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Bite Size News, November 9: Civil Service Edition

09 Nov 2009 13:00:00 PST

Written by cheap_robv
Michael Capuano has made the top-ten for missing votes this year. [Boston Herald] Emergency knee surgery cancels Mayor Menino's post-election vacation. [Boston Globe] The economy hits Red Sox owner John Henry's non-baseball business; about 25% of staff is fired. [Hedge Fund Net]

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Red Sox Exercise Option On Martinez, Decline Option On Gonzalez

09 Nov 2009 11:52:28 PST

Written by Administrator
As expected, the Red Sox have exercised their 2010 option on C / 1B Victor Martinez while declining their option on SS Alex Gonzalez. The ballclub now has Martinez — who was acquired from the Cleveland Indians at the trading deadline for RHP Justin Masterson and pitching prospects Nick Hag...

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Red Sox Prospects Learning In Arizona Fall League

08 Nov 2009 22:28:00 PST

Written by Administrator
Sox Minor League Pitcher of the Year Casey Kelly has spent the AFL season playing shortstop as he - and the Red Sox - continue trying to determine whether his future is on the mound or in the field. It seems the answer is becoming clear. After a brilliant first half of the 2009 campaign as a pitche...

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Red Sox pass on Alex Gonzalez

08 Nov 2009 21:32:47 PST

Theo Epstein and his colleagues will be in Chicago to conduct a little business today, tomorrow and Wednesday at the annual general manager meetings. It would be a big...

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This Day In Baseball History: November 9th

08 Nov 2009 16:00:53 PST

Written by Administrator
In 1982, Milwaukee Brewers’ shortstop Robin Yount (.331, 29, 114) won the American League MVP by a unanimous vote… the 26-year old future Hall of Famer (1999) captures all 27 first place votes easily beating runner ups Eddie Murray and Doug DeCinces.

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Why the Sox should be going, going . . . going after Gonzalez

07 Nov 2009 23:25:13 PST

FOXSports.com One American League GM hopes the Sox can't pull this off because, he said, “Then you'd have two teams, Yankees and Red Sox, that would be impossible to ... Padres may be open to dealing starsFOXSports.com all 2 news articles »

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Boston Red Sox news and blogs - November 09, 2009

09 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.

• Wakefield Re-Signed For Two Years; Varitek’s Option Declined -- by Ian from SOX & Dawgs
• Boston exercises Martinez option, declines Varitek -- from Boston.com -- Red Sox News
• Red Sox Decline Option On Varitek -- by redsock(joyofsox@gmail.com) from The Joy of Sox
• Red Sox, Wakefield Agree On 2/5 Deal -- by redsock(joyofsox@gmail.com) from The Joy of Sox
• Red Sox Exercise Option On Contract Of Victor Martinez -- by Ian from SOX & Dawgs
• Sox decline option on Gonzalez -- by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff from Boston.com -- Red Sox news
• Red Sox Exercise Martinez Option, Decline Varitek -- by By REUTERS from NYT > Boston Red Sox
• Where Will Alex Gonzalez End Up In 2010? -- by Ian from SOX & Dawgs
• Reports: Red Sox Decline Option On Alex Gonzalez -- from Boston Weather, Breaking News and Sports from WBZ-TV
• This Day In Red Sox History: November 8, 1957 -- by Administrator from Friend of Boxxet

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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 »

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Sox acquire OF Hermida from Marlins for two pitchers

05 Nov 2009 17:07:18 PST

Written by jmcdonald7340(jmcdonal@projo.com)
By Joe McDonald Journal Sports Writer Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein has a lot on his docket this offseason and it officially began on Thursday with a minor deal that he hopes turns into something major. The Sox acquired...

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This Day In Baseball History: November 6th

05 Nov 2009 16:00:31 PST

Written by Administrator
In 2000, Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki (2-5, 3.16, 37 saves) became the second-oldest major leaguer to win Rookie of the Year honors. The 32-year old import from Japan captured the American League honor… he was just 33 days younger than Boston Braves rookie Sam Jethroe when he wo...

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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

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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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Should The Red Sox Move Jacoby Ellsbury To Left Field?

25 Oct 2009 12:23:03 PDT

Written by Randy Booth
6 months ago: Boston Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury (46) leaps unsuccessfully for an RBI-double by Minnesota Twins' Michael Cuddyer in the fifth inning during their spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Thursday, April 2, 2009.(AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Opinion: Dissecting the Red Sox Roster: Pitching

14 Oct 2009 04:16:40 PDT

Written by USG
Make no mistake, Jon Lester is the current and future ace of this Red Sox staff. Sorry, Beckett, but it's time to pass the torch. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) Jon Lester: Not much to say here. He's our ace, he's young, he's under team control for many years. He's one of the most definite of the Red Sox...

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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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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: 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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Opinion: Lars Anderson talks baseball with Fire Brand

31 Aug 2008 21:06:28 PDT

Written by Evan Brunell
It seems as if a lot of people are heaping expectations on you. SoxProspects.com has you as the best position player prospect and Red Sox fans all around are dreaming of you hitting 40 home runs in your rookie year. Do those outside expectations have any influence on your life?

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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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