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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 ...
Happy Hot Stove, everyone!
Happy Hot Stove, everyone!
thesacrificebunt.com — Now that the World Series is finally over, the good part of the season can begin. Some teams have already started, like the Angels, who just signed Bobby Abreu to a new two-year contract, and the Pirates, who traded for Akirnori Iwamura . And while the Padres have already cut ties with  ... (more) Happy Hot Stove, everyone!
Red Sox Hot Stove: Two Bags, A Plate, and a Designated Hitter
feeds.sportsofboston.com — When Theo Epstein and company make their way to the General Manager and Winter Meetings, in addition to a reunion with new Padres GM Jed Hoyer, they will be pondering the Red Sox 2010 merry-go-round at first base, third base, catcher and designated hitter. Boston heads into the off-season ... (more) Red Sox Hot Stove: Two Bags, A Plate, and a Designated ...
Varitek to catch Game Two?
soxblog.projo.com — ANAHEIM, Calf. _ Red Sox veteran catcher Jason Varitek understands his role and realizes his playing time may be limited during the ALDS against the Angels. With Victor Martinez playing as well as he has since arriving in Boston at the ... (more) Varitek to catch Game Two?
Martinez will catch Beckett
boston.com — In another signal of Jason Varitek's diminishing role on the Red Sox, Victor Martinez will catch Josh Beckett in Friday's Game 2. (more) Martinez will catch Beckett
Kilgore: Martinez will catch Beckett in Game 2
Kilgore: Martinez will catch Beckett in Game 2
bottomlinesox.com — Yesterday, Jon Heyman of SI.com told 98.5 The Sports Hub that Jason Varitek would be catching Josh Beckett tonight. It was never reported by Heyman or any other source online, and now Adam Kilgore is reporting that Victor Martinez has been told HE will catch tonight - not Tek. "They ... (more) Kilgore: Martinez will catch Beckett in Game 2
Martinez to catch Beckett in Game 2
soxblog.projo.com — Victor Martinez will catch Josh Beckett Friday night as the Red Sox try to right the ship against the Los Angeles Angels in Game 2. There had been some question as to whether Jason Varitek would make an appearance catching Beckett, as the two have ... (more) Martinez to catch Beckett in Game 2
Owned in Anaheim
Owned in Anaheim
firebrandal.com — As often happens when the Red Sox venture out West for a playoff series (as often happens), there’s no more painful post to write than the one scheduled to hit the wires the morning following a late night start like we had in Game One of the ALDS – except of course the post ... (more) Owned in Anaheim
ALDS Coverage: TBS, C.B., and the Boston Offense Fail in Game One
fangraphs.com — One thing to look forward to in this series: the game where Jeff Mathis and Jason Varitek both catch for their respective teams. Buck Martinez is acting as analyst for TBS. He used to do a little catching (and managing) himself which makes this an ... (more) ALDS Coverage: TBS, C.B., and the Boston Offense Fail in ...
Getting ready for Game 2
boston.com — Terry Francona is feeling better, the Red Sox are still adjusting to life without Jason Varitek, and other pregame nuggets. (more) Getting ready for Game 2
A Fackin' Fall Cleaning
A Fackin' Fall Cleaning
sweetflaccoaction.blogspot.com — -Ahhh, more like Red Sux , am I right? High five? Anyone?- Memo to Ben Affleck: you'll have to find a new place to sit down until April '10. The '09 Sox season has ended. And other than being fantasy football rivals, Cole and RWPilk are also Fenway fans. There's no doubt that their beloved ... (more) A Fackin' Fall Cleaning
Beckett wants his Tek-nichian back in 2010
fullcount.weei.com — Josh Beckett made it clear on Monday that he would like to see Jason Varitek back in a Red Sox uniform in 2010. “He’s definitely one of those guys I’d love to see back, even if the transition starts like it started at the end of the ... (more) Beckett wants his Tek-nichian back in 2010
My Morning in Exile
My Morning in Exile
hardballtimes.com — Sorry things have been quiet the past couple of days. I was home with kids yesterday, and today I'm busy preparing for an appellate argument scheduled for tomorrow morning. Breaks from those activities -- and almost all of the time that stretched into the wee wee hours of last night -- consisted ... (more) My Morning in Exile
Josh Beckett wants Varitek back -- but in what role?
Josh Beckett wants Varitek back -- but in what role?
bases.nbcsports.com — And with a $3 million player option that he will almost certainly exercise, Varitek will be back.  But in what role? Josh Beckett made it clear on Monday that he would like to see Jason Varitek back in a Red... (more) Josh Beckett wants Varitek back -- but in what role?
Tek Still Has Value for the Red Sox
Tek Still Has Value for the Red Sox
fenwaywest.com — During the ALDS Jason Varitek showed he could put the team first and accept a backup role with the Red Sox. Is there any catcher out there that you would rather have as a backup? Tek brings a world of experience he can share with others and is valuable even when he isn't playing. Josh ... (more) Tek Still Has Value for the Red Sox
2009/2010 Free Agent Tracker: Catchers
2009/2010 Free Agent Tracker: Catchers
baseballreflections.com — Like last year, this year’s most fruitful market for catchers is the trade market, rather than the free agent market. The Texas Rangers , who traded Gerald Laird to the Tigers last season still have two worthy trade candidates in Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Taylor Teagarden , while Ronny  ... (more) 2009/2010 Free Agent Tracker: Catchers
Red Sox 2009 Infield Review
sportsofboston.com — In my report card , I gave the Red Sox infield a C+ because of the inconsistency, partly injury and age related, but nonetheless, it was not the unit it was a year ago. Dustin Pedroia and Kevin Youkilis, who split his time at first and third, were the rocks on the diamond, each chipping in ... (more) Red Sox 2009 Infield Review
A Catcher The Mets Should Sign And One They Should Avoid Like The Plague
A Catcher The Mets Should Sign And One They Should Avoid Like The Plague
metsmerizedonline.com — The Mets have a lot of holes to fill in 2010. They need an actual number 2 pitcher in the rotation; they need a set-up guy in the bullpen, a left fielder and a catcher. Last week I addressed the left field situation and a lot of you readers had a few opinions to say the least on my choices ... (more) A Catcher The Mets Should Sign And One They Should Avoid ...
Red Sox righty Wakefield has surgery to fix back
sportingnews.com — Sporting News staff reports Boston Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield underwent back surgery Wednesday, according to the Boston Herald. Wakefield started only four times after the ... (more) Red Sox righty Wakefield has surgery to fix back