BOS 6, CLE 5: Jonathan did Van Every-Thing

Joe Castiglione needs to play the MEGA Millions tonight. So does Jonathan Van Every for that matter.

Lugo plays field, Ks twice for PawSox, will return April 27

Julio Lugo began a rehab assignment Wednesday for the Pawtucket Red Sox and came away feeling better, physically, than his performance would indicate.

Lugo, who batted leadoff and played shortstop, was 0-for-3 in three official at-bats and drew a walk in an International League game won by Pawtucket, 8-7, over Rochester in 11 innings.

Who should be the fourth outfielder in 2009?

With JD Drew, Jason Bay, and Jacoby Ellsbury all under contract for 2009, the Red Sox starting outfield is set in stone before pitchers and catchers report. Unless you consider Jonathan Van Every, Chris Carter, or Jeff Bailey a long-term solution, the team still needs to acquire a fourth outfielder via free agency or trade. Needing to acquire a fourth outfielder may seem like an exercise in gluttony, but let’s be candid about our current situation. JD Drew has played 135 games or less seven times in his ten year career and the Red Sox can afford to pay above market on some spare parts to sit the bench.

Boston splits doublheader with New York

The New York Yankees took game one 6-2, but the Boston Red Sox did not leave their fans empty handed in the night cap walking off with a 4-3 win.
Jon [...]

BOS 5, CLE 4: Kotsay knocks out Indians

In the bottom of the eighth inning Jeff Bailey pinch hit for Jon Van Every and roped a triple to deep center setting the stage for Mark Kotsay.
Kotsay doubled to [...]

SOX ON DECK: PawSox creep closer to the postseason

Chop another digit off the Pawtucket Red Sox
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SOX ON DECK: PawSox’s Edgar Martinez blanks Yanks AAA club

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees had an opportunity Wednesday night to put more distance between themselves and the Pawtucket Red
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SOX ON DECK: Pawsox lose on 2-out, 2-strike bunt in bottom 9th

Want to know how to cool off the Pawtucket Red Sox?
Pull a play out of your left ear — which is exactly what Syracuse
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SOX ON DECK: June minor league notes

When Clay Buchholz was optioned to Pawtucket, it was with explicit instructions to work on (i.e. throw) his fastball.
So far consider it mission accomplished.
Buchholz not only has been using his [...]

Statement Made

Earlier this week I made the argument that it was in fact time for the Red Sox to make a statement and put a stamp on this early season by [...]