Red Sox links (55 articles) Sat. Jul. 24

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

Total of 55 articles published in that span was collected here.

Figgins-Wakamatsu dugout fight a new low for Mariners – Boston Herald, Geoff Baker

SEATTLE – Some long-brewing tension finally boiled over inside the Seattle Mariners’ dugout Friday night during… 5 am, Sat Jul 24

Bowden’s stay at Pawtucket may be short – Boston Globe, Amalie Benjamin

The Michael Bowden experiment lasted just three outings. But that doesn’t mean the starter-turned-reliever won’t be back, and likely soon. 4 am, Sat Jul 24

Lackey’s effort striking – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham

By the time the Red Sox finished their excruciating 8-6 victory against the Mariners Thursday night, 13 innings and nearly four hours had elapsed. 4 am, Sat Jul 24

Heathy return for Sox – Boston Globe, Amalie Benjamin

As the question was asked, a hint of a smile played across Josh Beckett’s face. He answered, his pause emphasizing what came next. 4 am, Sat Jul 24

Recap: Red Sox 2, Mariners 1 – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

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Dustin Pedroia’s timetable unchanged – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman

SEATTLE – Circle, with a pencil, the dates of Aug. 6-9, the Red Sox’ series with the Yankees in the Bronx,… 3 am, Sat Jul 24

Not down on Michael Bowden – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

SEATTLE – To be clear, the Red Sox’ decision yesterday to send right-hander Michael Bowden back to Triple-A… 3 am, Sat Jul 24

About last night: Red Sox 2, Mariners 1 – Boston Herald Blog

SEATTLE — It was a night for the ex-Mariners on the Red Sox’ roster to shine. But it was Josh Beckett’s night. After a nine-week stint on the disabled list, Beckett returned to the mound last night and allowed one run in 5-2/3 innings of a 3 am, Sat Jul 24

Wrapping it up from Safeco Field – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Whenever he was asked about the progress Josh Beckett was making these last two months, Red Sox manager Terry Francona said the team was being cautious. “We want Beckett to be Backett,” he would invariably say. Tonight, he was. It… 3 am, Sat Jul 24

Beckett effective in return as Sox win – MLB.com, Ian Browne

Making his first start for the Red Sox since May 18, Josh Beckett helped fuel a 2-1 win over the Mariners on Friday, firing 5 2/3 strong innings. 2 am, Sat Jul 24

Beckett strong in DL return, Red Sox beat M’s – Boston Globe, Gregg Bell (AP)

Josh Beckett was in command in his return from two months on the disabled list, and Bill Hall homered in the seventh inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 2-1 victory over the squabbling Seattle Mariners on Friday night. 2 am, Sat Jul 24

Josh Beckett back at it – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman

SEATTLE – In what might as well have been his 2010 debut, Josh Beckett acquitted himself quite well last night.n… 2 am, Sat Jul 24

Beckett returns in style, leads Sox to win – WEEI Rob Bradford

Making his first start since May 18, Josh Beckett held the Mariners to just one run over 5 2/3 innings, helping lead the Red Sox to a 2-1 win over Seattle, Friday night at Safeco Field. Beckett surrendered just the one first-inning runs while giving 1 am, Sat Jul 24

Dustin Pedroia patient – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman

SEATTLE – Circle, with a pencil, the dates of Aug. 6-9, the Red Sox’ series with the Yankees in the Bronx,… 1 am, Sat Jul 24

Red Sox 2B Pedroia doing more on broken foot – Boston Globe, Gregg Bell (AP)

The battered Boston Red Sox are slowly making their way back. Dustin Pedroia is hitting indoors and taking grounders outside, the next steps to the second baseman returning from a broken left foot. 12 am, Sat Jul 24

Bowden optioned back to Triple-A – MLB.com,

With Josh Beckett returning to the mound Friday, the Red Sox were left with a roster crunch that forced them to option righty Michael Bowden back to Triple-A. 12 am, Sat Jul 24

