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Alex Gonzalez is set free
firebrandal.com — The Red Sox chose to decline Alex Gonzalez’s $6 million option for 2010 today, putting the shortstop on the free agent market. Quick recap: Gonzalez came to Boston post-Edgar Renteria and served ably, with sensational defense and a penchant for launching the occasional bomb but not ... (more) Alex Gonzalez is set free
Sox decline option on Gonzalez
boston.com — The Red Sox have declined a $6 million option on shortstop Alex Gonzalez, according to a source, but the club still may have interest in bringing the player back in 2010 on a lesser salary. News of the Sox' decision to forgo the option on Gonzalez ... (more) Sox decline option on Gonzalez

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Alex Gonzalez is set free
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Read: I'm Pretty Happy About the Hermida Trade
213milesfromshea.metsblog.com — Over at Fan Huddle , I wrote about my reactions to the Hermida trade from the Marlins to the Red Sox and why it impacts the Mets. (more) Read: I'm Pretty Happy About the Hermida Trade
Will The Yanks Go After Bay Or Holliday?
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — With all the controversy surrounding weather to bring back Johnny Damon or Hideki Matsui, many fans have brought up the idea of signing outfielders Matt Holliday or Jason Bay. To me, when you win a championship, you shouldn't really try to change your team all that much, unless there's a guy ... (more) Will The Yanks Go After Bay Or Holliday?
Around the Mission: 11/8 Padres Links
gaslampball.com — More photos » by Denis Poroy - AP Browse more photos » Padres only open to dealing stars for right price - MLB News - FOX Sports on MSN The only way the Padres should move Gonzalez this winter is ... (more) Around the Mission: 11/8 Padres Links
McCarver's Tired Act
paullebowitz.com — What would you think if someone said that Jason Marquis wanted to go play for the Red Sox to be with Kevin Youkilis because they're both Jews? Tim McCarver did essentially the same thing by repeatedly suggesting that Hideki Matsui would want to play with Ichiro in Seattle. They don't get along, Tim. (more) McCarver's Tired Act
Baldelli, Tek, and Bard
fenwaywest.com — Rocco Baldelli wants to return to Boston but has not heard from them yet. The Red Sox might choose to go younger and bring up Luis Exposito as the backup catcher. Exposito has a .753 OPS in the Arizona Fall League. Varitek offers leadership value but the Red Sox have other choices if they ... (more) Baldelli, Tek, and Bard
Victory Parade FAIL
fenwaywest.com — Some New Yorkers don't know to make confetti so they chose to throw sensitive documents out the window at the Yankees in yesterday's victory parade. Watch below: Some New Yorkers were smart enough to know what to throw. Look at this photo from NESN : (more) Victory Parade FAIL
Roto-Rx
athbaseball.com — If your question was not answered this time, you can go directly to the source @ https://www.roto-rx.com/ where Dr. Roto will answer all your Fantasy Baseball and Football questions. Dr. Roto loves seeing his fellow health care specialists asking questions. Hmmm....just hoping that trades are ... (more) Roto-Rx
Guest Harry Pavlidis examines Bard’s breaking ball
firebrandal.com — Harry Pavlidis passes his time as a pitch F/X specialist at The Hardball Times , Beyond the Boxscore and Cubs F/X . He brings today a look at Daniel Bard and his developing slider. Due to his fantastic work, we can now see the two subtle differences between Bard’s evolving slider.  ... (more) Guest Harry Pavlidis examines Bard’s breaking ball
Sox Offseasons Often Disheartening for Prospects
sportsofboston.com — As Shane Victorino grounded out to give the Yankees their 27th World Championship, the 2009 season officially ended and the off-season began. Players will sign with different teams, extensions will be inked, trades will be made and arbitration cases will be heard. Undoubtedly an exciting time ... (more) Sox Offseasons Often Disheartening for Prospects
Jays talking Chris Snyder
firebrandal.com — Boston whiffed on J.J. Hardy. Might another whiff be coming? The Arizona Diamondbacks are talking to the Toronto Blue Jays about catcher Chris Snyder. This is not the first time Snyder has come up at Fire Brand. I was on shift at Rotoworld .com when the news broke, and here’s what I ... (more) Jays talking Chris Snyder
Yankees = Team Of The Decade
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — There's been some discussion lately about who is the team of the decade. Some people are saying it's the Red Sox, others are saying it's the Yankees. Yesterday, David Wells tackled the question and Sam Borden did the same this morning, and like most rational human beings they both concluded that ... (more) Yankees = Team Of The Decade
What’s Beckett Worth?
baseballmusings.com — Via MetsBlog.com , Peter Gammons discusses the future of Josh Beckett with the Red Sox . But Beckett clearly is looking at the money the Yankees paid CC Sabathia ($161 million over seven years) and thinking he, too, can make between $15 million and $20 million. That will be a very tough call ... (more) What’s Beckett Worth?
