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Fantasy News
Ryan Sweeney - #12 - Right Field - 6'4" - 223lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: The Boston Red Sox have put Sweeney on the 7-day concussion DL.
Impact: Sweeney hurt his head making a diving catch during Saturday's game against Philadelphia. He failed a major league-mandated concussion test on Monday. The move is retroactive to Sunday, so Sweeney could return as soon as this Sunday, when Boston hosts Tampa Bay. Josh Beckett - #19 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Beckett gave up two runs, four hits, while striking out five and not walking anyone in Saturday's 3-2 win over Tampa Bay.
Impact: He had won his last two starts, allowing just one run in 14 2-3 innings. Jarrod Saltalamacchia - #39 - Catcher - 6'4" - 235lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Saltalamacchia had a pinch-hit, two-run homer off Fernando Rodney with one out in the ninth inning to lift the Red Sox to a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night.
Impact: Saltalamacchia is 6 for 18 with three homers and six RBIs in his last six games. Scott Podsednik - #26 - Left Field - 6'0" - 187lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Podsednik is in Sunday's lineup against the Rays, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: Podsednik, who will make his third start in four games Sunday, is 3-for-8 with a solo homer and a steal since joining the Red Sox. Jarrod Saltalamacchia - #39 - Catcher - 6'4" - 235lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Saltalamacchia is in Sunday's lineup against the Rays, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: Kelly Shoppach started behind the plate Saturday, but Saltalamacchia wound up entering the game as a pinch hitter, tagging a walk-off, two-run homer. Adrian Gonzalez - #28 - First Base - 6'2" - 225lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Gonzalez, who started in right field Saturday, was pulled after six innings for a pinch runner, the Boston Herald reports.
Impact: Manager Bobby Valentine rolled the dice on this one and it didn't come back to hurt, thanks to Jarrod Saltalamacchia's walk-off homer, though the move was a shocker to Gonzalez. "Yeah, I was [surprised to be removed], but he's the boss," said Gonzalez. "He takes me out — I got to come out." Darnell McDonald - #54 - Left Field - 5'11" - 205lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: McDonald (oblique) will play in games Sunday and Monday for Triple-A Pawtucket, the Red Sox's official site reports.
Impact: McDonald, who began a rehabilitation assignment Friday and was given the day off Saturday, could be activated Tuesday. Ryan Sweeney - #12 - Right Field - 6'4" - 223lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Sweeney has passed a league-mandated concussion test and could return soon, the Red Sox's official site reports.
Impact: Sweeney resumed baseball activities Saturday, taking batting practice for the first time since sustaining a concussion a week ago. He's eligible to be activated Monday, though he may not be getting regular at-bats. With Adrian Gonzalez starting in right field in three of the past four games to accommodate the presence of Kevin Youkilis and Will Middlebrooks in the lineup, Sweeney will be squeezed for playing time. Carl Crawford - #13 - Left Field - 6'2" - 215lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Crawford (elbow) has been cleared to start swinging a bat, the Red Sox's official site reports.
Impact: Crawford has been swinging off a tee the last couple of days since being cleared after an examination Friday. Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine estimated Crawford is about two weeks away from beginning a throwing a program. Daisuke Matsuzaka - #18 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 185lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Matsuzaka (neck) threw five shutout innings Saturday night for Triple-A Pawtucket in the first game of his second rehabilitation assignment, the Red Sox's official site reports.
Impact: Matsuzaka threw 56 pitches (38 strikes) and permitted one hit and one walk while striking out two batters. Under the terms of his 30-day rehab clock, the Red Sox must activate Matsuzaka by June 25, provided he doesn't suffer another setback. Ryan Kalish - #55 - Left Field - 6'0" - 213lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Kalish (shoulder) went 2-for-4 with a home run in his first rehabilitation game for High-A Salem.
Impact: Kalish served as the designated hitter Saturday and will continue to work his way back into game shape -- he hasn't played competitively in over a year. We suspect he'll eventually land at Triple-A Pawtucket when activated. He did serve as Boston's regular right fielder in the final two months of the 2010 season and probably would have been the team's starting right fielder this season had he not suffered shoulder and neck injuries in 2011. Will Middlebrooks - #64 - Third Base - 6'4" - 200lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Middlebrooks is back in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports.
Impact: Middlebrooks will return to action after getting his first day off Friday in nearly three weeks. He will man third base and bat sixth against Rays starter David Price. Jarrod Saltalamacchia - #39 - Catcher - 6'4" - 235lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Saltalamacchia served as a pinch hitter and delivered with a walkoff home run in Saturday's win over the Rays.
Impact: Saltalamacchia served as the pinch hitter for Marlon Byrd, who was 0-for-3 in the game with a pair of strikeouts, and delivered with a big home run to right center. His batting average on the season now stands at .274 to go along with eight home runs and 21 RBI. Josh Beckett - #19 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Beckett allowed two runs over seven innings and did not factor in the decision Saturday against the Rays.
Impact: He gave up four hits while walking none and striking out five. Beckett has been fantastic over his last three starts, allowing just three runs over 21.2 innings of work. The great pitching of late has helped dropped his season ERA to 4.15 to go along with 45 strikeouts and 15 walks. Jon Lester - #31 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 240lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Lester was rocked in a defeat to the Rays on Friday.
Impact: He gave up seven runs and allowed three homers in four innings of a loss, falling to 3-4 with a 4.72 ERA. Ryan Kalish - #55 - Left Field - 6'0" - 213lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Kalish (shoulder) has joined High-A Salem and is playing Saturday night, according to Evan Lepler, the radio voice of the Salem Red Sox. Kalish is batting third and will serve as Salem's designated hitter.
Impact: Kalish had started to play in extended spring training and now begins a rehab assignment. He's lost a lot of development time, having missed virtually all of the 2011 season and the first few months of 2012. There's a chance he could help Boston later this season, but he's surely in the mix for the starting right field job in 2013. Aaron Cook - #35 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 215lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Cook was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left knee laceration.
Impact: Cook needed 11 stitches in the wound after he was spiked in a collision at home plate during Saturday's 8-2 loss to Baltimore. To replace him, the Red Sox recalled Anfrew Miller from Triple-A Pawtucket. Daisuke Matsuzaka - #18 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 185lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Matsuzaka (neck) is scheduled to throw approximately 75 pitches for Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday when he begins a new rehabilitation assignment, the Boston Herald reports.
Impact: Matsuzaka, who was shut down for about a week, last pitched 10 days ago when he threw 6.2 innings. Will Middlebrooks - #64 - Third Base - 6'4" - 200lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Middlebrooks, who got a night off Friday, is expected back in the lineup Saturday, the Boston Herald reports.
Impact: Boston manager Bobby Valentine continues to juggle the lineup in order to get the bats of Middlebrooks, Kevin Youkilis and Adrian Gonzalez in the lineup. One thing Valentine did mention Friday was that having Middlebrooks play another position is unlikely. Adrian Gonzalez - #28 - First Base - 6'2" - 225lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine hinted that Gonzalez, who was back at first base Friday night, will return to the outfield Saturday, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: If so, it will be Gonzalez's first experience playing Fenway Park's expansive right field. Carl Crawford - #13 - Left Field - 6'2" - 215lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Crawford (elbow) underwent an examination Friday to determine if he could begin swinging a bat, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: There was no word on the results of the examination. Darnell McDonald - #54 - Left Field - 5'11" - 205lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: McDonald (oblique) played five innings in left field Friday night for Triple-A Pawtucket, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: McDonald began a rehabilitation assignment Friday by going 0-for-1 with a sacrifice fly for the PawSox. Jon Lester - #31 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 240lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Lester was shelled for seven runs on six hits, walking three while striking out four over just four innings of a 7-4 loss to Tampa Bay on Friday night.
Impact: He allowed three home runs in dropping his record to 3-4 and inflating his ERA to 4.72 on the season. It won't get any easier as he takes on the Tigers at Fenway Park in his next start. Will Middlebrooks - #64 - Third Base - 6'4" - 200lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Middlebrooks is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays, according to the Boston Herald.
Impact: Middlebrooks has played in every game since May 5, so he will get a well-deserved night off Friday. Kevin Youkilis will get the start at third base in Middlebrooks' place. Jon Lester - #31 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 240lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Lester, who battled a stiff back in his last start, will make his scheduled start Friday against Tampa Bay.
Impact: We're stripping the day-to-day label from Lester, who has allowed three earned runs or fewer in four of his last five starts. Darnell McDonald - #54 - Left Field - 5'11" - 205lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: McDonald (oblique) will start a rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: McDonald is one of seven outfielders the Red Sox have on the disabled list. Daisuke Matsuzaka - #18 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 185lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Matsuzaka (shoulder/neck) has been cleared to resume throwing and will start for Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: Now that Boston has maneuvered him off of his first rehabilitation assignment, a new 30-day clock can start for Matsuzaka, who received a cortisone shot in his neck for a strained trapezius muscle. In theory, Matsuzaka could pitch for Boston at any time because he's been stretched out -- he pitched 6.2 innings in his final rehab start before the neck injury shut him down. Jason Repko - #16 - Center Field - 5'11" - 198lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Repko has landed on the 15-day DL with left shoulder separation.
Impact: Repko is 1 for 11 with four strikeouts so he wasn't getting it done anyway for the last-place club. Andrew Bailey - #40 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 243lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Bailey (thumb) was expected to begin a throwing program Wednesday in Fort Myers, the Boston Herald reports.
Impact: The plan calls for Bailey to start throwing from 60 feet. He's not expected to pitch until after the All-Star break. Kevin Youkilis - #20 - Third Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said Youkilis is "going to play third base," the Boston Globe reports. The manager echoed the comments of general manager Ben Cherington, who said last week that Youkilis will not lose his job to injury.
