by josh lacey | Nov 24, 2008 | Jason Varitek, Quick Post
According to Rob Bradford of WEEI.com, sources close to the negotiations between the Red Sox and their captain Jason Varitek indicate that the Red Sox first offer was for only one year. The dollar amount was not disclosed by Bradford’s source. If this is true, I...
by evan brunell | Nov 24, 2008 | Junichi Tazawa, Quick Post
Nikkansports.com has reported that Junichi Tazawa has settled on the Red Sox and will officially sign with them in early December. “They want me to come over, and I understand how I can develop. I feel like it’s a good team,” Tazawa told Nikkan...
by evan brunell | Nov 23, 2008 | Junichi Tazawa, Quick Post
Craig Shipley, the Red Sox vice president for international scouting, spent just under two hours talking to 22-year old Junichi Tazawa and presented him with a $6 million offer. It’s unclear whether or not the offer is a major-league deal or...
by evan brunell | Nov 22, 2008 | Joe Cronin, Quick Post, Trivia
Which Red Sox pitcher holds the American League-record 20 consecutive scoreless innings in a game? (He is also tied for the AL record in most innings pitched in a game overall.) HONOR CODE: No search engines. Previous trivia question: Joe Cronin is the first player...
by josh lacey | Nov 21, 2008 | Bartolo Colon, Curt Schilling, John Smoltz, Pedro Martinez, Tom Glavine
From the likes of Wade Miller and Kyle Snyder to Bartolo Colon the Red Sox have often found value, or potential value in signing a veteran pitcher looking to right the ship after injury or at the end of their line to a one year deal and have them fill spots at the...