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Red Sox, David Ortiz to Figure out Future in Upcoming Weeks – Fenway Park 10/28/10

The Red Sox and David “Big Papi” Ortiz will figure out the DH’s future with the club in the upcoming weeks. The Red Sox have a team option which they must exercise within 3 days of the end of the World Series for $12.5 million for the 2011 MLB schedule.  While that seems like a [...]

This Year in Baseball Awards – Terry Francona, Adrian Beltre, Clay Buchholz, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Daniel Bard

Even though the Red Sox failed to reach the playoffs for the 1st time since 2006, individual members of the team could win awards for their 2010 performance. Terry Francona guided the club to 89 wins and is up for the Manager of the Year Award.  Despite all of the injuries to key starters and [...]

Injuries Large Reason for Disappointing 2010 MLB Season

I hate to blame a poor season on injuries, but it’s tough not to do so with the 2010 Red Sox who finished a frustrating 89-73. Dustin Pedroia missed most of the summer with left foot issues that eventually required surgery in September.  Kevin Youkilis didn’t play in the Red Sox final 56 games.  Jacoby [...]

Bullpen Blows Lead over White Sox in Chicago – Red Sox 4, White Sox 5 – 9/28/10

3 relievers allowed the White Sox to score single runs in each of the final 3 innings as the Red Sox blew a lead to lose 5-4. With the Red Sox leading 4-2, disaster struck – In the 7th inning, Scott Atchison gave up 2 hits to the 2 batters he faced in the inning.  [...]

Buchholz Notches Win #17 – Red Sox 6, White Sox 1 – 9/27/10

Clay Buchholz worked 8 great innings in the Red Sox 6-1 win over the White Sox in Chicago on Monday night.  While the rest of the city of Chicago was watching the Bears top the Packers 20-17 on Monday Night Football along the Chicago lakeside, a few thousand diehard White Sox fans endured the meaningless [...]

Lackey, Ortiz Help Stop 2-Game Skid – Red Sox 6, Orioles 1 – 9/22/10 Fenway Park

John Lackey picked up his 13th win and David Ortiz drove in 4 runs as the Red Sox defeated the Orioles 6-1 Wednesday night at Fenway Park. Playoff Watch – Yankees 7-2 loss to Rays — 8.0 games lead over Red Sox. Rays 7-2 win over Yankees — 6.5 games lead over Red Sox. The [...]

Red Sox Bats Lead to Series Win Over Rays – Red Sox 11, Rays 5 – 9/8/10 Fenway Park

The Red Sox rallied from an early 4-run deficit and showed some backbone with their 11-5 win over the Rays on Wednesday night at Fenway Park. Playoff Watch – Yankees 3-2 win over Orioles — 9.0 games lead over Red Sox. Rays 11-5 loss to Red Sox — 6.5 games lead over Red Sox. The [...]

Lester, Red Sox “Stay Alive” with Win — Red Sox 12, Rays 5 – 9/6/10 Fenway Park

The Red Sox “stayed alive” with their 12-5 win over the Rays on Labor Day.  Lester picked up win #16. Playoff Watch – Yankees 4-3 loss to Orioles  — 9 games lead over Red Sox. Rays 12-5 loss to Red Sox — 6.5 games lead over Red Sox. The Good — Jon Lester – 16 [...]

Red Sox Escape Baltimore with Series Win – Still Longshot for Playoffs – Red Sox 6, Orioles 4 – 9/2/10 Camden Yards

The Red Sox “escaped” Baltimore with a series win over the lowly O’s this week.  It wasn’t pretty, but at least they didn’t lose the series. Playoff Watch – Yankees 5-0 win overA’s — 8 games lead over Red Sox. Rays – Idle — 6.5 games lead over Red Sox. The Good — Adrian Beltre [...]

Bats Bail Out Lester in Win Over Orioles – Red Sox 9, Orioles 6 – 9/1/10 Camden Yards

Jon Lester’s 15th win of the season was not all that pretty, but the team ended their 3-game skid with a 9-6 win over the O’s at Camden Yards in Baltimore. Playoff Watch – Yankees 4-3 win over A’s — 8 game lead over Red Sox. Rays 2-1 win over Blue Jays — 7 game [...]