Read: Red Sox and Beckett
metsblog.com — Peter Gammons of ESPN.com wonders whether or not the Red Sox might consider trading Josh Beckett. Gammons says that Beckett will travel to Boston in the coming weeks and see what the Red Sox’ feelings are on a contract extension. Beckett, ... (more) Read: Red Sox and Beckett
The Secret of Mariano Rivera’s Success
baseballreflections.com — Image via Wikipedia He’s A Christian! But he wasn’t always a Christian, people never are…not from birth anyway. Furhtermore, there is a moment in every Christian’s life where they have made a choice to follow the path God has planned for them. For ... (more) The Secret of Mariano Rivera’s Success
Not cuckoo for Coco
boston.com — Remember when the Sox traded for Coco Crisp before the 2006 season and it looked like a great idea? Three mediocre seasons led to his being dealt to the Royals for Ramon Ramirez and today Kansas City declined Crisp's $8...  ... (more) Not cuckoo for Coco
Theo Epstein can't just wait 'til next year
bostonherald.com — The plan for Theo Epstein and the Red Sox never included a part about watching the World Series on TV in October, never mind November. But plans change. Instead... (more) Theo Epstein can't just wait 'til next year
Odds & Ends: Hardy, Tejada, Cardinals, Mariners
mlbtraderumors.com — Here's a few links to close out the night... Tony Massarotti of The Boston Globe says that the Red Sox "had been engaging with the Brewers in on-and-off discussions involving (J.J.) Hardy since the trading deadline." Massarotti's source says the ... (more) Odds & Ends: Hardy, Tejada, Cardinals, Mariners
Sign Danny Richar
firebrandal.com — Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds allowed Danny Richar, a second baseman, to become a free agent by outrighting him. I’m here to say I want him as a member of the Red Sox. He became a Red last year in the Ken Griffey, Jr. trade (and Nick Masset). He hit .290/.330/.438 in Triple-A this ... (more) Sign Danny Richar
Red Sox land OF Jeremy Hermida
myteamrivals.typepad.com — Boston Red Sox GM Theo Epstein began his offseason Friday by trading for Florida Marlins ex-top prospect Jeremy Hermida. The Red Sox traded AAA lefty reliever Hunter Jones and AA lefty Jose Alvarez. Both had successful seasons and are regarded as mid-level prospects, at best. Jeremy ... (more) Red Sox land OF Jeremy Hermida
Do the Red Sox Have any Money to Spend?
fenwaywest.com — Last season the Red Sox spent more than $20 million less on their payroll than they did in 2007. With the current economic climate the team does not have the income it had two years ago. NESN viewership is down meaning ad revenue is down. In addition John Henry's hedge fund is hemorrhaging ... (more) Do the Red Sox Have any Money to Spend?
Boston Red Sox will have a difficult decision with Josh Beckett - ESPN Boston
sports.espn.go.com — told WEEI.com that he wants to come to Boston in the next couple of weeks to get a reading on the club's feelings about an extension when his contract expires after next season. Beckett is highly respected by the Boston staff. He is the gunslinger ... (more) Boston Red Sox will have a difficult decision with Josh ...
