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Sox claim reliever Manuel off waivers from Seattle

20 Nov 2009 13:57:43 PST

Written by Dan Barbarisi(dbarbari@projo.com)
On the first day of free agency, the Red Sox added to their pitching depth on the cheap, claiming 26-year-old reliever Robert Manuel off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. Manuel, a righty, made his major league debut with Cincinnati this...

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Bay To Listen To Offers After Red Sox Exclusivity Period Expires

20 Nov 2009 06:23:12 PST

Written by Administrator
Bay has said, on many occasions, that he has enjoyed his time in Boston and would like to return… but after the Red Sox failed to sign him by Opening Day last season it seemed a foregone conclusion that he would test the free agent waters.

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Francona's staff set to be named soon

19 Nov 2009 16:27:37 PST

Written by jmcdonald7340(jmcdonal@projo.com)
BOSTON _ The Red Sox are set to name their 2010 big-league field staff within the next few days, according to general manager Theo Epstein. Former Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills was named the new manager of the...

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Red Sox release backup catcher Kottaras

18 Nov 2009 11:24:14 PST

Written by Dan Barbarisi(dbarbari@projo.com)
The Red Sox have parted ways with catcher George Kottaras, who served as the primary backup to starter Jason Varitek for the first half of this season and as Tim Wakefield's personal catcher. Kottaras' release is little surprise, as Victor...

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This Day In Baseball History: November 18th

17 Nov 2009 16:00:22 PST

Written by Administrator
In 2008, Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia became just the third player in major league history to win the MVP Award a season after being selected as the league’s Rookie of the Year, joining Cal Ripken Jr. (BAL, 1983) and Ryan Howard (PHI, 2006). The Gold Glove second baseman was the 10th Red Sox player...

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Red Sox announce ticket prices for 2010 Spring Training and regular season

16 Nov 2009 12:06:43 PST

Written by Ian
Here is a press release from the Boston Red Sox concerning ticket prices for the 2010 season. BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today announced prices for existing seats and standing room tickets available to the public at Fenway Park for the 2010 regular season and tickets available to the pu...

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Boston Red Sox news and blogs - November 23, 2009

23 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Boston Red Sox news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• This Day In Red Sox History: November 20, 1958 -- by Administrator from Friend of Boxxet
• Ortiz says Sox need to power up -- by Peter Abraham, Globe Staff from Boston.com -- Red Sox news
• David Ortiz wants another bat -- from Boston Red Sox - Red Sox & MLB - BostonHerald.com
• David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic -- by jmcdonald7340(jmcdonal@projo.com) from Friend of Boxxet
• Bay atop free-agent list -- by jmcdonald7340(jmcdonal@projo.com) from Friend of Boxxet
• Ortiz already preparing for 2010 -- by jmcdonald7340(jmcdonal@projo.com) from Friend of Boxxet
• Terry Francona says Jason Varitek embraces new role -- from Boston Red Sox - Red Sox & MLB - BostonHerald.com
• Bay Watch: Bay Will Test Free Agent Market -- by Ian from SOX & Dawgs
• David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic Online Auction Features a Host of Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences -- by Ian from SOX & Dawgs
• This Day In Red Sox History: November 19, 1965 -- by Administrator from Friend of Boxxet

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Sports Redux: O Captain, Our Captain

12 Nov 2009 07:47:22 PST

Written by Michael Femia
Photo by Keith Allison of Flickr. Sure, he may be the most expensive backup catcher in history. And maybe his stats aren't what they used to be, and even those stats aren't what they were a few years ago. But even if Jason Varitek the catcher is past his expiration date, Jason Varitek the heart of...

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Quiet Offseason Not The Doctor's Order in Boston

07 Nov 2009 21:53:13 PST

Such a task is the one laid at the feet of Theo Epstein, Terry Francona and the Boston Red Sox this off-season. The acquisition of Jeremy Hermida from ... Jason Varitek Still Has Role to Play With Red Sox in 2010NESN.com all 2 news articles »

Original story at Bleacher Report .

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11/4 - Red Sox National Pedro Day

04 Nov 2009 02:06:35 PST

Written by bs.uf15bosox9bears23
Game 6 script perfect for [Pedro] Martinez - The Boston Globe Red Sox pitcher Buchholz prepared to play mind games - The Boston Globe Valuing Josh Beckett - Yawkey Way Academy BoSox AFL Update - Fire Brand of the American League 2010 Red Sox Preview: Catcher - Yawkey Way Academy

Original story at Over the Monster .

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Astros will hire Red Sox bench coach as new manager

27 Oct 2009 12:48:43 PDT

Written by mikemcd(mmcdermo@projo.com)
The Houston Astros have hired Brad Mills, Terry Francona's bench coach during his entire career with the Red Sox, as their new manager. Mills will replace the fired Cecil Cooper. A news conference is scheduled at 4 p.m. This will...

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Opinion: Sunrise Sox Links (?), 10/13 - Wrapping and Unwrapping Seasons

13 Oct 2009 01:48:12 PDT

Written by bs.uf15bosox9bears23
Why the Red Sox lost to the Angels - THT Why the Angels beat the Red Sox - THT Lester on Booing Papelbon: ‘It Was Uncalled For’ - Full Count Loss Will Fuel Papelbon - Full Count P Did you see Sox failure coming? I did - Fire Brand of the American League

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Podcast: AND SO IT BEGINS… THE SECOND SEASON

08 Oct 2009 21:18:29 PDT

10/8 - Red Sox ‘n’ Blue Sox start the PS. D + T preview the do. 10/8 - Red Sox ‘n’ Blue Sox start the PS. D + T preview the do.

