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Dueling story lines: Reports say Red Sox pursuing Matt Holliday, Jason Bay
blog.masslive.com - 31 hours ago
Dueling story lines: Reports say Red Sox pursuing Matt Holliday, Jason Bay
— blog.masslive.com — .Are the Red Sox interested in Matt Holliday, or not? The world may never know... (more) Dueling story lines: Reports say Red Sox pursuing Matt ...

Comments vote down dmothe30 dmothe30 posted 31 hours agoposted this
Three Rookies in 2010? - II
seattlesportsinsider.com - 38 hours ago
Three Rookies in 2010? - II
— seattlesportsinsider.com — Eye of the tiger, homey === Rookie Aversion Dept. === Spec's implied question is, "Yeah, but are... GM's comfortable with the fact that their weak spots are manned by rookies?" Most aren't.  A few are.  Billy Beane has so much ... (more) Three Rookies in 2010? - II

Comments vote down DETECT-O-VISION found this 38 hours agofound this

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Boston Red Sox coming hard after Rich Harden
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Theo Epstein, Scott Boras headline winter's movers and shakers - Jon Heyman - SI.com
sportsillustrated.cnn.com - 39 hours ago
Theo Epstein, Scott Boras headline winter's movers and shakers - Jon Heyman - SI.com
— sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Everyone knows who the top players are on the free-agent and trade markets this winter: John Lackey... , Matt Holiday , Jason Bay , Roy Halladay and perhaps Adrian Gonzalez . But who are the players behind the players? With a week to go before the start ... (more) Theo Epstein, Scott Boras headline winter's movers and ...

Comments vote down MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 39 hours agofound this
POLL: Who’s at short?
bottomlinesox.com - 47 hours ago
POLL: Who’s at short?
— bottomlinesox.com — With Alex Gonzalez now in Toronto, the Red Sox are scrambling to find a short stop for... the 2010 season. The Free Agent options aren’t great, so Theo Epstein is going to have to get creative, but can he afford to use a prospect that might make or break a bigger deal for Halladay or [...]  ... (more) POLL: Who’s at short?

Comments vote down raynergl raynergl posted 47 hours agoposted this
The plot thickens at shortstop for the Red Sox: Marco Scutaro or bust?
blog.masslive.com - 2 days ago
The plot thickens at shortstop for the Red Sox: Marco Scutaro or bust?
— blog.masslive.com — Have the Red Sox given themselves no choice but to sign Scutaro?... (more) The plot thickens at shortstop for the Red Sox: Marco ...

Comments vote down dmothe30 dmothe30 posted 2 days agoposted this
Boston’s Shortstop
baseballmusings.com - 3 days ago
Boston’s Shortstop
— baseballmusings.com — Via BBTF , Bob Ryan comes down hard on Theo Epstein over the Red Sox shorstop situation... . What’s more interesting is Evan Brunell’s take on the situation . Since the Blue Jays signed Alex Gonzalez, Marco Sutaro is the best shortstop on the market. If the Red Sox sign him, they give ... (more) Boston’s Shortstop

Comments vote down StatsGuru StatsGuru posted 3 days agoposted this
Kernan : Boston’s ‘04 & ‘07 W.S. Rings Were Manny-Enhanced
cantstopthebleeding.com - 6 days ago
Kernan : Boston’s ‘04 & ‘07 W.S. Rings Were Manny-Enhanced
— cantstopthebleeding.com — While the Daily News’ duo of Mark Feisand and Bill Madden report the Theo Epstein is making... a considerable effort to acquire Roy Halladay from Toronto, NY Post competitor Kevin Kernan (above) remains unimpressed with a Boston’s postseason success this past decade, ranking the Red ... (more) Kernan : Boston’s ‘04 & ‘07 W.S. ...

Comments vote down gerardcosloy gerardcosloy posted 6 days agoposted this
Poll Results: Fans say Bay isn’t worth more than $60M
bottomlinesox.com - 6 days ago
Poll Results: Fans say Bay isn’t worth more than $60M
— bottomlinesox.com — Last week we asked you guys how much you were willing to pay Jason Bay to stay... in Boston (see sidebar). The results are in and 28% of Bottom Line readers refused to pay Jason Bay more than the 4-year, $60M deal Bay already rejected earlier this year. 24% of readers were willing to go to ... (more) Poll Results: Fans say Bay isn’t worth more than $60M

Comments vote down raynergl raynergl posted 6 days agoposted this
Report: Red Sox shopping Mike Lowell, willing to pay half his 2010 salary
blog.masslive.com - 9 days ago
Report: Red Sox shopping Mike Lowell, willing to pay half his 2010 salary
— blog.masslive.com — Once a brilliant fielder, Mike Lowell was a statistical liability at third base in 2009.... (more) Report: Red Sox shopping Mike Lowell, willing to pay ...

