Wakefield intent on spot in starting five
February 20, 2010
When we last saw him in 2009, he was limping through his starts only because Tim Wakefield has always done whatever he could to help his team. Now, he is 43, but feeling young again. (read full article)
Varitek catching in uncharted waters
February 20, 2010
For a moment, it seemed as if nothing had changed. Done with his work on Saturday morning, Jason Varitek was heading toward the clubhouse when he happened upon a group of expectant fans. (read full article)
Ellsbury fine with taking speed to left
February 20, 2010
Jacoby Ellsbury arrived at Spring Training with a new number and a new position, but with the same calm demeanor as always. (read full article)
With first workout, Sox begin season anew
February 19, 2010
They've been on the field for days, if not weeks, some of them. And for that reason, you can lose sight of the fact that Saturday morning represents the Red Sox's first official workout for pitchers and catchers. (read full article)
Lester focused on winning, not ace label
February 19, 2010
Jon Lester has done a lot in a short amount of time, but does that make him the ace of the 2010 Red Sox? He is clearly in the discussion, along with his close friend Josh Beckett and new teammate John Lackey. (read full article)
College Baseball Hall of Fame calls Magadan
February 18, 2010
Amid a typical workday, it is hard to find Red Sox hitting coach Dave Magadan, who is usually tucked away in a batting cage working tirelessly. (read full article)
Dice-K not concerned about back ailment
February 18, 2010
For starters, Daisuke Matsuzaka wants people to know that he's not injured. Yes, he has some upper back soreness that will delay his throwing program for a few days. (read full article)
Gammons: Young guns to decide AL East
February 18, 2010
The AL East will unveil new veteran pitchers in Javier Vazquez, John Lackey and Kevin Millwood, but the division's race may come down to the young starters at the back of the clubs' rotations. (read full article)
Martinez has no intentions to stop catching
February 18, 2010
He is an elite hitter, capable of destroying opposing pitchers from either side of the plate. And for that reason, Victor Martinez has always been thought of as a hitter, one who will eventually transition to first base or designated hitter to save those hitting legs. (read full article)
Lackey has high expectations
February 18, 2010
It wasn't hard to tell where John Lackey was on Thursday, his first full day of work for the Boston Red Sox. (read full article)