Impact: Valentine is being peppered about the juggling act he's performed the last two games to get Youkilis, Adrian Gonzalez and Will Middlebrooks in the lineup. "I don't think it's an everyday thing," Valentine said. "I think it's something that can be used throughout the year, but no, I don't think it's an everyday solution." For now, fantasy owners will need to be vigilant for the pre-game posting of starting lineups to determine whether Youkilis or Middlebrooks or both are playing. Darnell McDonald - #54 - Left Field - 5'11" - 205lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: McDonald (oblique) took some swings in the batting cage before Wednesday's game, MLB.com reports.
Impact: The Red Sox outfield has been depleted by injuries, so much so that the team has been using Adrian Gonzalez in right field. McDonald figures to be the closest to returning among the injured outfielders, and should challenge for at least a platoon spot upon his return. Kevin Youkilis - #20 - Third Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Youkilis went 2-for-3 with a run scored in Boston's win over Baltimore on Wednesday.
Impact: Youkilis, who was replaced for a pinch-runner in the game, has three hits in his two games back from a lower back strain. Will Middlebrooks - #64 - Third Base - 6'4" - 200lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Middlebrooks went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Wednesday's win over Baltimore.
Impact: Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine is making it work with Middlebrooks at third base, Kevin Youkilis at first base and Adrian Gonzalez in right field, but the manager continues to insist having Gonzalez play the outfield is not an everyday solution. So you'll have to be on top of Boston's posted starting lineup everyday if Middlebrooks is on your roster. Though the rookie is making it hard for Valentine to sit him, having gone 8-for-17 with a homer and three RBI in the last four games. Adrian Gonzalez - #28 - First Base - 6'2" - 225lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said he doesn't think Gonzalez playing right field is "an everyday thing," WEEI.com reports.
Impact: "I think it's something that could be used throughout the year, but no, I don't think it's an everyday solution," said Valentine. Gonzalez made his second straight start in the outfield, which is the most convenient solution to getting both Kevin Youkilis and Will Middlebrooks in the lineup. Valentine is playing this on the fly, so fantasy owners will need to be nimble enough to modify starting lineups late in the day. Dan Bard - #51 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 215lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Bard struggled with his control again Wednesday, walking four (with just two strikeouts) and hitting a batter, but he held the Orioles to just two runs on five hits in 5.1 innings. The win improved him to 4-5 on the year.
Impact: Bard now has 29 walks against 28 strikeouts this season -- uninspiring numbers from the converted setup man. A stunning 17 of those walks have come in his last four starts. Don't be surprised if this was one of his final gasps in the starting rotation. Daniel Nava - #66 - Left Field - 5'10" - 200lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Nava went 2-for-3 with his second homer in Wednesday's win over Baltimore.
Impact: Nava had hit a somewhat rough patch after a blazing start, but the nice day lifted his average to a robust .350. With a little pop and a little speed, he can be helpful in deeper leagues. Scott Podsednik - #26 - Left Field - 6'0" - 187lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Podsednik, making his first start of the season Wednesday against Baltimore, went 2-for-3 with a homer.
Impact: The speedy outfielder hadn't left the ballpark since Sept. 6, 2010. After missing all of last season, he's got a chance to stick with the Red Sox and play consistently for a stretch this year. Felix Doubront - #61 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 165lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Doubront pitched well against the Orioles on Tuesday but took the loss anyway.
Impact: Doubront allowed two runs and four hits in six innings as his three-game winning streak was snapped. He is 4-2 with a 3.96 ERA. Mark Melancon - #37 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 215lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Melancon earned his sixth save of the season for Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday. He now has a 0.60 ERA in 15 innings and has allowed only 14 base runners.
Impact: Melancon seems to have worked out the problems that plagued him in April, and his 13.80 K/9IP in Triple-A indicates he is ready for major league action once again. However, with the Red Sox bullpen performing well of late there is no roster move to be made. Barring injury, an Andrew Miller meltdown is Melancon's best shot for a callup. Kevin Youkilis - #20 - Third Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Youkilis is in the starting lineup at first base for the second straight day Wednesday, Alex Speier of WEEI.com reports.
Impact: Will Middlebrooks is at third base while Adrian Gonzalez is playing right field, which at least temporarily will be arrangement designed to keep all three players in the Red Sox's lineup together. If Middlebrooks slumps, it's entirely possible that Youkilis will shift back to third and Gonzalez will return to first while the rookie gets more seasoning at Triple-A, but keep an eye on this arrangement as it could quickly provide more versatility for Youkilis owners if it holds up long enough. Adrian Gonzalez - #28 - First Base - 6'2" - 225lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Gonzalez is starting in right field for the second straight day Wednesday, Alex Speier of WEEI.com reports.
Impact: Kevin Youkilis is playing first base and Will Middlebrooks is once again manning third, but Middlebrooks will have to continue to hit in order to remain in the lineup and avoid a potential demotion back to Pawtucket in the coming weeks. Wednesday will mark Gonzalez's fourth game in the outfield this season, an adjustment that first happened during Interleague play. Will Middlebrooks - #64 - Third Base - 6'4" - 200lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Middlebrooks is starting at third base while Kevin Youkilis is at first and Adrian Gonzalez is in right field for the second straight game Wednesday, Alex Speier of WEEI.com reports.
Impact: For now, it appears as though the Red Sox will use an alignment that allows all three players to be in the starting lineup simultaneously. Middlebrooks will have to continue to hit in order to avoid being sent down, as it's likely that the Red Sox want him to see regular playing time at this stage of his development. Marlon Byrd - #23 - Center Field - 6'0" - 245lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Byrd is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Orioles, Alex Speier of WEEI.com reports.
Impact: Scott Podsednik is in center field and Byrd's meager .281 OBP could begin to cost him playing time despite the assortment of injuries that have depleted the Red Sox's outfield depth in recent weeks. Scott Podsednik - #26 - Left Field - 6'0" - 187lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Podsednik is starting in center field for the Red Sox on Wednesday, Alex Speier of WEEI.com reports.
Impact: Marlon Byrd will head to the bench, while the Red Sox's patchwork outfield situation could lead to a decent run of playing time for the veteran speedster in Boston. Jarrod Saltalamacchia - #39 - Catcher - 6'4" - 235lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Saltalamacchia is not in the lineup Wednesday against Baltimore, Alex Speier of WEEI.com reports.
Impact: Kelly Shoppach will catch Daniel Bard on Wednesday with Salty on the bench following a stretch of five consecutive starts behind the plate. Aaron Cook - #35 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 215lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Cook is still having trouble with the cut above his left knee and will not begin a rehabilitation assignment this week, WEEI.com reports. Cook told WEEI that the cut is "not healing quite right."
Impact: Cook had the stitches removed from his knee and was scheduled to throw 50 pitches in the minors Tuesday, but that plan was cancelled. He will not have a schedule for the continuation of his rehab until he can be examined in Boston following the team's current road trip. Stepping back a bit for a wider view, if the Red Sox are considering any change to their starting staff, Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow, neck, 60-day DL) is no longer an immediate threat to claim starts that could go to Cook. But we're getting ahead of ourselves there. Cook needs to get healthy himself to be considered for a spot in the rotation. Scott Podsednik - #26 - Left Field - 6'0" - 187lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Podsednik made his Red Sox debut Tuesday night, grounding into a force out as a pinch-hitter in Boston's loss to Baltimore.
Impact: This was Podsednik's first game action in the major leagues since 2010. Given that Boston has lost to injury all five outfielders they had planned to start the season with, Podsednik may get an opportunity in the short term to stick with the team. Kevin Youkilis - #20 - Third Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Youkilis (back) has been activated from the 15-day DL and will start at first base and bat fourth for the Red Sox on Tuesday, Gordon Edes of ESPN Boston reports.
Impact: For now, Adrian Gonzalez will move to right field and Will Middlebrooks will play third base, and it's worth noting that the arrangement is being made with a left-hander on the mound for the Orioles on Tuesday night. Cody Ross - #7 - Left Field - 5'10" - 193lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: The Red Sox are optimistic that Ross' foot injury is not as severe as initially believed, the Providence Journal reports.
Impact: An MRI taken Monday was not totally conclusive and led to a second opinion Tuesday, which made the team a bit more optimistic. "At worst case, it's not as bad as we thought it was [Monday]," manager Bobby Valentine said. "At best case, it's much better. It seems like it's a couple of weeks, rather than multiples." Kevin Youkilis - #20 - Third Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Youkilis (back) homered in his return to the lineup Tuesday night in Boston's 4-1 loss to Baltimore.
Impact: Youkilis, who had missed the last few weeks with a lower back strain, started at first base while rookie Will Middlebrooks started at third base. It looks like the Red Sox, looking to hold onto some potent right-handed bats in light of losing Cody Ross to a foot injury, will keep Middlebrooks in Boston for the time being. On Tuesday, Adrian Gonzalez was moved to right field in order to get all three bats in the lineup. Felix Doubront - #61 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 165lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Doubront took the loss despite a solid outing Tuesday against Baltimore: six innings, four hits, two walks, and two runs allowed.
Impact: Doubrount continues to be a strikeout machine, throwing another nine on the pile Tuesday night. He's been one of the elites in that category so far this season, with 53 in nine starts (just under six per) and even better on a per-inning basis, striking out over one batter per inning. Kevin Youkilis - #20 - Third Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: The Boston Red Sox have activated Kevin Youkilis from the 15-day disabled list.
