Red Sox links (60 articles) Thu. Jul. 22

Good Morning, it is Thursday July 22nd, 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.

Remy agrees to contract extension with NESN – Boston Globe, Chad Finn

Jerry Remy is in his 23d season as the Red Sox’ color analyst on NESN. Yesterday, the popular broadcaster and the network made it clear that both sides are looking forward to many more. 4 am, Thu Jul 22

Houk, 90, had a major impact – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo

Scott Sloboden said his grandfather, Ralph Houk, went quietly in his sleep at his Winter Haven, Fla., home around 1:15 p.m. yesterday. He was 90 years old. 4 am, Thu Jul 22

Not an All-Star performance – Boston Globe, Amalie Benjamin

Clay Buchholz had pitched well enough over the first half of the season to earn a trip to the All-Star Game. He had given up as many as five earned runs just once in that first half, to the Yankees in one of only four first-half losses. He equaled th 4 am, Thu Jul 22

It’s time for them to get a move on – Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo

This is killing Dustin Pedroia. It’s killing Theo Epstein. You can tell by their faces, their reaction to questions. 4 am, Thu Jul 22

Sox can’t hit on a solution – Boston Globe, Amalie Benjamin

As Bill Hall crossed first base in the sixth inning, the ball having arrived just before he did, the Red Sox second baseman removed his helmet and slammed it to the ground. The helmet came to rest harmlessly in Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, a plac 4 am, Thu Jul 22

Fans get kick out of Football at Fenway – MLB.com, Quinn Roberts

The fans were on their feet at Fenway Park on Wednesday, yet this time is wasn’t for the hometown Boston Red Sox. Instead, it was for the first ever Football at Fenway match between Celtic F.C. of Glasgow and Sporting C.P. of Lisbon, which Celtic won 3 am, Thu Jul 22

Clay Buchholz’ rust shows – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman

OAKLAND, Calif. – The last time anyone saw Clay Buchholz pitch for the Red Sox was across San Francisco Bay on… 3 am, Thu Jul 22

Daniel Nava sent down – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

OAKLAND, Calif. – Daniel Nava knew this day could come. Nava, the switch-hitting outfielder who rose to prominence… 3 am, Thu Jul 22

Recap: Athletics 6, Red Sox 4 – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

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This trip to Safeco a tad dangerous – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman

OAKLAND, Calif. – If you thought the Red Sox offense looked like it was running on fumes against the A’s,… 3 am, Thu Jul 22

Ralph Houk, 90, manager for Yankees, Red Sox, Tigers – Boston Globe, Associated Press

BOSTON — Ralph Houk, who managed the powerhouse Yankees teams of the early 1960s to two World Series championships, died yesterday. He was 90. 2 am, Thu Jul 22

SI’s ‘Fortunate 50′ includes three Sox – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Sports Illustrated published its list of the 50 highest-paid athletes in the United States. The list is based on salary (or winnings), signing bonuses, endorsements, etc. You’ll be pleased (or furious) to know that three Red Sox made the top… 2 am, Thu Jul 22

Another fantastic Fenway finish – WEEI blog Mike Petraglia

There was so much appropriate about the ending of Wednesday’s first professional soccer match at Fenway Park in 42 years. The game was tied late. The game was forced into extra ‘innings’ and a team named Celtic came out on top. What 1 am, Thu Jul 22

Wrapping it up from Oakland: A’s 6, Red Sox 4 – Boston Herald Blog

OAKLAND, Calif. — Buy or sell? In or out? Playoff contender or also-ran? With only nine days until the nonwaiver trade deadline, general managers across baseball are asking these questions, and for Theo Epstein, the answers are becoming increas 11 pm, Wed Jul 21

Nava headed back to Triple-A – Boston Herald Blog

OAKLAND, Calif. — For now, at least, Daniel Nava’s fairy tale is ending.nNava, who hit a grand slam on the first pitch of his major-league career in mid-June, was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket after the Red Sox’ 6-4 loss here today 10 pm, Wed Jul 21

Lowrie’s return an eventful one – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

OAKLAND, Calif. — Jed Lowrie’s return to the majors was eventful. nThe Red Sox infielder was activated from the disabled list on Wednesday and quickly thrust into the lineup at shortstop, batting second. He went 1-for-2 with two walks, an RBI a 10 pm, Wed Jul 21

Red Sox send Daniel Nava back to Pawtucket – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

