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Tek Won't Catch Wake
fenwaywest.com - 5 days ago
Tek Won't Catch Wake
— fenwaywest.com — Terry Francona answered some questions from fans today on NESN.com and addressed the issue of Jacon Varitek... catching Tim Wakefield next season. I don’t think that probably makes a whole lot of sense. We have always used the other catcher to catch Wake, and Victor [ Martinez ] did a very ... (more) Tek Won't Catch Wake

Comments vote down fenwaywest fenwaywest posted 5 days agoposted this
Good Stuff in Big Papi's Auction
fenwaywest.com - 13 days ago
Good Stuff in Big Papi's Auction
— fenwaywest.com — David Ortiz is holding an online auction as part of his Celebrity Golf Classic. There are some... interesting things for you to bid including a guitar signed by Big Papi, a football signed by Tom Brady, and a World Series Jersey signed by Mariano Rivera. The most interesting item is a lesson ... (more) Good Stuff in Big Papi's Auction

Comments vote down fenwaywest fenwaywest posted 13 days agoposted this
Mourning the Loss of the Baseball Season
travelingbaseballbabes.blogspot.com - 16 days ago
Mourning the Loss of the Baseball Season
— travelingbaseballbabes.blogspot.com — Well, we are sad to report that our poll turn out was limited to 5 measly votes.... Is it because the season’s over and you’ve stopped caring? You, know we’ve not ditched our post as weekly bloggers despite the season coming to an end! We still manage to come up with worthless crap to feed you. The ... (more) Mourning the Loss of the Baseball Season

Comments vote down Travelingbaseballbabes Travelingbaseballbabes posted 16 days agoposted this
New Poll Question: Most coveted star
firebrandal.com - 17 days ago
New Poll Question: Most coveted star
— firebrandal.com — Considering that it’s highly unlikely that the Red Sox could acquire both in a trade, who would... you prefer to see don a Sox uniform come April? Adrian Gonzalez Felix Hernandez Who would best fit the bill for the Red Sox in 2010? Previous Poll results: Which Red Sox ... (more) New Poll Question: Most coveted star

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New Poll Question: Considering that it’s highly unlikely that the Red Sox could acquire both in a trade, who would you prefer to see don a Sox uniform come April?
firebrandal.com - 17 days ago
New Poll Question: Considering that it’s highly unlikely that the Red Sox could acquire both in ...
— firebrandal.com — Considering that it’s highly unlikely that the Red Sox could acquire both in a trade, who would... you prefer to see don a Sox uniform come April? Adrian Gonzalez Felix Hernandez Who would best fit the bill for the Red Sox in 2010? Previous Poll results: Which Red Sox ... (more) New Poll Question: Considering that it’s highly unlikely ...

Comments vote down EvanAtMVN EvanAtMVN posted 17 days agoposted this
Step Away from the C
sweetflaccoaction.blogspot.com - 17 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 17 days agoposted this
Wakefield Signs a Two-Year Deal
fangraphs.com - 17 days ago
Wakefield Signs a Two-Year Deal
— fangraphs.com — Tim Wakefield renegotiated his perpetual team option deal and instead will have a guaranteed two-year 5 million... dollar contact, which he signed on Monday . Wakefield will turn 44 in the middle of next year and has 189 wins. The deal gives him a solid ... (more) Wakefield Signs a Two-Year Deal

Comments vote down Brew Crew Ball found this 17 days agofound this
All-Aughts Team of the Decade SP5: Tim Wakefield
feedproxy.google.com - 18 days ago
All-Aughts Team of the Decade SP5: Tim Wakefield
— feedproxy.google.com — He’s certainly not the ace of the All-Aughts Team of the Decade, but Tim Wakefield has himself... a spot in the rotation as the No. 5 starter (there are five rotation spots that will be named) as he is the only pitcher to play for Boston every year from 2000-9. Before we get to the ... (more) All-Aughts Team of the Decade SP5: Tim Wakefield