Impact: Youkilis was placed on the disabled list on May 2, retroactive to April 29, with a strained lower back. He was in the starting lineup at first base for Tuesday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Asked Tuesday afternoon how he felt, Youkilis replied, "Good to go." Youkilis is batting .219 with two homers and nine RBIs in 18 games. Daisuke Matsuzaka - #18 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 185lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Matsuzaka (elbow) has been placed on the 60-day DL, retroactive to the beginning of the season, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: The Red Sox needed a roster spot due to a series of moves Tuesday, with Matsuzaka's potential return date still unclear. Ryan Sweeney - #12 - Right Field - 6'4" - 223lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Sweeney (mild concussion) has been placed on the seven-day disabled list, retroactive to Sunday, ESPN.com reports.
Impact: The Red Sox also placed Cody Ross on the DL on Tuesday, with Scott Podsednik getting the call to bolster the team's outfield depth. Scott Podsednik - #26 - Left Field - 6'0" - 187lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Podsednik has been added to the Red Sox roster, ESPN.com reports.
Impact: Podsednik will give the Bosox some added speed and needed outfield depth, with Cody Ross having been placed on the DL on Tuesday. Cody Ross - #7 - Left Field - 5'10" - 193lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Ross (foot) has been placed on the DL by the Red Sox, ESPN.com reports.
Impact: Fellow outfielder Scott Podsednik was added to Boston roster in place of Ross, who is dealing with a fractured bone in his left foot. Clay Buchholz - #11 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 190lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Buchholz gave up five runs in 5 1-3 innings and did not get a decision Monday in an 8-6 win over the O's.
Impact: Buchholz walked four and struck out a pair. Dustin Pedroia - #15 - Second Base - 5'8" - 165lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Pedroia had two hits and two RBIs Monday in an 8-6 win over the O's.
Impact: Pedroia is 7 for 18 in the season series. Mike Aviles - #3 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 204lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Aviles had two hits Monday in an 8-6 win over the O's.
Impact: Aviles is 12 for 30 during a seven-game hitting streak. Daniel Nava - #66 - Left Field - 5'10" - 200lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Nava had two hits Monday in an 8-6 win over the O's.
Impact: Nava has been a surprise in part-time action with a .343 average. Will Middlebrooks - #64 - Third Base - 6'4" - 200lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Middlebrooks had three hits Monday in an 8-6 win over the O's.
Impact: The rookie raised his average 22 points to .297. Cody Ross - #7 - Left Field - 5'10" - 193lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Ross' (foot) injury may not be as bad as initially feared and he's in the process of getting a second opinion, Sean McAdam of CSN New England reports.
Impact: Ross is feeling much better Tuesday, and there appears to be a chance that the small break in his foot is actually an old problem. Ryan Sweeney - #12 - Right Field - 6'4" - 223lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Sweeney failed his league-mandated concussion test Monday, The Boston Herald reports.
Impact: The Red Sox are considering placing him on the 7-day DL because of his lingering concussion symptoms. He sustained the head injury Saturday night when he made a game-saving diving catch in the eighth inning in Philadelphia. Scott Podsednik - #26 - Left Field - 6'0" - 187lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Podsednik will likely be recalled Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports.
Impact: Podsednik, 36, last appeared in the majors in 2010, but it looks like he'll get a shot in the near future with Cody Ross (foot) expected to miss six-to-eight weeks. Podesdnik is a career .279 hitter at the major league level with 301 steals to his name. The 2005 All-Star selection was just acquired from the Phillies on May 11. Vicente Padilla - #44 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 232lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Padilla stranded two inherited runners in scoring position Monday night, and he has now stranded all 15 inherited runners this season, Comcast SportsNet New England reports.
Impact: Padilla is still digging out of the bad outing he and the rest of the bullpen had against the Yankees in mid-April, but his ability to prevent inherited runners from scoring has made him an important late-inning reliever for manager Bobby Valentine. Andrew Miller - #30 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 210lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Miller threw 1.2 scoreless innings of relief and picked up the win Monday night in Boston's come-from-behind victory over Baltimore.
Impact: In the past, command has been Miller's biggest issue, but that hasn't been a problem in 2012. He's been sensational since joining Boston's bullpen, striking out 10 and walking just one in 8.0 innings. At this point, there's no need for Boston to tamper with success, so we won't be seeing Miller getting any starts anytime soon. Daisuke Matsuzaka - #18 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 185lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Matsuzaka (elbow) has been recalled from his rehab assignment and placed back on the disabled list because of soreness in his right trapezius muscle, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: Under MLB rules, Matsuzaka must wait at least seven days before he can begin another rehab assignment, but he is not expected to be ready at that point. He received a shot in the affected area and is hoping the shot will alleviate the pain, which restricts movement when he throws. The Red Sox are not offering a timetable for Matsuzaka's return, but you should not expect him until late June/early July, at the very earliest. However, we suspect sometime after the All-Star break as a more likely scenario. Will Middlebrooks - #64 - Third Base - 6'4" - 200lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: With Kevin Youkilis (back) expected to be activated for Tuesday night's game against the Orioles, the Red Sox face a decision on what to do with Middlebrooks. Youkilis is expected to resume his role as the team's starting third baseman.
Impact: There isn't much flexibility in the lineup as Adrian Gonzalez (1B) and David Ortiz (DH) aren't going anywhere. Cody Ross' foot injury opens up an opportunity in the outfield, but Middlebrooks has no experience there and Youkilis very minimal. There's the option of moving Gonzalez to the outfield -- he played right field twice during the series in Philadelphia -- but the Red Sox are rightfully loath to do that on a long-term basis. Middlebrooks had slumped a bit after a powerful start to his major league career, but bounced back with a couple of multi-hit games in the past few days. His bat may be too valuable to throw back to Triple-A. While keeping him in a reserve role will limit Middlebrooks' development, the Red Sox may do just that while they work to trade Youkilis. Kevin Youkilis - #20 - Third Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Youkilis (back) will join the Red Sox in Baltimore on Tuesday for an exam, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: Youkilis, who played third base Monday night for the third time during his rehab assignment for Triple-A Pawtucket, is expected to be activated for Tuesday night's game. He will conveniently slip onto the roster when the Red Sox place Cody Ross (foot) on the disabled list. Youkilis is expected to resume his role as Boston's starting third baseman, while the Red Sox discuss their options for Will Middlebrooks. Dustin Pedroia - #15 - Second Base - 5'8" - 165lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Pedroia went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run scored and one double Monday against the Orioles.
Impact: Pedroia has been getting his hits, but Monday marked his first RBI since May 12. He does still have 20 RBI overall, so this should more be a case of the struggles of the Red Sox leadoff hitters. Alfredo Aceves - #91 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 218lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Aceves worked a perfect ninth inning for his 10th save of the season Monday.
Impact: Aceves has provided the Red Sox with some stability at the end of games of late as he has not allowed a run in any of his last six appearances. Clay Buchholz - #11 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 190lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Buchholz did not record a decision Monday as the Red Sox defeated the Orioles, 8-6. He pitched 5.1 innings and allowed five runs, six hits and four walks to go along with two strikeouts.
Impact: Buchholz was bailed out by his offense Monday or he would have suffered his second straight loss. He still continues to puzzle fantasy owners this season as he has allowed five runs or more in seven of his nine starts. Cody Ross - #7 - Left Field - 5'10" - 193lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Boston Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington says outfielder Cody Ross has a broken bone in his left foot and could be sidelined 6-8 weeks.
Impact: Ross fouled a ball off his foot in Friday's game against Philadelphia. An MRI on Monday revealed a small fracture. Cherington says Ross will get a second opinion in Baltimore, but he is almost certainly headed to the disabled list. Speaking before the Red Sox faced the Orioles on Monday night, Cherington said Ross has a fractured navicular bone. He said such injuries usually take between six to eight weeks to heal. Ross is batting .271 with eight homers and 28 RBIs. Carl Crawford - #13 - Left Field - 6'2" - 215lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said that Crawford (elbow) could return in early July, ESPN Boston's Gordon Edes reports.
Impact: It's a rough estimate for Crawford's return, who will be hitting before he's able to resume throwing in the coming weeks. Jacoby Ellsbury - #2 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said that Ellsbury (shoulder) could return in early July, ESPN Boston's Gordon Edes reports.
Impact: It's considered a rough estimate for Ellsbury, but no details have been revealed as far as a timetable for him to begin baseball activities again. Will Middlebrooks - #64 - Third Base - 6'4" - 200lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said that the team is leaning toward keeping Middlebrooks on the roster after Kevin Youkilis returns from the DL, Gordon Edes of ESPN Boston reports.
Impact: As injuries continue to deplete the right-handed hitting options on the Red Sox's depth chart, the rookie's chances of sticking and shifting into the outfield continue to improve. Cody Ross - #7 - Left Field - 5'10" - 193lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said that Ross (foot) will likely miss six-to-eight weeks, Gordon Edes of ESPN Boston reports.
Impact: The team is awaiting the results of a second opinion for Ross, but he could be on the shelf until early or mid-July if that six-to-eight week estimate holds up. Ryan Sweeney - #12 - Right Field - 6'4" - 223lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Sweeney (concussion) is not in the lineup for the Red Sox on Monday, reports the Boston Herald's Scott Lauber.
Impact: Sweeney, who has been dealing with concussion symptoms, had been planning to return to the lineup Monday. Instead, he will sit out a second straight game as a precautionary measure. Che-Hsuan Lin will start in right field for Boston. Cody Ross - #7 - Left Field - 5'10" - 193lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: An MRI taken Monday revealed a broken bone in Ross' left foot, Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald reports.
