Boston Red Sox

Published
February 9, 2013

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 […]
Published
February 5, 2013

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 […]
Published
February 5, 2013

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.
Published
January 24, 2013

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. […]
Published
January 23, 2013

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.

Published
January 22, 2013

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.
Published
January 22, 2013

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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January 18, 2013

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.
Published
January 16, 2013

Francona criticizes Sox owners in book

The former Red Sox manager says the team's owners 'are good but don't love baseball.'
Published
January 15, 2013

Francona book: Red Sox owners obsessed with image

The ex-Boston manager said the team's owners treat the Red Sox as a "toy" or "hobby," and obsessed over building a "sexy team" with big-name, marketable players.

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