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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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Sox claim reliever Manuel off waivers from Seattle

4:57 PM Fri, Nov 20, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Dan Barbarisi    Email

On the first day of free agency, the Red Sox added to their pitching depth on the cheap, claiming 26-year-old reliever Robert Manuel off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. Manuel, a righty, made his major league debut with Cincinnati this......

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As free agency begins, Nick Green doesn't expect to be back in Boston

1:41 PM Fri, Nov 20, 2009 | | Write a comment
By Dan Barbarisi    Email

Nick Green is used to this feeling. It happens most every offseason. The restless feeling of not having a job for next year, and not knowing where he'll end up. Even after this season in Boston, when he went from......

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Tokin' With Tim

9:51 AM Fri, Nov 20, 2009 | | Comments (1)
By Jim Donaldson    Email

What were those Cy Young voters smoking? Tim Lincecum, the Giants' lean righty who recently was found in possession of several grams of marijuana when stopped for speeding in his home state of Washington, has won his second straight......

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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
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......

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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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Red Sox release backup catcher Kottaras

2:24 PM Wed, Nov 18, 2009 | | Comments (2)
By Dan Barbarisi    Email

The Red Sox have parted ways with catcher George Kottaras, who served as the primary backup to starter Jason Varitek for the first half of this season and as Tim Wakefield's personal catcher. Kottaras' release is little surprise, as Victor......

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Red Sox increase prices on some tickets for 2010

8:56 PM Tue, Nov 17, 2009 | | Comments (1)
By Pamela Reinsel Cotter    Email

The Red Sox will raise some ticket prices as much as $5 next season after freezing all sections for 2009. Field level seats will cost $130 for individual games and $125 as part of season tickets bought by Dec. 16,......

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