Impact: An X-ray taken soon after Ross suffered the injury did not show the fracture, but the second test taken Monday did. It's not initially clear how much time Ross will miss, but it's likely that he will be out several weeks, which will only further deplete the Red Sox's outfield corps. Expect another update on Ross' status once the team has a better feel for how long he will be out. Jarrod Saltalamacchia - #39 - Catcher - 6'4" - 235lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Saltalamacchia homered for the second consecutive game Sunday in Boston's win over Philadelphia.
Impact: Saltalamacchia's three-run bomb in the third inning was his third homer in the past six games. With seven homers and 10 doubles this season, his slugging percentage is at a career-best .583. Mike Aviles - #3 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 204lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Aviles will reclaim the leadoff hitter role against both right-handers and left-handers, the Providence Journal reports.
Impact: Aviles has mashed the ball in the six games, with seven extra-base hits including homers to lead off each of the last two games. He was the original choice for the job when Jacoby Ellsbury injured his shoulder, but Aviles eventually saw his on-base percentage dip to .287, as manager Bobby Valentine experimented with Ryan Sweeney against right-handers. Sweeney didn't perform well there, so the manager has gone back to Aviles full time. Kevin Youkilis - #20 - Third Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Youkilis (back) will play at least one more game on his rehabilitation assignment Monday, leaving the possibility that he could rejoin the Red Sox on Tuesday, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: "If he feels good after the game, I don't see any reason why not," Valentine said. "It's on him. If he wants another couple of at-bats, or needs anything." Youkilis, who played third base in games Friday and Saturday, was given Sunday off. Jacoby Ellsbury - #2 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine could not offer a timetable for Ellsbury's return from a shoulder injury, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: Valentine could not estimate when Ellsbury, who has been lifting weights, will be ready to resume baseball-related activities. The Globe used the phrase "not close to returning," but that did not come out of the mouth of the manager. As it stands right now, Ellsbury, who is on the 60-day disabled list, is not eligible to return until the middle of the June, which already means he's not close to returning. David Ortiz - #34 - - 6'4" - 230lbs
Sun. May 20, 2012 |
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News: Ortiz went 2 for 5 with a homer and two RBIs in Saturday's 7-5 win over Philadelphia.
Impact: Ortiz's batting average improved to .344. Jarrod Saltalamacchia - #39 - Catcher - 6'4" - 235lbs
Sun. May 20, 2012 |
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News: Saltalamacchia went 3 for 4 with an RBI in Saturday's 7-5 win over Philadelphia.
Impact: Saltalamacchia is 10 for 19 with two homers and six RBIs in the last six games. Josh Beckett - #19 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Beckett allowed one run on seven hits and two walks while striking out five in 7.2 innings Sunday in Boston's win over Philadelphia.
Impact: Beckett was dominant for the second consecutive start and was quality for the seventh time in nine outings. Mike Aviles - #3 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 204lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Aviles homered for the third straight game Sunday in Boston's win over Philadelphia.
Impact: Aviles had slowed a bit after a strong start, but has resumed being a threat. He's riding a six-game hitting streak with seven extra-base hits during that run. Ryan Sweeney - #12 - Right Field - 6'4" - 223lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Sweeney (concussion) plans to try to play Monday against the Orioles, ESPN Boston's Gordon Edes reports.
Impact: Sweeney may have suffered a mild concussion during Saturday's game against the Phillies when he made a diving catch. He underwent some tests following the game and was held out of Sunday's game as a precaution. He said he'd try to play Monday, but consider him day-to-day for the time being. Daisuke Matsuzaka - #18 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 185lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Matsuzaka received an injection in his right shoulder Sunday and will miss his upcoming rehab start, the Boston Herald's Scott Lauber reports.
Impact: Matsuzaka was scheduled to make a rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday, but it looks like he won't be able to throw. On top of his neck/shoulder issues, Matsuzaka is still focusing on strengthening his arm following the Tommy John surgery he underwent last June. Kevin Youkilis - #20 - Third Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: The Indians and Phillies are among the teams monitoring Youkilis (back) during his rehab assignment, Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com reports.
Impact: With Will Middlebrooks batting .275 with five homers and 15 RBI in 17 games for the Red Sox, Youkilis is looking expendable at this point. The 33-year-old was 14-for-64 on the year with 20 strikeouts before the injury, but the teams that are interested are likely looking for signs that Youkilis can turn it around with another club. Cody Ross - #7 - Left Field - 5'10" - 193lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Ross (foot) hopes to play Monday against the Orioles, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: The 31-year-old reported feeling much better Sunday after fouling a ball off his left foot during Friday's contest. Ross was held out of Saturday's lineup, but it's looking like this injury might just cost him the one game. Ryan Sweeney - #12 - Right Field - 6'4" - 223lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Sweeney is not in Sunday's lineup against the Phillies, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: Sweeney, who is homerless in 122 at-bats, but hitting .311 with 14 doubles and a triple, will sit Sunday, with the Phillies sending Cliff Lee to the hill. As a result, Marlon Byrd gets the start in center field for the Red Sox. Jon Lester - #31 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 240lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Lester said he was battling a stiff back throughout the six innings he threw Saturday night in Philadelphia, the Boston Herald reports.
Impact: Lester picked up the win, allowing four runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out three. "I was battling myself from pitch one," Lester said. "I couldn't really get into a rhythm of getting comfortable on the mound. I don't know what it was, if it was mechanical or just one of those nights you're (feeling) that way, or what. One of those deals. You've got to grind it out." Lester doesn't believe the back stiffness will become an issue, but it's something we'll be tracking leading up to his next scheduled start, Friday against Tampa Bay. Daisuke Matsuzaka - #18 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 185lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said Matsuzaka (elbow) is dealing with pain on the side of his neck, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: The organization still plans on having him start Tuesday for Triple-A Pawtucket, but the mention of neck pain suggests the team will use that as the reason to extend Matsuzaka's rehab assignment, due to end May 23. Kevin Youkilis - #20 - Third Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said Youkilis (back) is expected to remain on his rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket for a few more days, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: Youkilis played third base for a second straight day Saturday, going 1-for-4 with a single and two strikeouts while playing seven innings in the field. We expect him to be activated in the early part of the week. Will Middlebrooks - #64 - Third Base - 6'4" - 200lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Middlebrooks knocked his fifth homer of the season Saturday night in Boston's win over Philadelphia.
Impact: Just as Middlebrooks started to slump, he collected two hits Saturday, but it still appears that he'll be sent down when Kevin Youkilis (back) is activated. Jarrod Saltalamacchia - #39 - Catcher - 6'4" - 235lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Saltalamacchia, who needed 12 stitches to close a cut on his left ear suffered Friday night, was back in the lineup Saturday and homered in Boston's win over Philadelphia.
Impact: Saltalamacchia had three hits, including his sixth homer of the season, and raised his season average to .283. Aaron Cook - #35 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 215lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Cook (knee) threw a bullpen session Saturday, the Providence Journal reports. The session took place two days after Cook pitched a three-inning simulated game.
Impact: Cook, who suffered a cut when his left knee was gashed by an opponent's cleat during his one start for Boston, was scheduled to have the stitches removed from his left knee following the bullpen session. Because of the stitches, Cook hadn't been able to run until recently, and he will need to build up the level of conditioning in his legs before he's ready for activation. Mike Aviles - #3 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 204lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Aviles is batting leadoff Saturday against Philadelphia right-hander Joe Blanton.
Impact: Boston manager Bobby Valentine had been using Ryan Sweeney atop the order against lefties, but that experiment didn't work out, so it's back to Aviles. Cody Ross - #7 - Left Field - 5'10" - 193lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Two doctors concurred that Ross does not have a break in his foot, according to Rob Bradford of WEEI.com.
Impact: Ross is still moving around slowly after he fouled a ball off his left foot Friday night. Right now, it's all about the R.I.C.E.: rest, ice, compression, elevation. Jarrod Saltalamacchia - #39 - Catcher - 6'4" - 235lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Saltalamacchia is back in the lineup Saturday against the Phillies, the Boston Herald reports.
Impact: Saltalamacchia exited Friday's game with a gruesome cut on his ear. He received 12 stitches to seal up the cut and concussion tests were negative. All patched up now, Saltalamacchia should be fine going forward. Daniel Nava - #66 - Left Field - 5'10" - 200lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Nava will start in right field and bat eighth on Saturday, ESPN Boston's Gordon Edes reports.
Impact: Nava has performed well since his May 10 call-up, batting .360 and adding eight RBI. He may find his way into the lineup more often if Marlon Byrd's struggles persist. Ryan Sweeney - #12 - Right Field - 6'4" - 223lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Sweeney is starting in center field and batting seventh on Saturday, ESPN Boston's Gordon Edes reports.
Impact: Sweeney has cooled off at the plate recently, batting just .231 in the month of May. Boston tried him the leadoff spot earlier in the week but ultimately scrapped the idea, installing Mike Aviles at the top of the order instead. Marlon Byrd - #23 - Center Field - 6'0" - 245lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Byrd is not in the lineup Saturday against the Phillies, ESPN Boston's Gordon Edes reports.
Impact: Byrd's struggles against right-handers have become a recurring problem, opening up opportunities for other outfielders recently. Ryan Sweeney gets the nod in center field Saturday. Cody Ross - #7 - Left Field - 5'10" - 193lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Ross (foot) is not in the lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Phillies, ESPN Boston's Gordon Edes reports.
Impact: Ross fouled a ball off his foot in the eighth inning of Friday's game and is awaiting the results of X-rays. The team will try to keep him off the DL, as injuries have decimated the outfield this season. Ryan Kalish - #55 - Left Field - 6'0" - 213lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Kalish (shoulder) is participating in games at extended spring training, the Providence Journal reports.
