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It would be a big deal if a big deal got done. On the eve of the meetings, the Sox decided not to exercise shortstop Alex Gonzalez ' $6 million 2010 option, according to a baseball source.
Beckett recognized for charitable work
When he takes the mound for the Red Sox, Josh Beckett does so with a perpetual look of coldness on his face.
Theo Epstein cana t just wait a til next year
But plans change. Instead of sweating out the details in person with a third visit to the World Series this decade, Epstein is spending time at home like most everyone else not associated with the Phillies or Yankees .
Josh Beckett, Red Sox Expected To Meet About Contract
9, 2009 in Anaheim, Calif. Josh Beckett, who was in Boston to be honored for his commitment to Children's Hospital, told WEEI.com that he and his agent, Michael Moye, are planning to meet with Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein in the coming weeks to discuss the .
A-rod becomes 1st player in MLB history...
It's a tradition...you should know that + A-rod becomes 1st player in MLB history... + A-rod becomes 1st player in MLB history... - A-rod becomes 1st player in MLB history... Slapnuts Go back into hiding 90% of the guys on this board are Red Sox fans....So you guys want to micromanage our whole postseason? be man enough to deal with the reminders ...
Yankees' Pettitte a master of the tuneout on the mound on the road
PHILADELPHIA a ' Andy Pettitte walks by, and CC Sabathia can't let him pass without another reminder.
Jeff Blair Published on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 1:17AM EDT W 1. It's CC Sabathia's turn to be the pitcher who writes his name all over a postseason the way Cole Hamels, Josh Beckett and others have done in recent years.
Tonight's game, the opener of the 105th World Series will be the first Derek Jeter has seen since Oct.
Hoyer emerges as leader for Padres GM
Jed Hoyer is close to being named the Padres' general manager. A baseball source said that Boston's assistant GM is the leading candidate but that no formal agreement has been reached.
In the american league having all pitching and no hitting is a recipe for disaster.
San Diego Padres Hire Jed Hoyer As GM
I guess the farewell lunch the Boston Red Sox held for Jed Hoyer today kind of gave it away huh? According to various sources, the San Diego Padres have hired Red Sox Assistant GM Jed Hoyer to be their new GM.
For Angels, the future is in John Lackey's hands
ANAHEIM, Calif. a ' Forget the money. John Lackey already is a lot richer than most people you know.
Sox' Ellsbury season a real steal
With the loss by the Red Sox in the American League Division Series to end another local season, it makes one fan wonder what memento or two a collector could save as a remembrance of the past season.
ANAHEIM - It's one thing to post a 16-8 record in the regular season and help the Angels overcome injuries to multiple starting pitchers to win the AL West .
Red Sox rotation is far more settled heading into 2010 than it was at the beginning of '09
Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett was in a pretty good mood Monday as he packed his locker and sent a friend out to the players' parking lot with one of his bags.
A dazed Victor Martinez, still in uniform, stared into his locker. Across the silent Boston clubhouse, Jonathan Papelbon, a scowl creasing his face, sat cross-legged, looking off into space.
Fielding the Red Sox's 4-1 loss to the Angels on Friday in Game 2 of the American League Division Series on a short hop ... In < 25 words ... The Boston offense was quiet once again, managing a mere four hits for the second straight night.
Ok I'll Say it! - Red Sox are Done
OK I'll Say IT! - RED SOX ARE DONE! - OK I'll Say IT! - RED SOX ARE DONE! But before I start <<<<<<<<<
Theo Epstein sees value in patch jobs
Neither deal worked out particularly well. Penny won seven games for the Sox, but from May 9 until his release in late August, won only twice.
Down a game in their AL Division Series, the Red Sox were able to mount an important, if subtle, offensive attack last night.
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