Red Sox links (48 articles) Tue. Jul. 20

Good Morning, it is Tuesday July 20th, 2010 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 48 articles published in that span was collected here.

With Dice, Sox rotation is suddenly loaded – WEEI Alex Speier

It has become popular sport for New Englanders to throw their hands in the air and pronounce how absurd it is to try to predict what will happen with the mysterious Daisuke Matsuzaka. His performance on Monday night will do little to silence those wh 6 am, Tue Jul 20

Value of Cash has its limits – Boston Globe, Amalie Benjamin

Kevin Cash knows that what he’s doing — or not doing — offensively isn’t helping the Red Sox’ team batting average. He’s not hitting, leaving Boston with essentially a National League lineup with him at the No. 9 s 5 am, Tue Jul 20

Deadline decisions on deck – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo

It’s down to the final two weeks before the trading deadline and Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein is with the team to assess what needs to be done to keep it afloat in the second half of the season. 5 am, Tue Jul 20

Red Sox silence Athletics – Boston Globe, Amalie Benjamin

The last time Daisuke Matsuzaka started at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, it marked the beginning of the end to his 2009 season. After that game — in which he lasted just one inning, giving up five runs — the pitcher wouldn’t star 5 am, Tue Jul 20

About last night: Red Sox 2, A’s 1 – Boston Herald Blog

OAKLAND, Calif. — As he walked through the Red Sox’ clubhouse after last night’s game, reliever Daniel Bard accidentally stepped into an elbow from third baseman Adrian Beltre, who was slipping his shirt over his head.n“I thin 5 am, Tue Jul 20

Postgame Guest – Jonathan Papelbon – WEEI Red Sox Audio

The Red Sox’ closer joins Joe and Jon after the Sox start a 10-game West Coast trip with a victory over the A’s, 2-1.[0:00:00] … Pat you really attacked the strike zone and look like you’re really throwing very well yeah you know. I’ve been able yo 4 am, Tue Jul 20

Jonathan Papelbon savors situation – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

OAKLAND, Calif. — Even after one of his finest starts — one run, two hits in 6 2/3 innings against the A’s… 4 am, Tue Jul 20

Matsuzaka leads Red Sox past Athletics 2-1 – Boston Globe, Josh Dubow (AP)

Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched two-hit ball into the seventh inning and Adrian Beltre homered to help the Boston Red Sox snap the Oakland Athletics five-game winning streak with a 2-1 victory Monday night. 3 am, Tue Jul 20

Masterful Daisuke Matsuzaka – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman

OAKLAND, Calif. – Daisuke Matsuzaka embodies inconsistency. Last night, however, Matsuzaka was consistently… 3 am, Tue Jul 20

Playing it smart – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

OAKLAND, Calif. – You need not be a rocket scientist – or, like Craig Breslow, a biochemistry major from Yale -… 3 am, Tue Jul 20

Papelbon: ‘That’s my delivery – at it’s best’ – Boston Herald Blog

OAKLAND, Calif. — If you stayed awake long enough, you watched Jonathan Papelbon throw 17 pitches in a dominant ninth inning to secure a 2-1 victory over the Athletics. And since he blew back-to-back saves June 23-24 in Colorado, Papelbon has p 3 am, Tue Jul 20

Papelbon, Bard a deadly combination – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

OAKLAND, Calif. — If Daniel Bard continues to have the type of success he’s been enjoying in his big-league career with the Boston Red Sox, that may just be enough to keep closer Jonathan Papelbon around. nIt’s no secret both relievers are 3 am, Tue Jul 20

Dice-K has his A-game vs. Oakland – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

OAKLAND, Calif. –- Daisuke Matsuzaka has not recorded a shutout in his major league career with the Boston Red Sox. nThe right-hander has made 86 starts for the Sox without putting up a zero. He had the stuff on Monday against the Oakland Athle 3 am, Tue Jul 20

Beltre’s homer sends Dice-K past A’s – MLB.com, Alex Espinoza

Adrian Beltre’s 15th homer put the Red Sox on top for good and made a winner out of Daisuke Matsuzaka in Monday’s 2-1 victory over the A’s. 2 am, Tue Jul 20

Recap: Red Sox 2, A’s 1 – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

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Daisuke dazzles as Red Sox beat A’s – WEEI Alex Speier

Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka turned in one of the most efficient outings of his career, leading the Red Sox to a much-needed 2-1 victory in Oakland against the Athletics. Matsuzaka allowed just one run on two hits in 6 2/3 innings, needing just 1 am, Tue Jul 20

Lowell set for rehab; V-Mart playing catch – Boston Herald Blog

OAKLAND, Calif. — The daily Red Sox injury log:n–Mike Lowell (sore hip) saw specialist Dr. Bryan Kelly in New York and got a cortisone injection in his surgically repaired right hip. He’s expected to begin a rehab assignment Thursda 12 am, Tue Jul 20

