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The 2009 Shortstop Free Agent Market
The 2009 Shortstop Free Agent Market
One of the more pressing issues facing the Red Sox this offseason, the shortstop position can be considered the number two need for the team – just behind the gaping hole that is left field. But while the left field hole is larger, shortstop may actually be the more challenging ...
Red Sox Finally Have A SS?
Red Sox Finally Have A SS?
duelingcouches.blogspot.com — DP will love this... "Shortstop for the Boston Red Sox has been a black hole in recent years. Seven different starters have been used since the start of the 2004 season, including Alex Gonzalez, whose return for 2010 is far from a certainty. Sean McAdam of the Boston Herald writes that the Red ... (more) Red Sox Finally Have A SS?
2010 Hot Prospect: Jose Iglesias SS Red Sox
2010 Hot Prospect: Jose Iglesias SS Red Sox
advancedfantasybaseball.com — The Boston Red Sox have been struggling to find a long-term solution at shortstop since they traded away Nomar Garciaparra . They won a World Series for the first time in a hundred and something years but Orlando Cabrera , Edgar Renteria , Alex Gonzalez , Julio Lugo , Jed Lowrie , and a few ... (more) 2010 Hot Prospect: Jose Iglesias SS Red Sox
Red Sox Hot Stove 2009 Preview
sportsofboston.com — Five years and two days ago, the Red Sox ended an 86-year World Series drought. Today they are 18 days removed from being swept by the Angels in the ALDS. This will be a big offseason for the Red Sox because they have some glaring holes they need to fill. The team needs to acquire a big bat for ... (more) Red Sox Hot Stove 2009 Preview
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10/30 - TGIF; Leave No Stone Unturned, Or You Might Miss a Gem
Over the Monster — ... we need to look into the available pitchers using this technique. Hmm... In the meantime, here's some other links about those pitchers: Pitcher Rich Harden Worth a Test Drive for Thrifty Red Sox - NESN.com Pros & Cons: Erik Bedard - The Bottom Line Good to see that everyone is looking for every option possible. Of course, there are sometimes when those options should be for Plan B, not Plan A; here's an obvious (to me) situation: The 2009 Shortstop Free Agent Market - Fire Brand of the American ...

Red Sox News Links
The Bottom Line — ... "The Bottom Line:" "I don't want to get ahead of myself, but when looking at 2009 pitcher around a 3.00 K/BB and a ground ball rate around 53% I saw one name, Felix Hernandez.I don't actually think he is going to be the next Felix Hernandez , but that gives you an idea how good his last eight starts were. More importantly, it helps drive home how important high groundball rates coupled with strikeouts and impeccable control really are, and how far they can take you." The boys at Fire Brand of the AL take a close look at the Free Agent short stops available this ...

Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Red Sox, Rays, Doumit, Gonzalez, Cubs
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... On this date two years ago, the Yankees signed Joe Girardi to a three-year deal worth $7.5MM. Two years later, Girardi has the Yankees in the World Series. With the offseason now just days away, many players will be looking for their own new deals. Let's take a look at what is being written in the Blogosphere... The Bottom Line projects the Red Sox 2010 payroll and what they need to do to get back on top. Fire Brand of the American League looks at shortstop options for the Red Sox.  Dodgers Rumors breaks down the Dodgers' 2010 roster and ...

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