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Josh Beckett Electric in 2nd Spring Start

Josh Beckett was electric in his 2nd spring start – tossing 3 perfect innings against the stacked St. Louis Cardinals offensive lineup.  Beckett needed just 35 pitches to work through the 9 batters.  He threw 25 of the 35 pitches for strikes and had 3 K’s, using a great combination of fastballs and change-ups mixed [...]

Beckett, Relievers Look Sharp in 2-1 Win over Twins

Josh Beckett and the Red Sox relievers looked good in the Red Sox 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins in their Grapefruit League opener.  Although Beckett gave up a run in the 1st inning, he worked 2 innings giving up just 2 hits with 1 strikeout.  It wasn’t a perfect outing, but it was a [...]

Closer Jonathan Papelbon Ready to Erase Nightmarish End to 2009 MLB Season

Jonathan Papelbon showed up at Spring Training camp in Fort Myers earlier than required this week.  He hopes that a lot of hard work will help erase the horror of his 9th inning collapse in Game 3 of the ALDS against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Fenway Park.  It was the 1st time [...]

Early Arrivals for Red Sox Spring Training 2010

There were several early arrivals for Red Sox Spring Training in 2010 – Kevin Youkilis, Jonathan Papelbon and Jon Lester just to name a few.  It’s a good sign that the Red Sox are chomping at the bit to get going in 2010 – hopefully to erase the bitter tastes in their mouths after a [...]

Jonathan Papelbon OK with Red Sox “Annual Arrangement”

After signing a 1-year deal with the Red Sox for $9.35 million this week to avoid arbitration, Jonathan Papelbon dropped some interesting quotes about the whole process.  In a radio interview on 98.5 the Sports Hub, Papelbon talked about why he hasn’t inked a long-term deal like fellow Red Sox superstars Dustin Pedroia, Kevin Youkilis [...]

Red Sox, Jonathan Papelbon Close to 1-year, $9.35 Million Deal

The Red Sox and Jonathan Papelbon are close to a 1-year, $9.35 million deal for the 2010 MLB schedule.  Papelbon earned $6.25 million in 2009 and he becomes a free agent after the 2011 MLB schedule.  GM Theo Epstein and the Red Sox were lock up young superstars Dustin Pedroia, Jon Lester and Kevin Youkilis [...]

Jonathan Papelbon, Manny Delcarmen, Ramon Ramirez & Jeremy Hermida File for Arbitration

Four Red Sox players filed for arbitration on Friday – Jonathan Papelbon, Manny Delcarmen, Ramon Ramirez and Jeremy Hermida.  The Red Sox and each of the 4 players have until Tuesday to reach an agreement on a new contract.  If the 2 sides do not reach an agreement then each side will submit a dollar [...]

Red Sox Sign Hideki Okajima to 1-year, $2.75 Million Deal

The Boston Red Sox agreed to a 1-year, $2.75 million deal with reliever Hideki Okajima this week.  There are also incentive bonuses in place based upon the number of appearances Okajima makes during the 2010 MLB schedule – an additional $50,000 @ 55 games, 60 games, 65 games and 70 games.  Red Sox GM Theo [...]

Red Sox – Arbitration-Eligible Contracts to be Tendered this Weekend

The Boston Red Sox are expected to offer contracts to all but one of their arbitration-eligible players for the 2010 MLB schedule.  The lone exception is likely Brian Anderson who the team acquired mid-year from the Chicago White Sox in a deal sending Mark Kotsay to the midwest.  With the off-season trade for Jeremy Hermida [...]

Red Sox, Papelbon Avoid Arbitration With 1-Year Deal

Boston Red Sox GM Theo Epstein kept his streak alive. Epstein had never let negotiations with an arbitration-eligible work their way to an actual arbitration hearing with any player during his 6 years as Red Sox GM, and he kept his reputation intact with the signing of 2 deals before today’s deadline.
The Red Sox and [...]