Red Sox missing production from catchers – MLB.com,

Since Victor Martinez and Jason Varitek went down with injuries, the Red Sox have struggled to get consistent offensive production from the catcher position. 12 am, Tue Jul 20

Lowell ready to start rehab assignment – MLB.com,

Red Sox veteran Mike Lowell received a cortisone shot from New York-based hip specialist Dr. Brian Kelly on Monday and reported no setbacks. 12 am, Tue Jul 20

Red Sox-A’s game updates from Oakland-Alameda Coliseum – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Top 5th: Red Sox 2, A’s 1 NEWS FLASH: The Red Sox would have considered bringing Nick Green back, but because Jed Lowrie is making such good progress at Pawtucket, the team feels it has infield backup. Green has been… 11 pm, Mon Jul 19

Flashback: Eventful trip to Oakland – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

OAKLAND, Calif. — The last time the Red Sox played here was interesting to say the least. nRight-handed pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, who starts the first of three games against the Athletics tonight at Oakland Coliseum, completely imploded during his 10 pm, Mon Jul 19

Lowell prepares for rehab stint – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

OAKLAND, Calif. — Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell received a cortisone injection in his surgically repaired right hip Monday in New York and he’s scheduled to return to Boston in preparation for a minor league rehab assignment. nHe’ll pl 9 pm, Mon Jul 19

Pedroia pushing for return – ESPN Boston blog, By Joe McDonald

OAKLAND, Calif. — Since ailing Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia is off his crutches, he spent a few minutes taking ground balls Monday afternoon at Oakland Coliseum. nThe scan he had last Friday showed his fractured left foot is healing ahead o 9 pm, Mon Jul 19

Martinez could return in week or so – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

OAKLAND, Calif. — Disabled Red Sox catcher Victor Martinez (fractured left thumb) spent time during batting practice working with head trainer Mike Reinold, and it’s possible Martinez could return during the team’s current three-city, 10-day ro 9 pm, Mon Jul 19

Lowell receives cortisone injection – WEEI Alex Speier

Red Sox corner infielder Mike Lowell received a cortisone injection in his right hip on Monday, manager Terry Francona told reporters. After a few days of rest, he will begin a four-game minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursd 8 pm, Mon Jul 19

A make-or-break trip? (plus, lineup) – Boston Herald Blog

OAKLAND, Calif. — And so it begins, the 10-game odyssey up and down the West Coast that may well determine the Red Sox’ viability as a playoff contender.nAn overstatement?nNot really.nSure, the Oakland Athletics have only a .500 record, a mar 7 pm, Mon Jul 19

Red Sox at A’s: Tonight’s lineup – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com

Marco Scutaro, SSnEric Patterson, 2BnDavid Ortiz, DHnKevin Youkilis, 1BnAdrian Beltre, 3BnJ.D. Drew, RFnDaniel Nava, LFnDarnell McDonald, CFnKevin Cash, CnnP — Daisuke Matsuzaka 7 pm, Mon Jul 19

Game 93: Red Sox at Athletics – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

The Sox start their West Coast swing tonight. Here are the lineups: RED SOX (52-40) TBA Pitching: RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka (6-3, 4.56) ATHLETICS (46-46) TBA Pitching: RHP Ben Sheets (4-8, 4.63) Game time: 10:05 p.m. TV/Radio: NESN/WEEI State of the… 7 pm, Mon Jul 19

Pregame news and notes from Oakland – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

The Red Sox have been inquiring about relievers over the past few days, but as of this weekend they were not close to any deal. We’ll look into whether that’s changed in the last 24 hours. The ones who appear… 7 pm, Mon Jul 19

How much is too much for the Red Sox? – WEEI blog Alex Speier

The last quarter century of franchise history offers little promise for the Red Sox.nAfter 92 games, the Sox own a 52-40 record. That is their worst mark at this stage of the year since 2005, but even so, it is better than the record that the Sox fea 5 pm, Mon Jul 19

Hermida joins Lowrie at Pawtucket – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

In you’re looking to catch some baseball tonight, head to Pawtucket. The PawSox have Jeremy Hermida and Jed Lowrie on the roster doing their rehabs and play Toledo at 7:05 p.m. Hermida is going to be there for two games…. 4 pm, Mon Jul 19

Boston starts 10-game trip burdened by injuries – Boston Globe, Howard Ulman (AP)

The floor of the Red Sox clubhouse was filled with black equipment bags as players packed for their 10-day West Coast trip. Amid the clutter, the stuff that revealed the team’s current condition was still hard to miss. 3 pm, Mon Jul 19