Impact: It sounds like Kalish is going full bore in these games, but he's doing a lot of baseball activities, according to Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine. The team is taking it slow with Kalish, who underwent a pair of surgeries last fall -- one on his neck, one on his shoulder. Dan Bard - #51 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 215lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: After Bard walked five batters in five innings Friday night, Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said, "The walks, they aren't acceptable," the Boston Herald reports.
Impact: Bard has now walked 13 batters in 18.0 innings over his previous three starts and Valentine has noticed. "That amount of walks, you can't leave your team out there, and you can't keep letting those guys on base. He's tough to hit in the strike zone. Might as well throw it in there," said Valentine. In addition to the five walks, Bard hit two batters and wasn't locating very well. Adrian Gonzalez - #28 - First Base - 6'2" - 225lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Gonzalez hit a homer in Friday night's loss to Philadelphia. It was his first since April 17.
Impact: Gonzalez' home-run drought lasted 109 at-bats before he launched his third of the season in the eighth inning off Chad Qualls. Kevin Youkilis - #20 - Third Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Youkilis (back) went 1-for-3 and played third base for Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday, the Providence Journal reports.
Impact: Youkilis looked pretty nimble in his start Friday, pouncing on a bunt attempt and throwing out the runner by a couple of steps in the second inning, and then later turning a 5-4-3 double play. Youkilis will remain with the PawSox through the weekend before re-joining the Red Sox early next week. Aaron Cook - #35 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 215lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Cook (knee) threw a three-inning simulated game in the bullpen Thursday, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: Cook is getting closer to a return and may have a spot available to him as the Red Sox continue to evaluate the effectiveness of Daniel Bard (25 walks, four hit batsmen in 42.2 innings) in the starting rotation. Daisuke Matsuzaka - #18 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 185lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: The follow-up by the coaching staff at Triple-A Pawtucket said Matsuzaka (elbow) had better command of his fastball but still lacked sharp breaking pitches during his rehab start Thursday, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: The fact that he pitched into the seventh inning is hopeful and considered an improvement, but everything we've heard in the last week suggests Matsuzaka is not ready for prime time yet following last year's Tommy John surgery. He'll get another rehab start Tuesday, then the Red Sox will have to activate him or find another option. Adrian Gonzalez - #28 - First Base - 6'2" - 225lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: With the Boston Globe reporting that David Ortiz will start at first base Saturday, a decision as to whether Gonzalez will be in the lineup is looming.
Impact: It's more than likely that Gonzalez will remain in the lineup and start in right field. He homered Friday night -- his first round-tripper in 109 at-bats -- so it's very likely manager Bobby Valentine wants to keep his bat going. David Ortiz - #34 - - 6'4" - 230lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Ortiz said he will be playing first base Saturday, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: Ortiz was not in the starting lineup for Boston's series opener Friday night in Philadelphia. Cody Ross - #7 - Left Field - 5'10" - 193lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Ross (foot) was hopeful following Friday night's game that his foot injury will only cost him a few games, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: Ross fouled a ball off his left foot in the eighth inning of Friday's loss to the Phillies. X-rays have been sent back to Boston for evaluation. David Ortiz - #34 - - 6'4" - 230lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Ortiz is not in the starting lineup Friday, the Red Sox's official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: Adrian Gonzalez is playing first base Friday, leaving Ortiz to a pinch-hitting role for at least the first game of Boston's interleague series against Philadelphia. It was previously suggested that Gonzalez may see time in the outfield, but the Red Sox aren't starting Friday's game in that alignment. Cody Ross - #7 - Left Field - 5'10" - 193lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Ross, who hit his eighth home run of the season Friday, left the game with a left foot injury and was limping noticeably after the contest.
Impact: Now hitting a respectable .271 with 29 RBI, this was his third homer in his last seven games. He has done an admirable job filling in while regular outfielders Jacoby Ellsbury and Carl Crawford have been sidelined, so the Red Sox have to hope the foot injury won't put him out for any extended period. Mike Aviles - #3 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 204lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Aviles was 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Boston's 6-4 loss to Philadelphia on Friday night.
Impact: Aviles added a double to go along with his sixth long ball of the year. Hitting .274 and at the top of the Boston order, Aviles, the everyday shortstop (with multiple position eligibility in most fantasy leagues), has been a steady performer for a middle infielder all year. Dan Bard - #51 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 215lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Bard struggled Friday night, allowing five runs on three hits while walking five and striking out three over five innings as the Red Sox fell, 6-4, to Philadelphia.
Impact: Ongoing control problems have haunted the converted reliever who saw his record drop to 3-5 while his ERA climbed to 4.85. He needed 94 pitches (only 49 for strikes) to get through five innings, and it is becoming apparent his inability to consistently command the zone with his secondary pitches might make a return to the bullpen a necessity at some point. Jarrod Saltalamacchia - #39 - Catcher - 6'4" - 235lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Saltalamacchia left Friday's game in the fifth inning with a laceration of his left ear, ESPN Boston reports.
Impact: Saltalamacchia suffered the cut after being hit on the side of his head by a pitched ball after it ricocheted off batter Ty Wigginton. Saltalamacchia remained on the ground for a several minutes before leaving the game under his own power. Cody Ross - #7 - Left Field - 5'10" - 193lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Ross homered among two hits and four RBIs to help the Red Sox over the Rays 5-3 on Thursday night.
Impact: Ross went 4 for 6 in the two-game set. Felix Doubront - #61 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 165lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Doubront allowed two runs and six hits over 5 2-3 innings to help the Red Sox over the Rays 5-3 on Thursday night.
Impact: The left-hander was hit on the ear by a ball during batting practice Tuesday and cleared one day later to make his scheduled start. He's now 4-1. Dustin Pedroia - #15 - Second Base - 5'8" - 165lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Pedroia had two hits to help the Red Sox over the Rays 5-3 on Thursday night.
Impact: Pedroia is rock-solid with a .313 average. Kevin Youkilis - #20 - Third Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Youkilis (back) will play third base for Triple-A Pawtucket through Monday, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reports.
Impact: Assuming no setbacks, Youkilis would then be slated to rejoin the Red Sox and be evaluated in Baltimore on Tuesday. Adrian Gonzalez - #28 - First Base - 6'2" - 225lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said whenever David Ortiz plays first base while Boston is in a National League ballpark, Gonzalez will likely move to the outfield, the Boston Herald reports.
Impact: Gonzalez owners may want to stay extra vigilant just in case Valentine opts to give his regular first baseman a day off instead of having him play right field. Ortiz is expected to start at least one of the game this weekend against Philadelphia. Daisuke Matsuzaka - #18 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 185lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Matsuzaka (elbow) made his fifth start on his rehabilitation assignment Thursday night, giving up five runs (four earned) on seven hits (two homers) while striking out three in 6.2 innings for Triple-A Pawtucket.
Impact: Matsuzaka has hit a couple of bumps after what began as a promising start on his rehab assignment. He's given up 10 runs, 14 hits and four homers in his last two outings (12.0 innings) and Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine has said the pitcher is not ready to pitch against major league competition. Something will give in the next week, because Matsuzaka's rehab assignment ends May 23. Will Middlebrooks - #64 - Third Base - 6'4" - 200lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Middlebrooks went 0-for-4 in Thursday night's win over Tampa Bay. He now has two hits in his last 16 at-bats. The rookie, who made such a splash with extra-base hits in each of his first five major league games, is 6-for-36 (.167) since his hot start.
Impact: The slump, if we can call it that, certainly makes it more palatable (for the organization and its fan base) to send him back to Triple-A Pawtucket when Kevin Youkilis (back) is ready to return, which could be as soon as this weekend's series in Philadelphia. Had Middlebrooks continued to mash, demoting him to Pawtucket would be a difficult move in a public-relations sense. In the long term, we suspect the Red Sox will look to trade Youkilis, but first they must build his value. Marlon Byrd - #23 - Center Field - 6'0" - 245lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Byrd homered in Boston's win over Tampa Bay on Thursday.
Impact: The pattern developing is that Byrd will not start against right-handers -- he's hitting .143 in 84 at-bats against them this season. He started Thursday against Rays lefty Matt Moore. If you're employing Red Sox outfielders, take note of this. Against right-handers, we'll see Ryan Sweeney, Daniel Nava and Cody Ross. Against left-handers, we'll see Byrd, Nava and Ross. But all that could change as inter-league play begins. If David Ortiz is starting at first base in a National League park, that would likely mean Adrian Gonzalez moves to right field and forces one of these regular outfielders to the bench. Daisuke Matsuzaka - #18 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 185lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Matsuzaka had his longest rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday night, but allowed five runs - four earned - in 6 2-3 innings of a 5-0 loss to the Durham Bulls. He threw 64 of his 95 pitches for strikes while allowing seven hits. The Japanese star struck out three, hit one batter and gave up two home runs - including one to the first hitter he faced, and a three-run shot in the sixth.
Impact: Matsuzaka has been on the disabled list for more than a year, is working his way back from Tommy John surgery last June and allowed five runs in 5 1-3 innings in his previous start. He made his fifth rehab start and third with Pawtucket, and hadn't gone more than 5 1-3 innings in his previous four. He's expected to start again Tuesday at Norfolk. Pitchers' rehab assignments may last no more than 30 days, and for Matsuzaka, that period ends next Wednesday. Felix Doubront - #61 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 165lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Doubront (head) gave up two runs -- one earned -- and six hits over 5.2 innings to grab the win at Tampa Bay on Thursday. He walked four and struck out seven.