OAKLAND, Calif. — For now, at least, Daniel Nava’s fairy tale is ending. Nava, who hit a grand slam on… 10 pm, Wed Jul 21

What can Brown do for Sox? – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

OAKLAND, Calif. –- With Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein actively seeking a catcher on the trade market, Dusty Brown wanted to prove his worth. nEpstein is on this West Coast trip with the club, and Brown, who was recalled from Triple-A Paw 10 pm, Wed Jul 21

Hermida returns, Nava optioned to Triple-A – WEEI Alex Speier

Red Sox outfielder Daniel Nava told reporters in Oakland that he had been optioned back to Triple-A Pawtucket following his club’s loss to the Athletics on Wednesday. The outfielder, who became the second player in baseball history to hit a grand sla 9 pm, Wed Jul 21

After memorable run, Nava sent back to minors – WEEI blog Alex Speier

Red Sox outfielder Daniel Nava told reporters in Oakland that he had been optioned back to Triple-A Pawtucket following his club’s loss to the Athletics on Wednesday. The outfielder, who became the second player in baseball history to hit a gra 9 pm, Wed Jul 21

Closing time: Athletics 6, Red Sox 4 – WEEI blog DJ Bean

Jack Cust and Matt Watson each homered in spoling Clay Buchholz‘ return from the disabled list on Wednesday as the Athletics’ bats once again proved stronger than those of the visiting team in a 6-4 Red Sox loss.nJed Lowrie filled in admi 8 pm, Wed Jul 21

Buchholz back, but off his game in loss – MLB.com, Alex Espinoza

Right-hander Clay Buchholz didn’t look sharp in his return from the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday as the Red Sox fell to the A’s, 6-4, in the rubber match. 8 pm, Wed Jul 21

Nava optioned to Pawtucket – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

OAKLAND, Calif. — Daniel Nava’s magical major league stint is over — for now. nThe Red Sox optioned the outfielder back to Triple-A Pawtucket following Boston’s 6-4 loss to the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. The roster move was made to m 8 pm, Wed Jul 21

Nava optioned to Pawtucket – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Daniel Nava was optioned to Pawtucket after the game to make room for Jeremy Hermida tomorrow in Seattle. Nava hit .286 with one homer and 16 RBI and a .381 OBP…. 8 pm, Wed Jul 21

Former Red Sox manager Ralph Houk dies – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

As posted in the game blog entry, I spoke to the grandson of former Red Sox manager Ralph Houk. Scott Sloboden said his granddad passed away this afternoon at 1:15 p.m. at his home in Winter Haven, Fla. Mr. Houk… 8 pm, Wed Jul 21

Red Sox-A’s: In-game updates – Boston Herald Blog

OAKLAND, Calif. — Trapped in your office? No worries. Keep it here for some Red Sox-A’s in-game updates:n–Jed Lowrie wasted no time making an impact in his first game since last October. Lowrie, activated from the disabled list toda 7 pm, Wed Jul 21

Pedro says no to return this season but ‘11 still a possibility – Boston Herald Blog

Pedro Martinez has decided he will not pitch this season but he has not closed the door to pitching again in 2011, said a source close to Martinez today.nSeveral teams expressed interest in making Martinez a second-half addition to their rotation but 7 pm, Wed Jul 21

Red Sox-A’s: More in-game updates – Boston Herald Blog

OAKLAND, Calif. — Regardless of how the Athletics are playing, Oakland Coliseum is a tough place for the Red Sox to win. Want proof? The Sox haven’t won a three-game series here since July 24-26, 2006, and have a 6-14 mark in this ballpar 7 pm, Wed Jul 21

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

Bottom 3rd: A’s 3, Red Sox 1 Jack Cust’s two-run blast to center field, over the 400-foot sign, has given the A’s the lead. Top 3rd: Red Sox 1, A’s 1 NEWSBLURB: An Astros official told me the Roy Oswalt-to-Philadelphia… 5 pm, Wed Jul 21

Stark on D&H: Bullpen market is ‘abysmal’ – WEEI blog Sam Dykstra

ESPN baseball insider Jayson Stark talked to the Dale & Holley show Wednesday about what he’s heard from around the baseball world as July 31 looms. It seems like every team in contention, including the Red Sox, could look for some bullpen 4 pm, Wed Jul 21

Francona on D&H: Need to use ‘common sense’ with Buchholz, Beckett – WEEI blog Matt West