Comments vote down EvanAtMVN EvanAtMVN posted 18 days agoposted this
DEVASTATING: Billy Wagner May Accept Arbitration
massholesports.com - 18 days ago
DEVASTATING: Billy Wagner May Accept Arbitration
— massholesports.com — Billy Wagner's agent told the Boston Herald that his client might be open to accepting arbitration if... the Red Sox offer it even though, earlier in the season Wagner said "I know they’re going to offer me arbitration, and of course I’m probably going to turn it down.” Wagner is a Type A free ... (more) DEVASTATING: Billy Wagner May Accept Arbitration

Comments vote down massholesports massholesports posted 18 days agoposted this
Tek, Wake, Replay, and More
fenwaywest.com - 19 days ago
Tek, Wake, Replay, and More
— fenwaywest.com — Jason Varitek is still making up his mind about the player option. Scott Boras says he will... talk with Tek and Theo in the next day or so. The NESN report said the deal would be finalized today but it looks like that is not going to happen. Oh, and the Mets might want him . Tim Wakefield's ... (more) Tek, Wake, Replay, and More

Comments vote down fenwaywest fenwaywest posted 19 days agoposted this
All-Aughts Team of the Decade SP5: Tim Wakefield
firebrandal.com - 19 days ago
All-Aughts Team of the Decade SP5: Tim Wakefield
— firebrandal.com — He’s certainly not the ace of the All-Aughts Team of the Decade, but Tim Wakefield has himself... a spot in the rotation as the No. 5 starter (there are five rotation spots that will be named) as he is the only pitcher to play for Boston every year from 2000-9. Before we get to the ... (more) All-Aughts Team of the Decade SP5: Tim Wakefield

Comments vote down EvanAtMVN EvanAtMVN posted 19 days agoposted this
New Poll Question: Which Red Sox veteran will have the biggest impact on the 2010 team?
firebrandal.com - 19 days ago
New Poll Question: Which Red Sox veteran will have the biggest impact on the 2010 team?
— firebrandal.com — New Poll Question: Which Red Sox veteran will have the biggest impact on the 2010 team? Jason... Varitek Tim Wakefield Which of the younger players stand the most to gain from these two as teachers? Previous Poll results: Which Red Sox catcher would you least like to see ... (more) New Poll Question: Which Red Sox veteran will have the ...

Comments vote down EvanAtMVN EvanAtMVN posted 19 days agoposted this
fullcount.weei.com - 19 days ago
Checking in on Wakefield and Chapman
— fullcount.weei.com — CHICAGO — Executives are in meetings all morning here at the O’Hare International Airport Hilton, leaving me... in a desolate work room with just my computer and a free 10 oz Diet Pepsi that would have cost me $4 upstairs (no lie). The ... (more) Checking in on Wakefield and Chapman

Comments vote down BigLeagueScrew found this 19 days agofound this
duelingcouches.blogspot.com - 19 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 19 days agoposted this
Red Sox Looking to Spend Big?
baseballmusings.com - 19 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 19 days agoposted this
boston.com - 19 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 19 days agofound this
sportsofboston.com - 19 days ago
Wakefield to Wear Red Sox for Two More Years
— sportsofboston.com — The Red Sox and knuckeballer Tim Wakefield have signed a two-year deal worth $5 million : $3.5... million for 2010 and $1.5 million for 2011. This was a good decision for both the Red Sox and Tim Wakefield. How It Helps the Red Sox Tim Wakefield has been a very good pitcher for the Red Sox. Up ... (more) Wakefield to Wear Red Sox for Two More Years

Comments vote down compressed compressed posted 19 days agoposted this
fullcount.weei.com - 20 days ago
Details of Wakefield’s Contract
— fullcount.weei.com — The incentive structure of Tim Wakefield’s new two-year deal with the Red Sox is fairly intricate. While... he will receive a guaranteed $5 million, the specific clauses could increase the value of the deal to approximately $5 million per season. ... (more) Details of Wakefield’s Contract