Impact: Doubront has won four of his last five starts, and outside of a clunker against Oakland on May 1, he's been effective in each of them. He continues to be a good source of strikeouts with 44 Ks in 44 innings. Cody Ross - #7 - Left Field - 5'10" - 193lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Ross went 2-for-3 with a homer and four RBI in Thursday's win at Tampa Bay.
Impact: Ross went 15 games between late April and early May without a homer, but he's gone deep twice in the last six. Alfredo Aceves - #91 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 218lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Aceves recorded the final four outs of Thursday's 5-3 win at Tampa Bay to earn the save.
Impact: It was Aceves's first save of more than three outs and eighth overall. His ERA and WHIP are still high due to an ugly outing against the Yankees earlier this year, but he's been effective in general for the Red Sox. Clay Buchholz - #11 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 190lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Buchholz tasted a tough defeat as the Red Sox fell to the Rays 2-1 on Wednesday.
Impact: Buchholz lasted five-plus innings and gave up two runs and six hits to fall to 2-2. Jarrod Saltalamacchia - #39 - Catcher - 6'4" - 235lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Saltalamacchia had two hits as the Red Sox fell to the Rays 2-1 on Wednesday.
Impact: Saltalamacchia is 8 for 15 in his last four games. David Ortiz - #34 - - 6'4" - 230lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Ortiz plans on playing first base when the Red Sox get to Philadelphia on Friday, WEEI's Rob Bradford reports.
Impact: Last season the Red Sox tried putting Adrian Gonzalez in right field and Ortiz at first base during interleague play, but neither player saw enough action at the positions to gain eligibility in most leagues. The Red Sox only play nine games in National League stadiums, but Ortiz will likely start at first base in at least five of those. Jarrod Saltalamacchia - #39 - Catcher - 6'4" - 235lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Saltalamacchia is not in the lineup on Thursday against Tampa Bay, the Boston Herald's Scott Lauber reports.
Impact: Kelly Shoppach will catch, as is usually the case when the Red Sox face a lefty. The Red Sox are scheduled to face left-handed starters on Friday, Sunday and Tuesday, so Saltalamacchia may find himself on the bench a few more times in the next five days. Ryan Sweeney - #12 - Right Field - 6'4" - 223lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Sweeney has seen his average drop since being installed as Boston's leadoff hitter against right-handers last week, the Providence Journal reports. Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine is likely to change his leadoff batter.
Impact: "I'm not sure he's feeling comfortable at the leadoff spot," Valentine said. "I'm not totally comfortable putting him there." Since getting a regular crack at leading off, Sweeney is hitting .154 (4-for-26) with a .185 on-base percentage. A similar drop-off has happened to Mike Aviles, who has been leading off against left-handers. Carl Crawford - #13 - Left Field - 6'2" - 215lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Crawford (elbow) may start swinging a bat next week, the Boston Herald reports.
Impact: Crawford continues to receive treatment for a strained ligament in his elbow. He'll begin hitting before he starts throwing. Daniel Nava - #66 - Left Field - 5'10" - 200lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Red Sox coaches have been impressed with Nava's defense, something that wasn't the case when he was up with Boston in 2010, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: "Defensively, he's improved," said Boston bench coach Tim Bogar. "Two years ago, I think he was worried about the wall, a little worried about making a mistake, a little worried about this and that, so he played cautiously." Nava has been making plays in the field, at the plate and on the basepaths since being called up last week. Wednesday night's loss to the Rays, when he went 1-for-4 and knocked in Boston's lone run, was the seventh straight game he's been in the starting lineup. Rich Hill - #53 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 218lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Hill was struck on the left arm during batting practice Wednesday, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: Hill left the field and was checked out, but is OK. Felix Doubront - #61 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 165lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Doubront (head) was checked for a concussion and has been cleared to start Thursday, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: Doubront was hit in the head during batting practice Tuesday, an event that appeared scary at the time. Clay Buchholz - #11 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 190lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Buchholz allowed two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out five in five innings in Wednesday's loss to Tampa Bay.
Impact: Buchholz had thrown just 89 pitches when manager Bobby Valentine pulled him after the first two men reached base in the sixth inning, which is a bit odd because, if anything, Valentine has tended to leave pitchers in games too long this season. Buchholz balked in a run -- a needless attempt to hold a runner at first base with the .197-hitting Jose Molina at the plate -- and was on the bench in the sixth inning when one of his runners scored on a shallow fly ball misplayed by Cody Ross. All in all, a pretty good night statistically for Buchholz even if the result was another loss. Kevin Youkilis - #20 - Third Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Youkilis (back) had a hit (double), a walk and a run scored while serving as a designated hitter in a rehabilitation appearance for Triple-A Pawtucket on Wednesday, the Boston Herald reports.
Impact: According to Boston manager Bobby Valentine, Youkilis will get a day off Thursday and then play third base Friday night for the PawSox. Daisuke Matsuzaka - #18 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 185lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine thinks Matsuzaka (elbow) needs more time before he's ready to pitch in the major leagues, WEEI.com reports. In particular, Valentine feels Matsuzaka has yet to regain the proper throwing mechanics from before his surgery.
Impact: The problem for the Red Sox is that Matsuzaka's rehab assignment expires May 23 and judging by Valentine's comments, the pitcher will not be ready by then. "Right now, I don't think he's all that close to pitching in the major leagues," Valentine said of Matsuzaka. The only option Boston would have is to report to the Commissioner's office that Matsuzaka has suffered a physical setback, requiring him to sit out for seven days and then reset his rehab clock on the disabled list. Andrew Bailey - #40 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 243lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Bailey has been cleared to start throwing, the Boston Globe's Pete Abraham reports.
Impact: Bailey was not expected to begin throwing until late May or early June so it appears that he is a bit ahead of schedule. It is still highly unlikely that Bailey returns before the All-Star break, but August seems like a reasonable target. Ryan Sweeney - #12 - Right Field - 6'4" - 223lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Sweeney is playing center field and batting leadoff on Wednesday, the Boston Herald's Scott Lauber reports.
Impact: Sweeney has hit leadoff in each of Boston's last five games against righties. He will almost always sit against lefties, but should benefit from hitting in front of Dustin Pedroia, David Ortiz, and Adrian Gonzalez when the Sox face a right-handed starter. Mike Aviles - #3 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 204lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Aviles had two hits in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Royals.
Impact: Aviles is 7 for 23 in his last four efforts. Mike Aviles - #3 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 204lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Aviles had two hits and two RBIs as the Red Sox shut out the Seattle Mariners 5-0 on Tuesday.
Impact: Aviles snapped out of a 1-for-10 slump. David Ortiz - #34 - - 6'4" - 230lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Ortiz homered and had two hits as the Red Sox shut out the Seattle Mariners 5-0 on Tuesday.
Impact: Ortiz owns a modest six-game hit streak. Jarrod Saltalamacchia - #39 - Catcher - 6'4" - 235lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Saltalamacchia had two hits as the Red Sox shut out the Seattle Mariners 5-0 on Tuesday.
Impact: Saltalamacchia went 5 for 8 in the two-game set. Josh Beckett - #19 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Beckett pitched his best game of the season, striking out nine and scattering four hits over seven innings as the Red Sox shut out the Seattle Mariners 5-0 on Tuesday.
Impact: Beckett celebrated his 32nd birthday and improved to 3-4. ``I don't think I was trying to make a statement,'' Beckett said. ``I don't even know that I did. Location was key for me today, I just kept the ball down.'' Jose Iglesias - #76 - Short Stop - 5'11" - 175lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Iglesias had three hits, including his first homer of the season, Tuesday night for Triple-A Pawtucket.
Impact: Iglesias is hitting up a storm in May, going 17-for-45 (.378) after a cool start to the season. Building up quality at-bats in Triple-A is exactly what the organization is looking to see from Iglesias, though sustaining an average above .300 is more than anticipated. The Red Sox will keep him down in Pawtucket and hopefully watch him continue to succeed at the plate before a callup later in the season. David Ortiz - #34 - - 6'4" - 230lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Ortiz homered (his eighth) as part of a 2-for-3, two-run game Tuesday against Seattle.
Impact: Ortiz doesn't have the gaudy homer totals that Matt Kemp or Josh Hamilton or Carlos Beltran has so far, but he deserves to be in the discussion for 2012's best hitter of the year to date. With a .353/.417/.633 line, Ortiz has been fantastic all around. Kevin Youkilis - #20 - Third Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Youkilis (back) will begin his rehabilitation assignment Wednesday when he serves as the designated hitter for Triple-A Pawtucket, the Providence Journal reports.
Impact: Youkilis will get a few games with the PawSox -- however long it takes for him to get some innings in the field. Mike Aviles - #3 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 204lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Aviles had two hits and two RBI on Tuesday in Boston's win over Seattle.
Impact: Aviles' averages have been sliding the last two weeks and he was removed from an everyday gig as the team's leadoff hitter. His 23 RBI are tied for second on the team, but he hasn't been knocking them in the way he was in April, when he hit five homers and drove in 17 runs. Josh Beckett - #19 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Beckett pitched seven scoreless innings, giving up four hits and two walks while striking out nine in Boston's win over Seattle on Tuesday.
Impact: For one game, Beckett's critics can put aside their concerns about his lat muscle and off-day golf excursions. It was Beckett's fifth quality start in his past six outings, and was a nice response to the beating the Indians put upon him last Thursday. Kelly Shoppach - #10 - Catcher - 6'0" - 220lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Shoppach had a jack among two hits, helping the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 6-1 on Monday.
Impact: Shoppach last homered Sept. 26. Cody Ross - #7 - Left Field - 5'10" - 193lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Ross had two hits, helping the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 6-1 on Monday.