Terry Francona made his weekly appearance on the Dale & Holley show Wednesday afternoon, and the topics of discussion included the impending return of Clay Buchholz, the disappointing loss Tuesday night, and the progress of Dustin Pedroia and Vic 4 pm, Wed Jul 21

Sox at A’s lineups – ESPN Boston blog,

BOSTONnn1. Darnell McDonald, LFn2. Jed Lowrie, SSn3. David Ortiz, DHn4. Kevin Youkilis, 1Bn5. Adrian Beltre, 3Bn6. J.D. Drew, RFn7. Mike Cameron, CFn8. Bill Hall, 2Bn9. Dusty Brown, CnRHP — Clay BuchholznnOAKLANDnn1. Cliff Pennington, SSn2. Daric Ba 4 pm, Wed Jul 21

Roster moves, injury report – Boston Herald Blog

OAKLAND, Calif. — In order to get starting pitcher Clay Buchholz and shortstop Jed Lowrie on the roster for today’s game, the Red Sox have optioned lefty reliever Dustin Richardson to Triple-A Pawtucket and designated first baseman Ryan S 4 pm, Wed Jul 21

Richardson impresses, but sent down – MLB.com,

After missing nearly a month with a left hamstring injury, righty Clay Buchholz started for the Red Sox in Wednesday’s series finale against the A’s. In a related move, Boston optioned southpaw Dustin Richardson to Triple-A Pawtucket. 4 pm, Wed Jul 21

Lowrie activated, makes season debut – MLB.com,

After a long bout with mononucleosis, Jed Lowrie made his season debut for the Red Sox on Wednesday as the starting shortstop, hitting second. 4 pm, Wed Jul 21

Red Sox quick hits – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Boston Red Sox needed to make a few roster moves today in order to activate pitcher Clay Buchholz and infielder Jed Lowrie from the disabled list. As a result, first baseman Ryan Shealy was designated for assignment and lefty r 4 pm, Wed Jul 21

Hermida to rejoin club Thursday – MLB.com,

It appears the Red Sox outfield will receive a boost soon, as manager Terry Francona said Jeremy Hermida will join the team on Thursday in Seattle. 4 pm, Wed Jul 21

Remy, NESN extend contract – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com

Red Sox color analyst Jerry Remy, who has been in the post for 23 years and will broadcast his 3,000th game on Sunday, has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with NESN, according to the network. n”I am truly fortunate to have been part of the N 2 pm, Wed Jul 21

Remy, NESN agree to contract extension – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Jerry Remy is in his 23d season as the Red Sox color analyst on NESN. Today, the popular broadcaster and the network made it apparent that both sides are looking forward to many more. NESN announced this afternoon that it… 2 pm, Wed Jul 21

Terry Francona Pregame – WEEI Red Sox Audio

Joe Castiglione and Terry Francona on today’s Red Sox Pregame Manager’s Show 2 pm, Wed Jul 21

Pregame notes from Oakland – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Jed Lowrie is playing in his first game since Oct. 4. 2009 starting at shortstop today. Terry Francona wants to give Marco Scutaro a rest before the weekend series in Seattle. Lowrie is expected to move around the infield and… 2 pm, Wed Jul 21

Jayson Stark, ESPN – WEEI Red Sox Audio

Jayson talked about how terrible the market is for bullpen relief this season, his thoughts on how the Red Sox have been treading water and if they will be active around the trade deadline, what happened with the Yankees’ attempt to trade for Cliff L 1 pm, Wed Jul 21

Greetings from Gate A-20 – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Here we are at Logan, waiting for a flight to Minneapolis and then on to Seattle. There’s a lady in the boarding area with a little dog that is yapping at a high pitch. Literally every person in hearing distance… 1 pm, Wed Jul 21

Has Dice-k been a success or a failure? – Globe 10.0

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Red Sox vs. A’s matchups, 7/21 – WEEI blog Sam Dykstra

Following Tuesday’s heartbreaking 5-4 extra-innings loss to the A’s, the Red Sox will look to recoup and salvage the three-game series in Oakland during Wednesday’s rubber match. In order for that to happen, Boston will need its offense to turn 1 pm, Wed Jul 21

Game 95: Red Sox at Athletics – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

