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Team Notebook: Boston Red Sox News, Rumors and Injury Updates
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:21:33 -0800 Updating previous reports, Boston Red Sox SP John Lackey (elbow) is throwing on flat ground from 60 feet. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | David Ortiz confirms rejected offer Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:09:09 -0800 Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz confirmed he rejected a two-year offer from the club that he deemed "out of range." Comment (0) | Share: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:42:13 -0800 Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz arrived in camp early Wednesday, Feb. 22. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Rich Hill has contract purchased Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:58:18 -0800 The Boston Red Sox purchased the contract of RP Rich Hill (elbow) from Triple-A Pawtucket Tuesday, Feb. 21. Hill is recovering from Tommy John surgery and came to camp on a minor league deal. Hill had the option of becoming a free agent if not placed on the major league roster during spring training. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | John Lackey placed on 60-day DL Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:57:51 -0800 The Boston Red Sox placed SP John Lackey (elbow) on the 60-day disabled list Tuesday, Feb. 21. Lackey is recovering from Tommy John surgery and will miss the 2012 season. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Clay Buchholz looking good Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:56:50 -0800 Boston Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz trimmed down to 185 pounds during the winter, and he looks to be in great shape. "He looks like a lean, mean, fighting machine," manager Bobby Valentine said Tuesday, Feb. 21. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Vicente Padilla likes to throw eephus pitch Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:56:17 -0800 Boston Red Sox SP Vicente Padilla likes to throw a big looping curveball, known as an eephus pitch in baseball parlance, on occasion. He was working on it in the bullpen Tuesday, Feb. 21, and manager Bobby Valentine asked him about it. "He's got a plan and he's a pretty veteran guy," Valentine said. "He says it's going to be part of his arsenal. Possibly when men on base, too, which is my concern. But he says he can work on it." Padilla is a candidate to fill the vacant fifth starter job. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Aaron Cook doesn't want to go slow Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:55:50 -0800 Boston Red Sox SP Aaron Cook (shoulder) convinced the coaches and trainers that he does not need to be brought along slowly. Cook is coming back from a shoulder injury. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Jacoby Ellsbury arrives, David Ortiz still missing Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:48:37 -0800 Boston Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury arrived at camp Tuesday, Feb. 21. DH David Ortiz is the only player not in camp. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Stolmy Pimentel nursing strained lat Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:48:03 -0800 Boston Red Sox P Stolmy Pimentel (lat) is sidelined due to a strained latissimus muscle. "He has a lat situation that's from yesterday," manager Bobby Valentine said. "We're going to keep him out of action for a while." Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Alfredo Aceves will be stretched out Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:03:50 -0800 The Boston Red Sox will stretch out RP Alfredo Aceves as a starter in camp. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka to use full arsenal Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:20:04 -0800 Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine criticized the Red Sox for not letting SP Daisuke Matsuzaka use his full arsenal of pitches last season, instead refining him to just a fastball and slider type of pitcher. Valentine would like to see Matsuzaka use his changeup some more when he returns to action this year. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Carl Crawford takes swings Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:49:06 -0800 Boston Red Sox OF Carl Crawford (wrist) said his wrist felt fine after taking 15 hacks off a tee Tuesday, Feb. 21. Crawford is ahead of schedule and he indicated that he could be ready by opening day. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka in great shape Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:47:58 -0800 Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) is in great shape this spring. He said there isn't an exact timetable for his return, but it's earlier than most people expect. Matsuzaka could be targeting a return before July 1. Comment (0) | Share: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:19:02 -0800 Boston Red Sox SP Ross Ohlendorf (back, shoulder) said his right shoulder is fine, and he said he should only be a few days behind the other players. Comment (0) | Share: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:48:10 -0800 Boston Red Sox RP Bobby Jenks (back) was placed on the 60-day disabled list. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Two players acquired Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:44:59 -0800 The Boston Red Sox acquired P Christopher Carpenter and a player to be named from the Chicago Cubs as compensation for Cubs president Theo Epstein. The Cubs will also receive a player to be named. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Receiving pitcher for Theo Epstein Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:46:09 -0800 Updating an ongoing story, the Boston Red Sox will be receiving a pitcher on the Chicago Cubs' 40-man roster as compensation for Cubs president Theo Epstein. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Ross Ohlendorf has stiff back Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:33:42 -0800 Boston Red Sox SP Ross Ohlendorf (back) is dealing with a stiff back from traveling, but he should be fine. Comment (0) | Share: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:46:10 -0800 Boston Red Sox OF Darnell McDonald, OF Ryan Sweeney and SS Jose Iglesias arrived early Tuesday, Feb. 21. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Rich Hill unlikely to throw this spring Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:58:36 -0800 Boston Red Sox RP Rich Hill (elbow) is unlikely to pitch in any spring games as he rehabs from Tommy John surgery. "Rich Hill will not pitch in games down here to the best of my guesstimate," manager Bobby Valentine said. "He's very well recovered and on the way to pitching in games. I think Rich is throwing a little better (than Matsuzaka). I think the recovery - the healing process is very similar. It could be a similar pace." Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Aaron Cook could be limited Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:37:14 -0800 The Boston Red Sox are considering putting SP Aaron Cook on a conservative throwing program this spring in an effort not to overwork him. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Daisuke Matsuzaka throws bullpen Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:59:49 -0800 Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) threw another bullpen session Monday, Feb. 20, and felt great, but manager Bobby Valentine is still being cautious with the righty. "His arm feels good. He thinks his mechanics are way off," Valentine said. "He's healthy and he's on that recovery pace that all rehab guys are on. He's on a very good pace. I don't think he'll pitch in spring training." Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Bobby Jenks, Daisuke Matsuzaka won't throw in spring Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:55:34 -0800 Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said RP Bobby Jenks (back) will not throw in spring training, but Valentine is hopeful Jenks will pitch this year. Also, SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) is not expected to pitch in any games this spring. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Felix Doubront could make rotation Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:04:11 -0800 Boston Red Sox SP Felix Doubront is a sleeper to earn the final spot in the team's rotation this year. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Mike Aviles has leg up Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:01:57 -0800 Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine sees INF Mike Aviles as an everyday shortstop, and INF Nick Punto is tabbed for more of a utility role. The starting shortstop job appears to be Aviles' to lose. SS Jose Iglesias is expected to push Aviles for playing time. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Opening day a possibility for Carl Crawford Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:13:15 -0800 Boston Red Sox OF Carl Crawford (wrist) said "the odds are good" that he'll be able to play on opening day this year. Crawford played catch Monday, Feb. 20, and he's not wearing a brace on his wrist. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Carl Crawford tweaking stance Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:37:27 -0800 Boston Red Sox OF Carl Crawford (wrist) has overhauled his batting stance this offseason, which was "all out of whack" all of last season. He has been cleared to do everything but hit after having wrist surgery, and he is hoping to be ready for opening day. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Jason Varitek to decide future soon Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:53:55 -0800 Free-agent C Jason Varitek (Red Sox) is expected to decide soon whether to retire or accept the Boston Red Sox's minor league deal and report for spring training. Comment (0) | Share: Red Sox | Not expected to pursue Scott Kazmir or Brandon Webb Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:31:36 -0800 The Boston Red Sox do not appear to be interested in signing free-agent starting pitchers who are coming off of major injuries, such as Scott Kazmir (Angels) and Brandon Webb (Rangers). Comment (0) | Share: |
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