by scandage | Dec 17, 2012 | Arizona Diamondbacks, Boston Red Sox, J.D. Drew, Jose Iglesias, Milwaukee Brewers, Stephen Drew, Xander Bogearts
Today the Red Sox signed Stephen Drew to a one-year, $9.5 million dollar deal, pending a physical. Drew, the brother of former Red Sox player J.D. Drew, was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 1st round (pick #15) in the 2004 draft. Having hit well at high-A...
by scandage | Dec 17, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Stephen Drew
According to Jon Heyman and other sources, the Red Sox have signed free-agent shortstop Stephen Drew to a one year, $9.5 million deal, pending a physical. Drew can make another $500,000 in incentives in the deal. More as this...
by bcowett | Dec 17, 2012 | Anibal Sanchez, Boston Red Sox, Cody Ross, J.D. Drew, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Ryan Dempster, Stephen Drew, Toronto Blue Jays
Yep, it’s Monday again. The Hot Stove is now the Mildly Warm Stove. And with all this quiet time, we look back to look forward. With links, of course. Looks like the Red Sox are shifting down a few gears in the offseason. And with hindsight, that Ryan Dempster...
by scandage | Dec 15, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Kevin Youkilis, Mike Trout, New York Yankees
By now you’ve all heard that Kevin Youkilis has signed a one-year, $12 million contract with the hated New York Yankees. In his introductory press conference, Youkilis said, “It was more of a shock at first of like ‘Oh my God, I never thought...
by bcowett | Dec 14, 2012 | Anibal Sanchez, Ben Cherington, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, Josh Hamilton, Los Angeles Angels, Mike Napoli, Ryan Dempster, Sandy Rosario, Shane Victorino
You know what’s pretty sweet? Hot Stove action. You know what’s even better? Links to read on a calm Friday morning. Judging from how Ryan Dempster rejected an earlier contract, I didn’t expect him to come to Boston. Turns out he only needed $1.5...
by scandage | Dec 13, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Miami Marlins, Ryan Dempster, Texas Rangers
According to Ken Rosenthal, the Boston Red Sox have signed pitcher Ryan Dempster to a two-year, $26.5 million dollar deal, pending the results of a physical. A 15-year veteran, Dempster has pitched mostly in the National League in his career, appearing for the...
by evan brunell | Dec 13, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Ryan Dempster
The Red Sox and Ryan Dempster are reportedly in serious discussions on a contract, Ken Rosenthal reports. While the Red Sox do need a pitcher capable of pitching in the middle of the rotation, staring at Dempster’s 5.09 ERA in 12 starts with the Rangers is...
by bcowett | Dec 12, 2012 | Andruw Jones, Boston Red Sox, Johnny Gomes, Kevin Towers, Kevin Youkilis, Matt Garza, Mike Napoli, New York Yankees, Nick Swisher, Sandy Rosario
Halfway done with the week, everyone. We’re almost there. Then it’s the holidays and candy and eggnog. Just think of all the eggnog. Do it for that. And these links too. You might’ve heard that Mike Napoli‘s deal may be in jeopardy. Don’t...
by bcowett | Dec 10, 2012 | 2012 General Managers Meetings, Arizona Diamondbacks, Boston Red Sox, Brandon McCarthy, James Shields, Jon Lester, Josh Hamilton, Kansas City Royals, Kevin Youkilis, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mark Reynolds, New York Yankees, Nick Punto, Pedro Martinez, Ryan Dempster, Tampa Bay Rays, Wade Davis, Wil Myers, Will Middlebrooks, Zack Greinke
I feel like saying “Happy Monday!” would be an oxymoron of sorts, so instead: Happy Winter Meetings Hangover Day! Here’s some links to try and cure that metaphorical upset stomach of yours. Starting pitching continues to be a major hole for the...
by evan brunell | Dec 7, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Mike Napoli
The Red Sox walked away from the winter meetings with Mike Napoli at first base, Shane Victorino in right field and Koji Uehara in the bullpen. But now it’s time to address the biggest concern. That’s starting pitcher, where the team really needs to shore...
