Red Sox links (62 articles) Tue. Jul. 27

Good Morning, it is Tuesday July 27th, 2010 and here are some of the Red Sox links from Boston media outlets within last 24 hours.

Total of 62 articles published in that span was collected here.

Sudden impact: Martinez makes presence felt in return – WEEI Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. – It was several hours before the start of Monday’s game, and David Ortiz’s eyes suddenly widened. 6 am, Tue Jul 27

Ellsbury takes his first step back – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham

You’ll never guess who played in an actual baseball game yesterday. Jacoby Ellsbury started his minor league rehabilitation assignment, going 1 for 3 as the designated hitter for the Gulf Coast League Red Sox. 5 am, Tue Jul 27

A trip to see Sox’ ship – Boston Globe, Dan Shaughnessy

Reading Red Sox dispatches from Oakland and Seattle was depressing. The estimable Amalie Benjamin and indefatigable Pete Abraham kept me up to date as the Sox stumbled out West, but I had to come out here to see for myself. The SS Francona is taking 5 am, Tue Jul 27

Red Sox regain punch – Boston Globe, Peter Abraham

David Ortiz belted 32 home runs to win the Home Run Derby at Angel Stadium July 12. He returned to the scene of his triumph last night and hit two more. 5 am, Tue Jul 27

Ortiz homers, Haren hurt in Boston’s win over LA – Boston Globe, Greg Beacham (AP)

David Ortiz hit two homers in the same stadium where he won the Home Run Derby nearly two weeks ago, and Clay Buchholz pitched seven strong innings in the Boston Red Sox’s 6-3 victory over Dan Haren and the slumping Los Angeles Angels on Monday night 5 am, Tue Jul 27

Ortiz 20-plus HRs for 8th straight season – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

ANAHEIM, Calif. — ESPN researcher Katherine Sharp, burning the midnight oil, passes along this note regarding David Oritz, who homered twice Monday night and now has 21 this season.nnOrtiz has hit 20-plus home runs in eight straight seasons with the 5 am, Tue Jul 27

Sox thrive behind Ortiz, Buchholz – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Quick hits on Red Sox 6, Angels 3:nn* He won the All-Star Home Run Derby here exactly two weeks ago, and Monday night, without the benefit of Adrian Beltre wiping his brow with a towel or Yankees coach Tony Pena lobbing him beachba 5 am, Tue Jul 27

About last night: Red Sox 6, Angels 3 – Boston Herald Blog

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The spotlight burned bright on Angels aces, past and present, here yesterday. But as everyone focused on Dan Haren’s debut and John Lackey’s return to Orange County, Clay Buchholz stole the show.nIt didn’t start out so w 5 am, Tue Jul 27

Abdominal injury still nagging Cameron – MLB.com,

While the Red Sox are getting healthier as a team, Mike Cameron’s lower abdominal injury is something he will have to play through for the rest of the season. 4 am, Tue Jul 27

Home Run Derby continues for David Oritz – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman

ANAHEIM, Calif. – The anemic Red Sox offense could still stand to eat a couple of thick, juicy steaks. But if they… 4 am, Tue Jul 27

New-look Red Sox mount some offense – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Isn’t it interesting the difference one player can make? Victor Martinez was 1 for 4 tonight with an RBI single as the Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-3. But his name in the sixth position of the lineup… 4 am, Tue Jul 27

Daniel Bard: Red Sox ‘pen may not need relief – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Like everyone who follows the Red Sox, reliever Daniel Bard is aware that general manager Theo… 4 am, Tue Jul 27

Ex-Sox GM, mayor lose ticket deal case – Boston Globe, Marissa Lang

Mayor James M. Ruberto of Pittsfield and former Boston Red Sox general manager Daniel Duquette violated state conflict-of-interest laws in the exchange of World Series tickets in 2004 before a deal that brought a Duquette-owned baseball team to Pitts 3 am, Tue Jul 27

A good place to start – Boston Herald, Michael Silverman

ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Red Sox have needs to address – boy oh boy, do they – and there is no doubt about that.n… 3 am, Tue Jul 27

Postgame Guest – Big Papi – WEEI Red Sox Audio

Big Papi spoke to Joe & Dave after his 2 home-run showing… boosting the Sox to a 6-3 win over the Angels.[0:00:00] … David Ortiz — by. — You know — a way to go all year at the first pitch out in the third and then … [0:00:35] … carry on he 3 am, Tue Jul 27

