Boston Red Sox - Lugo not likely in leading role - The Boston Globe

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Red Sox manager Terry Francona said he is not entertaining the thought of restoring Julio Lugo to the top of the lineup, even though Lugo is batting .500 (15 for 30) in an eight-game hitting streak, including three three-hit games. Last night in a 6-5 loss to the Royals, Lugo had a bases-loaded, two-run double while batting in the ninth spot. He also flied to center with Coco Crisp on third ... [link]

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Red Sox News & Notes - 7/19
Published 7/19/2007 by Ian at SOX & Dawgs
... Lugo not leading off. [Boston Globe] ...

McAdam On Red Sox Trade Possibilities
Published 7/19/2007 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... Damaso Marte as a reliever the Red Sox like.  He says the price for Torres is "way too high" at present.  And according to the Boston Globe, Drayton McLane will not even consider moving Lidge. ...

Remain calm! All is well!
Published 7/19/2007 by Mike Miliard at Sox Blog
... All I know is that when Coco missed that homer in the eighth by mere inches, I was sure, even as hot as Lugo has been, that he'd be stranded at third. ...

Trade Rumors - Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers
Published 7/19/2007 at FakeTeams
According to this morning's Boston Globe, the Red Sox are "actively" shopping back-up OF Wily Mo Pena.  He has struck out so many times this season that he is making Rob Deer look like a contact hitter.  However, he is just 25-years-old and should still retain some value despite the Red Sox need for power, and the team's reluctance to use Pena.  From the story:while the Sox still acknowledge the raw potential, there is substantial evidence they have concluded he is inadequate for the role they need. ...

Which Way Are The Trade Winds Blowing?
Published 7/20/2007 by Craig Brown at Royals Authority
... battling season-long slumps. In fact, the Sox are said to be willing to part with Pena and are “actively shopping” their outfielder. With the Yankees closing the gap, the pressure is beginning to build, pushing the Sox to upgrading their fourth outfielder spot. But the catch here (and there’s always a catch) is the Sox want their fourth spot to go to someone who can play center. That will probably eliminate Sanders from any serious consideration. ...

TGIF Rumors
Published 7/20/2007 by Mantlemurcer at My Pinstripes
Brad Lidge has been one of the relievers rumored to be on the move, but Astros' owner Drayton McLane says, "uh uh". "I see no reason we should even consider it," McLane told reporters in Washington. "He's been one of the best closers in baseball. He's had some health problems, but we feel that's behind him. We won't even consider it." Source ...

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