Comments vote down Babes Love Baseball found this 20 days agofound this
quinnmedia.blogspot.com - 20 days ago
Wake's Back For Two More
— quinnmedia.blogspot.com — The Red Sox and Tim Wakefield reached agreement on a two-year deal today that will pay Wake... $5 million for 2010 and 2011 plus incentives. Wake now gets a serious shot at the Red Sox record for wins in a career, as he is just 17 wins away from tying Cy Young and The Texas Con Man's record. The ... (more) Wake's Back For Two More

Comments vote down The Omnipotent Q The Omnipotent Q posted 20 days agoposted this
boston.com - 20 days ago
Red Sox make it all official
— boston.com — This press released from our friends on Yawkey Way: RED SOX EXERCISE 2010 CONTRACT OPTION ON CATCHER... VICTOR MARTINEZ; SIGN RIGHT-HANDED PITCHER TIM WAKEFIELD TO TWO-YEAR CONTRACT -- Club declines 2010 options on shortstop Alex Gonzalez and catcher ... (more) Red Sox make it all official

Comments vote down The Mighty Quinn Media Machine found this 20 days agofound this
Wakefield Re-Signed For Two Years; Varitek’s Option Declined
soxanddawgs.com - 20 days ago
Wakefield Re-Signed For Two Years; Varitek’s Option Declined
— soxanddawgs.com — Rather than exercise the annual $4 million option on Tim Wakefield, the Boston Red Sox have re-signed... him to a 2-year deal worth $7 million. They also announced they have declined the $5 million option on Jason Varitek’s contract. Varitek still holds a $3 million team option that ... (more) Wakefield Re-Signed For Two Years; Varitek’s Option Declined

Comments vote down beisbolct beisbolct posted 20 days agoposted this
Red Sox tweak Wakefield’s option
bottomlinesox.com - 20 days ago
Red Sox tweak Wakefield’s option
— bottomlinesox.com — The Red Sox renegotiated Tim Wakefield's annual option today. Wake had been working off an auto-renewing option... locked in at $4 million, but the aging knuckleballer struggled with injuries in 2008 and 2009, forcing the Sox to tweak the deal for future years: Extra Bases: The Red Sox did ... (more) Red Sox tweak Wakefield’s option

Comments vote down raynergl raynergl posted 20 days agoposted this
boston.com - 20 days ago
Red Sox throw Wakefield a change-up
— boston.com — The Red Sox did some cost-cutting with Tim Wakefield today according to sources. Rather than pick up... his $4 million option for 2010, they signed him to a $3.5 million deal. He also will get a $1.5 million deal for... (more) Red Sox throw Wakefield a change-up

Comments vote down The Bottom Line found this 20 days agofound this
A Couple Red Sox Updates
slidingintohome.blogspot.com - 20 days ago
A Couple Red Sox Updates
— slidingintohome.blogspot.com — According to Rob Bradford , the Red Sox have declined Jason Varitek's $5 million option for the... 2010 season. He now has five days to decide whether to exercise his $3 million player option (with up to $2 million in incentives) for the 2010 season. I assume he will. I can't imagine there's that ... (more) A Couple Red Sox Updates

Comments vote down Greg C. Greg C. posted 20 days agoposted this
Busy Start for the Red Sox
mysportsrumors.com - 20 days ago
Busy Start for the Red Sox
— mysportsrumors.com — You can tell when the New York Yankees and/or Boston Red Sox are upset with how their... seasons turned out. They come out guns blazing and that’s exactly what the Red Sox have done. They began the off season with a trade, now resigning current players and even leaving one long time veteran ... (more) Busy Start for the Red Sox

Comments vote down mysportsrumors mysportsrumors posted 20 days agoposted this
sportsofboston.com - 20 days ago
Red Sox Sign Wakefield to 2-Year Deal, Decline Option on Varitek
— sportsofboston.com — The Boston Red Sox have struck a deal with starting pitcher Tim Wakefield. The contract is worth... a guaranteed $5 million dollars over the next two seasons, with contract incentives that could bring it up to $7 million. The Sox usually exercise Wakefield’s recurring $4 million deal each ... (more) Red Sox Sign Wakefield to 2-Year Deal, Decline Option on ...