Martinez could be ‘days away’ from return – MLB.com,

Boston catcher Victor Martinez, who fractured his left thumb on June 27, could clear a significant hurdle on Saturday when he catches a side session. 12 am, Sat Jul 24

Pedroia walking better, getting antsy – MLB.com,

Boston second baseman Dustin Pedroia is starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel with his fractured left foot and is eager to return. 12 am, Sat Jul 24

Beckett is back, others might not be far behind – MLB blog, Ian Browne

Things are officially looking up for the Red Sox, as Josh Beckett’s first start since May 18 is currently in progress.Returns to the active roster could become commonplace over the next couple of weeks.* The next to be back in… 12 am, Sat Jul 24

Gammons on The Big Show: Trade deadline dealing overrated – WEEI blog Nick Bove

Longtime MLB insider Peter Gammons made his weekly call into The Big Show to talk about all things Red Sox and baseball, especially at the most hectic time of the season: the trade deadline. Gammons covered many different topics, including the Red So 11 pm, Fri Jul 23

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

Top of the 2nd: Mariners 1, Red Sox 0 Rough return for Josh Beckett. Ichiro reached on an infield single that could have been called an error as Marco Scutaro double clutched before throwing late. Ichiiro stole second as Figgins… 11 pm, Fri Jul 23

Wakefield available for relief duty – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

SEATTLE — Before the Red Sox decided to option reliever Michael Bowden to Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday, Terry Francona met with Tim Wakefield to make sure he was readily available out of the bullpen.n Now that both Clay Buchholz and Josh Beckett hav 10 pm, Fri Jul 23

Bowden optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket – ESPN Boston blog, Joe McDonald

SEATTLE — The Boston Red Sox have optioned pitcher Michael Bowden to Triple-A Pawtucket to make room on the roster for starter Josh Beckett. nBowden remained with the club here on Friday and will rejoin the PawSox in Columbus on Saturday. He was rec 10 pm, Fri Jul 23

Lowell continues rehab assignment – ESPN Boston blog, By Joe McDonald

SEATTLE – Mike Lowell continues his minor-league rehab stint with Triple-A Pawtucket and he’s scheduled to play third base Saturday in Columbus. nHe began his rehab assignment Thursday in Pawtucket and went 1-for-5 as the club’s desig 10 pm, Fri Jul 23

Bowden optioned to Triple-A – Boston Herald Blog

SEATTLE — When the Red Sox recalled right-hander Michael Bowden from Triple-A Pawtucket last Sunday, they wanted to get an extended look at him to determine how much he could help them out of the bullpen.nBut after only three appearances, Bowde 9 pm, Fri Jul 23

Bowden optioned to clear spot for Beckett – WEEI Alex Speier

With the Red Sox in need of a roster spot for returning starter Josh Beckett, the team elected to option pitcher Michael Bowden back to Triple-A Pawtucket. Bowden had made three relief appearances in his new bullpen role since being called up, allowi 9 pm, Fri Jul 23

Bowden optioned back to Pawtucket – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

So much for the Michael Bowden relief experiment. He was optioned down when Josh Beckett was activated. Bowden said he was disappointed but hoped to return soon. Here is the latest example of how Tim Wakefield can be vital when… 9 pm, Fri Jul 23

Pedroia doing all he can to get back – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Here’s the latest on Dustin Pedroia: Today was the second day he has played catch and taken grounders in his sneakers. He’s doing that only on grass to cushion his foot and, for now, staying off the dirt. “I’m supposed… 9 pm, Fri Jul 23

What will Beckett give Red Sox? (plus Friday night lineup) – Boston Herald Blog

SEATTLE — When right-hander Josh Beckett walked off the mound in the fifth inning May 18 at Yankee Stadium, the Red Sox were 19-20 and struggling to find an identity. As he returns to the mound here tonight, they are 54-42 and trying to remain 7 pm, Fri Jul 23

