bostonherald.com - 3/14/2008
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F ORT MYERS - The last time the Red Sox [ team stats ] parted ways with Doug Mirabelli [ stats ] , less than five months passed before the team desperately brought him back. This time, that probably won t be the case. Prior to the start of their 3-3 tie with the Tampa Bay Rays at City of Palms Park yesterday, the Sox released the player who has served as Tim Wakefield [ stats ] s personal ...
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Boston Dirt Dogs —
... Hes done a lot for this franchise over the years. He probably had an impact that exceeded the role. ...The timing, in part, was out of respect for Doug. This was a debate early in camp. It reached a point where defensively, especially, we thought Cash was the backup that would give our team the best chance to win. -- 3.13.08, Theo on Dougie, Boston Herald ...
Lunch Time Notes: Thoughts on Mirabelli, Ellsbury dropped to 8th...
The Bottom Line —
After searching the Red Sox blogosphere for some comments on the realease of Doug Mirabelli. Now word from Wake yet, but Theo, Schilling and other had a few words: Theo "He’s done a lot for this franchise over the years. He probably had an impact that exceeded the role. . . . The timing, in part, was out of respect for Doug. This was a debate early in camp. It reached a point where defensively, especially, we thought Cash was the backup that would give our team the best chance to win." Tito From the Herald: Following the workout, Wakefield and Francona had a short, ...
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A few morning things....
boston.com 3/14/2008 — FORT MYERS, Fla. - Here are a few morning things from The Fort:
1. Kevin Cash graciously accepted his new backup role, addressing the issue this morning.
"I was very happy but at the same time, it's a rough day for everybody because of the ...
Doug….
38pitches.com 3/14/2008 — In the 20 years since I was first called up to the big leagues I’ve played with exactly 2 players who’s presence in the clubhouse carried onto the field. Darren Daulton in Philadelphia, and Doug Mirabelli here in Boston.
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Dougie's gone deep for the last time
blog.masslive.com 3/14/2008 — APTough way to end a career: Doug Mirabelli got hit with this Derek Lowe pitch last Thursday. It wasn't so long ago that Doug Mirabelli was brought in mid-season as a knuckleball catching savior of sorts, replete with mildly controversial...
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NY Post: Sports 3/14/2008
BASEBALL: Schilling on 60-day DL The Red Sox placed Curt Schilling on the 60-day disabled list yesterday as he continues to rehabilitate his right shoulder. They also released Doug Mirabelli, knuckleballer Tim Wakefield's personal catcher. * A...
