Boston Red Sox
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Signs point toward Toronto as winner of rights to Darvish
Dallas News Rangers Blog &bull Dec 16, 2011The growing consensus among officials with several major-league clubs is Toronto will surpass the Texas Rangers and win the negotiating rights to Japanese righthander Yu Darvish. Without having direct knowledge of the offers, the officials believe Toronto came in with… 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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Henry hopes for another 10 years as Red Sox owner
NewsOK.com MLB News &bull Dec 16, 2011
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - John Henry and his partners are approaching their 10th anniversary as owners of the Boston Red Sox. Read more on NewsOK.com 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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What comes next for Jason Varitek?
Boston.com Extra Bases Blog &bull Dec 15, 2011
In Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Kelly Shoppach and Ryan Lavarnway, the Red Sox have three catchers to fit into two spots on the Opening Day roster. Carrying three catchers in the American League makes little sense. Based on what Ben Cherington said today, the Sox may prefer that Lavarnway… 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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Bats: Fenway and Wrigley Find Two Sides to Landmark Status
New York Times MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Baseball's two oldest and most iconic ballparks are on divergent paths when it comes to recognizing their historic status. After a decade of renovations, Boston's Fenway Park is hurtling toward federal landmark recognition-and the tax credits that come with it. Meanwhile, in Chicago, the Cubs contend that Wrigley Field's… Full Story »
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Fenway and Wrigley Find Two Sides to Landmark Status
Bats Blog on NY Times &bull Dec 15, 2011
Baseball's two oldest and most iconic ballparks are on divergent paths when it comes to recognizing their historic status. After a decade of renovations, Boston's Fenway Park is hurtling toward federal landmark recognition-and the tax credits that come with it. Meanwhile, in Chicago, the Cubs contend that Wrigley Field's… Full Story »
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Red Sox add P Melancon, INF Punto to bolster team
NewsOK.com MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Red Sox have attempted to bolster their bullpen and bench, trading for pitcher Mark Melancon and signing infielder Nick Punto. And if they add some guys who can pull together their fractured clubhouse, that's OK,… Full Story »
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The Red Sox have choices for a closer
Boston.com Extra Bases Blog &bull Dec 15, 2011
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff If you read Ben Cherington's comments from earlier today, obviously he's comfortable with the idea of Mark Melancon being the closer. But that doesn't necessarily mean that Melancon will be coming out for the ninth... 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 announce Rhode Island scholarship program
Boston Herald MLB/Red Sox News &bull Dec 15, 2011
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Boston Red Sox are announcing a new scholarship program in Rhode Island. The scholarship... Full Story »
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Red Sox Continue Pursuing Bailey, Others
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Dec 15, 2011
The Red Sox strengthened their bullpen yesterday and they aren't done yet. Boston continues pursuing relievers, including A's closer Andrew Bailey, even after adding Mark Melancon, according to ESPN.com's Buster Olney (on Twitter). Boston may move Daniel Bard to the… Full Story »
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Relief for Red Sox
Philly.com Phillies News &bull Dec 15, 2011THE BOSTON Red Sox acquired reliever Mark Melancon from the Houston Astros yesterday for infielder Jed Lowrie and righthander Kyle Weiland. Full Story »
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Red Sox faithful are eager for plan to take shape
Tim Brown on MLB on Yahoo! Sports &bull Dec 15, 2011
Boston's wait-and-see approach may be a good thing but that doesn't make the anticipation any easier for Red Sox Nation. Full Story »
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Baseball notes: Red Sox deal Jed Lowrie, get Astros' closer
Detroit Free Press Tigers News &bull Dec 15, 2011
The Boston Red Sox acquired right-handed closer Mark Melancon from the Houston Astros on Wednesday for infielder Jed Lowrie and right-hander Kyle Weiland. Full Story »
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Free agent Nick Punto fields a contract
Boston Herald MLB/Red Sox News &bull Dec 15, 2011
At first blush, it seems the Red Sox [team stats] agreed to terms yesterday with veteran infielder Nick Punto simply to replace Jed Lowrie, traded only hours earlier to the Houston Astros. Unlike Lowrie, Punto is considered an above-average defender at… Full Story »
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Red Sox acquire Mark Melancon for Jed Lowrie, Kyle Weiland
Boston Herald MLB/Red Sox News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Save opportunities were rarer than diamonds this year for the 106-loss Houston Astros. But when Mark Melancon got... Full Story »
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Red Sox add Melancon, Punto in separate deals
Sports Illustrated MLB News &bull Dec 15, 2011
BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox tweaked their bullpen and bench with a pair of moves Wednesday, acquiring reliever Mark Melancon and utility infielder Nick Punto in separate deals. After losing closer Jonathan Papelbon in free agency last month,… Full Story »