Comments vote down dmothe30 dmothe30 posted 9 days agoposted this
soxblog.projo.com - 10 days ago
Johnson called up?
— soxblog.projo.com — 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 ... (more) Johnson called up?

Comments vote down Fenway West - A Boston Red Sox Blog found this 10 days agofound this
projo.com - 11 days ago
Red Sox call PawSox manager Johnson up
— projo.com — 01:00 AM EST on Saturday, November 21, 2009 It appears PawSox manager Ron Johnson is going to... the big leagues. The Red Sox have not made an official announcement, but Johnson will likely be named to Terry Francona’s coaching staff. After former Red ... (more) Red Sox call PawSox manager Johnson up

Comments vote down SOX & Dawgs found this 11 days agofound this
At Jason Bay: $15 million per season really isn't good enough?
batter-upwithbruno.blogspot.com - 11 days ago
At Jason Bay: $15 million per season really isn't good enough?
— batter-upwithbruno.blogspot.com — As the clock struck midnight, Red Sox left-fielder Jason Bay became an official a free agent .... Bay rejected a four year, $60 contract offered by general manager Theo Epstein. Apparently the slugger thinks he can score a better deal with a different club. Well Sox fans that just says it ... (more) At Jason Bay: $15 million per season really isn't good ...

Comments vote down abruno abruno posted 11 days agoposted this
McAdam: Yankees won’t bid on Bay/Hollliday
bottomlinesox.com - 11 days ago
McAdam: Yankees won’t bid on Bay/Hollliday
— bottomlinesox.com — I always assumed that the Yankees would be involved in the Jason bay and Matt Holliday discussions,... if for no other reason than to jack up the price on the Red Sox and Angels. But Sean McAdam says he doesn't expect the Yankees to bid on Bay or Holliday. Instead, he thinks they will look to ... (more) McAdam: Yankees won’t bid on Bay/Hollliday

Comments vote down raynergl raynergl posted 11 days agoposted this
McAdam: Yankees won’t bid on Bay/Holliday
bottomlinesox.com - 11 days ago
McAdam: Yankees won’t bid on Bay/Holliday
— bottomlinesox.com — I always assumed that the Yankees would be involved in the Jason bay and Matt Holliday discussions,... if for no other reason than to jack up the price on the Red Sox and Angels. But Sean McAdam says he doesn't expect the Yankees to bid on Bay or Holliday . Instead, he thinks they will look ... (more) McAdam: Yankees won’t bid on Bay/Holliday

Comments vote down raynergl raynergl posted 11 days agoposted this
Bay Watch: Bay Will Test Free Agent Market
soxanddawgs.com - 12 days ago
Bay Watch: Bay Will Test Free Agent Market
— soxanddawgs.com — When the clock strikes 12:01 a.m. tonight, the phone of Joe Urbon, Jason Bay’s agent, will probably... be ringing off the hook. According to Jon Heyman of SI.com , Bay has turned the intial offer of 4 years, almost $60 million and will test the market. Urbon didn’t rule out ... (more) Bay Watch: Bay Will Test Free Agent Market

Comments vote down beisbolct beisbolct posted 12 days agoposted this
Jason Bay Rejects Red Sox Final Offer
massholesports.com - 12 days ago
Jason Bay Rejects Red Sox Final Offer
— massholesports.com — According to Sports Illustrated, Jason Bay today has rejected a contract offer from the Red Sox for... four years at $15 million. Jason Bay will become a free agent at 12:01am tonight. According to the article, Jason Bays agent Joe Urbon said, "nothing will happen by day's end...... (more) Jason Bay Rejects Red Sox Final Offer

Comments vote down massholesports massholesports posted 12 days agoposted this
Let the games begin!
bottomlinesox.com - 12 days ago
Let the games begin!
— bottomlinesox.com — At 12:01am tonight, MLB Free Agents will be allowed to negotiate and sign with any team in... the league. That means Jason Bay and his agent Joe Urbon will finally begin the process of determining Bay's value on the open market. Urbon says there are a number of teams interested in signing Bay and ... (more) Let the games begin!

Comments vote down raynergl raynergl posted 12 days agoposted this
Roy Halladay trade rumors pick up, thanks to Red Sox-Yankees rivalry
blog.masslive.com - 13 days ago
Roy Halladay trade rumors pick up, thanks to Red Sox-Yankees rivalry
— blog.masslive.com — Will Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay be the latest player involved in a Red Sox-Yankees arms race?... (more) Roy Halladay trade rumors pick up, thanks to Red ...

