Ben Cherington
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Time frame for Tim Wakefield's decision: Bottom of ninth
Boston Herald MLB/Red Sox News &bull Feb 10, 2012
For the last 22 years, this has been the week Wakefield packs his bags and heads to spring training. But now, six months shy of his 46th birthday, the oldest player in the majors in 2011 still is a free… Full Story »
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Wakefield To Decide On Future Soon
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Feb 9, 2012
Alderson: Mets' Roster "Pretty Much There" Tim Wakefield may decide whether to pitch in 2012 by the weekend, Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald reports. Red Sox GM Ben Cherington has said he expects to know soon whether there's a… Full Story »
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Have We Ben Had?
Boston Dirt Dogs Blog on Boston.com &bull Jan 22, 2012(AP) McDonald in Left, Sweeney in Right, Aviles/Punto at Short on Opening Day? For Reals? Cherington Trades the Starting Shortstop to the Rockies for Another Potential Pitcher So This Surely Must Mean Hanley Ramirez Is Coming to Boston, Right? Is… Full Story »
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Cubs, Red Sox want Bud Selig to set compensation for Theo Epstein
Chicago Sun Times Cubs News &bull Jan 18, 2012
Theo Epstein, with manager Dale Sveum, has been unable to settle compensation with former Red Sox colleague Ben Cherington. The Red Sox have held the upper hand in negotiations. The compensation headache over Theo Epstein's move from the Boston Red Sox to the Cubs is officially Bud… Full Story »
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Red Sox want Varitek to stick around
New York Post Yankees News &bull Dec 16, 2011
Two days after signing free agent Kelly Shoppach - giving the Red Sox a full complement of three catchers who are expected to be on the major league squad - general manager Ben Cherington said the team is still talking to… Full Story »
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Shoppach could mean end for Varitek in Boston
NewsOK.com MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Red Sox want Jason Varitek back. It might not be as a player, though. Two days after signing free agent Kelly Shoppach - giving the Red Sox a full complement of three catchers who are… Full Story »
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GM hopes Varitek sticks with Sox in some role
ESPN MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Whether veteran free-agent catcher Jason Varitek will continue his playing career remains uncertain, but Boston Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington made clear Thursday that he wants him to remain with the organization in some role. We have incredible respect… Full Story »
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AL East Notes: Darvish, Varitek, Orioles
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 15, 2011
Twins Sign Steve Pearce, J.R. The AL East will look considerably different if Yu Darvish joins the Yankees or Blue Jays this offseason. Those two clubs had some level of interest in the right-hander, but we don't yet know whether… Full Story »
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Ben Cherington weighs in on deals
Boston Herald MLB/Red Sox News &bull Dec 15, 2011
As the Red Sox [team stats] assemble their 2012 roster, general manager Ben Cherington continues to make good on his promise to find complementary pieces rather than undertake an overhaul. Speaking on a conference call this morning, Cherington praised recently… Full Story »
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Red Sox sign Mark Melancon, Nick Punto in effort to rally from '11 playoff collapse
Washington Post Orioles News &bull Dec 15, 2011
BOSTON - The Boston Red Sox have attempted to bolster their bullpen and bench, trading for pitcher Mark Melancon and signing infielder Nick Punto. The Red Sox traded for Melancon, the former Astros reliever, and signed former St. Louis Cardinals… Full Story »
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Red Sox To Sign Nick Punto
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 14, 2011
The Red Sox have agreed to sign Nick Puntoto a two-year deal, according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com (Twitterlinks). The contract guarantees Punto $3MM and offers him the chance to earn an additional $500K in incentives, Heyman reports. Punto spent… Full Story »
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Red Sox bring back veteran catcher Shoppach
ESPN MLB News &bull Dec 13, 2011
The Boston Red Sox have reached agreement on a one-year major league contract with free-agent catcher Kelly Shoppach, almost certainly ending team captain Jason Varitek's 15-year career in Boston. For the soon-to-be-40-year-old Varitek, the Shoppach deal should make official what Ben Cherington… Full Story »
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Sox stick with approach
Boston Herald MLB/Red Sox News &bull Dec 12, 2011
When I left Dallas, a lot of people asked me if I was frustrated we didn't get anything done - it doesn't make any sense to me," Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said over the weekend. We need to… Full Story »
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Red Sox interview pitching coach candidate
Boston.com Extra Bases Blog &bull Dec 8, 2011
DALLAS Former Florida, Toronto, and Astros pitching coach Brad Arnsberg interviewed with Red Sox GM Ben Cherington this morning for the vacant pitching coach position. New users Please take a minute to register. After you register and pick a screen… Full Story »
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Valentine, Lucchino might squeeze Cherington
Jeff Passan on MLB on Yahoo! Sports &bull Nov 30, 2011
New Red Sox GM Ben Cherington didn't get the manager he wanted. President Larry Lucchino did: Bobby Valentine. Full Story »
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Pause for Concern?
Boston Dirt Dogs Blog on Boston.com &bull Nov 22, 2011(Yoon S. Byun / Globe Staff) If Bobby Gets 'Worn Out' After Some QA with Cherington & Co. Will He Have Enough Energy to Turn the Sox Divas Into Winners? Video: Bobby V Presser | Valentine on the Red Sox… Full Story »
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Ex-Mets manager Valentine is Fenway front-runner
New York Post Mets News &bull Nov 22, 2011
The former Mets skipper met with team hierarchy as new general manager Ben Cherington continues the process of looking for a replacement for Terry Francona, who left after the epic Red Sox collapse at the end of last season along… Full Story »
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Red Sox Put Bobby Valentine's Strategy to the Test
New York Times MLB News &bull Nov 22, 2011
Bobby Valentine took the next step in the process of possibly becoming Boston's next manager when he interviewed with new general manager Ben Cherington and his analytical baseball staff. Full Story »
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Offseason decisions: How much change does Boston need?
The Hardball Times &bull Nov 22, 2011
What does Ben Cherington need to do to make his first year as general manager a success? Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times . Full Story »
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Red Sox get to know Bobby V
Bob Raissman on MLB on New York Daily News &bull Nov 22, 2011
Bobby Valentine met for eight hours with Red Sox officials at Fenway Park about their vacant manager job Monday in what was essentially a "getting-to-know-you-better" session with GM Ben Cherington. Full Story »