David Wells: Yankees beat out the Red Sox as team of decade
baseballthinkfactory.org — Pork Rinds: saturated fat 2g, cholesterol 15mg...and a lot more tubby ####. Let’s end one debate before it really gets started. The Red Sox gave it a nice run for a while, but the Yankees are the team of the decade—again. I can just imagine what ... (more) David Wells: Yankees beat out the Red Sox as team of decade
Sox were in on Hardy
boston.com — Before you ask the obvious question, here's the answer: yes, the Red Sox were in on discussions for shortstop J.J. Hardy, who was traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Minnesota Twins earlier today. According to a baseball source, the...  ... (more) Sox were in on Hardy
Abreu signs, Dye bought out, Hardy traded
bottomlinesox.com — The stove if officially hot people! A couple of guys that were loosely connected to the Red Sox recently are on the move. From MLB Trade Rumors: Bobby Abreu signed a 2-year extension with the Angels practically minutes after the World Series was over. Abreu will reportedly make $19M in ... (more) Abreu signs, Dye bought out, Hardy traded
2009 World Series averages 11.7 rating, 19.4 million viewers
sportsmediawatch.blogspot.com — .nobrtable br { display: none }.nobrtable br { display: none }The Yankees may be one of the most hated teams in America, but they certainly attract an audience.The 6-game Yankees/Phillies World Series averaged an 11.7/19 rating and 19.4 million ... (more) 2009 World Series averages 11.7 rating, 19.4 million viewers
Yankees beat out the Red Sox as team of decade
nypost.com — Let's end one debate before it really gets started. The Red Sox gave it a nice run for a while, but the Yankees are the team of the decade -- again. I can just imagine what the scene in Red Sox Nation is about now. The fans are bitter. Very bitte... (more) Yankees beat out the Red Sox as team of decade
Wakefield Optimistic Following Back Surgery, Eyes Return in 2010
sportsofboston.com — Don’t worry Red Sox Nation, Tim Wakefield isn’t going anywhere. The 43-year-old knuckleballer sounded optimistic following surgery Wednesday, Oct. 21, to repair a herniated disk in his lower back. Retirement “never crossed my mind. I was fully confident in what our doctors were telling ... (more) Wakefield Optimistic Following Back Surgery, Eyes Return ...
Yankees Manager Girardi Risks Life After 27th Championship
baseballreflections.com — Image by Keith Allison via Flickr So, when interviewers asked Yankees manager Joe Girardi where he was going after managing the NY Yankees to their 27th World Series Championship , did he say he would be going to Disneyland? Maybe he did, I don’t know because being a Red ... (more) Yankees Manager Girardi Risks Life After 27th Championship
FenwayNation: Hermida Continues Sox Value Trend
FenwayNation: Hermida Continues Sox Value Trend
fenwaynation.mlblogs.com — FrenwayNation:The MLB Blog looks at how new Sox acquisition Jeremy Hermida fits the Theo Epstein model. (more) FenwayNation: Hermida Continues Sox Value Trend
Buzz: Mets would like Another Shot at Randy Wolf
metsblog.com — In an appearance on the MLB Network today, SI.com’s Jon Heyman said the Mets would ‘love a do-over’ with free-agent LHP Randy Wolf , who they had a chance to sign to a one-year deal last off season, but instead they chose to ... (more) Buzz: Mets would like Another Shot at Randy Wolf
Ranking the MLB Teams 2000-2009
Ranking the MLB Teams 2000-2009
sportige.com — Ranking the MLB teams during the last 10 years (2000-2009), according to their playoff performances, and choosing the team of the decade. (more) Ranking the MLB Teams 2000-2009
Will The Braves Consider Hanson at Closer?
hardknoxsports.com — The Atlanta Braves could enter next season with six starters and there is talk that the Braves might trade one of the starters for an outfielder. The Braves are in desperate need of some power in the outfield, but the problem is that nobody will want to absorb Derrick Lowe's ridiculous ... (more) Will The Braves Consider Hanson at Closer?
Twins Acquire J.J. Hardy
firebrandal.com — The Minnesota Twins traded for Milwaukee Brewers shortstop J.J. Hardy today, in exchange for centerfielder Carlos Gomez. Prior to 2009, Hardy had been among the better offensive shortstops in the majors, though his numbers slumped significantly in 2009. Hardy had been listed among the Red ... (more) Twins Acquire J.J. Hardy
Bay looking for years...
metsfever.blogspot.com — Boston Herald reported that Jason Bay was amongst the first Red Sox's to file for free agency. According to the Herald the Sox offered a three year deal but Bay is looking for at least four year, preferably five... The Red Sox are believed to have discussed only a three-year deal for Bay, ... (more) Bay looking for years...
The Season Ends----The Wheeling And Dealing Begins...Plus A Little Weed
paullebowitz.com — Already the White Sox have acquired Mark Teahen; the Angels have re-signed Bobby Abreu; and the Red Sox traded for Jeremy Hermida. Plus, Tim Lincecum was arrested for possession of marijuana. Does anyone think this is a big deal? (more) The Season Ends----The Wheeling And Dealing ...
