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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...

Sox claim righthander Manuel from Mariners

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:12:00 -0500

The Red Sox have acquired right-handed pitcher Robert Manuel off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.

Create your own team of free agents

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Here's a fun exercise to kill some time at work today before the weekend: Create a team out of the free agents on the market. Now that the free agents are able to negotiate with any team out there, theoretically...

Bay remains a priority for Epstein

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:43:12 -0500

Free agency starts at midnight tonight. Teams have negotiating exclusivity with their own free agents until then. If you're expecting the Red Sox to sign Jason Bay or Alex Gonzalez before then, don't hold your breath. Once a player gets...

Ortiz says the Sox need more power

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:50:08 -0500

David Ortiz held a little get-together with the media this morning to discuss his upcoming charity golf event in the Dominican Republic. He has an impressive guest list that includes Jacoby Ellsbury, Mike Lowell, newly married Clay Buchholz, Daniel...

SI's Heyman: Bay rejects Sox initial offer

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:58:27 -0500

Jason Bay has rejected the Red Sox' initial offer, according to a Sports Illustrated report.

Selig: Playoff schedule will be condensed

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:54:00 -0500

There is too much standing around in the postseason. There were extra off days in the middle of series and too many days after the end of the regular season. The Yankees should not have been able to get away...

Kottaras claimed by Brewers

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:20:44 -0500

George Kottaras wasn't without a team for long. The Milwaukee Brewers have claimed the 26-year-old catcher, a day after he was placed on release waivers by the Red Sox. The lefthanded-hiting Kottaras batted .237 with one homer and 10 RBIs...

Francona on Lackey, Bay, Ortiz and more

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:51:21 -0500

Terry Francona visited with the hosts of WEEI's "Dale and Holley" show this afternoon, taking questions from the hosts as well as calls and texts from listeners. Sounding refreshed and answering with some candor, here are a number of topics...

Bay will soon learn his true value

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:36:06 -0500

Kudos to Cardinals GM John Mozeliak for his candor. He told the St. Louis Post Dispatch on Tuesday that Matt Holliday is his priority and that Jason Bay, for now, is not on his radar. The Red Sox lose their...

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Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:36:06 -0500

Manfred disputes Boras figures

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:22:54 -0500

Major League Baseball executive vice president Rob Manfred responded strongly to revenue sharing figures thrown out by Scott Boras at last week's general managers' meetings indicating that Boras's numbers "have no basis in reality" and that Boras is living...

Where have you gone, Devern Hansack?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:59:39 -0500

Baseball America today published the list of minor-league free agents. These are players not on the 40-man roster. These are the free agents who were in the Boston organization last season: RHPs: Devern Hansack, Dave McKae, Jarod Plummer, Jose Vaquedano,...

Gonzalez a bargain for Padres, so why would they want to trade him to the Sox?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Here is what Adrian Gonzalez has left on his contract with the Padres: 2010: $4.75 million 2011: $5.6 million club option Just curious, but isn't having a great player signed to a reasonable contract part of the solution for a...

Sox announce 2010 ticket prices

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:35:41 -0500

Tickets for the 2010 season will remain at 2009 prices or increase by $2-$5, the Red Sox announced Monday. Tickets for 2010 spring training games at City of Palms Park in Ft. Myers, Fla., will not increase. The date tickets...