Posted in Red Sox on Mar 30th, 2007 11 Comments »
For the last time this year I am posting an entry from the 239 area code. As I sit in the airport with three hours to kill (note to self: Always double-check departure time on ticket) I can reminisce about days gone by in the Fort. Some might think that my memories begin and end with such things as albino raccoons, venomous snakes, or rental cars with levers. But when I allow Fort Myers to … continued »
Posted in Red Sox on Mar 28th, 2007 6 Comments »
Curt Schilling proclaimed himself ready for the season after pitching 4 2/3 innings (56 pitches) Wednesday night against the Twins, giving up just two hits while striking out one and not walking a batter. He finishes his spring have given up four runs over 19 innings, while having developed an increased confidence in his change-up.
He will now throw a side session on Friday before starting the season opener Monday in Kansas City.
Now for Part 2 … continued »
Posted in Red Sox on Mar 28th, 2007 26 Comments »
Ten English-speaking Red Sox writers were invited to partake in an on-the-record lunch with Daisuke Matsuzaka, Hideki Okajima, and their translators at the Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers. (Free food and translation … sweet!)Before I get to the summary of a pretty enlightening 1 hour and 40 minutes, I have to relay a moment that almost entrenched itself in Red Sox lore. When the Hartford Courant’s Jeff Goldberg asked if he had … continued »
Posted in Red Sox on Mar 27th, 2007 20 Comments »
In the on-going Bradford On Baseball speaker series - there were some good Dayton Moore questions which will be answered before the opener - Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell has agreed to answer some educated questions. Get them in now …Updated: Jon Lester will begin the season at Single A Greenville, technically on a rehab assignment. He will make four starts there to increase his pitch count and then a decision will … continued »
Posted in Red Sox on Mar 27th, 2007 6 Comments »
Javier Lopez has been told he will occupy the final spot on the Red Sox roster. Lopez has pitched 9 2/3 innings this spring, surrendering just one run while walking two.Kyle Snyder was justifiably happy in the clubhouse after batting practice, having made the team in a role that was described to him as a long-man type right now with the possibility of an alteration in the future. His first call went to … continued »
Posted in Red Sox on Mar 27th, 2007 4 Comments »
Sox manager Terry Francona just informed the media of a few roster moves:- Kyle Snyder has been told he will be making the team. The righty will next pitch three innings in Philadelphia to keep him somewhat stretched out as to stay versatile in his bullpen/swing starter role.- Craig Hansen and Bryan Corey both were told they will be going to Pawtucket. The fact Corey doesn’t have options doesn’t matter in … continued »
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