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Team Notebook: Boston Red Sox News, Rumors and Injury Updates
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:17:01 -0800 The Boston Red Sox signed free-agent 3B Mauro Gomez (Braves) to a minor league deal Thursday, Feb. 9. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka on target Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:30:49 -0800 Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) hasn't had any setbacks in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and he is currently on schedule to return around midseason. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Rich Hill throws bullpen Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:37:01 -0800 Boston Red Sox RP Rich Hill (elbow) threw a bullpen session Thursday, Feb. 9, as he rehabs from Tommy John surgery. "Everything is going according to schedule," Hill said. "There's a long way to go still. Right now I'm throwing three-quarters sidearm. Prior to this I'd been throwing straight over the top. So we'll see as we progress what the team wants me to do." He's still a month away from being able to throw breaking balls, though. Hill could return to action sometime in June. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Power might return for Adrian Gonzalez Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:07:27 -0800 Boston Red Sox OF Adrian Gonzalez (shoulder) has strengthened his shoulder this offseason and expects to be healthy all season. As a result, his power is expected to return in 2012. Gonzalez struggled in the second half last season as his shoulder tired. Gonzalez had 17 homers in 89 games before the All-Star break, and 10 homers in 59 games after the break. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Scott Atchison invited to major league camp Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:06:48 -0800 Boston Red Sox RP Scott Atchison, who was designated for assignment Jan. 26, has cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Pawtucket. However, he will be invited to major league camp. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Xander Bogaerts impressing scouts Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:05:17 -0800 Boston Red Sox SS Xander Bogaerts is drawing raves from scouts about his maturity and effort level. One source indicated that he regularly participated in a strict regimen of additional individual workouts on top of mandatory team workouts, including consistently staying late to run extra wind sprints in 100-degree weather during the dog days of summer. He is expected to spend all or most of the season in Class A, with an eye toward a major league spring training invitation and an assignment to Double-A in 2013. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Daniel McGrath has three-pitch arsenal Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:02:26 -0800 Boston Red Sox P Daniel McGrath, signed Tuesday, Feb. 7, had 15 teams bidding on him, but was partial toward the Red Sox. He has a fastball which tops out at 91 mph, and averages 88. He also throws a curveball and changeup, both which have a chance to be above-average pitches. He will finish high school this year, then go to Australian baseball academy before a trip to the world championship in Korea in August. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | David Ortiz's arbitration case Monday Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:41:20 -0800 Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz's arbitration case is reportedly set for Monday, Feb. 13, according to a major league source. The two sides are still hoping to strike a deal before that date. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Still in Roy Oswalt picture Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:40:56 -0800 The Boston Red Sox are still in the running to sign free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies) based on their geographical location and not the money. The Red Sox would be his third choice behind the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Expect decisions on Jason Varitek, Tim Wakefield soon Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:46:19 -0800 The Boston Red Sox haven't ruled out re-signing C Jason Varitek or SP Tim Wakefield, and decisions on both players is expected to come soon. BoSox general manager Ben Cherington said they will know by next week. Both players could retire if they don't return to Boston. Comment (0) | Share: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:48:52 -0800 Updating previous reports, Boston Red Sox OF Ryan Kalish (shoulder) is working out but can't hit or throw for another month. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Daniel McGrath signed Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:09:45 -0800 The Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms with free-agent P Daniel McGrath (Australia), a 17-year-old pitcher from Australia. He was reportedly choosing between attending college in the United States or signing a pro contract. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Scott Atchison outrighted Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:11:59 -0800 Boston Red Sox RP Scott Atchison cleared waivers and was outrighted to the minors Monday, Feb. 6. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Alfredo Aceves' incentives Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:44:35 -0800 Boston Red Sox RP Alfredo Aceves can make $100,000 in performance bonuses this year; $25,000 each for five, 10, 15 and 25 starts or $25,000 each for 55, 60, 65 and 70 relief appearances. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | David Ortiz wants multi-year deal Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:34:29 -0800 Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz said he wants to avoid salary arbitration with a multi-year deal but is leaving it up his agents before spring training. The Red Sox reportedly offered Ortiz a two-year, $18 million deal that he quickly turned down. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Aaron Cook turned down two major league offers to pitch for Boston Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:23:04 -0800 Boston Red Sox SP Aaron Cook said he signed a minor league deal with the team because of his desire to pitch for a winner and because pitching coach Bob McClure was instrumental in his success as a minor leaguer in the Colorado Rockies' farm system. Cook had been given major league offers by two teams before opting to sign with Boston. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Alfredo Aceves signed Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:42:44 -0800 The Boston Red Sox have avoided arbitration with RP Alfredo Aceves, by agreeing to a one-year contract worth $1.2 million. The deal also includes $100,000 in bonus incentives. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Charlie Haeger to miss 2012 season Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:20:07 -0800 Boston Red Sox SP Charlie Haeger (elbow) is expected to miss the entire season after undergoing reconstructive elbow surgery. He suffered the injury while doing long toss this winter. Comment (1) | Share: Red Sox | Josh Beckett clears air with Bobby Valentine Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:23:50 -0800 Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett said he talked with new manager Bobby Valentine recently to clear the air on some comments that Valentine had made as an ESPN analyst. Valentine had been critical of Beckett's in-game pace last August, which upset Beckett. "I don't think we really got specific with anything. Bobby came to my house and we had a great talk," Beckett said. "He seems like he's really excited about this." Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Kevin Youkilis to arrive early Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:53:16 -0800 Boston Red Sox 3B Kevin Youkilis plans to arrive to spring training early this year. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | John Maine expected to pitch out of bullpen Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:37:52 -0800 Boston Red Sox SP John Maine is coming to spring training with the expectation that he will be used out of the bullpen this year. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Vicente Padilla stuck abroad Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:33:02 -0800 Boston Red Sox SP Vicente Padilla is facing an order not to leave Nicaragua for spring training after he failed to appear in court for a child support hearing. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Management suggests team may not seek Roy Oswalt Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:04:40 -0800 The Boston Red Sox seem to be moving away from adding a starting pitcher before spring camps open, which would rule the team out on free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies). "We wouldn't rule out adding a starter, but I think it's unlikely at this point," Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said before filming a town-hall event with manager Bobby Valentine. "Keep looking for ways to improve the team, including the pitching staff, but I wouldn't expect any major changes between now and the report date." Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Bobby Valentine plans to arrive Feb. 12 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:29:40 -0800 Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine plans to arrive in Fort Myers, Fla., at the team's spring training facility Feb. 12, a week before the official report date for pitchers and catchers. Valentine said Wednesday, Feb. 1, that he plans to conduct a "volunteer" workout Feb. 16. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Ryan Lavarnway to arrive early to camp Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:29:11 -0800 Boston Red Sox C Ryan Lavarnway said that he planned to arrive at spring training Wednesday, Feb. 1. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Anthony Ranaudo likely to begin at Double-A Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:19:28 -0800 Boston Red Sox SP Anthony Ranaudo is likely to open the 2012 season with Double-A Portland, according to general manager Ben Cherington. The move is surprising considering Ranaudo spent just half of the 2011 season in high Class A. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Two pitchers to arrive early Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:13:42 -0800 Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said SP Jon Lester and RP Andrew Bailey both plan to report to spring training early. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Unlikely to add another pitcher Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:13:19 -0800 Boston Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said he has not met with free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies), and it's unlikely that the team adds another starting pitcher before spring training begins. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Still have a chance with Roy Oswalt Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:30:25 -0800 The Boston Red Sox are still in the running to land free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies), and a source said Boston still "had a great chance." The Texas Rangers, St. Louis Cardinals and BoSox are the final three teams in contention for his services. Oswalt doesn't want a bullpen job, so Boston will remain attractive. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Unlikely to sign Edwin Jackson Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:47:01 -0800 Even though the Boston Red Sox have extended an offer to free-agent SP Edwin Jackson (Cardinals), they are "most likely out of the picture" because he has better offers on the open market, according to a baseball source. Jackson is seeking a multi-year deal, and Boston offered him one year for $5 or $6 million. The Red Sox are also unlikely to land free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies). Comment (0) | Share: |
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