Early odds for 2010 World Series
fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com — For what it’s worth (not much), here are the odds to make the 2010 World Series, via www.Bodog.com. New York Yankees 11/4 Boston Red Sox 13/2 Philadelphia Phillies 9/1 Los Angeles Angels 10/1 St. Louis Cardinals 10/1 Los Angeles Dodgers ... (more) Early odds for 2010 World Series
Hot Stove Begins With a Bang
quinnmedia.blogspot.com — The Red Sox were opened for business for the off-season when they swung a trade with the Florida Marlins, getting outfielder Jeremy Hermida for minor league pitchers Hunter Jones and Jose Alvarez. Theo Epstein wasted no time in letting the baseball world know he's going to be active in the Hot ... (more) Hot Stove Begins With a Bang
You Can Rent Fenway's Winter Classic Ice For Only $10,000 AN HOUR!!!
You Can Rent Fenway's Winter Classic Ice For Only $10,000 AN HOUR!!!
massholesports.com — Fenway Park will be renting out the Winter Classic Ice Rink for $10,000 an HOUR! No joke. The NHL is charging FSG (Fenway Sports Group) $16,000 per day that the rink is up, so I guess they have to make money somehow. But $10,000 AN HOUR??? Talk about turning a profit. (more) You Can Rent Fenway's Winter Classic Ice For Only ...
New Poll: Which catcher would you least like to see go on free agency?
New Poll: Which catcher would you least like to see go on free agency?
feedproxy.google.com — New Poll Question: Which Red Sox catcher would you least like to see go on free agency? * Josh Bard * Victor Martinez * Jason Varitek Vote in the poll on the sidebar. (more) New Poll: Which catcher would you least like to see go ...
Who's Gonna Play Short?
Who's Gonna Play Short?
fenwaywest.com — Left field is the biggest hole that the Red Sox need to fill this offseason, but there is still the issue at short. Here are the free agent shortstops from MLB Trade Rumors : Orlando Cabrera (35) - Type A, can't be offered arbitration Juan Castro (38) Alex Cora (34) Craig Counsell (39) ... (more) Who's Gonna Play Short?
Red Sox Acquire Jeremy Hermida
Red Sox Acquire Jeremy Hermida
beyondtheboxscore.com — More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP Browse more photos » The Red Sox have  acquired  outfielder and former first-round pick (11th overall) Jeremy Hermida from the Florida Marlins . In return, ... (more) Red Sox Acquire Jeremy Hermida
Is It about the trade or the production?
Is It about the trade or the production?
fenwaywest.com — Boston Red Sox GM Theo Epstein has been an iconic hero to Red Sox fans all over this great land. For me it started when he visited Curt Schilling at his Arizona home back on Thanksgiving of 2003 and refused to leave until Schilling agreed to be part of the ole town team. With two World ... (more) Is It about the trade or the production?
Marlins toss Hermida to Red Sox for scraps
marlinmaniac.com — As mentioned earlier, corner outfielder Jeremy Hermida is on his way out of Florida, where he has spent the last four seasons as an underachieving former first-round pick, and headed to the Boston Red Sox, where he will fulfill an as-of-yet undetermined role. In return, the Marlins received two ... (more) Marlins toss Hermida to Red Sox for scraps
Florida Marlins: Will Jeremy Hermida fulfill his promise in Boston?
blogs.sun-sentinel.com — No surprise Thursday when the Marlins dealt former first round pick Jeremy Hermida to the Boston Red Sox for a pair of left-handers. Certain factions of the front office were ready to give up on Hermida after the 2008 season. He really didn't do ... (more) Florida Marlins: Will Jeremy Hermida fulfill his promise ...
Schilling Piles on Pedro
Schilling Piles on Pedro
bases.nbcsports.com — It's been five years since Curt Schilling and Pedro Martinez were less-than-perfectly-friendly teammates, yet old bloody sock can't seem to let things go. After talking about how he didn't care all that much for Pedro's sense of humor and laid... (more) Schilling Piles on Pedro
Sox, Bruins and Celtics shirts $9.99 and up
Sox, Bruins and Celtics shirts $9.99 and up
bottomlinesox.com — Click the link to read more... (more) Sox, Bruins and Celtics shirts $9.99 and up
Jason Bay among three to hit free agency
bostonherald.com — Three former Red Sox players - outfielders Jason Bay and Rocco Baldelli and reliever Billy Wagner - officially filed for free agency yesterday, the first possible day they... (more) Jason Bay among three to hit free agency
A Little Traveling Music, Please?
A Little Traveling Music, Please?
survivinggrady.com — Yesterday, more than half of the eligible players jumped into the magic waters of free agency , like a horde of shoppers barreling down the halls of WalMart on Black Friday to grab the last Tickle Me Jim Croce. Not surprising to anyone, Jason Bay ... (more) A Little Traveling Music, Please?
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