Sox make Mirabelli release official

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Mirabelli Released
Published 3/13/2008 by redsock at The Joy of Sox
... between the Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays at City of Palms Park, the Red Sox informed Mirabelli that he has been released. Mirabelli confirmed the move by phone, but declined to comment on the team's decision following the team’s morning workout. Mirabelli had been in the starting lineup and was scheduled to catch right-hander Bartolo Colon. ... The Sox informed Mirabelli of their decision during batting practice this morning, the player said.Nick Cafardo, Globe: He was placed on unconditional release waivers. ... Wakefield endorsed ...

Chicken Parmanent Vacation: Sox Cut Mirabelli
Published 3/13/2008 by Jimmy at The House That Dewey Built
... The current installment of the Doug Mirabelli era was short-lived, as the Red Sox release the catcher only months after signing him to a 1-year deal. ...

No Mira 'Belli
Published 3/13/2008 by Paul SF at YFSF
... The Doug Mirabelli Era looks to be over in Boston. Wakefield endorsed [Kevin] Cash last season when Cash caught him and at that point it gave the Red Sox the thought that Cash could be a cheaper way to address the backup catcher role. [Dustin] Brown has caught minor league knuckleballer Charlie Zink. I was surprised the Sox didn't make this move last season. Cash is younger and cheaper than Mirabelli, can handle the knuckleball, and hits about the same. Still, Mirabelli was a key role player in the 2004 championship, and walks away ...

WTF happened to Dougie?
Published 3/13/2008 by Beth at Cursed To First - Sox and Pats forever.
... A series of questions about the reported release of Doug Mirabelli from the Red Sox. 1) Has anyone gotten Tim Wakefield's comment on this? I've seen him say in at least one interview that he doesn't want to pitch without Dougie. I'm worried about how Wake is taking the news right now. 2) Who's going to catch the knuckleball? Kevin Cash did ok with it last year...is that who they're having take over for Dougie? 3) Why did the Red Sox release Mirabelli? There's a fairly salient one. I guess it's a little sad (and telling) that it's my third question... ...

Could Doug Mirabelli Catch On with the Tigers?
Published 3/13/2008 by Ian Casselberry <info@blessyouboys.com> at Bless You Boys: Front Page Posts
... So maybe signing someone from the organization isn't necessary for the Tigers.  But if that's the way Dave Dombrowski and Jim Leyland are leaning, maybe the Boston Red Sox put someone on the shelf that could be of interest.  Earlier this afternoon, the Red Sox released ...

Red Sox Release Mirabelli, Codependency Will Bring Him Back
Published 3/13/2008 by Rob Iracane at Walkoff Walk
... . Well, the Red Sox - Doug Mirabelli relationship has hit a valley once again as the team has gone and released his knuckleball-catching ass. ...

Tim Wakefield Loses Caddy
Published 3/13/2008 by Red at Surviving Grady
... The Doug Mirabelli era has officially ended in Boston. At least until Kevin Cash starts having trouble handling the knuckler. And you think Dougie doesn't know that? ...

Instant Identity Crisis: Dougie Released!?!
Published 3/14/2008 by Mike at Spring Training '08
BREAKING NEWS: The Red Sox have released backup catcher Doug Mirabelli. That was the ticker - and the blog entries on both the Globe's Extra Bases and the Herald's ...

Red Sox News & Notes - 3/14
Published 3/14/2008 by Ian at SOX & Dawgs
... One of the big stories from yesterday was the release of Doug Mirabelii. Boy wonder Theo Epstein commented on the ...

Woman Sits on Toilet for Two Years
Published 3/14/2008 by Jodie at Gossip On Sports - The Latest Dish On and Off the Field
... This has nothing to do with sports, although we were looking up the story about Doug Mirabelli being released from the Red Sox when we spotted it. ...