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Johnson called up?
It appears PawSox manager Ron Johnson is going to the big leagues. The Red Sox have not made an official announcement, but Johnson will be added to Terry Francona's coaching staff. After former Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills left the organization and was named the manager of the ...
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Sox claim reliever Manuel off waivers from Seattle
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 season, pitching 4.1 innings of scoreless relief over ...
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As free agency begins, Nick Green doesn't expect to be back in Boston
Nick Green is used to this feeling. It happens most every offseason. The restless feeling of not having a job for next year, and not knowing where he'll end up. Even after this season in Boston, when he went from an unknown to a household name among Sox fans, Green's future is uncertain. ...
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Tokin' With Tim
What were those Cy Young voters smoking? Tim Lincecum, the Giants' lean righty who recently was found in possession of several grams of marijuana when stopped for speeding in his home state of Washington, has won his second straight N.L. Cy Young Award, despite winning only 15 games -- ...
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David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic
BOSTON -- Red Sox slugger David Ortiz is one of the more well-respected individuals in the game of baseball. When he needs something all he has to do is pick up his cell phone and just about everyone will answer. Especially when Ortiz is asking his peers to help out children, no one denies ...
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Francona's staff set to be named soon
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 Houston Astros last month, so Boston has been interviewing internal ...
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Bay atop free-agent list
By Joe McDonald Journal Sports Writer BOSTON _ The free-agent period for Major League Baseball begins on Friday and Jason Bay will be atop the list for available outfielders. Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein has had "dialogue" with Bay's agent, Joe Urbon, about the club's ...
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Ortiz already preparing for 2010
By Joe McDonald Journal Sports Writer BOSTON _ After the Red Sox were swept by the Angels in the ALDS last month, Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein made it clear there were certain players he expected more from during the 2009 season, and he better see improvement in 2010. David ...
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Red Sox release backup catcher Kottaras
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, first reported by WEEI.com, is little surprise, as Victor Martinez is slated to ...
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Red Sox increase prices on some tickets for 2010
The Red Sox will raise some ticket prices as much as $5 next season after freezing all sections for 2009. Field level seats will cost $130 for individual games and $125 as part of season tickets bought by Dec. 16, the team said Monday . Green Monster seats will rise to $165 and $160.  ...
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And the winner is. . .
By Joe McDonald Journal Sports Writer It's that time of the year in the baseball world when individual players are honored for their accomplishments on the field. Starting with the American and National League Rookie of the Year awards, which were announced on Monday afternoon, the ...
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Clay Buchholz marries 'Deal or No Deal' model
Clay Buchholz marries 'Deal or No Deal' model
soxblog.projo.com — Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz and his fiancee, model Lindsay Clubine (pictured), were set to be married on Saturday at the Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles, according to multiple reports. The couple, who have been dating for a year, hosted a ... (more) Clay Buchholz marries 'Deal or No Deal' model
Westmoreland recovering nicely
Red Sox prospect Ryan Westmoreland is doing well after having surgery to repair a broken collarbone he suffered making a dramatic catch in the outfield for the Single-A Lowell Spinners last August. The Portsmouth native is almost completely recovered from his surgery in September ...
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Players aren't the only ones to get promotions to the bigs
Minor league players, managers and coaches aren't the only ones to receive promotions to the majors as Greg Barajas recently learned. Barajas has spent 12 seasons as a minor-league trainer, including the last five for the Pawtucket Red Sox. He was recently promoted to Boston and will ...
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Interviews ongoing for Francona's staff
The Red Sox are in the midst of deciding which of their minor-league field personnel will join manager Terry Francona's staff in Boston for the 2010 season. Former Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills was named manager of the Houston Astros recently, which left a vacancy in Boston.  ...
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Bay wins Silver Slugger Award
While Jason Bay's future with the Red Sox remains in question, the free-agent outfielder was selected to the 2009 American League Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Team on Thursday. The award is given annually to the top offensive players at each position in the American and National ...
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Bidding war between Sox, Yanks for Halladay?
Mark Feinsand of The New York Daily News speculates that the Red Sox and Yankees would both jump into the bidding for Roy Halladay if the Toronto Blue Jays decide to put him on the market either this winter or at next season's trade deadline.
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Varitek returns, as GM meetings draw to a close with little action
The General Manager's meetings wrapped up today in Chicago with the Sox active in many rumors, but content to leave without pulling the trigger on any deals -- focusing instead on figuring out what to do with the remaining pieces from the 2009 squad. Late this afternoon, one of those fell ...
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Varitek exercises option to remain with Red Sox
The Red Sox have announced that catcher Jason Varitek has exercised his $3-million player option and will return in 2010 as the club's backup catcher. It will be the 14th season as a Red Sox for the 37-year-old Varitek. We'll have more later tonight.
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Mets interested in Varitek?
soxblog.projo.com — Joel Sherman of the New York Post speculates today that the Mets, who had some interest last offseason in acquiring catcher Jason Varitek, might be a bidder if Varitek pulls a surprise and declines his $3-million player option to return to the Red ... (more) Mets interested in Varitek?
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