RED SOX RUMORS & GOSSIP
Jason Varitek Visits Portland Sea Dogs to Observe Red Sox’ Prospects in Action (Photo)
During his playing days, Jason Varitek was known to have an incredibly high baseball acumen. Now he’s sharing that knowledge with the Red Sox front office.
After years of toiling behind the dish for the Sox, Varitek now works as a special assistant to general manager Ben Cherington. His duties seem to vary, with no one set role, and on Wednesday and Thursday, Varitek was visiting...
Koji Uehara startles Shane Victorino with vicious high-five (Video)
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In addition to establishing himself as one of the most effective setup men in baseball this season, Boston Red Sox reliever Koji Uehara has also earned a reputation as the league’s most aggressive high-fiver. When Uehara does his job in preserving a lead for Boston, his teammates need to be on their toes.
Apparently Shane Victorino has yet...
Red Sox David Ross to make rehab start today
David Ross has been on the 7-day disabled list - designed exclusively for concussion - since May 12th. It looks like he may finally be making some progress, though. Ross is expected to start for the Red Sox Double-A affiliate in Portland, Maine. The start will be part of a rehab assignment designed to test Ross' recovery and determine if there are any lingering affects from...
Your Morning Dump...where Ortiz's heel looked A-OK when stealing third.
Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump.
At age 37, in his 17th major league season, David Ortiz accomplished a career first last night: He stole third base.
“You saw that (expletive)?” Ortiz joked.
It happened in the first inning. Ortiz already...
Koji Uehara’s High Five Strikes Down On Shane Victorino With ‘Great Vengeance and Furious Anger’
Koji Uehara pitched a flawless eighth inning on Wednesday night and as he came back into the Red Sox dugout he brought the heat again, but this time with his high fives. The Red Sox players must have seen this type of enthusiasm before because all were prepared except one. Check out how Koji basically slaps an unsuspecting Shane Victorino at the end of his high five tour. Amazing...
Red Sox reliever smacks teammate during excessive high-five-a-palooza
Boston Red Sox reliever Koji Uehara is pumped up after pitching a strong 8th inning, and he’s got plenty of high-fives to dole out in the dugout, so you better be ready.
Teammate Shane Victorino was not ready…
Clay Buchholz Battles Through Shaky First Inning to Earn Team-Leading Seventh Win (Video)
Clay Buchholz was not pleased with how he started Wednesday night’s game, allowing a hit and two walks in the first inning. He was very satisfied with the outcome, though, as the right-hander surrendered just one run on five hits over seven frames en route to picking up his team-leading seventh win of the season.
Buchholz has been lights out for the Red Sox all season. With the...
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Uehara catches Victorino off guard
We've all seen how animated Boston Red Sox reliever Koji Uehara can be after a good outing on the mound when he comes into the dugout. But what happens when you're not paying attention to his high-five. Well, if you're Shane Victorino, you get smacked in the face. {mp4remote}http://cdn2013.ianbethune.com/kojismack2.mp4{/mp4remote} MOBILE/TABLET LINK Follow Ian...
Koji Uehara Whacks Shane Victorino When Outfielder Isn’t Paying Attention During Dugout High Fives (Animation)
Koji Uehara has quickly won over Red Sox fans this year by his excitable style on the mound in addition to his effectiveness there.
On Wednesday, he endeared himself to Red Sox Nation even further with a 1-2-3 inning in Chicago, followed by his routine of dishing out a high five to everyone in the dugout. However, Shane Victorino wasn’t paying close enough attention for Uehara’s...
Red Sox rumors: Jacoby Ellsbury hasn't discussed extension
The 2013 campaign is huge for Boston Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury. Unfortunately for the former MVP candidate, it hasn't gone so well so far. There has been talk of whether or not the Red Sox should ink the center fielder to a long-term deal, but as of yet sides haven't discussed a contract extension, according to Rob Bradford of WEEI.com.
After coming off a tough...
Ellsbury’s Struggles and the Red Sox
Just a couple of years ago, Jacoby Ellsbury came out of nowhere of have one of the best seasons by a position player in years. He hit .321/.376/.552 (149 wRC+) with 32 home runs while playing center field that impressed both the Gold Glove voters and various fielding metrics. Although Ellsbury had been a first-round draft pick by the Red Sox in 2005 and had been a very good prospect...
Bleacher Tweets: Will Aceves head west, is Jackie Bradley Jr. coming back and silence of the brass
Art Work By: Sam Galanis
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We're gearing up for another week of Bleacher Tweets and this time you posed a lot of question regarding the Red Sox organization, future stars and a random chicken or beer question - why can't we have both, seriously. Nevertheless, it's always an entertaining and fun way to kick off the week so let's jump...
Red Sox activate Andrew Bailey from DL, Stephen Drew back in lineup
The Boston Red Sox activated Andrew Bailey from the 15-day disabled list on Monday.
Bailey missed three weeks with a right biceps injury but should move right back into the closers role in Boston. Prior to the injury Bailey had a 1.46 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 20/4 K/BB ratio in 12 1/3 innings.
With Joel Hanrahan out of the picture, Bailey should have a comfortable grip on the closing duties...
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Pedro: Sox drank before ALCS games
While admitting it only involved taking little sips, Pedro Martinez admitted that Red Sox players imbibed on a rum concoction before 2004 ALCS games.
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Ortiz selling bats with infamous quote
David Ortiz is selling bats featuring the now-famous quote the Red Sox slugger uttered at Fenway Park following the Boston Marathon bombings.
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