sportsofboston.com - 13 days ago
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The clean-up crew was good enough this year to merit an A- in my report card . The depth was lacking last season, but this season’s options made all the difference on what was one of the finest pens in the game. Jonathan Papelbon was lights out in the regular season (ignore the playoffs ...
Red Sox find strength in bullpen
bostonherald.com 9/11/2009 — ome worriers may wonder why the Red Sox [ team stats ] bullpen simply cannot be perfect or why Jonathan Papelbon [ stats ] seems to be working harder than usual to earn saves. Still, the bottom line is that the Red Sox relief corps is just about as ...
Red Sox Rumblings
yankeesredsox.com 9 days ago — There's been chatter that the Red Sox are looking at John Lackey. He'd be a good addition to be sure, but there also seems to be indication it was just preliminary talks, much like they do with most free agents. Billy Wagner might just remain with the Red Sox. If they offer arbitration, Wagner ...
Billy Wagner Could Be Back
fenwaywest.com 12 days ago —
The reports of his retirement have proven to be untrue and now Billy Wagner is seeing what is next. The Red Sox agreed not to pick up his $8 million option as part of the deal sending him to Boston. After proving he could come back from surgery he can look for a full time closer job but ...
Red Sox Pitchers Set
yankeesredsox.com 10/8/2009 — Manny Delcarmen will be inactive while Paul Byrd will play the long-relief (I hope he isn't needed) role and/or the role of the spot starter. Joining Byrd will be Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Clay Buchholz, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jonathan Papelbon, Hideki Okajima, Daniel Bard, Ramon Ramirez, Billy ...
Billy Wagner Could Accept Arbitration
mlbtraderumors.com 11 days ago — Billy Wagner 's agent Bean Stringfellow says not to rule out his client accepting an arbitration offer from the Red Sox, according to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald . Stringfellow said that prior to a recent meeting with his client, he ...
Boston Red Sox Offseason Preview
myteamrivals.typepad.com 22 days ago — The 2009 Red Sox will essentially be the same team in 2010, but here's a look at how the team will most likely act during the offseason. First, a look at what we currently have: C Victor Martinez 1B Kevin Youkilis 2B Dustin Pedroia 3B Mike Lowell SS Jed Lowrie CF Jacoby Ellsbury RF JD Drew DH ...
DEVASTATING: Billy Wagner May Accept Arbitration
massholesports.com 11 days ago — 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 ...
Is Papelbon Papelgone?
sportsofboston.com 23 days ago — The hundred or so days between now and the day pitchers and catchers report will likely be the longest of Jonathan Papelbon’s 28 years. Consistently dominant since bursting onto the scene in 2005 and ascending to closer in 2006, including 27 scoreless innings in the postseason, Boston’s ...
Testing the Papelbon Trade Theory
firebrandal.com 9/8/2009 — The popular rumor growing in MLB trade circles is that Red Sox closer and fan favorite, Jon Papelbon, will be traded in the offseason with Billy Wagner assuming closer duties for 2010. With the claims gaining steam, it's time to look at the Sox' possible 2010 bullpen scenarios.
The 2009 Jon ...
Patience is a virtue: looking back at the Ramon Ramirez trade
rootzoo.com 19 days ago — As the Red Sox go into their offseason in preparation for 2010, keep in mind that it's the little trades that can make a difference and that patience is a key component in the equation. For example, last year's deal for Ramon Ramirez.
Sox keep Wakefield with two-year deal —
Major League Baseball News 13 days ago
Knuckleballer Tim Wakefield will not only be back for a 16th season with the Red Sox, but likely a 17th. Facing a Monday deadline to pick up Wakefield's $4 million club option, the Red Sox instead agreed to a two-year, $5 million pact with the veteran ...
