Posted in Red Sox on Feb 22nd, 2007 2 Comments »
This just in … Curt Schilling got his throwing in, including some batting practice. When he was walking off, towards the clubhouse one fan yelled, “Re-sign him!” The comment made Schilling, yes, nod and smile.Sox chairman Tom Werner did weigh in, saying “I don’t think Mariano Rivera will pitch for the Red Sox next season, but I do think Curt Schilling will.”Theo Epstein is going to speak around noon …By … continued »
Posted in Red Sox on Feb 22nd, 2007 10 Comments »
Curt Schilling just told WEEI that he will be filing for free agency after the season because the Red Sox have informed him they won’t negotiate during spring training or the season. It is curious considering the Red Sox have executed their fair share of extensions during the past few seasons, such as Coco Crisp, David Ortiz, and Josh Beckett. This may be early posturing, but it also might be Boston simply deciding … continued »
Posted in Red Sox on Feb 21st, 2007 3 Comments »
Yes, it is true. David Ortiz woke up this morning and was presented with a brand new Toyota Truck by the Red Sox ownership group. (An interesting choice considering Boston is aligned with Ford and Volvo.) It was a nice gesture, but not out of the ordinary considering Ortiz is going to continue to be a bargain ($12.5 million a year through 2010) while lesser players are signed for bigger bucks. When asked of the … continued »
Posted in Red Sox on Feb 21st, 2007 10 Comments »
J.D. Drew just talked to the media and seemed in good spirits. He referenced his new approach to his health over the past year which has resulted in better overall conditioning. Hopefully I can get a first-hand look at his QRS machine which he believes has been one of the biggest helps in keeping his shoulder healthy.Here is an article I wrote earlier this month about how J.D. Drew is improving his … continued »
Posted in Red Sox on Feb 21st, 2007 Comments Off
The perfect storm hit this morning on the banks of Edison Ave. … no media availability before workouts (allowing to sleep an extra hour) and it the thermometer didn’t read 43 degrees when I woke up. This will be my last weather reference, I promise, but I it is unbelievable how waiting for a press conference in 50 degrees here seems worse than filling up my gas tank in 10 degrees back home.Let … continued »
Posted in Red Sox on Feb 20th, 2007 11 Comments »
Don Kalkstein, the Red Sox mental performance coach, could very well be the proud owner of two championship rings from two different teams in two different sports by the time this season is done. Along with hoping to make a run at the World Series title with the Red Sox, he is also closely monitoring the success of the Dallas Mavericks. It just so happens that Kalkstein spent the offseason performing duties similar to that … continued »
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