Medical dispute led Bay from Boston
January 23, 2010
While the Mets are thrilled to have Jason Bay as their new left fielder, the star slugger -- if not for a medical dispute -- likely would have stayed with the Boston Red Sox. (read full article)
Around the Horn: Corner Infield
January 22, 2010
When you combine the defensive prowess of Kevin Youkilis and Adrian Beltre, there's a chance the Red Sox will give up fewer hits down the lines than any team in the Majors. (read full article)
Exposito’s pop could set him apart from rest
January 21, 2010
At the Red Sox's Rookie Development Program, prospect Luis Exposito sticks out a little with his broad catcher's frame that could one day make him dangerous at the plate. (read full article)
Papelbon fine with one-year deal
January 21, 2010
Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon is content with the one-year, $9.35 million contract he signed for 2010, and he continues to be driven by the way the club's '09 campaign ended. (read full article)
Prospect Iglesias getting acclimated
January 20, 2010
As Jose Iglesias, the Red Sox's "shortstop of the future," enters his first professional season, he is learning as much about his new culture as what it takes to perform at the highest level of his sport. (read full article)
Fisk takes issue with McGwire, steroids
January 20, 2010
Carlton Fisk expressed cynicism and disbelief regarding the content of Mark McGwire's admission last week that he used steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. (read full article)
Sox appear close on pact with Papelbon
January 19, 2010
For the second successive year, it appears that the Red Sox will reach a one-year agreement with closer Jonathan Papelbon on the same day the sides were scheduled to exchange arbitration figures. (read full article)
Inbox: Keep six in the starting rotation?
January 19, 2010
Will the Red Sox go with a six-man rotation? Why left field for Jacoby Ellsbury? Beat reporter Ian Browne sorts through the latest Inbox and offers answers to fans' questions. (read full article)
Paps among Red Sox to file for arbitration
January 15, 2010
Red Sox relievers Jonathan Papelbon, Manny Delcarmen and Ramon Ramirez and outfielder Jeremy Hermida all filed for arbitration on Friday. (read full article)
Hermida prepared to contribute to Sox
January 15, 2010
Despite an uncertain role and the fact that his at-bat total is all but certain to dip well below the 453 he averaged in Florida the past three years, Jeremy Hermida will not have any problem in his first season with the Red Sox. (read full article)