninth with Marco Scutaro at third base and two down, and later in the bottom of the eleventh with 4 am, Sun Jul 18

Throwing risers – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman

Pitching will be the key to the Red Sox’ second-half drive, so what does the career history of key Red Sox… 2 am, Sun Jul 18

John Lackey opens second half in impressive style – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

For eight innings last night, Cliff Lee muted the Red Sox offense. And fans across New England, from Bangor to… 2 am, Sun Jul 18

Gonzalez likely is gonzo, it’s now a matter of when – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo

All that has changed here in San Diego is that the Padres are in first place. 2 am, Sun Jul 18

Thrown into fire, Manny Delcarmen responds – Boston Herald, Ron Borges

It didn’t take Manny Delcarmen long to get enabled. Less than 24 hours after the Red Sox reactivated… 2 am, Sun Jul 18

Timely rehab on tap for Mike Lowell – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

By this time next week, Mike Lowell likely will have started a minor league rehab assignment. The timing,… 2 am, Sun Jul 18

Recap: Red Sox 3, Rangers 2 – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

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Beckett, Hermida updates – Boston Herald Blog

When right-hander Josh Beckett took the mound tonight in Syracuse, N.Y., the Red Sox were hoping it would be his final start before rejoining the rotation.nThat remains to be seen.nBeckett, sidelined since mid-May with a strained latissimus in his up 1 am, Sun Jul 18

About last night: Red Sox 3, Rangers 2 – Boston Herald Blog

It sounded absurd, given the way Rangers ace lefty Cliff Lee had been mowing down hitters last night. But manager Terry Francona actually liked the Red Sox’ chances of coming back in the ninth inning, under one condition.n“I told (bench coach) De 1 am, Sun Jul 18

Uplifting victory for the Red Sox – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Cliff Lee allowed a run in the first inning. As he took the mound in the ninth tonight, precisely one batter had reached base in the previous seven innings. The lefty had thrown six pitches in the seventh inning and… 1 am, Sun Jul 18

Sox overcome strong start by Rangers’ Cliff Lee – Boston Globe, Howard Ulman (AP)

Kevin Youkilis doubled in the tying run in the ninth inning then drove in the winner with a bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the 11th and the Boston Red Sox overcame a strong start by Cliff Lee and beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 Saturday night. 12 am, Sun Jul 18

Kevin Youkilis, Postgame Guest – WEEI Red Sox Audio

Joe & Dave spoke with the Sox cleanup man, who drove in the winning run in tonight’s go-ahead win.[0:00:07] … trade we’ve battled all game by offensive. Great pitcher quickly you know Lackey threw the ball really well today it’s great offensive t 12 am, Sun Jul 18

Buchholz scuffles in rehab outing – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

BOSTON — All things considered, Clay Buchholz didn’t want to pitch in Syracuse Friday night, and it showed. And given the way things went for the Sox Friday night, maybe Buchholz should have been allowed to pitch here.nn Buchholz, who was eli 11 pm, Sat Jul 17

Beckett pitches four innings in rehab outing – MLB.com, Quinn Roberts

In his second rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket, Josh Beckett gave up three runs on five hits in four innings on Saturday night at Syracuse. 11 pm, Sat Jul 17

Sox win in 11 on Youkilis’ sacrifice fly – MLB.com, Ian Browne

Kevin Youkilis gave the Red Sox life with a game-tying double with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. He finished off the Rangers with a sac fly in the 11th, giving the Sox a riveting 3-2 victory in a Saturday night thriller at Fenway. 11 pm, Sat Jul 17

Closing Time: Red Sox 3, Rangers 2 – WEEI blog Mike Petraglia

Call it hyperbole or simple overstatement if you will but this win, 3-2, over the Texas Rangers was the biggest of the 2010 season for the Red Sox.nKevin Youkilis drove in the tying run with a two-out double to left off Texas ace Cliff Lee in the bot 11 pm, Sat Jul 17

Lowell to begin rehab stint Thursday – MLB.com,

Red Sox corner infielder/DH Mike Lowell is ready to start ramping up toward a return to action. That process will start when Lowell flies to New York on Monday to get a cortisone shot from his hip specialist, Dr. Brian Kelly. 9 pm, Sat Jul 17

Catcher Brown joins active roster – MLB.com,

With an open roster spot until Clay Buchholz returns to the rotation Wednesday, Red Sox manager Terry Francona decided to recall catcher Dusty Brown on Saturday. 9 pm, Sat Jul 17

