Extra Bases

Scutaro's top two: Sox and Dodgers

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:57:46 -0500

In an interview with the Venezuelan newspaper Diaro Panorama, Marco Scutaro said the Red Sox, Dodgers, Mariners and Rangers have expressed an interest in signing him. "There are two teams that would interest me, which are the Dodgers and Boston,...

Arbitration deadline could decide a lot

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:54:48 -0500

Tuesday is the day for clubs to decide whether to offer salary arbitration to their free agents. For the Red Sox, the big decision will be whether to offer arbitration to Billy Wagner. It seems likely they will. If Wagner...

Gonzalez signs with Blue Jays

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:15:03 -0500

Just weeks after the Red Sox declined a $6 million option on his contract, shortstop Alex Gonzalez officially closed the door on a return to Boston next season by agreeing to a 1-year contract with an option for a second...

Sox add Tug Hulett

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:03:37 -0500

Any blockbuster deals will apparently have to wait, but the Red Sox did make one roster move today. The club acquired versatile infielder Tug Hulett from the Kansas City Royals for a player to be named later or cash considerations....

Halladay shopping

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:17:04 -0500

The New York Daily News had it first, the news that the Red Sox are making a push for Roy Halladay. The price would start with Clay Buchholz and Casey Kelly, which sounds about right in terms of expectations. There...

Miguel Cabrera? No, thanks

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:33:26 -0500

Miguel Cabrera had a fantastic season (although not MVP-worthy, with all due respect to my Japanese media colleague) for the Tigers. He had a .942 OPS, hit 34 homers and scored 96 runs. He's also only 26. There are assorted...

Sox announce spring schedule, prices

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:11:46 -0500

Now here's a sign that baseball season isn't that far away. The Red Sox announced that tickets for all 2010 spring training home games at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, Fla, will go on sale on Saturday, Dec....

Some dates to keep in mind

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:10:44 -0500

Pitchers and catchers report to Fort Myers: Feb. 18. First workout: Feb. 20 Other position players report: Feb. 22. First full-squad workout: Feb. 24. Spring training opener: March 3 against Northeastern Spring training finale in Florida: April 2 against Washington...

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Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:10:44 -0500

Globe 10.0: Would you trade Buchholz?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:41:11 -0500

Red Sox finalize coaching staff

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:24:53 -0500

An announcement may not come until later this afternoon or tomorrow, but the Red Sox have finalized their coaching staff. Third base coach DeMarlo Hale will replace Brad Mills (now manager of the Astros) as bench coach. Tim Bogar will...

Papelbon among BBWAA honorees

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:59:00 -0500

Turns out it was a pretty good year for hard-throwing relievers in Boston. Closer Jonathan Papelbon has been selected as the 2009 Red Sox Fireman of the Year by the Boston Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America, while...

Report: Sox shopping Lowell

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:35:22 -0500

According to a report by FoxSports' Ken Rosenthal, the Sox are shopping Mike Lowell and are willing to pick up half of the third baseman's salary.

Drew expected to be ready by spring training

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:24:53 -0500

J.D. Drew, who had minor surgery on his left shoulder last Thursday, should be able to take part in spring training without missing any time. The procedure was done to help alleviate the inflammation he was experiencing in the second...

Cuban LHP changes agents

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:29:34 -0500

Aroldis Chapman, the Cuban lefthander said to have a 100-mph fastball, has changed agents. Chapman has dumped Boston native Edwin Meija and signed with the Hendricks Brothers. Accompanied by Meija, Chapman visited Fenway Park last month. The 21-year-old has drawn...

Johnson in line for a promotion

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:42:02 -0500

The Providence Journal is reporting that Pawtucket manager Ron Johnson will be elevated to the major league coaching staff. The Sox have been seeing a coach to replace Brad Mills, who left to become the manager of the Astros, Johnson...