Peter Gammons, HoF – WEEI Red Sox Audio

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for a baseball writer… the trade deadline. Peter joins Lou Merloni, Rob Bradford and Tom Caron to talk Sox and potential deadline moves. 7 pm, Fri Jul 23

Pedroia ramps up his workouts – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Wearing only sneakers, Dustin Pedroia just played catch on the field with Tim Bogar for a few minutes. Now he’s taking grounders on the grass. Won’t be long now. (If you look closely, you can see Pedroia on the field… 7 pm, Fri Jul 23

Game 97: Red Sox at Mariners – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Josh Beckett is back as the Sox continue their road swing. Here are the lineups: RED SOX (54-42) TBA Pitching: RHP Josh Beckett (1-1, 7.29) MARINERS (37-59) TBA Pitching: LHP Jason Vargas (6-4, 2.97) Game time: 10:10 p.m. TV/Radio: NESN/WEEI… 7 pm, Fri Jul 23

JP Ricciardi, ESPN – WEEI Red Sox Audio

JP joins the Big Show to break down the trade deadline for the Red Sox and the rest of the majors.[0:06:47] … a rental was more than worth it I mean seventeen starts. For CC sabathia Milwaukee you let him to the playoffs at seven — got thrown game 5 pm, Fri Jul 23

Nava makes the right statement – WEEI blog Mike Petraglia

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — There isn’t a more enthusiastic or likeable figure in the Red Sox organization than Daniel Nava. The 27-year-old switch-hitter has already made a lasting impact on Red Sox Nation with his bases-loaded homer off Philadelp 3 pm, Fri Jul 23

Could the Sox and Yanks make a trade? – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

The Yankees had a scout at the game last night. Obviously he was there to see the Mariners as the Red Sox and Yankees would never make a trade. Right? It hasn’t happened since Aug. 13, 1997. The Red Sox… 3 pm, Fri Jul 23

Picked up pieces from a wild game – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

A few little things picked up from last night: * During what I think was the 10th inning, Amalie Benjamin pointed out that the entire Seattle roster was on the top step of the dugout watching the game while the… 2 pm, Fri Jul 23

Trade winds: Ross, Aardsma, DeJesus, Lowell – Boston Herald Blog

SEATTLE — For several weeks, we’ve been hearing from multiple major-league sources that the Red Sox are fishing around for outfield help to provide insurance in case Jacoby Ellsbury’s recovery from cracked ribs continues to drag or 1 pm, Fri Jul 23

Friday Nuggetpalooza! – WEEI blog Gary Marbry

Today, I’ve got a couple of things from last night’s game and then a bunch of stuff from around the majors. Enjoy, feel free to comment, and have a great weekend!n——————————&#821 1 pm, Fri Jul 23

Crasnick on D&H: Sox front office needs patience – WEEI blog Sam Dykstra

ESPN baseball writer Jerry Crasnick joined the Dale & Holley show Friday morning and talked about the upcoming trade deadline. Like many of his other baseball writing brethren, Crasnick noted that the Red Sox will need to be patient before they c 1 pm, Fri Jul 23

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

The Red Sox, emotionally beaten down in Seattle last night, found a way to win in 13 innings. Amalie Benjamin has the story. Adrian Beltre was back in Seattle, a place he has mixed emotions about. The notebook has Josh… 1 pm, Fri Jul 23

Lowell to decide on retirement in Sept. – WEEI Rob Bradford

Speaking after going 1-for-5 in his rehab stint with the Pawtucket Red Sox, Thursday night at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, Red Sox infielder Mike Lowell said that he doesn’t plan to wait until the end of the season to determine if he is going to retir 12 pm, Fri Jul 23

Lowell to decide on retirement in Sept. – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

Speaking after going 1-for-5 in his rehab stint with the Pawtucket Red Sox, Thursday night at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, Red Sox infielder Mike Lowell said that he doesn’t plan to wait until the end of the season to determine if he is going to 12 pm, Fri Jul 23

