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Shortstop Problems Continue
Shortstop Problems Continue
The Red Sox declined the option on Alex Gonzalez , leaving them for the moment without a starting shortstop: The Red Sox have declined a $6 million option on shortstop Alex Gonzalez, according to a source, but the club still may have interest in bringing the player back in 2010 on a lesser ...
Busy Start for the Red Sox
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
Sox decline option on Gonzalez
boston.com — The Red Sox have declined a $6 million option on shortstop Alex Gonzalez, according to a source,... but the club still may have interest in bringing the player back in 2010 on a lesser salary. News of the Sox' decision to forgo the option on Gonzalez ... (more) Sox decline option on Gonzalez
Red Sox Decline Gonzo's Option
Red Sox Decline Gonzo's Option
fenwaywest.com — It has been reported today that the Red Sox have declined Alex Gonzalez's $6M option for 2010.... They say that the Sox may still be interested in bringing Gonzo back, but for a lesser amount. Sighs. Let me tell you how much I don't like this. One, I like Gonzo. I thought he brought so much ... (more) Red Sox Decline Gonzo's Option
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Morning Prowl: Arbitration Dilemmas, Free Agent Predictions, and Gibby's Managerial Aspirations
Bless You Boys — ... now also cruising the market after declining Alex Gonzalez's option for next year?  Might they be interested in Adam Everett, or do they want more offense at that position?  (Boston ...

NUTS & BOLTS: JAY-Z’S YANKEE TAKEOVER CONTINUES
BigLeagueScrew — ... The Red Sox still have a big hole to fill at SS, and Alex Gonzalez is not the answer. BLS prediction: Theo goes with old-Sox retread Orlando Cabrera. (Baseball Musings) ...

Monday's Frosty Mug
Brew Crew Ball — ... about the decision to decline David Weathers' option. Around baseball: D-Backs: Exercised Brandon Webb's option for 2010. Dodgers: Declined Jon Garland's option for 2010. Nationals: Declined Austin Kearns' option for 2010. Phillies: Exercised Cliff Lee's option for 2010 and declined Pedro Feliz's. Pirates: Designated pitchers Virgil Vazquez and Eric Hacker and catcher Steve Lerud for assignment. Red Sox: Declined their option for 2010 on Alex Gonzalez. Reds: Outrighted outfielder ...

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