Impact: Ross' last multihit effort was May 1. Jon Lester - #31 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 240lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Lester held Seattle scoreless until the ninth inning en route to his second complete game of the season, helping the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 6-1 on Monday.
Impact: Lester coasted through the first eighth innings, holding the Mariners to six singles and going to a three-ball count just twice. Lester allowed eight hits, struck out six and didn't walk a batter in recording his eighth career complete game. Kevin Youkilis - #20 - Third Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Youkilis (back) is expected to begin his minor league rehab assignment sometime in the next 48 hours, ESPN's Buster Olney reports.
Impact: The 33-year-old was able to take grounders and swing in the cage on Monday, and it appears he's nearing a return. Youk is batting just .219 on the year with two homers and nine RBI, which makes the .288 career hitter a potential buy-low candidate if he's truly back to normal health. Felix Doubront - #61 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 165lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Doubront was hit in the side of the head by a fly ball prior to Tuesday's game against the Mariners, WEEI.com's Alex Speier reports.
Impact: Doubront walked off the field on his own power and said he was fine, so this doesn't appear to be a major concern. But it wouldn't hurt for owners to check back on the young lefty prior to his next scheduled start Thursday against the Rays. Mike Aviles - #3 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 204lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Aviles will start at shortstop and hit ninth Tuesday against the Mariners, Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald reports.
Impact: It looks like Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine will continue to bat Aviles ninth against righties and lead off against lefties. Either way, he'll be manning shortstop on most days for the Red Sox. Jarrod Saltalamacchia - #39 - Catcher - 6'4" - 235lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Saltalamacchia will return to the lineup Tuesday against the Mariners, Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald reports.
Impact: Saltalamacchia was given the day off Monday, but he continues to be on the right side of Boston's timeshare behind the plate and is the catcher to own out of Beantown. He's hitting .250 with five homers and 15 RBI in 84 at-bats. Aaron Cook - #35 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 215lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Cook has been working to keep his arm strong while the laceration in his knee heals, the Boston Herald reports.
Impact: "We're trying to simulate some throwing so he throws and sits down, throws and sits down, so when it is time for him to pitch again he doesn't have to start from the two-inning stint," said Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine. The preparation is intended to have Cook be able to throw 70-to-75 pitches when he finally does return. Cook is eligible to come off the disabled early next week, but there's no word on whether he'll require a minor league rehab stint. Josh Beckett - #19 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine suggested that Beckett, who starts Tuesday night against the Mariners, may have been tipping his pitches when he was shelled by the Indians last Thursday, the Boston Herald reports.
Impact: This part of the story was lost in all the sports media's salivating over Beckett playing golf while ostensibly dealing with a stiff lat muscle. Valentine didn't elaborate too much on the pitch-tipping issue. "There has been a video analysis," the manager allowed before saying that he would not elaborate. "He'll be ready for Seattle. He feels great and he'll be on the hill of thrills to give us some thrills I think." Will Middlebrooks - #64 - Third Base - 6'4" - 200lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said it was "a little premature" to explain what the Red Sox will do with Middlebrooks when Kevin Youkilis (back) returns from injury, the Boston Herald reports. Youkilis is ramping up his baseball activities and could be activated later this week.
Impact: One thing Valentine sounded pretty sure about was not having Middlebrooks rot on the bench when he would be better served by playing every day. "Sitting on the bench is not the place for very many players, especially good, young, talented players," Valentine said. "What would be the purpose of having someone sit the bench unless there was a useful purpose not being in the starting role but also being able to contribute to the team's wins?" The idea of having Middlebrooks play the outfield is not being actively considered, but he did play shortstop in high school and very early in his minor league career. Jacoby Ellsbury - #2 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine was optimistic about Ellsbury's recovery from a right shoulder subluxation, noting Monday the injured center-fielder hasn't had any setbacks and nearly as full range of motion, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: "He looked good in the weight room and he looks good in the training room," said Valentine. "His agility and his cardio, he's worked really hard on those things with his legs." Ellsbury was recently placed on the 60-day disabled and is not eligible to return until June 15. Kevin Youkilis - #20 - Third Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Youkilis (back) continued to take grounders at third base and some swings in the batting cage Monday, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said Youkilis looked good fielding and throwing, adding that he didn't think the injured third baseman was very far away from returning to action. When asked if Youkilis would be joining the Red Sox on their upcoming trip to Tampa Bay and Philadelphia beginning Wednesday, Valentine deferred to the medical staff to say when Youkilis is ready. Kelly Shoppach - #10 - Catcher - 6'0" - 220lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
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News: Shoppach will be in the lineup Monday, Mike Silverman of the Boston Herald reports.
Impact: Jarrod Saltalamacchia is getting the nod behind the plate for the Red Sox on Monday afternoon. Jarrod Saltalamacchia - #39 - Catcher - 6'4" - 235lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
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News: Saltalamacchia is not in the lineup Monday, Mike Silverman of the Boston Herald reports.
Impact: Kelly Shoppach is getting the start for the Red Sox after Salty's begin game Sunday afternoon. Jon Lester - #31 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 240lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
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News: Lester gave up one run on eight hits while tossing a complete game and picking up the win over the Mariners on Monday.
Impact: He racked up six strikeouts and did not walk a batter, holding the Mariners scoreless until the ninth inning. Lester will go on the road to face the Phillies for his next scheduled start Saturday. Mike Aviles - #3 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 204lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
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News: Aviles was back in the leadoff spot Monday night, going 0-for-4 in Boston's win over Seattle.
Impact: Aviles, who had been removed from leading off the past three games against right-handers, found himself back atop the order against Mariners lefty Jason Vargas. After an initial spell of success leading off, Aviles has seen his on-base percentage drop to .287. In the past 17 games, Aviles is hitting .189 with a .218 OBP and .270 slugging. Scott Podsednik - #26 - Left Field - 6'0" - 187lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
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News: Podsednik had two hits, a triple and a run scored Monday night for Triple-A Pawtucket.
Impact: Podsednik has started both games for the PawSox since Boston traded for him over the weekend. Marlon Byrd - #23 - Center Field - 6'0" - 245lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
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News: Byrd was back in the starting lineup Monday in Boston's win over Seattle. He went 1-for-3 with an RBI while hitting eighth.
Impact: Byrd was removed from the starting lineup against right-handers over the weekend, but got the call against Seattle lefty Jason Vargas. Daniel Nava - #66 - Left Field - 5'10" - 200lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
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News: Nava homered, drove in two runs and walked twice in Boston's win over Seattle on Monday.
Impact: Nava continues to produce and get on base for the Red Sox, who won their fourth straight. The switch-hitting outfielder will likely remain in the lineup against both right-handers and left-handers. Until Jacoby Ellsbury (shoulder) returns to action sometime around mid-to-late June, there isn't any reason for manager Bobby Valentine to remove Nava from the starting lineup. Daniel Nava - #66 - Left Field - 5'10" - 200lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
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News: Nava had two doubles, was hit with a pitch twice, stole a base and had two RBIs in Sunday's win over Cleveland.
Impact: Nava is 6 for 10 with a hit in each of his four games since joining the Red Sox on May 10. Jarrod Saltalamacchia - #39 - Catcher - 6'4" - 235lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
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News: Saltalamacchia homered among his three hits and had five RBIs in Sunday's win over Cleveland.
Impact: Saltalamacchia had gone 4 for 21 with one RBI over his previous six games. Marlon Byrd - #23 - Center Field - 6'0" - 245lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
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News: Byrd, who has not been in the starting lineup for three consecutive games, entered Sunday's blowout win late in the game.
Impact: While manager Bobby Valentine hasn't directly addressed the reason for Byrd's removal from the starting lineup over the weekend, getting some left-handed bats in the batting order against Cleveland's right-handed starters appears to have been the main reason. Since then, the impressive play of Daniel Nava, who has gotten on base 12 times in 16 at-bats, has been the prime driver in the shift of outfield playing time. Kevin Youkilis - #20 - Third Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
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News: Youkilis (back) upped his activity level Sunday, taking grounders at third base and swinging a bat, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: This represents another step in the rehab progression for Youkilis, who is eligible to be activated Monday, but is not ready at this time. Daisuke Matsuzaka - #18 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 185lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Matsuzaka (elbow) is scheduled to make two more rehab starts while on his rehabilitation assignment, ESPN Boston reports.
Impact: Matsuzaka will start May 17 and May 22 before the rehab assignment expires May 23. Beyond that, Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine has been kicking around the idea of a six-man rotation, though he admits it's not an ideal long-term situation. Dan Bard - #51 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 215lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Bard earned the win Sunday against Cleveland, holding the Indians to one run on six hits over six innings.
Impact: Bard walked four, struck out just two and allowed 11 fly balls -- not a winning formula. He owns a 23:20 K:BB ratio and could suffer big time if he starts allowing home runs -- his xFIP of 6.10 doesn't bode well. Darnell McDonald - #54 - Left Field - 5'11" - 205lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
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News: Boston placed McDonald on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right oblique.
Impact: The Red Sox activated Mario Gomez, who made his big-league debut as a late substitute. Daniel Nava - #66 - Left Field - 5'10" - 200lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Nava had two hits, three RBI, was hit by a pitch twice and scored three times Sunday in Boston's win over Cleveland.
Impact: Nava has reached base in 12 of his first 16 plate appearances since his Thursday call-up. The design in promoting Nava was to give manager Bobby Valentine a lefty bat against right-handed pitching. The Red Sox will be seeing their first lefty -- Seattle's Jason Vargas -- on Monday since Nava joined the team, so we'll get a chance to see if his good start gets him into the lineup every day. Will Middlebrooks - #64 - Third Base - 6'4" - 200lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Middlebrooks went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Boston's win over Cleveland on Sunday.