Sox announce fan-friendly initiatives – MLB.com,

Before Saturday’s game against the Rangers, the Red Sox announced a series of fan-friendly initiatives for the second half of the season. 9 pm, Sat Jul 17

Buchholz starts Wednesday; Delcarmen back – MLB.com,

Reliever Manny Delcarmen, who has been missed in the mid to late innings, was activated from the disabled list before Saturday night’s game. And 10-game winner Clay Buchholz will make his return to the rotation on Wednesday afternoon in Oakland. 9 pm, Sat Jul 17

Lowell, others getting healthier – MLB blog, Ian Browne

Dustin Pedroia is still a few weeks away. Same with Jason Varitek. Same probably for Jacoby Ellsbury, Jed Lowrie and Victor Martinez. But some other bodies are getting healthy.Manny Delcarmen returned to the mix tonight after being down for two… 9 pm, Sat Jul 17

Lowell could be traded after July 31 – Boston Herald Blog

By this time next week, Mike Lowell likely will have started a minor-league rehab assignment.nThe timing, it seems, is perfect.nLowell has been on the disabled list since June 24 because of soreness in his surgically repaired right hip. But now, in t 9 pm, Sat Jul 17

Dusty Brown recoups opportunity – ESPN Boston blog,

BOSTON — This being his 10th season in the Red Sox organization, Dusty Brown, recalled from Pawtucket on Saturday, has a better understanding than most of the caprices involved in making it to the big leagues.nnFew 35th-round draft choices even adva 8 pm, Sat Jul 17

A few dis’n'dats on the game – ESPN Boston blog,

nThe Red Sox have won 15 of their last 21 contests at home dating back to May 29, and 28 of their last 41 in Boston since an April 20 game against the Rangers. They are 29-19 overall at Fenway, the 4th-best record in the AL behind the Tigers (32-13) 8 pm, Sat Jul 17

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

End of the 2nd: Rangers 0, Red Sox 1 That’s more like it. The Sox go down 1-2-3 in the 2nd, including strikeouts from Cameron and Hall. Middle of the 2nd: Rangers 0, Red Sox 1 We’ll just call that… 8 pm, Sat Jul 17

Lowell: Sox won’t release me – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

BOSTON — Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell has abandoned any expectation that the Red Sox will release him, allowing him the chance to play elsewhere.nn“I don’t think they’re going to release me,’’ said Lowell, who returned 7 pm, Sat Jul 17

Buchholz feels good after rehab start; Beckett to be evaluated after tonight’s start for Pawtucket – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

One start for Pawtucket was enough for Clay Buchholz, who said he got everything he was hoping for in Syracuse last night. The right-hander is scheduled to pitch against Oakland on Wednesday. Buchholz threw 60 pitches over 3.2 innings and… 7 pm, Sat Jul 17

Terry Francona – WEEI Red Sox Audio

Dave O’Brien spoke with the Sox manager before tonight’s game.[0:00:04] … out of the gate for the Red Sox and you’re looking for John Lackey to settle everything down. Felix — Bronx the kid a tough spot and give your real nice effort against t 7 pm, Sat Jul 17

Scott Atchison, Inside Pitch – WEEI Red Sox Audio

Joe Castiglione spoke with the Sox reliever before tonight’s game.[0:00:01] … at least average through — after three trips back and forth from Pawtucket then. That had to be trying but. I guess and it result must be satisfied yeah definitely and 7 pm, Sat Jul 17

Mike Petraglia, Clubhouse Insider – WEEI Red Sox Audio

John Ryder spoke with Mike from weei.com before tonight’s game.[0:00:16] … an urgency with. Winning here at Fenway Park when it comes to Terry Francona he always talks about. You know you wanna win every single game but he knows that. With Cliff 7 pm, Sat Jul 17

Lowell: ‘I don’t fear’ retirement – WEEI blog DJ Bean

Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell (hip) is inching closer and closer to a return from the disabled list. Manager Terry Francona said he would get a shot from Dr. Bryan Kelly on Monday, one that Lowell said is cortisone. After a rehab assignment begin 7 pm, Sat Jul 17

Updates from Josh Beckett’s rehab start – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Back for Rehab v 2.0. Yesterday, it was Clay Buchholz, here, for a tune up with the Pawtucket Red Sox against the Syracuse Chiefs. 7 pm, Sat Jul 17

