by mike silver | Oct 22, 2009 | Brett Myers, Gabe Kapler, Jed Hoyer, John Smoltz, Rick Ankiel, Tim Wakefield
Wake Undergoes Surgery Tim Wakefield underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a herniated disk and loose bone fragment in his back. Wakefield is expected to pitch next year and should be ready for Spring Training. The 43 year-old vet was visually hampered last year,...
by mike silver | Oct 20, 2009 | Boston Red Sox, Josh Reddick, Michael Bowden
Two of the Red Sox’ biggest prospects, Michael Bowden and Josh Reddick, had less than stellar seasons in 2009. While the pair still remain tremendous talents, it has now become more difficult to see either one in the Sox’ future plans, due in part to their...
by mike silver | Oct 15, 2009 | Alex Gonzalez, Billy Wagner, Boston Red Sox, Jason Bay, Jason Varitek, Marco Scutaro, Matt Holliday, Rich Harden, Takashi Saito, Tim Wakefield
Like most teams, the Boston Red Sox offseason will be defined by the willingness of their owner to open his wallet. Fortunately for Sox fans nationwide, Uncle John certainly has some deep pockets. However, the amount he is willing to spend will have a lot to say about...
by mike silver | Oct 13, 2009 | Billy Wagner, Quick Post
In what is the first curveball in an early off-season, relief ace and potential closer replacement, Billy Wagner, has been considering possible retirment. While sources close to the pitcher state that Wagner may just need a ‘cooling period’ to settle down...
by mike silver | Oct 13, 2009 | Alex Gonzalez, Billy Wagner, Jason Bay, Josh Beckett, Paul Byrd, Rocco Baldelli, Takashi Saito, Victor Martinez
As is customary at the conclusion of every MLB season, the Boston Red Sox are now the proud holders of a number of expiring contracts and options. For a team swept in the opening round of the playoffs, there is often the urge to spend big on the free agent market in...