Report: Francona thinks extension may have affected Beckett early – WEEI blog Sam Dykstra

Red Sox manager Terry Francona told the Boston Herald’s Scott Lauber that he believes that Josh Beckett’s four-year, $68-million contract extension had some sort of effect on the starting pitcher. “I think he tried to live up to his con 12 pm, Fri Jul 23

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN – WEEI Red Sox Audio

Jerry talked about what we should expect to see at the trade deadline with so many teams competing for a playoff spot, what Theo Epstein’s approach should be with potential trades, the underwhelming market for relief pitchers, Alex Rodriguez approach 12 pm, Fri Jul 23

Red Sox vs. Mariners matchups, 7/23 – WEEI blog Sam Dykstra

After Thursday’s near no-hitter turned into an extra-innings debacle, you’d have to guess that the buzz from that contest would dominate the headlines going into Friday’s game between the Red Sox and the Mariners. However, there is one storylin 12 pm, Fri Jul 23

Will the real Josh Beckett please stand up? – Boston Globe blog, Tony Massarotti

After signing a four-year, $68 million extension in the offseason, he has as many stints on the disabled list as he has wins this season — 1. But there is time for him to salvage this thus-far lost season, and that time needs to begin tonight. 12 pm, Fri Jul 23

Olney: Hannahan trade could be end of Lowrie – WEEI blog Sam Dykstra

ESPN baseball analyst Buster Olney tweeted that Boston’s recent acquisition of infielder Jack Hannahan could mean that the team will look to trade fellow utilityman Jed Lowrie. Lowrie just made his return to the big leagues Wednesday after miss 10 am, Fri Jul 23

Beltre on re-signing with Sox: ‘It’s too early to tell’ – Boston Herald Blog

SEATTLE — Clearly, playing in Boston agrees with Adrian Beltre.nOver the past five seasons with the Mariners, Beltre batted only .266 with a .442 slugging percentage and averaged only 21 home runs per year, a dip that was at least partially att 8 am, Fri Jul 23

Beckett’s return is eagerly anticipated – Boston Globe, Amalie Benjamin

More than two months have elapsed since Josh Beckett stood on a rain-soaked mound in Yankee Stadium, talked briefly to the trainers and pitching coach John Farrell , and was removed from the game. His absence has been far longer than anticipated at t 8 am, Fri Jul 23

Extra special in Seattle – Boston Globe, Amalie Benjamin

As the stadium rocked, as the Mariners celebrated, the reaction was the opposite in the Red Sox dugout, the defeat evident in their actions. Across the diamond, Mariners players stood on the top step of the dugout, their arms over the railing as the 8 am, Fri Jul 23

About last night: Red Sox 8, Mariners 6 – Boston Herald Blog

SEATTLE — In a flash, John Lackey’s bid for no-hitter history had turned into a Red Sox salvage mission. And when it was over late last night, after nearly 4 hours that included a spectacular ninth-inning meltdown and a game-winning double fr 8 am, Fri Jul 23

Sheepish Manny Delcarmen avoids goat horns – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman

SEATTLE – On a night when John Lackey was almost unhittable, Manny Delcarmen uttered an unprintable adverb-verb… 8 am, Fri Jul 23

John Lackey’s near no-no tarnished by ex-Sox – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman

SEATTLE – An ex-Red Sox spoiled a current Red Sox’ shot at a really big night last night. Josh Bard’s… 8 am, Fri Jul 23

Sox sleepless, but victorious, in Seattle – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

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Five Things We Learned: The Red Sox won’t fade away – WEEI Alex Speier

They refuse to be left for dead.nThe 2010 Red Sox have endured one of the more puzzling seasons in recent memory. They stumbled out of the blocks in a division that is unforgiving of struggles, they lost their leadoff hitter in the season’s firs 8 am, Fri Jul 23