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Johnson in line for a promotion

Published 6 hours ago at Extra Bases

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...
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Sox claim righthander Manuel from Mariners

Published 11 hours ago at Extra Bases

The Red Sox have acquired right-handed pitcher Robert Manuel off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.
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boston.com - 18 hours ago
Create your own team of free agents
— boston.com — 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... (more) Create your own team of free agents

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boston.com - 20 hours ago
Bay remains a priority for Epstein
— boston.com — 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...  ... (more) Bay remains a priority for Epstein

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boston.com - 36 hours ago
Ortiz says the Sox need more power
— boston.com — 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... ... (more) Ortiz says the Sox need more power

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boston.com - 38 hours ago
SI's Heyman: Bay rejects Sox initial offer
— boston.com — Jason Bay has rejected the Red Sox' initial offer, according to a Sports Illustrated report. (more) SI's Heyman: Bay rejects Sox initial offer

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boston.com - 2 days ago
Selig: Playoff schedule will be condensed
— boston.com — 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... (more) Selig: Playoff schedule will be condensed

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Kottaras claimed by Brewers

Published 2 days ago at Extra Bases

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...
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boston.com - 36 hours ago
Francona on Lackey, Bay, Ortiz and more
— boston.com — 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...  ... (more) Francona on Lackey, Bay, Ortiz and more

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boston.com - 36 hours ago
Bay will soon learn his true value
— boston.com — 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... (more) Bay will soon learn his true value

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Report: Kottaras released

Published 2 days ago at Extra Bases

Reports indicate backup catcher George Kottaras has been released by the Red Sox.
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boston.com - 2 days ago
Manfred disputes Boras figures
— boston.com — Major League Baseball executive vice president Rob Manfred responded strongly to revenue sharing figures thrown out by Scott Boras at last week's General Manager's meetings indicating that Boras' numbers "have no basis in reality" and that Boras' is ... (more) Manfred disputes Boras figures

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Where have you gone, Devern Hansack?

Published 3 days ago at Extra Bases

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

Published 3 days ago at Extra Bases

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...
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boston.com - 4 days ago
Sox announce 2010 ticket prices
— boston.com — This release from the Red Sox: RED SOX ANNOUNCE TICKET PRICES FOR 2010 SPRING TRAINING AND REGULAR SEASON Annual “Christmas at Fenway Celebration” to be held on Saturday, December 12 The Boston Red Sox today announced prices for existing seats...  ... (more) Sox announce 2010 ticket prices

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boston.com - 5 days ago
BBWAA awards start this week
— boston.com — The annual BBWAA awards will be revealed starting this week. Here is the schedule: Monday: AL and NL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Awards. Tuesday: AL Cy Young Award. Wednesday: AL and NL Manager of the Year Awards. Thursday:...  ... (more) BBWAA awards start this week

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boston.com - 7 days ago
Sox doing their due diligence on Lackey
— boston.com — The Red Sox also spoke to CC Sabathia and had a meeting with A.J. Burnett's agents last winter, but it was more a case of Theo Epstein doing his due diligence on the free agent front. A major league... (more) Sox doing their due diligence on Lackey

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Follow the prospects this winter

Published 7 days ago at Extra Bases

It looks like a cold, winter-is-coming sort of weekend. This might cheer up your baseball heart a bit. Jose Iglesias was 2 for 4 with a double in the Arizona Fall league on Thursday. He's the 19-year-old Cuban shortstop the...
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Contract decisions in the works

Published 7 days ago at Extra Bases

The Red Sox took care of some internal matters earlier this week. But there are still more to handle. According to the MLB Players Association, the Sox have eight players eligible for salary arbitration. These are players with 3-6 years...
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