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Will Red Sox Jason Bay To Long-Term Deal?

Jason Bay has 1 year left on his contract with the Red Sox. He is set to become a free agent following the 2009 MLB season. In 49 games for the Red Sox in 2008, Bay hit .293 with a .370 on-base percentage. Bay hit 9 home runs, scored 39 runs and had 37 RBI’s. [...]

It’s Official – Sox Ink Wilkerson To Minor League Deal

The Red Sox officially announced the signing of Brad Wilkerson to a one-year minor league contract down in Fort Myers today. He was also added as a non-roster invitee to the Red Sox spring training camp and has a good shot to make the team come April. With Mark Kotsay our for some time after [...]

JD Drew’s Back An Issue Again – What Else Is New?

Another day, another back issue for JD Drew. Drew’s back problems limited the right fielder to only 109 games during the 2008 MLB season. This drew cause for concern in the Red Sox organization, especially after Drew logged 466 at-bats in 140 games in his first season with the Red Sox in 2007. Granted – [...]

Red Sox Players Looking Forward To Warm Weather in Florida

Boston Red Sox players are looking forward to the warm weather in Fort Myers, Florida. After the New England area was hit with numerous snow storms during this winter season and steady temperatures in the low 20′s, the warm 70 degree whether in Florida will be a welcome feeling for most Red Sox players. Besides [...]

Tim Wakefield Still Wants To Pitch – Is There a Spot For Him?

Tim Wakefield is still committed to making significant contributions to the Red Sox organization during the 2009 MLB campaign. And the Red Sox are just as committed to him. At 42, Wakefield is about to begin his 15th major league season with the Red Sox. He could have retired following the 2008 MLB season, but [...]

Brad Penny Update – So Far So Good

Good news in Sox camp. There were several early arrivals in Fort Myers, a good sign that players are ready and excited to prepare for the 2009 campaign. Or maybe they’re just sick of spending all that extra time with their families… One of the best reports came from Brad Penny. Penny took the mound [...]

Takashi Saito – Fired Up & Ready To Go

Takashi Saito is fired up and ready to go. During the off-season, Saito opted to forego surgery to repair his right elbow. With rest and rehab work, Saito felt that he could get himself back in shape to be ready for the start of the 2009 MLB season. So far so good. Saito is pain-free [...]

Red Sox Gearing Up For Spring Training

Pitchers and catchers are expected to report to Red Sox camp tomorrow in Fort Myers, Florida. There are 19 non-roster invitees. The 2 names Red Sox fans are most excited about – Daniel Bard, a right-handed flame-thrower of a pitcher and Lars Anderson, a 1st baseman who many believe is the best hitter in the [...]

Kevin Youkilis Already In Fort Myers – Gotta Love It!

Alright – I’m officially giddy again. I know it’s only Tuesday, February 10th, but opening day is now less than 2 months away, and players are going to start reporting later this week. You gotta love the fact that Kevin Youkilis, a position player who isn’t obligated to show up until Monday, February 16th, is [...]

Gotta Love Johnny Pesky

The Boston Red Sox are gearing up for the 2009 Spring Training season which starts later this week. The excitement built in earnest last Friday during the annual “Spring Training Parade” at Fenway Park. After all the Red Sox baseball equipment was loaded on a large moving truck that would make the long trek to [...]