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Closer Than You Think

Published on April 18, 2013, by in MLB, Red Sox.

Hanrahan has made recording outs in the ninth inning far from an easy task this season.    Over the last two seasons, the Pittsburgh Pirates have been the darlings of baseball’s first half of the season.  They combined for a 95-80 record before the All-Star break over that time, and they did so without much

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There’s Something About Jackie

Published on March 26, 2013, by in MLB, Red Sox.

Jackie Bradley Jr. showed Sox fans that even a little guy has opposite-field “pop,” being congratulated here after lacing a three-run homer to left in the Sox’ 7-6 win over the Phillies this past Sunday.       Somehow, without ever suiting up for Boston (or even Pawtucket, for that matter) the name Jackie Bradley

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Good to Have Papi Back

Published on November 5, 2012, by in MLB, Red Sox.

Despite hitting in the lineup only one game after July 16th, Ortiz led the Sox in homers with 23. He also hit .318 and drove in 60 runs. C’mon, did you ever really think he’d leave? After the team offered renown slugger David Ortiz a one-year, $13.3 million qualifying offer Friday, word broke that the

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Bobby V is GONE!

Published on October 5, 2012, by in MLB, Red Sox.

It’s obvious that hiring Bobby Vee wasn’t a right fit from the get-go. I’m sure you all heard the news yesterday about the firing of Boston Red Sox Manager (if you could even call him that) Bobby Valentine. The Sox waited until the season came to an end to part ways with Bobby V, but

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Williams Eclipses .400

Published on September 28, 2012, by in MLB, Red Sox.

It was 71 years ago to the day that “The Splendid Splinter” Ted Williams surpassed a .400 batting average, collecting six hits in eight at-bats in a double-header against the Philadelphia Athletics on the final day of the regular season. Williams ended the season hitting .406, the numbers after which the infamous glassed-in club behind

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Done Deal

Published on August 25, 2012, by in MLB, Red Sox.

It was all but finalized by a tweet from Nick Punto, bidding Red Sox Nation farewell and thanking them for the time he spent with Boston. Not long after, he, along with Adrian Gonzalez and Josh Beckett boarded a private plane to Los Angeles, unloading close to $300 million in the process in easily the

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Red Sox Shake-Up is Coming

Published on August 24, 2012, by in MLB, Red Sox.

Beckett and Gonzalez’s days could be numbered here in Boston as the Dodgers are on the verge of acquiring them. . It now rests in the hands of Red Sox upper management where two of their star players will ultimately end up. According to a report from ESPN ScoreCenter, both first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and

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Dodgers Awarded Gonzalez Claim

Published on August 24, 2012, by in MLB, Red Sox.

Watching arguably the Sox’ best hitter could become simply a memory in the coming weeks. According to a report from ESPN. com’s Gordon Edes, Red Sox first baseman Adrian Gonzalez could be headed to Los Angeles. The report claims that the Los Angeles Dodgers were awarded a waiver claim for Gonzalez, leaving the Sox to

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Pesky Disrespected By Sox

Published on August 23, 2012, by in MLB, Red Sox.

Johnny Pesky always wore a smile that could light up a whole room. Pesky’s Pole is as much a part of Fenway Park’s history as the Green Monster, 420-foot right-center field alley, and the red Ted Williams seat. So why is it that when the man at the heart of it all, the legendary Johnny

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Sox Quickly Losing Popularity

Published on August 23, 2012, by in MLB, Red Sox.

The last time the Boston Red Sox won a World Series was just five seasons ago, having captured the title in 2007 in a sweep over the Colorado Rockies. Yet over the past year, Sox fans have quickly lost patience with a franchise that used to be the most avidly followed in New England. According

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