The Sox have a day game in Oakand. Here are the lineups: RED SOX (53-41) McDonald LF Lowrie SS Ortiz DH Youkilis 1B Beltre 3B Drew RF Cameron CF Hall 2B Brown C Pitching: RHP Clay Buchholz (10-4, 2.45). ATHLETICS… 1 pm, Wed Jul 21

Terry Francona, Red Sox Manager – WEEI Red Sox Audio

Terry talked about the return of Clay Buchholz to the starting rotation and finally getting the full pitching staff back, his philosophy on using Jonathan Papelbon in a tie game, what went wrong for the Sox and why they couldn’t hold the 4-0 lead, hi 1 pm, Wed Jul 21

Lineups: Lowrie in at shortstop – WEEI Rob Bradford

After missing the entire season with a bout of mononucleosis, Jed Lowrie returns to the Red Sox lineup, playing shortstop and hitting second. With Marco Scutaro getting the day off against left-handed pitcher Gio Gonzalez, Darnell McDonald takes over 1 pm, Wed Jul 21

Red Sox activate Lowrie – ESPN Boston blog,

Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona said Wednesday that the team activated infielder Jed Lowrie and that he would play shortstop in the afternoon game against the Oakland Athletics. nLowrie rejoined the club Tuesday after missing the entire season 1 pm, Wed Jul 21

Lowrie active, starting at shortstop – Boston Herald Blog

OAKLAND, Calif. — Well, that didn’t take long.nOne day after joining the Red Sox here, infielder Jed Lowrie has been activated and is starting at shortstop, where Marco Scutaro likely could use a breather. Scutaro has started all but four 1 pm, Wed Jul 21

Larry Lucchino, Red Sox CEO – WEEI Red Sox Audio

Larry joins D&C to talk about Futbol at Fenway, the Sox at the trade deadline and his thoughts on George Steinbrenner[0:00:00] … Our conversation with a Red Sox president and CEO Larry Lucchino is brought you by Fred C church insurance because — n 11 am, Wed Jul 21

Lucchino on D&C: Luxury tax not a worry – WEEI blog Sam Dykstra

Red Sox president/CEO Larry Lucchino talked to the Dennis & Callahan show Wednesday morning, and with the trade deadline fast approaching, one of the biggest topics of conversation was the Red Sox off-the-field plans as they gear up for the final 11 am, Wed Jul 21

Boxscore Breakdown: Another Runner Out At Home – WEEI blog Gary Marbry

I guess the bright side of last night’s loss was that the Red Sox are now one day closer to getting healthy and they didn’t lose any ground to New York or Tampa Bay. I guess.n————————— 11 am, Wed Jul 21

VIP tickets for Aerosmith/Geils available – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Theo Epstein’s Foundation To be Named Later will host a VIP party before the Aerosmith and J. Geils Band concert at Fenway Park on Aug. 14. Epstein, Peter Gammons and Kay Haney of Letter to Cleo will mix and mingle… 11 am, Wed Jul 21

Five Things We Learned: Sox left with a sinking feeling – WEEI Alex Speier

One of the biggest Red Sox strengths over the first three months of the season has become a pronounced weakness in July. 10 am, Wed Jul 21

In-game chat with Amalie Benjamin today at 3:30 p.m. – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Globe Red Sox beat reporter Amalie Benjamin will spend the first hour of today’s Red Sox-A’s game answering your questions about the team. First pitch is 3:35 p.m. 10 am, Wed Jul 21

Merloni/Red Sox noontime chat – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

Join WEEI’s Lou Merloni in talking all things Red Sox in a live chat, starting at noon Wednesday. To participate click below:nLou Merloni Red Sox chat 10 am, Wed Jul 21

Live chat with Lou Merloni at noon – WEEI Rob Bradford

WEEI’s Lou Merloni will be chatting with Red Sox fans and followers starting at noon Wednesday. Merloni will be discussing such topics as the Red Sox’ tough loss to the A’s Tuesday night, the trade deadline, and whether or not the Sox can stay in the 10 am, Wed Jul 21

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

The Red Sox were dejected and John Farrell was ejected in a 5-4 loss against the A’s that took 10 innings. Amalie Benjamin has the story. Nick Cafardo writes that the Red Sox are getting the old gang together finally…. 10 am, Wed Jul 21

Extra Painful – Boston Dirt Dogs blog

Wake coughs up the lead and it’s a Bowden-tied win for the A’s in 10. Lucchino: ‘We have money set aside to acquire talent if we can find it.’ 10 am, Wed Jul 21