Comments vote down dmothe30 dmothe30 posted 13 days agoposted this
2010: Backstop
redsox.gearupforsports.com - 13 days ago
2010: Backstop
— redsox.gearupforsports.com — Let’s start by getting the obvious out of the way. ‘Tek is done as full time catcher.... The Red Sox turned down his franchise option for ‘10 and he exercised his $3M player option for next season. This comes with the understanding that he’ll be the back up catcher ... (more) 2010: Backstop

Comments vote down gearupforsports gearupforsports posted 13 days agoposted this
Dont Kid Yourself, Herminda Is The Red Sox New Left Fielder
massholesports.com - 14 days ago
Dont Kid Yourself, Herminda Is The Red Sox New Left Fielder
— massholesports.com — Theo Epstein said: "If we can't [sign Jason Bay], we have to get creative in left field.... It could mean a big-money guy; it could mean a couple of lesser investments" Lets put two and two together. 1. The Sox havent signed Jason Bay 2. The Sox have made a trade for Jeremy Hermida, a cheap....... (more) Dont Kid Yourself, Herminda Is The Red Sox New Left Fielder

Comments vote down massholesports massholesports posted 14 days agoposted this
firebrandal.com - 15 days ago
What John Henry Can Learn From Belichick’s 4th and 2
— firebrandal.com — Sure, this is a Red Sox site, not a Patriots one. But, we would be remiss if... we ignored the lessons of the greater Boston sports community for lack of a baseball diamond. Whether or not you agree with Belichick’s 4 th and 2 call is irrelevant. The interesting part of the move is not ... (more) What John Henry Can Learn From Belichick’s 4th and 2

Comments vote down EvanAtMVN EvanAtMVN posted 15 days agoposted this
What John Henry Can Learn From Belichick’s 4th and 2
firebrandal.com - 15 days ago
What John Henry Can Learn From Belichick’s 4th and 2
— firebrandal.com — Sure, this is a Red Sox site, not a Patriots one. But, we would be remiss if... we ignored the lessons of the greater Boston sports community for lack of a baseball diamond. Whether or not you agree with Belichick’s 4 th and 2 call is irrelevant. The interesting part of the move is not ... (more) What John Henry Can Learn From Belichick’s 4th and 2

Comments vote down EvanAtMVN EvanAtMVN posted 15 days agoposted this
Adrian Gonzalez question continues to burn bright for Red Sox
blog.masslive.com - 16 days ago
Adrian Gonzalez question continues to burn bright for Red Sox
— blog.masslive.com — Pressure is mounting on the Red Sox front office to make a splash this offseason.... (more) Adrian Gonzalez question continues to burn bright for ...

Comments vote down dmothe30 dmothe30 posted 16 days agoposted this
Assorted Links
beyondtheboxscore.com - 16 days ago
Assorted Links
— beyondtheboxscore.com — 2010 CHONE hitter projections are live . Gentlemen, start your spreadsheets. Here are the  free agents .... Why game theory promises more than it can deliver . How often do you think, "we could solve this problem if only we had the right data"? It may not be true. Bill Simmons does not ... (more) Assorted Links

Comments vote down skyking162 skyking162 posted 16 days agoposted this
Plenty of tough choices ahead for Epstein, BoSox
msn.foxsports.com - 18 days ago
Plenty of tough choices ahead for Epstein, BoSox
— msn.foxsports.com — But why wait? General manager Theo Epstein should start the process now. Beckett might want a bigger... contract than the Sox are willing to offer him. The Padres might want more for first baseman Adrian Gonzalez than the Sox can give up in a trade. Two ... (more) Plenty of tough choices ahead for Epstein, BoSox

Comments vote down MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 18 days agofound this
boston.com - 18 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

Comments vote down Boston Dirt Dogs found this 18 days agofound this
boston.com - 19 days ago
The Matsuzaka Plan takes shape
— boston.com — Theo Epstein said the other day in Chicago that Daisuke Matsuzaka would return to the United States... well before spring training and embark on a conditioning program. Via old friend Gaku Tashiro of Sankei Sports, here's a little more information...  ... (more) The Matsuzaka Plan takes shape

Comments vote down The Bottom Line found this 19 days agofound this
Best GMs In Baseball
foulpole2foulpole.com - 19 days ago
Best GMs In Baseball
— foulpole2foulpole.com — The Man On The Left Is a Big Reason That The Man On The Right Ranked So... Highly With the annual MLB GM meetings taking place this week, we here at Foul Pole decided to compile our own list of the top 10 GMs in Major League Baseball. Each of us had our own opinions on who deserved those 10 ... (more) Best GMs In Baseball

Comments vote down cwik02 cwik02 posted 19 days agoposted this
Varitek exercises options, what can we expect in 2010?
bottomlinesox.com - 19 days ago
Varitek exercises options, what can we expect in 2010?
— bottomlinesox.com — Will Jason Varitek hurt or the help Victor Martinez and the Red Sox in 2010?... (more) Varitek exercises options, what can we expect in 2010?