Catcher Butler emerges from backup to prospect – WEEI blog Nick Bove

He could have quit after spending his redshirt freshman year at the University of Arizona riding the Mendoza Line and being relegated to the backup catcher position, but he stuck with the program.nHe could have thrown in the towel after injuring his 3 pm, Mon Jul 19

Ortiz to auction Derby bat for charity – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

BOSTON — David Ortiz is auctioning off the bat, cleats, and batting gloves he used to win last week’s All-Star Home Run Derby for charity.nn All proceeds raised in the auction will benefit the David Ortiz Children’s Fund, a non-profit orga 3 pm, Mon Jul 19

Rumor: Red Sox again make push for Iannetta – WEEI blog Nick Bove

With the top catchers in the organization slowly working their way back to action, the Red Sox are looking for solid replacements behind the plate for the future.nFox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reports that the Red Sox have contacted the Rockies a 3 pm, Mon Jul 19

Reports: Ranaudo done on Cape – WEEI Alex Speier

According to multiple reports, Red Sox draftee Anthony Ranaudo has left the Brewster Whitecaps after a dominant stint in the Cape Cod Baseball League. 2 pm, Mon Jul 19

Report: Red Sox draftee Ranaudo concludes dominant summer on Cape – WEEI blog Alex Speier

According to multiple reports, Red Sox draftee Anthony Ranaudo has left the Brewster Whitecaps after a dominant stint in the Cape Cod Baseball League. The news was first reported by thecollegebaseballblog.com, and confirmed by the Cape Cod Times.nRan 2 pm, Mon Jul 19

Law on D&H: Few big trades before July 31 – WEEI blog Sam Dykstra

ESPN and Scouts Inc. baseball analyst Keith Law talked to Dale & Holley Monday morning about the upcoming trade deadline and how there are few quality players being put on the trade market by the teams who are most likely not going to make the pl 2 pm, Mon Jul 19

What would you do as commissioner? – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

The game is not until late tonight. So in the interest of having something to talk about here on Extra Bases, let me pose this question to you: If you were commissioner of baseball for one day and had the… 2 pm, Mon Jul 19

How important is the road trip for the Red Sox? – Globe 10.0

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Report: Red Sox have talked to Marlins about Ross, Nunez – WEEI blog Sam Dykstra

The Red Sox have put in a phone call to the Marlins to gauge the asking price for outfielder Cody Ross and relief pitcher Leo Nunez, according to a report by the Miami Herald’s Clark Spencer. Ross is hitting .279 this season with seven home ru 12 pm, Mon Jul 19

J.P. Ricciardi on The Big Show: Major move unlikely for Sox – WEEI blog Matt Noonan

ESPN baseball analyst J.P. Ricciardi joined The Big Show on Friday to discuss the All-Star Game, address possible MLB deadline trades, and give some insight of what its like to be a general manager in the big leagues.nFollowing are some highlights. T 12 pm, Mon Jul 19

Red Sox vs. A’s matchups, 7/19 – WEEI blog Sam Dykstra

The Red Sox open up a very important 10-game road trip on the West Coast, their longest trip of the season, Monday night when they take on the Athletics. The Sox have struggled out of the second-half opening gate, losing three out of four to the Rang 12 pm, Mon Jul 19

Keith Law, ESPN – WEEI Red Sox Audio

Keith talked about if he would consider himself a sabermetrician, how Red Sox prospect Anthony Ranaudo is performing in the Cape Cod League, if the Red Sox will be able to overcome their long list of injuries, how there is not a lot of good talent to 12 pm, Mon Jul 19

Pitching matchups for the Athletics series – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Tonight: RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka (6-3, 4.56) vs. RHP Ben Sheets (4-8, 4.63), 10:05 p.m., NESN Tuesday: RHP Tim Wakefield (3-8, 5.65) vs. RHP Dallas Braden (4-7, 3.83), 10:05 p.m., NESN Wednesday: RHP Clay Buchholz (10-4, 2.45) LHP Gio Gonzalez (8-6,… 11 am, Mon Jul 19

Red Sox heading west, but must avoid taking a southern detour – Boston Globe blog, Tony Massarotti

While there are still 70 games left and the Red Sox are still in the hunt, they have to stay within striking distance while on a critical 10-game West Coast road trip, writes Tony Mazz. 10 am, Mon Jul 19

Sunday Tweets! – WEEI blog Gary Marbry

Some tweets (with additional background) from Sunday’s loss:n——————————————————————————& 10 am, Mon Jul 19

Why these are the Red Sox’ 10 most important games of the season – WEEI Rob Bradford

People wanted the Red Sox to be throwing around some sort of desperation while they packed their bags following a 4-2 loss to the Rangers Sunday afternoon. 9 am, Mon Jul 19