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Johnson called up?

7:08 PM Fri, Nov 20, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Joe McDonald    Email

It appears PawSox manager Ron Johnson is going to the big leagues. The Red Sox have not made an official announcement, but Johnson will likely be named to Terry Francona's coaching staff. After former Red Sox bench coach Brad......

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David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic

7:57 PM Thu, Nov 19, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Joe McDonald    Email

BOSTON -- Red Sox slugger David Ortiz is one of the more well-respected individuals in the game of baseball. When he needs something all he has to do is pick up his cell phone and just about everyone will answer.......

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Francona's staff set to be named soon

7:27 PM Thu, Nov 19, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Joe McDonald    Email

BOSTON _ The Red Sox are set to name their 2010 big-league field staff within the next few days, according to general manager Theo Epstein. Former Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills was named the new manager of the......

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Bay atop free-agent list

7:10 PM Thu, Nov 19, 2009 | | Write a comment
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By Joe McDonald Journal Sports Writer BOSTON _ The free-agent period for Major League Baseball begins on Friday and Jason Bay will be atop the list for available outfielders. Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein has had "dialogue" with Bay's......

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Ortiz already preparing for 2010

6:31 PM Thu, Nov 19, 2009 | | Comments (1)
By Joe McDonald    Email

By Joe McDonald Journal Sports Writer BOSTON _ After the Red Sox were swept by the Angels in the ALDS last month, Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein made it clear there were certain players he expected more from during......

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And the winner is. . .

4:57 PM Mon, Nov 16, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Joe McDonald    Email

By Joe McDonald Journal Sports Writer It's that time of the year in the baseball world when individual players are honored for their accomplishments on the field. Starting with the American and National League Rookie of the Year awards, which......

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Westmoreland recovering nicely

4:47 PM Fri, Nov 13, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Joe McDonald    Email

Red Sox prospect Ryan Westmoreland is doing well after having surgery to repair a broken collarbone he suffered making a dramatic catch in the outfield for the Single-A Lowell Spinners last August. The Portsmouth native is almost completely recovered......

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Players aren't the only ones to get promotions to the bigs

4:35 PM Fri, Nov 13, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Joe McDonald    Email

Minor league players, managers and coaches aren't the only ones to receive promotions to the majors as Greg Barajas recently learned. Barajas has spent 12 seasons as a minor-league trainer, including the last five for the Pawtucket Red Sox.......

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Interviews ongoing for Francona's staff

3:53 PM Fri, Nov 13, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Joe McDonald    Email

The Red Sox are in the midst of deciding which of their minor-league field personnel will join manager Terry Francona's staff in Boston for the 2010 season. Former Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills was named manager of the......

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Bay wins Silver Slugger Award

7:54 PM Thu, Nov 12, 2009 | | Comments (2)
By Joe McDonald    Email

While Jason Bay's future with the Red Sox remains in question, the free-agent outfielder was selected to the 2009 American League Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Team on Thursday. The award is given annually to the top offensive players at......

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