Comments vote down compressed compressed posted 20 days agoposted this
yankeesredsox.com - 20 days ago
So Many Options
— yankeesredsox.com — The Red Sox declined the team option on Jason Varitek today meaning he can either exercise his... player option, or become a free agent.  It'll be strange to not see Varitek on the opening day roster if it comes to that. Additionally, the Red Sox did exercise their option on Victor Martinez ... (more) So Many Options

Comments vote down trink119 trink119 posted 20 days agoposted this
Wake Re-signed, Contract Re-Negotiated
firebrandal.com - 20 days ago
Wake Re-signed, Contract Re-Negotiated
— firebrandal.com — According to Dan Roche of WBZ-TV, the Sox have re-signed Sox’ elder statesman Tim Wakefield to a... two-year deal, guaranteeing the pitcher $3.5 million in 2010 and $1.5 million in 2011. MLB Trade Rumors, citing WEEI’s Rob Bradford, states that the deal could approach $7 million ... (more) Wake Re-signed, Contract Re-Negotiated

Comments vote down EvanAtMVN EvanAtMVN posted 20 days agoposted this
mlbtraderumors.com - 20 days ago
Red Sox, Wakefield Renegotiating Contract
— mlbtraderumors.com — The Red Sox have held (and exercised) a perpetual $4MM option for knuckleballer Tim Wakefield since 2005,... but now Tony Massarotti of The Boston Globe reports that the two sides are renegotiating the deal after Wakefield had surgery to remove disc ... (more) Red Sox, Wakefield Renegotiating Contract

Comments vote down Fire Brand of the American League found this 20 days agofound this
fullcount.weei.com - 20 days ago
Wakefield, Sox Agree on New Two-Year Deal
— fullcount.weei.com — The Red Sox have chosen not to pick up Tim Wakefield’s $4 million option for the 2010... season; instead, the team and the pitcher have come to terms on a two-year deal. The new contract will pay the 43-year-old a guaranteed $5 million — $3.5 ... (more) Wakefield, Sox Agree on New Two-Year Deal

Comments vote down MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 20 days agofound this
boston.com - 20 days ago
Wakefield, Sox renegotiating
— boston.com — In the wake of a back injury that required Tim Wakefield to have offseason surgery, the pitcher... and the Red Sox are close to finalizing a two-year deal that would give Wakefield the chance to become the club's all-time leader...  ... (more) Wakefield, Sox renegotiating

Comments vote down MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 20 days agofound this
sportsofboston.com - 23 days ago
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 ...

Comments vote down compressed compressed posted 23 days agoposted this
mlbtraderumors.com - 24 days ago
Red Sox To Meet With Beckett
— mlbtraderumors.com — According to WEEI.com's Rob Bradford , Josh Beckett plans to meet with the Red Sox in the... coming weeks to discuss a contract extension. Beckett's 2010 option for $12.1MM vested when he made 28 starts for Boston in 2009. However, without a new ... (more) Red Sox To Meet With Beckett

Comments vote down Fire Brand of the American League found this 24 days agofound this
sportsofboston.com - 27 days ago
Red Sox 2009 Starting Rotation Review
— sportsofboston.com — The mixed bag that was the starting rotation received a B+ in my report card . If... the Red Sox could pitch Josh Beckett and Jon Lester every other day, they would have earned an A+, however, that’s just not possible. Numbers 1 and 1A each started 32 games and Clay Buchholz, who was mostly ... (more) Red Sox 2009 Starting Rotation Review

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