Recap: Ortiz homers twice in Boston’s win over LA – Boston Herald, Scott Lauber

ANAHEIM, Calif. – The spotlight shined on Los Angeles Angels aces, past and present. But as everyone focused on… 3 am, Tue Jul 27

Martinez, offense return for Sox in win – WEEI Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The return of catcher Victor Martinez after four weeks on the disabled list helped to deepen a Red Sox offense that had seemed dormant in his absence. Martinez drove in a run (marking the first run driven in by a Sox catcher in Jul 2 am, Tue Jul 27

Papi’s two homers lead Sox past Angels – MLB.com, Ian Browne

Behind two homers by David Ortiz, the Red Sox pulled out a victory over the Angels on Monday in the first of a three-game set in Anaheim. 2 am, Tue Jul 27

How will Angels fans treat Lackey? – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com

John Lackey returns to Anaheim to face his former team Tuesday. nHow will he be greeted by Angels fans? Naturally he hopes warmly.nn”I hope they respect the things I did here, for sure,” Lackey said. nBut Angels fans haven’t always responded kindly t 1 am, Tue Jul 27

Source: Blue Jays, Red Sox not matching up – WEEI blog Rob Bradford

According to a source familiar with the negotiations, the Red Sox and Blue Jays currently aren’t a match in terms of making a deal for reliever Scott Downs. While the source points out the dynamic could change before the July 31 non-waiver trad 1 am, Tue Jul 27

Source: Sox, Jays not matching up – WEEI Rob Bradford

According to a source familiar with the negotiations, the Red Sox and Blue Jays currently aren’t a match in terms of making a deal for reliever Scott Downs. While the source points out the dynamic could change before the July 31 non-waiver trade 1 am, Tue Jul 27

Benches warned in Sox-Angels – WEEI Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Both benches were warned by home plate umpire Wally Bell after Angels reliever Fernando Rodney drilled Red Sox third baseman Adrian Beltre in the back with a 97 mph fastball on a 1-0 count. The plunking occurred one batter after Ro 1 am, Tue Jul 27

V-Mart returns to Red Sox’s lineup – MLB.com,

The wait ended at 28 days for Victor Martinez, who on Monday was at last back in Boston’s batting order for the first since fracturing his left thumb on June 27. 12 am, Tue Jul 27

Ellsbury starts rehab assignment – MLB.com,

Long before the Red Sox even took the field on Monday night against the Angels, they had some good news. Leadoff man Jacoby Ellsbury started his Minor League rehab assignment. 12 am, Tue Jul 27

Injured Pedroia is off and running – MLB.com,

Second baseman Dustin Pedroia gave his fractured left foot a good test on Monday, doing some running a few hours before the Red Sox’s series opener with the Angels. 12 am, Tue Jul 27

Red Sox getting into dangerous territory – MLB blog, Ian Browne

The Red Sox arrived here in Anaheim tonight at the point in their season where they simply cannot fall any further back then they are in the standings if October is going to be any kind of realistic possibility.Before even… 12 am, Tue Jul 27

Pre-Game Notes: Red Sox vs. Angels, July 26 – WEEI blog Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Here’s the latest on the injury front:n–Victor Martinez came through all of his tests in Seattle without a setback, and so, he was activated for Monday’s game. He has been slotted initially in the sixth spot 12 am, Tue Jul 27

Source: Ramirez to Mets not likely – WEEI Alex Speier

A major league source confirmed a report by Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com that the Red Sox and Mets discussed a potential deal that would have sent Sox reliever Ramon Ramirez to New York. One of several possibilities discussed, the source said, incl 12 am, Tue Jul 27

Source: Ramirez to Mets ‘probably not going to happen’ – WEEI blog Alex Speier

A major league source confirmed a report by Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com that the Red Sox and Mets discussed a potential deal that would have sent Sox reliever Ramon Ramirez to New York. One of several possibilities discussed, the source said, incl 11 pm, Mon Jul 26

Bard: ‘We have the ability with the guys we’ve got to be a good ‘pen.’ – Boston Herald Blog

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Like everyone who follows the Red Sox, reliever Daniel Bard is aware that general manager Theo Epstein wants to upgrade the bullpen before Saturday’s non-waiver trade deadline.nBut Bard isn’t sure it’s really necessary.n 11 pm, Mon Jul 26

Victor Martinez back for Boston Red Sox, bats sixth in return – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes

Victor Martinez was activated by the Red Sox on Monday. 11 pm, Mon Jul 26

Red Sox-Angels in game updates – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Top of the 3rd: Red Sox 1, Angels 1 Buchholz loaded the bases with no outs but the Angels could not score. Matsui walked, Callaspo singled and Napoli was hit by a pitch to jam the sacks. But Rivera and… 11 pm, Mon Jul 26

Lackey hopes for cheers in return to Anaheim – Boston Globe, Greg Beacham (AP)

John Lackey hopes the Los Angeles Angels’ fans remember the memories he created for their club more than the unsentimental way he left it last fall. 10 pm, Mon Jul 26

Ellsbury to join bobblehead in Pawtucket? – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury began a rehab assignment Monday in Fort Myers, Fla., which means it’s not out of the question that he could be in Pawtucket by the weekend.nnThus, it should be noted that it’s purely coi 10 pm, Mon Jul 26

Martinez catching, hitting sixth – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Victor Martinez is in the lineup tonight, catching and batting sixth, though manager Terry Francona said that it will be just a matter of time before Martinez is back in the heart of the order.nnMartinez has been on the disabled li 9 pm, Mon Jul 26

Bates outrighted off 40-man roster – WEEI Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Minor leaguer Aaron Bates was outrighted to Triple-A Pawtucket from the 40-man roster. Bates has spent the entire season in Triple-A Pawtucket, where he is hitting .222 with a .322 OBP, .349 slugging mark and .671 OPS. He has spent 8 pm, Mon Jul 26

Martinez to be activated; Brown optioned – WEEI Alex Speier

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Following his successful work catching in the bullpen while the Red Sox were in Seattle, Red Sox catcher Victor Martinez will be activated for Monday’s game against the Angels. To clear a roster spot for Martinez (out since June 27 8 pm, Mon Jul 26

V-Mart returns, plus lineup – Boston Herald Blog

ANAHEIM, Calif. — As expected when the Red Sox left Seattle, catcher Victor Martinez has been activated from the disabled list and will start tonight’s series-opener against the Angels.nHere’s the lineup against new Angels right-han 8 pm, Mon Jul 26

Game 100: Red Sox at Angels – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

The Sox remain on the West Coast. Here are the lineups: RED SOX (55-44) Scutaro SS Drew RF Youkilis 1B Ortiz DH Beltre 3B Martinez C Lowrie 2B Cameron CF Hermida LF Pitching: RHP Clay Buchholz (10-5, 2.81) ANGELS (52-49)… 8 pm, Mon Jul 26

News from Anaheim: VMart is back – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Victor Martinez has been activated off the 15-day disabled list and will be in the lineup this evening hitting sixth. Dusty Brown was optioned back to Pawtucket. To clear a spot on the 40-man, Pawtucket 1B Aaron Bates was passed… 8 pm, Mon Jul 26

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

Tonight’s lineup against new Angels starter Dan Haren, including the return of catcher Victor Martinez:nnMarco Scutaro, SSnJ.D. Drew, RFnKevin Youkilis, 1BnDavid Ortiz, DHnAdrian Beltre, 3BnVictor Martinez, CnJed Lowrie, 2BnMike Cameron, CFnJeremy He 8 pm, Mon Jul 26

Any encouraging signs from the Red Sox road trip? – Globe 10.0

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Ellsbury goes 1-for-3 in GCL game; Haren to start for Angels – Boston Herald Blog

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The clock has started on Jacoby Ellsbury’s minor-league rehab assignment.nEllsbury, who has played in only three games since suffering cracked ribs in an April 11 collision with third baseman Adrian Beltre, went 1-for-3 7 pm, Mon Jul 26

Source: Boston Red Sox could trade Manny Delcarmen, Ramon Ramirez – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes

Source: Red Sox could trade relievers Delcarmen, Ramirez. 5 pm, Mon Jul 26

Haren gets first call against Red Sox – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

ANAHEIM — The Angels are wasting no time introducing their new ace, Dan Haren. Manager Mike Scioscia has reshuffled his rotation and will start Haren, newly acquired from Arizona, Monday night against the Red Sox, an Angels spokesman confirmed.nnJer 5 pm, Mon Jul 26

Rangers, Tigers cool on Lowell – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

ANAHEIM — Mike Lowell is doing his part in trying to prove he could be a useful piece to another club, collecting four hits in a game Saturday night and batting .357 (5 for 14) overall in the first three games of his rehab assignment for Triple-A Pa 5 pm, Mon Jul 26

Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers appear to be losing interest in Boston Red Sox’s Mike Lowell. – ESPN Boston, Gordon Edes

Rangers, Tigers appear to be losing interest in Boston’s Mike Lowell. 5 pm, Mon Jul 26

Is there time to fix the bullpen? – Globe 10.0

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Ellsbury starts rehab assignment – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Jacoby Ellsbury played baseball today. He was the designated hitter for the Gulf Coast League Red Sox today, going 1 for 3 in a game against the Rays at Port Charlotte, Fla. He flied to right, singled and grounded out… 5 pm, Mon Jul 26

Fading Okajima underscores Sox need for help – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

ANAHEIM — With just five days left before the trading deadline, the Red Sox need for help in the bullpen, both in execution and evidently elocution, looks more urgent than ever after back-to-back, late-inning losses in Seattle and another game in wh 3 pm, Mon Jul 26

Werth to Sox? ‘Chasing a ghost’ – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Yes, the Red Sox have been involved in talks for Phillies outfielder Jayson Werth. But it’s not going to happen, according to a major league source with direct knowledge of those talks.nn“You’re chasing a ghost,&#14 3 pm, Mon Jul 26

TV and radio ratings fall for Red Sox – Boston Globe Extra Bases blog

Interesting story in the Sports Business Journal today about the decline in local television ratings for the Red Sox. After six years atop baseball’s local TV ratings list, the Sox are fifth this year as ratings have dropped 36 percent…. 3 pm, Mon Jul 26

Delcarmen, Ramirez available? – ESPN Boston blog, Gordon Edes

ANAHEIM, Calif. — While the Red Sox are on the hunt for relievers, one major league source said Monday that the Sox have indicated some willingness to move either Manny Delcarmen or Ramon Ramirez in the right deal.nnThat possibility may well be pred 3 pm, Mon Jul 26

Red Sox vs. Angels matchups, 7/26 – WEEI blog Jay Asser

After splitting a four-game series with the Mariners, the Red Sox will round out their West Coast road trip with a three-game set against the struggling Angels. A day after acquiring prized pitcher Dan Haren from the Diamondbacks, Los Angeles will tr 12 pm, Mon Jul 26

Full Steam Ahead – Boston Dirt Dogs blog

And it’s on to Anaheim, and let’s lose some ground there. 12 pm, Mon Jul 26

How much should the Sox pay for relief? – Boston Herald Blog

SEATTLE — Couple of thoughts this morning as we leave behind the Pacific Northwest for Orange County:nSurely, nobody needed to watch Hideki Okajima bumble and stumble in the eighth inning yesterday at Safeco Field to know that the Red Sox&#8217 12 pm, Mon Jul 26

Sunday In Seattle Gave Us A “Case of the Mondays” – WEEI blog Gary Marbry

Three items from a disastrous Sunday in Seattle:n————————————————————————————&#821 12 pm, Mon Jul 26

For Red Sox, is there any relief in sight? – Boston Globe blog, Tony Massarotti

Whatever has prevented Red Sox GM Theo Epstein from getting bullpen help may now be what’s costing the Red Sox thier season. 12 pm, Mon Jul 26

Source: Jays seek elite prospect for Downs – WEEI blog Alex Speier

According to a major league source, the Blue Jays have been aiming high in the sort of prospect return that they’ve sought in exchange for left-handed reliever Scott Downs, in whom a number of clubs are believed to be interested. The source sai 12 pm, Mon Jul 26

Video: Three Swings with Nomar – ESPN Boston blog, ESPNBoston.com

nnNomar Garciaparra touches on three topics surrounding the Red Sox:nn– The return of Josh Beckettn– Advice for Dustin Pedroia during his recoveryn– Sox approach as the trade deadline nearsn 12 pm, Mon Jul 26

Source: Jays want elite prospect for Downs – WEEI Alex Speier

According to a major league source, the Blue Jays have been aiming high in the sort of prospect return that they’ve sought in exchange for left-handed reliever Scott Downs, in whom a number of clubs are believed to be interested. The source said 12 pm, Mon Jul 26

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

Tonight: RHP Clay Buchholz (10-5, 2.81) vs. * RHP Dan Haren (7-8, 4.60 with Arizona), 10:05 p.m., NESN Tuesday: RHP John Lackey (9-5, 4.36) vs. * RHP Jered Weaver (9-6, 3.22), 10:05 p.m., NESN Wednesday: RHP Josh Beckett (1-1, 6.66)… 10 am, Mon Jul 26