Texas Two Stepped – Boston Dirt Dogs blog

Is this the beginning of the end of Bridge Year No. 1? 6 pm, Sat Jul 17

Red Sox add Brown to roster, go with three catchers; Delcarmen activated from DL – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

The Red Sox called up catcher Dusty Brown from Triple A today. The addition of Brown leaves the Sox with three catchers on the roster, but Terry Francona said that the move is the best use of available roster space…. 6 pm, Sat Jul 17

Sox activate Delcarmen, add third catcher – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

BOSTON — Two roster moves prior to Saturday’s game: Pitcher Fernando Cabrera, who gave up the grand slam to Bengie Molina on Friday night, was designated for assignment, and pitcher Felix Doubront was optioned back to Pawtucket.nnThe Sox activa 6 pm, Sat Jul 17

Pre-game notes: Beckett could need ‘another one’ – WEEI blog DJ Bean

Prior to the Red Sox’ matchup with the Rangers on Saturday, their roster experienced a type of shakeup it has likely grown accustomed to this season. Four names were shuffled around — Fernando Cabrera was designated for assignment after F 6 pm, Sat Jul 17

Pregame notes: Buchholz back Wed.; shot for Lowell – Boston Herald Blog

Busy day here at Fenway, so let’s get to it:n–Right-hander Clay Buchholz (hamstring) didn’t have any setbacks during his 60-pitch start last night for Triple-A Pawtucket, so he will start for the Red Sox on Wednesday in Oakland.n&#8 5 pm, Sat Jul 17

Is the Red Sox’ season falling off a Cliff? (plus Saturday night lineup) – Boston Herald Blog

These are perilous times for the Red Sox.nThey have lost seven of their last nine games, sliding to 6-1/2 games behind the division-leading Yankees and 3-1/2 behind the second-place Rays. They have two more games remaining with the AL West-leading Ra 4 pm, Sat Jul 17

Game 91: Rangers at Red Sox – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Can the Red Sox not give up any runs in the first inning tonight? Here are the lineups: RED SOX (51-39) Scutaro SS McDonald LF Ortiz DH Youkilis 1B Beltre 3B Drew RF Cameron CF Hall 2B Cash C Pitching:… 4 pm, Sat Jul 17

Sox face tough test Saturday in Lee – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

Cliff Lee (8-4, 2.64 ERA) has gone through three uniform changes in less than a calendar year, but the Red Sox have only seen him in a Cleveland jersey. The left-hander’s value has increased exponentially since his breakout Cy Young season with 3 pm, Sat Jul 17

Martinez looking better every day – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Victor Martinez broke his thumb on June 27 and left the game in the fourth inning. He was hitting .289/.344/.480 at the time with 38 RBIs. Since that moment, Red Sox catchers are at .140/.208/.140 with two RBIs and two… 2 pm, Sat Jul 17

Update: Red Sox are now over the luxury tax threshold – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

According to a major league source, the Red Sox have found out in the last few hours that they they have indeed gone over the luxury tax threshold for 2010 which will also affect their payroll for 2011. This is… 2 pm, Sat Jul 17

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

Bengie Molina’s triple was the final insult as the Rangers rocked the Red Sox. Nick Cafardo writes that as the Red Sox look to improve, the luxury tax is a concern. Nick also takes a look at the well-traveled Cliff… 1 pm, Sat Jul 17

Sox prospect Head looks to grow as hitter – WEEI blog Matt West

Red Sox infield prospect Miles Head took his cuts during batting practice prior to the annual Futures Game at Fenway Park last Saturday, spraying line drives to left, right and center field. Since he was taken by the Sox in the 26th round of the 2009 12 pm, Sat Jul 17

SoxProspects.com: Q-and-A with top pick Vitek – ESPN Boston blog, Mike Andrews, SoxProspects.com

The Red Sox selected infielder Kolbrin Vitek with the 20th overall pick in this June’s first-year player draft — the highest pick the team had in seven years. The Ohio native played three years at Ball State, capping off a stellar career with t 11 am, Sat Jul 17

Red Sox vs. Rangers matchups, 7/17 – WEEI blog Jay Asser

With the Rangers outhitting and handing the Red Sox losses in the first two contests of a four-game series, John Lackey will look to stabilize the Texas lineup on Saturday while Cliff Lee will attempt to rebound from a disappointing first start with 11 am, Sat Jul 17