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Team Notebook: Boston Red Sox News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Red Sox | Dye could join team Joe Cowley, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports free-agent OF Jermaine Dye (White Sox) has not ruled out the Boston Red Sox as a potential destination via free agency, even though the Red Sox were initially one of six teams listed on his no-trade clause. Red Sox | Won't re-sign Wagner The Boston Herald's Michael Silverman reports the Boston Red Sox won't re-sign RP Billy Wagner. Red Sox | Still looking to sign an outfielder ESPN's Peter Gammons reports the Boston Red Sox would still like to re-sign OF Jason Bay after they acquired OF Jeremy Hermida. Bay has brushed off a four-year, $60 million offer thus far. If they can't sign Bay, the Red Sox would pursue OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals), who has a family connection with pitching coach John Farrell. Red Sox | Three file for free agency The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox OF Rocco Baldelli, OF Jason Bay and RP Billy Wagner filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5. Red Sox | Three outrighted ESPN.com reports the Boston Red Sox outrighted RP Fernando Cabrera, OF Joey Gathright and SS Nick Green to Triple-A Pawtucket Thursday, Nov. 5. Red Sox | Hermida acquired Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Boston Red Sox acquired OF Jeremy Hermida from the Florida Marlins Thursday, Nov. 5, according to a major league source. It is unknown what the Marlins received in return. Red Sox | Bierd hit hard in win Danny Wild, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox RP Randor Bierd (2-1) surrendered five runs and four hits while walking two and striking out four in three innings for the win in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Nov. 4. He saw his ERA rise to 5.60. Red Sox | Gonzalez waiting The Boston Herald's Michael Silverman reports Boston Red Sox SS Alex Gonzalez said he hasn't heard from the team regarding their plans on exercising his $6 million option. The team has up to five days after the World Series to decide. Red Sox | Ortiz in shape The Boston Herald's Michael Silverman reports Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said DH David Ortiz is in great shape early in the offseason. Ortiz has been working out at Fenway Park just about every day this offseason. Red Sox | Beckett to cash in WEEI.com's Rob Bradford reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett isn't likely to take a hometown discount to stay with the Red Sox. Red Sox | Richardson named to AFL All-Star Game Peter Abraham, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox RP Dustin Richardson will play in the Arizona Fall League's Rising Stars Game Saturday, Nov. 7. Red Sox | Beckett to meet with team WEEI.com's Rob Bradford reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett said he and his agent will meet with Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein soon to discuss an extension. Red Sox | Ortiz wants to stay with team SportingNews.com reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz said he wants to finish his career with the team, according to The Boston Globe. "I want to finish my career here," Ortiz said. "I think I still have another three or four good years in me." He also said his injured wrist is completely healthy, and he plans on starting to swing earlier this offseason. Red Sox | Hazen staying with team Amalie Benjamin, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox director of player development Mike Hazen will remain with the team after being offered an assistant general manager position by the San Diego Padres. Red Sox | Beckett entering contract year RedSox.MLB.com's Ian Browne reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett is entering a contract year in 2010. Red Sox | Ortiz wants to stay The Boston Herald's John Tomase reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz is entering the final year of his contract and said he wants to finish his career with the team. Red Sox | Lentz earns win Monday Brittany Ghiroli, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox P Richard Lentz threw two scoreless innings in relief for his first win of the Arizona Fall League Monday, Nov. 2. He lowered his ERA to 0.84 in six outings and has allowed just two runs and five hits in 10 2/3 innings. Red Sox | Bay may be offered four-year deal The San Francisco Chronicle's John Shea reports that the Boston Red Sox are considering giving OF Jason Bay a four-year contract worth $60 million. Red Sox | Sign Independent Leaguer Rodriguez WEEI.com's Alex Speier reports the Boston Red Sox signed Golden Baseball League Rookie of the Year 1B Reynaldo Rodriguez. He hit .335 with a .380 OBP and .486 slugging mark while adding six homers, 48 RBIs and 18 steals in 74 games. It's unknown what position he'll play. "He's not a prototypical first baseman. He's kind of lean and wiry. He's just not a big, burly power-hitting first baseman," said Yuma Scorpions president Mike Marshall. Red Sox | May have inside track on Chapman ESPN's Peter Gammons reports the Boston Red Sox may have the inside track to signing SP Aroldis Chapman after the team signed his former Cuban teammate SS Jose Iglesias. Red Sox | Kelly drives in four Wednesday Paige Schector, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SS Casey Kelly hit a triple, a double, drove in four runs and scored one in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Oct. 28. Red Sox | Chapman to throw bullpen Larry Stone, of The Seattle Times, reports Cuban pitching prospect Aroldis Chapman is scheduled to throw a bullpen session for the Boston Red Sox Thursday, Oct. 29. Red Sox | Make offer to Bay? Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the Boston Red Sox are thought to have made an offer of $15 million to OF Jason Bay. If Bay does not return for the 2010 season, the team would likely target St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday. Red Sox | Could make run for Felix Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the Boston Red Sox might make a run to acquire Seattle Mariners SP Felix Hernandez in the offseason. However, many people think such a move would be unlikely. Red Sox | Johnson as bench coach? Providence Journal reporter Joe McDonald speculates the Boston Red Sox could hire Ron Johnson, the manager at Triple-A Pawtucket, as bench coach to replace Brad Mills, who is now the manager for the Houston Astros. Johnson has been in the Red Sox organization for 18 years. Red Sox | Has tried to acquire Beltran in the past WEEI.com's Alex Speier reports the Boston Red Sox attempted to acquire OF Carlos Beltran from the Kansas City Royals in 2004 for 1B Kevin Youkilis and C Kelly Shoppach. The Royals traded Beltran to the Houston Astros instead. Red Sox | Ellsbury needs to improve defense The Boston Herald's Michael Silverman reports Boston Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury's 2009 defensive stats ratings placed him below average, but the team feels he's an average center fielder at worst. He needs to improve on reading the flight of balls when he comes in or goes back. Red Sox | Hoyer's job won't be filled The Boston Herald's Michael Silverman reports the Boston Red Sox will not replace former assistant general manager Jed Hoyer and will spread out his duties among top members of the front office. Red Sox | Ellsbury could go to left The Boston Herald's Michael Silverman reports the Boston Red Sox could move OF Jacoby Ellsbury to left field if they make a deal for New York Mets OF Carlos Beltran. Red Sox | Chapman to meet with team Wednesday Updating previous reports, the Boston Red Sox will meet with free-agent P Aroldis Chapman Wednesday, Oct. 28, in Boston, according to Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe. Red Sox | No surgery for Lowrie According to Michael Silverman, of The Boston Herald, Boston Red Sox SS Jed Lowrie (wrist) will not need any further surgery. "I never thought surgery was a realistic option, but it has been ruled out," Lowrie said in an e-mail. "Prognosis was good from (surgeon) Dr. (Donald) Sheridan. With time off and a rehab/strength program I'm confident I can get my wrist back to 100 percent." Red Sox | May pursue Ad. Gonzalez The Boston Herald reports the Boston Red Sox may reopen trade talks with the San Diego Padres in the offseason, with an eye toward acquiring Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez. Red Sox | Fox's contract purchased The Boston Red Sox have purchased the contract of P Stephen Fox from the Sussex Skyhawks of the Can-Am League, according to USAToday.com. Red Sox | Could be interested in Sheets Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox could be interested in signing free-agent SP Ben Sheets (Brewers) in the offseason. Red Sox | Wakefield never considered retirement RedSox.MLB.com's Ian Browne reports Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield (back) never considered retirement when pitching with a herniated disc in his back. He is 11 wins shy of 200 for his career. "Well, I do have some goals in mind," Wakefield said. "I obviously want to get to 200 wins and I want to try to become the all-time leader in wins in Red Sox history. I'm 18 away from that." Red Sox | Epstein praises Drew WEEI.com's Rob Bradford reports Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said OF J.D. Drew is one of the most valuable outfielders in the league. "There's always been a discrepancy between how valuable a player he is and how he's viewed by a certain element of the fan base, and the media in particular," Epstein said. "Over the last two years I think he's been one of the top two or three in the league, and this past year, again, one of the top two or three most valuable outfielders in the American League. And yet if you simplify the game down to what somebody's batting average was, how many home runs they hit or how many RBIs they had, which is what we all grew up doing, but by today's standards is a pretty primitive way to look at the game." Red Sox | Won't rush Bard WEEI.com's Rob Bradford reports Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said the team will not rush RP Daniel Bard into the closer role. "He's still tweaking his breaking ball. He's got a good breaking ball but it probably isn't where it will be eventually," Epstein said. "This is somebody who is still really a work in progress and while he may have the ability to do something it might not be the best thing for the long-term and his career if we force him into something." Red Sox | Chapman may be on radar screen The Boston Herald's Michael Silverman reports the Boston Red Sox may be interested in Cuban P Aroldis Chapman. Red Sox | Have met with Kikuchi Jim Street, of MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox have met with Japanese pitching prospect Yusei Kikuchi. Red Sox | Wakefield's surgery successful Amalie Benjamin, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield's (back) surgery was successful Wednesday, Oct. 21. He can begin rehabbing immediately, according to a spokesperson. Red Sox | Kalish has three hits Tuesday MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox OF Ryan Kalish went 3-for-4 with two RBIs in the Arizona Fall League Tuesday, Oct. 20. Red Sox | Standing offer for Towers The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports former San Diego Padres general manager Kevin Towers has a standing offer as a scout or special assistant with the Boston Red Sox, but he is taking a couple months off. Red Sox | Saito becomes free agent The Boston Globe's Amalie Benjamin reports Boston Red Sox RP Takashi Saito cleared waivers and elected for free agency. Saito said he'd be open to re-signing with the club. Red Sox | McBeth declares free agency CBSSports.com reports Boston Red Sox RP Marcus McBeth declared for free agency. Red Sox | Ortiz to work on conditioning The Boston Herald's Michael Silverman reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz plans to work on his conditioning this offseason. He's considering spending time at Athletes' Performance in Tempe, Ariz., in the offseason. |
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