FORT MYERS, Fla. — On the day the Red Sox were leaving their spring-training headquarters, a young pitcher named Clay Buchholz took the mound and got Manager Terry Francona’s attention. “There’s a lot to like,” Francona said. “He commands. He’s athletic. He’s got poise.” That was March 29, 2007. Buchholz came up from minor-league camp […]
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Red Sox Notebook: Daniel Bard dialed in to answer the call
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The fastball command wasn’t where he wanted it early in spring training. How comforting that must have been for hitters to know Daniel Bard wasn’t commanding his 100 mph fastball. Bard wasn’t hitting batters but also wasn’t locating his pitches and got hit. But lately he looks locked in with both […]
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On Baseball: Lowrie and Spears have roles to play
Red Sox staff recognize the former Sea Dogs’ versatility, and that’s likely their ticket to Fenway Park.
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Tom Caron: In just a few more days, the future will be upon us
Red Sox fans have more reason than most to wish opening day would just get here already.
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On Baseball: Red Sox seem to have an edge, but East competition is tough
When the Boston Red Sox last put out a dominating batting lineup, they won the American League East and marched their way to a World Series title in 2007. Since then, the Tampa Bay Rays have won the division twice and the New York Yankees once. Now, Red Sox followers are talking domination again, with […]
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Tom Caron: Depth puts Sox in great position
How deep are the 2011 Boston Red Sox? Deep enough that the biggest roster question surrounding the team is who will serve as the sixth starter. That’s an exaggeration, but only a slight one. The team has some tough decisions ahead of it, such as answering questions concerning the batting order, and who makes the […]