by mike silver | Aug 25, 2009 | Billy Wagner, Quick Post
The Red Sox traded for New York Mets’ reliever Billy Wagner today for two players to be named later, reports ESPN. As part of the deal, the Sox are not allowed to pick up his option next year. They are allowed to offer him arbitration, however, so, they can...
by mike silver | Aug 25, 2009 | Clay Buchholz, Jim Thome, Paul Konerko
Remy Returns There’s nothing like watching a Sox game in August with Jerry Remy adding the color commentary. The games have more flair with the big guy’s commentary and even the blowouts are entertaining again. No broadcasting pair in the nation can match...
by mike silver | Aug 20, 2009 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Quick Post
Daisuke Matsuzaka continues his rehab on Friday, as he will throw a side session, before moving to the Gulf Coast League on Monday, reports the Red Sox official website. His tentative return date is September 8. The real question, however, is what version of Daisuke...
by mike silver | Aug 20, 2009 | A.J. Burnett, Brad Penny, C.C. Sabathia, Clay Buchholz, Ivan Rodriguez, John Smoltz, Josh Beckett, Junichi Tazawa, Tim Wakefield
As of Thursday morning, the Sox stand seven games behind the New York Yankees in the division race and one game ahead of the Rangers in the Wild Card. The Yankees are cruising right now, with a great opportunity to seal up the division this weekend. The Sox...
by mike silver | Aug 18, 2009 | Casey Kelly, MLB Amateur Draft, Quick Post
With the conclusion of the 2009 MLB Rule 4 Draft signing period, it is time to look at the Sox final bounty. Listed below are the Sox’ top 10 picks and their respective signing bonuses. Figures courtesy of pgcrosschecker.com. 1-28 OF Reymond Fuentes $1,134,000...