Impact: Middlebrooks was on a 2-for-17 stretch in the previous four games before busting out a little Sunday. The news on Kevin Youkilis (back) is that he's only begun throwing and not yet swinging a bat so he's not going to be activated from the disabled list when eligible this week. That should give Middlebrooks regular starts for the upcoming stretch. Jarrod Saltalamacchia - #39 - Catcher - 6'4" - 235lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Saltalamacchia went 3-for-4 with a homer and five RBI in Boston's win over Cleveland on Sunday.
Impact: Saltalamacchia showed some April power (four homers, nine RBI, 16 games), but has been doing very little since. He had no homers and one RBI in the previous 11 games. Rich Hill - #53 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 218lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Hill threw another scoreless inning of relief Sunday, striking out two in a win over Cleveland.
Impact: Hill hasn't given up a run in his six appearances in 2012. He has struck out seven in six innings. Dan Bard - #51 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 215lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Bard picked up a win Sunday, giving up one run on six hits and four walks while striking out two in Boston's 12-1 win over Cleveland.
Impact: Bard picked up his first win in three starts, but wasn't very sharp, having allowed four walks for a second straight start. He's allowed 20 walks in 37.2 innings so far this year. Daniel Nava - #66 - Left Field - 5'10" - 200lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
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News: Nava had two hits to help the Red Sox over the Cleveland Indians 4-1 on Saturday night.
Impact: Nava is 4 for 8 in 2012. Dustin Pedroia - #15 - Second Base - 5'8" - 165lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
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News: Pedroia had two hits to help the Red Sox over the Cleveland Indians 4-1 on Saturday night.
Impact: Pedroia is hitting .356 during a 13-game hitting streak. Felix Doubront - #61 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 165lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
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News: Doubront worked six innings, allowing one run on three hits to help the Red Sox over the Cleveland Indians 4-1 on Saturday night.
Impact: Doubront improved to 3-1. He struck out five and walked two. Jacoby Ellsbury - #2 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Ellsbury has been shifted to the 60-day DL, the official Twitter of the Red Sox reports.
Impact: Ellsbury is still on track to return around the middle of June -- the placement on the 60-day disabled list means the earliest he can return in June 13. His spot on the 40-man roster was needed to replace Darnell McDonald, who was placed on the 15-day DL. Darnell McDonald - #54 - Left Field - 5'11" - 205lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: McDonald has been placed on the 15-day DL with an oblique strain, the official Twitter account of the Red Sox reports.
Impact: McDonald will likely be ready to return shortly after the 15 days run out. Mauro Gomez will take his spot on the roster. Kevin Youkilis - #20 - Third Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Youkilis (back) played catch for a second consecutive day Saturday, the Boston Herald reports.
Impact: Youkilis, who is eligible to be activated Monday, has not resumed hitting yet and is certain to require more time on the disabled list. Mike Aviles - #3 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 204lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Aviles returned to the starting lineup Saturday against Cleveland and went 1-for-2 with a run scored and an RBI.
Impact: Nick Punto filled in at shortstop while Aviles got a day off. Aviles was batting ninth in the order when he returned Saturday. It looks like his run as the team's leadoff hitter has been stopped for the time being. Mark Melancon - #37 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 215lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said not getting Melancon back up to Boston is more about a "roster situation" and not a "talent situation," the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: It sounds like the Red Sox are somewhat satisfied with the current makeup of the bullpen, but at the same time, Melancon has corrected the problems that resulted in his demotion to Triple-A Pawtucket. He's thrown 10 scoreless innings without a walk while striking out 18. "I think it's just figuring out the mix and how it is to get him back here," Valentine said. "It's not like we don't want him here; it's not like he hasn't done what he was supposed to do down there." Carl Crawford - #13 - Left Field - 6'2" - 215lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Crawford (elbow) is hoping to pick up the pace of his rehab in the next week or so, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: Crawford, who was diagnosed with a partially-torn ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow, said he'll be swinging a bat before he starts throwing again. Andrew Bailey - #40 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 243lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Bailey (thumb) will undergo an examination this week, the Boston Globe reports.
Impact: Bailey said his thumb feels normal and is hoping to get clearance from Dr. Thomas Graham to begin throwing. He said he's been performing strengthening exercises and his range of motion is all the way back. Daniel Nava - #66 - Left Field - 5'10" - 200lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Nava had two more hits Saturday and has been on base eight times in 12 at-bats since being called up to Boston.
Impact: Nava, a switch hitter who was called up to face Cleveland's righty-heavy starting staff, has made some hustle plays on the basepaths and is showing good defense in the outfield. As he continues to play well, he could be around for a bit longer than was originally intended. David Ortiz - #34 - - 6'4" - 230lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Ortiz (heel) went 1-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI in Saturday's win over Cleveland.
Impact: Ortiz was removed from Friday night's game with a bruised heel, but he was able to return Saturday. Felix Doubront - #61 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 165lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Doubront gave up one run on three hits and two walks while striking out five in Boston's win over Cleveland on Saturday.
Impact: Doubront had his third-highest pitch count of the season, throwing 109 (66 strikes) while making his second quality start in seven outings this season. He managed to work ahead in counts and finish off hitters, which is something that hasn't always been there for Doubront. He's now won two straight starts. Andrew Miller - #30 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 210lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
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News: Miller made an appearance in a third consecutive game Saturday, needing just 10 pitches in a perfect inning of relief in Boston's win over Cleveland.
Impact: Miller has been impressive and efficient since joining Boston. He hasn't given up a run while surrendering two hits and no walks in 5.0 innings, while averaging about 11 pitches per inning pitched. Daisuke Matsuzaka - #18 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 185lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
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News: Matuszaka (elbow) made his fourth rehab start Saturday and allowed five runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out five in 5.1 innings, the Providence Journal reports.
Impact: Matuszaka, who gave up two home runs and hit a couple of batters, admitted he has more work to do before he can pitch in the major leagues. "Looking at today's results, there are obvious areas that I need to work on," he said. "The command of my off-speed pitches to begin with. Most of the hits came off my off-speed pitches. That's an area that I really need to improve." The Red Sox have until May 23 before having to decide what to do with Matsuzaka. Dustin Pedroia - #15 - Second Base - 5'8" - 165lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
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News: Pedroia had three hits and three RBIs as the Red Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 7-5 to snap a three-game skid.
Impact: Pedroia is batting .346 (18 for 52) during a 12-game hitting streak. Clay Buchholz - #11 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 190lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
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News: Buchholz pitched effectively into the seventh inning and Dustin Pedroia had three hits and three RBIs as the Red Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 7-5 to snap a three-game skid.
Impact: Buchholz' ERA dropped from 9.09 to 8.31. Opponents are batting .337 off the right-hander. Dustin Pedroia - #15 - Second Base - 5'8" - 165lbs
Fri. May 11, 2012 |
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News: Pedroia extended his hitting streak to 11 with a leadoff homer in the seventh inning of Thursday's 8-3 loss to Cleveland.
Impact: Pedroia is batting .313 (15 for 48) during his streak. Josh Beckett - #19 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Fri. May 11, 2012 |
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News: The embattled starter did nothing to help restore his reputation Thursday night, getting booed off the field in the third inning of Boston's 8-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians.
Impact: Beckett was unrepentant about his golf outing, saying what he does on his day off is his business. But what he failed to understand, it seemed, was that fans were upset about him golfing when he was supposedly too sore to pitch rather than about him simply hitting the links on a normal off day. Becket has a 5.97 ERA. David Ortiz - #34 - - 6'4" - 230lbs
Fri. May 11, 2012 |
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News: Ortiz reportedly is unhurt after a minor car accident on his way to Fenway Park.
Impact: WBZ-TV in Boston reports Ortiz was involved in the multi-car accident on Boylston Street on Friday afternoon on his way to prepare for a game with the Cleveland Indians. Ortiz tells the station: "I lost a little control coming out of the gas station and I hit a car, but I'm fine. Everybody is fine.'' He said, "we're going to try to be fine'' for Friday night's game. Josh Beckett - #19 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
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News: Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine on Thursday downplayed the uproar over Beckett's golf outing after he was taken out of the rotation because of stiffness.
Impact: Valentine said Beckett was scratched from a start last week with stiffness, which he didn't think would be made worse by golfing. He is scheduled to start Thursday night. Jon Lester - #31 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 240lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
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News: Lester fell to 1-3 after Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Royals.
Impact: Lester was pulled after 108 pitches and five innings, giving up four runs on six hits and a walk. Lester's pitch count rose early with a 38-pitch first inning, but 12 of those were after center fielder Marlon Byrd's error led to three unearned runs so it wasn't necessarily his fault. Adrian Gonzalez - #28 - First Base - 6'2" - 225lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
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News: Gonzalez had three RBIs in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Royals.
Impact: Gonzalez is 11 for 30 in his last six games, and that includes a pathetic 0-for-8 effort in last week's marathon game with the O's. Will Middlebrooks - #64 - Third Base - 6'4" - 200lbs
Wed. May 9, 2012 |
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News: Middlebrooks was a late scratch Saturday with a sore left hamstring.
Impact: It's uncertain when he will return to action. Adrian Gonzalez - #28 - First Base - 6'2" - 225lbs
Mon. May 7, 2012 |
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News: Gonzalez had a miserable game Sunday, going 0 for 8 with two strikeouts in a 17-inning loss to the Orioles.
Impact: Gonzalez is 6 for 33 the last seven games, striking out eight times. Andrew Miller - #30 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 210lbs
Mon. May 7, 2012 |
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News: Miller is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring.
Impact: There is no definitive timetable on when Miller will be back. |
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