Share this: UPDATE (11:37 a.m.): The Red Sox made the move official, announcing they have traded Clay Buchholz to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for minor league second baseman Josh Tobias. ORIGINAL STORY: Clay Buchholz’s 10-year career with the Boston Red Sox reportedly has come to an end. The Red Sox traded the right-handed pitcher to the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer was the first to report the news, with FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman and FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal confirming. According to Gelb, Boston will acquire minor leaguer Josh Tobias in the deal. Josh Tobias is going to the Red Sox, according to a source. No cash involved; Phillies assume Buchholz's 1-year, $13.5 million deal. — Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) December 20, 2016 The
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Mitch Moreland Chose Red Sox For Environment, ‘Gritty Group Of Guys’
Share this: Mitch Moreland isn’t worried about fitting in with the Boston Red Sox. The former Texas Rangers first baseman agreed to a one-year contract with the Red Sox on Tuesday worth a reported $5.5 million. And Moreland said in a conference call on Thursday that he chose Boston for the players and the atmosphere. “I had a couple options, but really just the whole fact that it’s a place I really wanted to play,” Moreland said, via WEEI.com. “Getting the opportunity to come here and be a part of that winning environment, being a part of a winning environment and having a chance to go out and play for a championship is huge to me personally. This is a great option.” The Red
Chris Sale, Who Got David Price’s Blessing, Doesn’t Care About ‘Ace’ Label
Share this: Just two seasons ago, the Boston Red Sox’s lack of an ace was such a hot topic that Clay Buchholz made T-shirts about it. Now, the Red Sox have three of them. Dave Dombrowski and Co. landed the prize of the offseason Tuesday in Chris Sale, adding one of the best pitchers in baseball to a rotation that includes five-time All-Star David Price and reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Rick Porcello. In a conference call with the Red Sox on Wednesday morning, Sale gushed about pitching among such talent. It appears the feeling is mutual, too: Sale says Price was the first person to contact him after Tuesday’s blockbuster. “Yes, more so with Price, just seeing each other during the summer,” Sale
Red Sox Release Spring Training Schedule; Pitchers, Catchers Report Feb. 14
We’re just over three months away from the unofficial start of the 2017 Boston Red Sox season. The Red Sox on Friday released their 37-game spring training schedule, which includes a pre-World Baseball Classic tuneup game against Team USA. Red Sox pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to the team’s facility in Fort Myers, Fla., on Feb. 14, with the club’s first full-squad workout set to take place three days later. Here is the Red Sox’s full spring training schedule. All Boston home games will be played at JetBlue Park. Feb. 23 vs. NortheasternFeb. 24 vs. New York MetsFeb. 25 vs. Minnesota TwinsFeb. 26 at Ta... NESN.com
What Will Major League Baseball Do To Improve Pace Of Play Going Forward?
Share this: There were many encouraging signs during the 2015 season about improving pace of play in Major League Baseball, but that progress seemingly was nowhere to be found during the 2016 postseason. So, what will baseball do going forward? Boston Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski talked about some of the ways MLB can curb those issues Wednesday with NESN’s Adam Pellerin at baseball’s annual GM meetings. Check out what Dombrowski had to say on “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, in the video above. More Stories Source link
Dave Dombrowski: Red Sox Still Aren’t Sure How To Replace David Ortiz
There’s a gaping hole in the Boston Red Sox’s lineup heading into 2017 and beyond. Of course, that hole is due to the retirement of designated hitter David Ortiz, and while his numbers might be replicable (though it’ll be hard), his presence certainly isn’t. Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski caught up with the media Monday during the GM Meetings in Boca Raton, Fla. to break down the team’s thoughts on a replacement. “And then the other thing which I’m not sure which direction we’re going to go, you know, how do we replace David (Ortiz) in the lineup,” Dombrowski explained. “And I’m not sure if we’re ... NESN.com
MLB Award Finalists: Red Sox Represented By Rick Porcello, Mookie Betts
Share this: The postseason didn’t go the Boston Red Sox’s way, but they might not end the season trophy-less thanks to the 2016 Baseball Writers’ Association of America award finalists. Right-hander Rick Porcello had a tremendous bounce-back season, and he was named one of the three finalists for American League Cy Young as a result. He led baseball with 22 wins, and he also posted a 3.15 ERA with 189 strikeouts over 223 innings. Now-retired slugger David Ortiz didn’t make the cut for AL MVP, but right fielder Mookie Betts did. Betts batted .318 with 31 home runs, 113 RBIs and 214 hits. Here’s the complete list of finalists. MOST VALUABLE PLAYERAmerican LeagueJose Altuve, Houston AstrosMookie Betts, Red SoxMike Trout, Los Angeles Angels National LeagueKris Bryant,