Tim Daloisio is a star, debuts Baseball Card Talk TV
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Month: November 2008
Wednesday Wrap-up: Red Sox news from all over
Three big stories headline the local papers today in Red Sox Nation. The Providence Journal is reporting that David Ortiz would like to see the Sox add a 30 HR bat, and some bullpen help. The Boston Globe's Mazz gives us his insight on the front office philosophy of the organization as it pertains to pitching this offseason. Finally, the Boston Herald shows proof of the economic state of the country, reporting that ticket prices in Fort Myers and Boston this year will freeze and be the same as 2008.
Red Sox to debut new road uniforms?
Looks like the Sox may be considering changing road uniform designs. See the image and specifics.
No Holliday for Sox; Slugger heads to A’s
According to SI.com, the Colorado Rockies have traded their All-Star outfielder, Matt Holliday, to the Oakland A's. It is not known at this time who Colorado will receive in the trade.
Mills, Hale interviewing for Mariners job
The Seattle Mariners are kicking off their managerial search by interviewing seven people. Two people are currently Boston Red Sox coaches: bench coach Brad Mills and third-base coach DeMarlo Hale. John Farrell declined the opportunity to.
Junichi Tazawa: Japanese pitcher headed to US
As has been common knowledge, 22-year old Japanese pitcher Junichi Tazawa requested that the Japanese pro league, Nippon Pro Baseball, not draft him in the amateur draft, allowing him to jump to the major leagues immediately.
Being the GM: Red Sox
You may or may not know this, but I also write for MVN Outsider, the staff page of MVN. Over there, I've been doing a series of 'Being the GM' and today it was the Red Sox' turn. Also, here are RSS feeds for Fire Brand and yours truly.
Sumo Lounge TRIVIA: Tek leads catcher postseason HR
Jason Varitek has the most ever postseason homers as a catcher. How many did he hit?
Morning Cup o’ Rumors: MLB; Sox needs
Let's take a whirl throughout the rumors in baseball and see what's going on...
In Milwaukee, Doug Melvin picked up Mike Cameron's option, but the Yankees have now come calling -- presumably dangling Melky Cabrera and Ian Kennedy. With Alex Rodriguez being solicited for advice on Cameron and rumblings that the Yankees might sign second baseman Orlando Hudson and move him to centerfield, you can expect to see a new centerfielder roaming the new Yankee Stadium next year.
A back of the rotation starter is being looked at so Clay Buchholz isn't handed the job in spring training. Paul Byrd could return.
Dustin Goes Gold
Dustin Pedroia, the diminutive second baseman of the Boston Red Sox, notched his first Gold Glove Award today. It was the only Gold Glove a Red Sox player won, a year after Kevin Youkilis took home the hardware.