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Johnson called up? 7:08 PM Fri, Nov 20, 2009 | Permalink | 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...... >> Continue reading Johnson called up?  Tags  Ron Johnson   Terry Francona   Theo Epstein

David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic 7:57 PM Thu, Nov 19, 2009 | Permalink | 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....... >> Continue reading David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic  Tags  celebrity golf   charity   David Ortiz

Francona's staff set to be named soon 7:27 PM Thu, Nov 19, 2009 | Permalink | 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...... >> Continue reading Francona's staff set to be named soon  Tags  Gary DiSarcina   Rob Leary   Ron Johnson   Terry Francona   Theo Epstein   Tom Goodwin

Bay atop free-agent list 7:10 PM Thu, Nov 19, 2009 | Permalink | Write a comment By Joe McDonald    Email 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...... >> Continue reading Bay atop free-agent list  Tags  Jason Bay   Joe Urbon   Theo Epstein

Ortiz already preparing for 2010 6:31 PM Thu, Nov 19, 2009 | Permalink | 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...... >> Continue reading Ortiz already preparing for 2010  Tags  David Ortiz   Joe McDonald   Theo Epstein

And the winner is. . . 4:57 PM Mon, Nov 16, 2009 | Permalink | 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...... >> Continue reading And the winner is. . .  Tags  Andrew Bailey   Baseball Writers' Association of America   Dustin Pedroia   Rookie of the Year

Westmoreland recovering nicely 4:47 PM Fri, Nov 13, 2009 | Permalink | 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...... >> Continue reading Westmoreland recovering nicely  Tags  Joe McDonald   Mike Hazen   Ryan Westmoreland

Players aren't the only ones to get promotions to the bigs 4:35 PM Fri, Nov 13, 2009 | Permalink | 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....... >> Continue reading Players aren't the only ones to get promotions to the bigs  Tags  Greg Barajas   Mike Reinold

Interviews ongoing for Francona's staff 3:53 PM Fri, Nov 13, 2009 | Permalink | 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...... >> Continue reading Interviews ongoing for Francona's staff  Tags  Gary DiSarcina   Rob Leary   Ron Johnson   Terry Francona   Theo Epstein   Tom Goodwin

Bay wins Silver Slugger Award 7:54 PM Thu, Nov 12, 2009 | Permalink | 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...... >> Continue reading Bay wins Silver Slugger Award  Tags  Jason Bay   Silver Slugger Award