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Red Sox Making Push For Jays Pitcher Halladay [N.Y. Daily News]
The New York Daily News is citing sources in reporting that the Red Sox are making a major push for Toronto ace Roy Halladay.
Inbox: Which big names on the radar?
Are the Red Sox going to make a run at Felix Hernandez and Adrian Gonzalez? -- Eric, Puerto Rico General manager Theo Epstein inquired about both of those players at last July's Trade Deadline, so I don't think much has changed since then.
Why signing Lackey makes sense for the Red Sox
Nick Cafardo had an interesting thought in his Sunday column for the Globe: John Lackey could be a key figure in both teamsa plans.
Adrian Gonzalez question continues to burn bright for Red Sox
Is Adrian Gonzalez still on the radar for the Red Sox? Will they make the deal, or not? As this young baseball offseason progresses, that's the question Red Sox fans everywhere are asking about Adrian Gonzalez, the supremely talented first baseman on the San Diego Padres.
Hampton boy meets Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis
Children's Hospital patient Michael Fiacco, 11, from Hampton, hung out with some of his favorite athletes including Celtics star Glen "Big Baby" Davis, Boston Red Sox Ace Josh Beckett and Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis, at the Champions for Children's annual dinner and auction to benefit the hospital.
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Captain Jason Varitek Will Return To the Boston Red Sox For 2010
Jason Varitek, longtime Boston Red Sox catcher and the only player in Major League Baseball history to catch four no hitters, has excercised his $3 million option and will be with the club for the 2010 season.
Now, he may be one of their first targets in free agency. According to a major league source, the Sox met with the right-hander's agent at the GM meetings earlier this week in Chicago.
Number of storylines to ponder for the Red Sox
While they still hold exclusive negotiating rights with their free agents, the big one - left fielder Jason Bay, who yesterday earned his first Silver Slugger Award - is expected to hit the market next week.
Jason Varitek has decided to come back as the Red Sox backup catcher. Now, newly anointed catcher Victor Martinez won't be just looking over his shoulder to chat with the umpire.
Gammons: Re-sign Beckett? Tough call for Sox
Josh Beckett told WEEI.com that he wants to come to Boston in the next couple of weeks to get a reading on the club's feelings about an extension when his contract expires after next season.
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.
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