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Podcast: Fireside Chats #62: Where we prime the pump for the ALDS

07 Oct 2009 21:00:07 PDT

Written by Tim Daloisio
editors note – Joe Haggerty was kind enough to come on with us as well, only to have his interview lost in the netherworlds on the Internet. Joe will never get those twenty minutes of his life back, so for that….we apologize. I would also like to call out the poor audio quality on my interview with...

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Bloody Sox Laundry, 10/6 - The Old, the Young, and the Troubled

06 Oct 2009 02:18:43 PDT

Written by bs.uf15bosox9bears23
Terry Francona takes time out to honor Jason Varitek - BostonHerald.com Answering Kurkjian’s Questions - Fire Brand of the American League Second to Some: Dustin Pedroia Is Far from AL's Best Second Baseman - Bleacher Report 2010 MLB Draft Order - MLB Daily Dish

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Opinion: So, who’s winning this Sox/Angels battle?

05 Oct 2009 04:00:35 PDT

Written by Evan Brunell
The pitching side of things is rosier. John Lackey, Joe Saunders and Scott Kazmir make for an enviable front three. On the other side, Boston is dealing with nagging injuries to Josh Beckett, Mike Lowell and backups Nick Green and Rocco Baldelli. Beckett and John Lester are one of the best st...

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Opinion: Debating Matsuzaka

23 Jun 2009 05:02:17 PDT

Written by Paul SF
Daisuke Matsuzaka was not worth $102 million.There's a lot of financial craziness out there in modern professional sport, but we have not yet reached the point where a third or fourth (and in this case, fifth) starter is worth a total investment of $102 million for six years.

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Boston...a Fanfiction Minimovie

03 Jun 2009 16:25:10 PDT

Written by rss@youtube.com (LalaWeasley)
Author: LalaWeasley Keywords: fanfic trailer minimovie Kellan Lutz Taylor Lautner Twilight New Moon Eclipse Breaking Dawn Boston Red Sox airpl Added: June 3, 2009

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Podcast: Red Sox 'Roidgate Update:Duke, Lou Square Off On Air

11 May 2009 15:02:01 PDT

Written by ssilva
Dan Duquette: Yeah exactly, but the club policy was abstinence. The club policy was abstinence and that was Major League Baseball policy. And that was communicated first. Beyond that, if a player made a choice I thought it was important that they understood what the risks were. -- 5.11.09, WEEI...

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Podcast: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 5/8

08 May 2009 13:35:37 PDT

Written by Ian
After a record-breaking and record-setting 6th inning last night that saw them put up a 12 spot before making an out against the Cleveland Indians, the Boston Red Sox will now have to deal with the thorn in their side that is the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays have taken 5-of-7 games from the Red Sox t...

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Podcast: 'Tis the Season

05 Dec 2008 12:39:05 PST

Written by dlefort
BDD / Red Socks Diaries) $anta Theo Hands Out Holiday Cheer SawxHeads.com Audio: RemDawg Sings Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer The Buzz: Red Sox, Yankees Will Meet With Sabathia Red Sox Zero in on Catching Help The Names You'll Hear at the Winter Meetings

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Opinion: ALCS Game 6 Recap: Beckett, Sox edge Rays, 4-2

18 Oct 2008 21:23:00 PDT

Written by Randy Booth
In the sixth with a tie game 1-1, the most unlikely player stepped up and made it a new ballgame: Jason Varitek. That is not a typo. Jason Varitek stroked a home run over the right field wall to give the Sox a 3-2 edge, one they wouldn't relinquish. I lied: GO SOX!

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Podcast: ALCS Game 5: They Were the Best of Fans, They Were the Worst of Fans

17 Oct 2008 09:00:26 PDT

Written by Rick Sawyer
If watching the Tampa Bay Rays score 29 runs to the Red Sox' 5 over the course of two games and six and half innings weren't discouraging enough to watch on television this postseason, imagine the fans at Fenway Park. The second biggest come-from-behind victory in MLB postseason history wa...

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How To: Have a Cup of Bigelow Tea with Red Sox’s Wally The Green Monster

23 Jul 2008 03:01:23 PDT

Written by Valorie
Hailing from Fenway Park and hosted by Cindi Bigelow, President Bigelow Tea, this fun video walks mascot Wally the Green Monster through the steps on how to make the “perfect cup of tea” atop the Green Monster, Fenway Park’s notable ...

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Opinion: This Day In Red Sox History: October 12, 1967: The Impossible Dream Concludes Without The Fairy Tail Ending

12 Oct 2007 10:42:39 PDT

Written by Administrator
On October 12, 1967, the Red Sox ‘Impossible Dream’ ended without the fairy tale ending. Facing Cardinals’ ace Bob Gibson on only two days rest, Red Sox ace Jim Lonborg was tagged for seven runs in six innings in the 7-2 loss. I have often wondered whether Red Sox manager Dick Williams would ha...

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Opinion: Where My Team Stands: Boston Red Sox

02 Oct 2007 08:10:44 PDT

Written by Leitch
Up right now: The Boston Red Sox. Your writer is Eric Gillin. Red Sox fans: Stock up on Pepto Bismol, because your small intestines are gonna feel like a balloon animal filled with refried beans by the end of October. That is, if the Red Sox even make it that far.

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