Comments vote down raynergl raynergl posted 19 days agoposted this
Step Away from the C
sweetflaccoaction.blogspot.com - 19 days ago
Step Away from the C
— sweetflaccoaction.blogspot.com — -Your face is gonna stay like that.- RWPilk Current Standing: 4-5, 7th overall I'll be honest, I... miss watchin' the Sox a little bit. They were a pretty miserable team in '09, but there's something special about kickin' back with Cole and a beer after work and watching Terry ... (more) Step Away from the C

Comments vote down walrus0909 walrus0909 posted 19 days agoposted this
npbtracker.com - 19 days ago
More on Matsui
— npbtracker.com — It looks like the reports of Boston’s interest in Hideki Matsui drew quite a bit of attention... the other day, possibly getting blown just a wee bit out of proportion. All the reports in the Japanese media, which idolizes Matsui, are saying that ... (more) More on Matsui

Comments vote down MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 19 days agofound this
yankeesredsox.com - 20 days ago
Varitek Back for 2010
— yankeesredsox.com — Jason Varitek exercised his player option today and will remain with the Red Sox. Based on Red... Sox comments, it appears Varitek has a place in the team's 2010 plans. Said Theo Epstein: We’re happy to have Jason back and we look forward to a good year from him in 2010. He means an awful lot to ... (more) Varitek Back for 2010

Comments vote down trink119 trink119 posted 20 days agoposted this
sportsofboston.com - 20 days ago
Jason Varitek Exercises Contract Option for 2010
— sportsofboston.com — Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek has exercised his $3 million player option, and will return to the... team in 2010. On Monday, the Sox chose not to pick up the $5 million team option, which triggered the player option.The Sox picked up the $7 million contract option on Victor Martinez Monday, and ... (more) Jason Varitek Exercises Contract Option for 2010

Comments vote down compressed compressed posted 20 days agoposted this
Jason Varitek Officially Back For 2010
soxanddawgs.com - 20 days ago
Jason Varitek Officially Back For 2010
— soxanddawgs.com — On Monday, there was report that Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek had exercised his player option... after the Red Sox had declined their team option. This report turned out to be false at the time as Red Sox GM Theo Epstein stated he had not heard from Varitek or his agent Scott Boras. But ... (more) Jason Varitek Officially Back For 2010

Comments vote down beisbolct beisbolct posted 20 days agoposted this
boston.com - 20 days ago
Varitek exercises option for 2010
— boston.com — Jason Varitek has exercised his $3 million option for 2010. “We're happy to have Jason back and... we look forward to a good year from him in 2010,” Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said. “He means an awful lot... (more) Varitek exercises option for 2010

Comments vote down Surviving Grady found this 20 days agofound this
fullcount.weei.com - 20 days ago
Agent: No rush for Martinez extension
— fullcount.weei.com — CHICAGO — Alan Nero, the agent for Red Sox catcher/first baseman Victor Martinez, said that there hasn’t... been any discussion with the Red Sox regarding an extension for his client, and that, at this point, there is no rush to get one ... (more) Agent: No rush for Martinez extension

Comments vote down MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 20 days agofound this
Red Sox could trade for rookie short stop
bottomlinesox.com - 20 days ago
Red Sox could trade for rookie short stop
— bottomlinesox.com — The Red Sox need a short stop... and there are a few teams with rookies that might... be ready for major league action. www.bottomlinesox.com (more) Red Sox could trade for rookie short stop

Comments vote down raynergl raynergl posted 20 days agoposted this
Theo Talks About Red Sox Plans
fenwaywest.com - 20 days ago
Theo Talks About Red Sox Plans
— fenwaywest.com — Sean McAdam of CSNNE caught up with Theo Epstein at the GM meetings in Chicago last night.... Watch below: (more) Theo Talks About Red Sox Plans

Comments vote down fenwaywest fenwaywest posted 20 days agoposted this
Roy Halladay? Jason Bay? Joey Votto? For Red Sox fans, the waiting is the hardest part
blog.masslive.com - 21 days ago
Roy Halladay? Jason Bay? Joey Votto? For Red Sox fans, the waiting is the hardest part
— blog.masslive.com — Is Theo Epstein planning a major upgrade of their roster in the offseason?... (more) Roy Halladay? Jason Bay? Joey Votto? For Red Sox fans, ...

