Red Sox Shortstops Since Nomar with a Spin on American Pop Culture

My plan last week was to write an article on Boston Red Sox shortstop attrition since the departure of Nomar Garciaparra, but as I began writing about Nomar nostalgia got the best of me and it turned into a Nomar love fest. Thus, this Saturday morning piece will be...

Red Sox trade Lugo to Cardinals for Duncan

UPDATE: The Sox got a player to be named later too!? Wow. The Red Sox are trading shortstop Julio Lugo to the St. Louis Cardinals for Chris Duncan, Cardinals beat reporter Bernie Miklasz is reporting. Lugo gives the Cardinals some depth in the infield, as the team was...

Your newest Met: Lugo

The New York Daily News says today that “Julio Lugo already is working out at the Mets’ complex in the Dominican Republic.” Guess we know what team he’s headed to. What I want to know is: isn’t this a violation of some sort? Lugo is still...

Lugo designated for assignment

Well, that was a surprise. Julio Lugo has been designated for assignment, bringing to a close a tumultuous two-and-a-half years with Lugo as our apparent shortstop. I opined on this transaction over at the Hardball Times. Some nuggets: This year, Lugo’s offense...

Lugo’s death knell begins gonging

The Red Sox have informed all teams that they are willing to pay most of Lugo’s remaining salary, Ken Rosenthal reports. The team has publicly announced its intention of bringing Mike Lowell aboard Friday with Jed Lowrie to follow Saturday, so Lugo’s time...

Lugo’s death knell begins

With the All-Star Break finally behind us, it’s time to take a look ahead at what the second half has in store for us. One thing it doesn’t have in store for us is Julio Lugo’s presence in a Red Sox uniform. Now, while the Red Sox could always throw...