New manager John Farrell hopes to hit a home run with a team similar to the one that Bobby Valentine struck out with last season.
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Major League Notebook: Henry says he has no plans to sell Red Sox
Red Sox principal owner John Henry reiterated his intentions Monday that he has no plans on selling the franchise.
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Major League Notebook: Case is closed on Schilling remark
Curt Schilling created a potential PED mess Thursday by saying the Boston Red Sox once encouraged him to take performance-enhancing drugs, but Major League Baseball cleaned it up just as quickly Friday, saying the matter is “closed” after an investigation in 2008. Schilling’s comments referred to an incident that had been brought to light by […]
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Next Ciriaco? Here are five possibilities
Big names like Ortiz and Lester attract the most attention, but those under-the-radar players can become pleasant surprises.
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Tom Caron: Can the Sox rise as fast as they fell?
BOSTON – The Red Sox equipment truck departs for Fort Myers, Fla., on Tuesday. It’s a trip of about 1,500 miles, and marks the beginning of a much longer journey for a team that has fallen on hard times in recent years — and is trying to earn back the trust of its fans. It’s […]
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Major League Notebook: Napoli can cash in if healthy
NEW YORK – Mike Napoli has two ways to boost his income with the Boston Red Sox to $13 million this year: stay on the active roster for at least 165 days or get 625 plate appearances with at least 120 days on the roster. Napoli and Boston reached a $39 million, three-year agreement Dec. […]
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Napoli fine to play first, Red Sox say
Mike Napoli didn’t realize he had a hip ailment until a Boston physical, but says it hasn’t bothered him even as a catcher.
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Red Sox officially sign Mike Napoli for 1 year
The $5 million contract signed Tuesday includes possible bonuses that could raise its total value to $13 million.
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Tom Caron: Can Bard regain his 2010 form?
Red Sox pitchers and catchers report in 21 days. That’s important to note as you try to avoid the endless coverage of Harbaugh-palooza and 24/7 tributes to Ray Lewis. Football season is over in these parts, and it’s time to look forward. New Red Sox manager John Farrell has been looking forward to the start […]
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Major League Notebook: Red Sox, Ellsbury agree to contract
The oft-injured Ellsbury, who was an MVP contender in 2011, will make $9 million, a year after making $8.05 million.