Comments vote down dmothe30 dmothe30 posted 21 days agoposted this
Once Again, Baseball Is Behind The Times
rumorsandrants.com - 21 days ago
Once Again, Baseball Is Behind The Times
— rumorsandrants.com — Baseball’s general managers convened Tuesday and decided not to expand instant replay in the sport. This following... a postseason filled with more blown and second-guessed calls than we’ve ever seen before. Baseball started using replay late in the 2008 season strictly on close ... (more) Once Again, Baseball Is Behind The Times

Comments vote down ryphilli ryphilli posted 21 days agoposted this
boston.com - 21 days ago
No answer yet from Varitek
— boston.com — Theo Epstein said the Red Sox have not yet received word whether Jason Varitek will exercise his... $3 million option for 2010. The deadline is tomorrow. Epstein will meet with Scott Boras this evening, so perhaps an answer will be...  ... (more) No answer yet from Varitek

Comments vote down Over the Monster found this 21 days agofound this
sportsofboston.com - 21 days ago
Should Theo Epstein Be on the Hot Seat?
— sportsofboston.com — (Disclaimer): I can already see your faces as you read this article title. I mentioned my planning... to write this article to my roommate and I was met with instant dismissal. I would, however, like to point out that I am not advocating Theo’s firing, or even expressing a dislike for him. This ... (more) Should Theo Epstein Be on the Hot Seat?

Comments vote down compressed compressed posted 21 days agoposted this
duelingcouches.blogspot.com - 21 days ago
Sox Plan To Increase Payroll This Offseason
— duelingcouches.blogspot.com — Interesting article in the Globe today. It seems Epstien gave some hints to the Sox offseason while... announcing the Tim Wakefield signing... "So we're talking to Theo Epstein Monday afternoon and he mentions that restructuring Tim Wakefield's deal will save the Sox $1.5 million on the CBT, ... (more) Sox Plan To Increase Payroll This Offseason

Comments vote down dueling couches dueling couches posted 21 days agoposted this
Red Sox Looking to Spend Big?
baseballmusings.com - 21 days ago
Red Sox Looking to Spend Big?
— baseballmusings.com — Peter Abraham wonders if the Red Sox are going to go after high priced players this winter... : So we’re talking to Theo Epstein Monday afternoon and he mentions that restructuring Tim Wakefield’s deal will save the Sox $1.5 million on the CBT, which is GM-speak for the payroll ... (more) Red Sox Looking to Spend Big?

Comments vote down StatsGuru StatsGuru posted 21 days agoposted this
boston.com - 21 days ago
Are the Sox planning a spending spree?
— boston.com — So we're talking to Theo Epstein Monday afternoon and he mentions that restructuring Tim Wakefield's deal will... save the Sox $1.5 million on the CBT, which is GM-speak for the payroll luxury tax, or collective bargaining tax. "That's important ... (more) Are the Sox planning a spending spree?

Comments vote down It's About The Money - A New York ... found this 21 days agofound this
boston.com - 22 days ago
Varitek still waiting
— boston.com — Just spoke to Theo Epstein. Contrary to a report, Jason Varitek has not yet exercised his $3... million player option for 2010. As Epstein correctly pointed out, Scott Boras usually pushes such decisions until the deadline. To be sure, the...  ... (more) Varitek still waiting

Comments vote down FanHouse found this 22 days agofound this
Sox decline ‘Tek option, he exercises his
feedproxy.google.com - 22 days ago
Sox decline ‘Tek option, he exercises his
— feedproxy.google.com — [ UPDATE : Ladies and gentlemen, your 2010 backup catcher will be Jason Varitek. 'Tek exercised his... option, and I for one am pleased he did. It'll likely keep him in Boston threads for his entire career, as well as give the club an option to make Varitek the personal catcher for Josh Beckett. ... (more) Sox decline ‘Tek option, he exercises his

Comments vote down EvanAtMVN EvanAtMVN posted 22 days agoposted this
fullcount.weei.com - 22 days ago
Theo: Red Sox see Martinez as their everyday catcher
— fullcount.weei.com — CHICAGO — Speaking to a group of reporters in his suite at the O’Hare International Airport Hilton,... where this year’s general managers meetings are being held, Red Sox GM Theo Epstein said that his organization sees Victor Martinez ... (more) Theo: Red Sox see Martinez as their everyday catcher

Comments vote down SOX & Dawgs found this 22 days agofound this
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