Mike Lowell News

One: Bay is goos and the sox might not keep him for some unknown reason. Two: Lowell, is he healthy enough anymore? Could he get something back in return? Three: Gonzo - just because the Sox love to have us Red Sox fans pissed about not knowing who will or won't play shortstop.

It seems to happen often: a soon-to-be free agent wins the World Series MVP, leaving his team with an interesting winter decision.

I wrote blogged it right here during the season, and I re-iterate. The Yankees should bring back Hideki Matsui.

Well did it end up any different than any of you thought? They sure didnt show up for the Angel series now did they? Ain't no blaming Paps for that! The pitching sure didn't let them down it was the hitting as we all know.

Jed Hoyer, who served as one of general manager Theo Epstein's most trusted and capable assistants during his seven seasons as a member of the Red Sox front office, was named general manager of the San Diego Padres today, the club announced.

Are you there, Albert? It's me, God. I know every writer has a different reason for voting for a player for the MVP award.

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.

Jason Bay was one of the most productive outfielders in Major League Baseball. But will the Red Sox re-sign him? Never forget that as this baseball season closes and baseball free agents everywhere take stock of what they think they are worth on baseball's open market.

In the cold, unforgiving aftermath of the Boston Red Sox ' sudden demise, General Manager Theo Epstein is taking a hard look at what lies ahead for his team.

Theo Epstein: "I ain't mad. I'm just disappointed." Four years ago, the Red Sox were swept out of the playoffs by the Chicago White Sox.

Baseball Prospectus' Pre-season Projection : 95-67, second place Actual record: 95-67, second place Rough day for Boston on October 11: Patriots lose, get eliminated, New York Giants and Yankees win big.

When it comes to performing the best when the games mean the most, there's no accounting for a player's performance.

Terry Francona showed up at Fenway Park Monday morning with his briefcase and the unshakable sensation that there was another game to prepare for.

The Red Sox were getting ready to play Game 4 tonight. They had a two-run lead with their playoff-perfect closer on the mound in the ninth.

Reporting from Boston - The Angels danced all over their demons Sunday, and when they were done with their little jig on the Fenway Park field, they drowned them in beer and champagne.

Having the ball taken from his hand in the middle of an inning in the playoffs is not something Josh Beckett is used to.

The lack of offense from David Ortiz to start the season has returned to haunt him in the playoffs.

Red Sox manager Terry Francona had a bad case of food poisoning yesterday. When his stomach turned after two plays last night, it had nothing to do with the fast-food tacos he ate for lunch.

Alan Schwarz will be providing updates on Game 1 of the Red Sox-Angels division series game in Anaheim, Calif.