One last drop for Mirabelli

 
FORT MYERS - The last time the Red Sox parted ways with Doug Mirabelli, less than five months passed before the team desperately brought him back. This time, that probably... [link]

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Mirabelli released - Extra Bases - Red Sox blog

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Who knows whether the Sox will stick with Kevin Cash as their backup/Tim Wakefield catcher, but for now he appears to be the man. The Sox haven't yet announced it, but they've released Doug Mirabelli. The veteran, who has been with ...
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Sox release Mirabelli

FORT MYERS - The Red Sox almost seemed reluctant to re-sign Doug Mirabelli to one-year contracts during the last two offseasons. This morning, their reasons became more apparent. They...
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Sox make Mirabelli release official

FORT MYERS, Fla. - The Red Sox have just made Doug Mirabelli's release official. He was placed on unconditional release waivers. Will he be back? That all depends on how well Kevin Cash or Dusty Brown handles Tim Wakefield. Wakefield ...
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Doug….

In the 20 years since I was first called up to the big leagues I’ve played with exactly 2 players who’s presence in the clubhouse carried onto the field. Darren Daulton in Philadelphia, and Doug Mirabelli here in Boston. Very few ...
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Martone: For 6 1/2 years, Mirabelli caught a great ride | Boston Red Sox | projo.com | The Providence Journal

07:39 AM EDT on Friday, March 14, 2008 By ART MARTONE Journal Sports Editor Some men are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. And others, like Doug Mirabelli, latch onto it. It was Mirabelli’s good fortune ...
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