30 Copyright 2012, CBSSports.com http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/board/82 en-us Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:26:34 EST Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/6650600?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox The Royal Rooters, that's what a should've called my thread! How silly of me! Justa nice little spot for Sox fans to b!tch and moan like most of Bostonites like to do! But be forewarned, the rules are the same, talk of anything you want, spea ... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 1:59:23 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/6650600?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34751960?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox The Sox have signed 17 year old left handed pitcher Daniel McGrath to a minor league contract yesterday. McGrath from Austrailia is expected to visit spring training for a week, before returning home to graduate from high school. At this young age Mc ... Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:31:23 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34751960?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34664750?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox BOSTON -- Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said Wednesday night that it is unlikely the team will add a starting pitcher in the near future despite a source saying earlier in the day that Boston "had a great chance" to sign free agent ... Thu, 02 Feb 2012 7:52:56 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34664750?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34814687?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox For some ungodly reason, the Pittsburgh Prates are just about ready to take AJ Burnett off the Ynkees hands. There are a couple of things holding up the deal. ... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 7:48:47 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34814687?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34690865?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Here's an excerpt from "Retired Red Sox Numbers" I copied from Wikipedia only because I wasn't sure what the policy was. I presume it's accurate. I guess I'm O.K. with the policy but it seems to be harder to get your number retired than it ... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:15:52 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34690865?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34800887?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox First the Sox collapse at the end of last season and now the saga for Liverpool. Curious to hear what John Henry has to say about the game this morning. What Suarez did after the goal was unbelievable, kissing his wrist and then his hand. Dalglish ma ... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:52:47 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34800887?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/33613725?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox With the Winter Meetings set to start on Monday, I thought I would create a new thread to go through where we stand now, and what we should be looking to do next week and the rest of the off-season. ... Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:59:04 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/33613725?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34424251?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox We know that the perceived weakness of the Red Sox is the rotation (we'll assume the bullpen maneuvers work out). Even our top 3 don't come without any baggage - Lester hasn't taken that next step yet, or a complete year, showing flashes of dominance ... Sun, 05 Feb 2012 8:07:16 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34424251?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34603444?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Would any of you out there made the 2 big signings last offseason if you knew you didn't want to spend anything now? Didn't even offer Pap a contract, and he is going to be missed big time. Yes the Sox have picked up bargin basement relivers who can ... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:23:02 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34603444?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34632508?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Go to the Chicago Cubs message board and read what some Cubs fans have to say about their team and Theo Epstein. I was over there becuase of my Theo thread. A Cubs fan posted my opening post on their board, and I was going back and forth for a while ... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 7:32:15 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34632508?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34756202?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox As some of you know, we have had a fantasy league with Red Sox message board participants as the owners for the past 3 seasons. With Spring Training upon us soon, I thought I would gauge interest for a league for the 2012 season. ... Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:16:25 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34756202?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34284814?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox I know this is a Red Sox board, but it is hard for me to ignore what Theo Epstein is doing with the Cubs. I know Jed Hoyer is the G.M. and should get credit as well, but I still think all player decisions are going through Theo. ... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:25:36 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34284814?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34638643?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox NESN has yet to announce it, but former ESPN AccuScore anchor Jenny Dell will replace Heidi Watney as Red Sox in-game reporter, according to The Boston Globe. ... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 8:48:40 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34638643?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34615075?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox With Carl Crawford now expected to begin the season on the DL can you explain what you mean when you say you expect Carl Crawford to be with the Red Sox for the bulk of the season. ... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:15:13 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34615075?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34573736?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox I haven't seen any new updates on Buchholz,will he be part of the 2012 rotation,I was thinking of adding him to my fantasy baseball team,I was just wondering if there is any news on him on the radio or in the Boston newspapers about him. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:18:10 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34573736?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34468041?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox I heard some interesting stuff the other day and I've been a bit busy so I really haven't done much follow-up. ... Sat, 21 Jan 2012 9:42:46 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34468041?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34495386?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox The Red Sox have traded Marco Scutaro to the Rockies for rhp Clayton Mortensen. Mile Aviles and Nick Punto are platooning SS for now. I think the Sox could of done better in this deal instead of just getting rid a contract to free up space for a pote ... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:22:40 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34495386?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34360703?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox The Yankees have traded Jesus Montero to the Mariners for Michael Pineda. Very young and promising hitter for a very young and promising pitcher. Still not sure how I feel about it... seems pretty fair, though I'd rather have a top of the line pitche ... Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:06:31 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34360703?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34149039?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Coley Michalik looks at the Andrew Bailey trade for the Boston Sports Review. ... Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:13:33 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34149039?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34103049?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Does Ryan Lavarnway have any experience in the outfield? Maybe its time he learned. Platooning Lavarnway with Sweeney(and McDonald for that matter) in right field may be just what the Doctor ordered. If his bat is that strong then we need him in the ... Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:40:49 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34103049?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/33992989?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox I thought I had posted this on this thread but apparently I made it a blog instead:: ... Fri, 06 Jan 2012 0:17:08 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/33992989?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/33850458?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox The Sox reached agreement with Kelly Shoppach on a 1yr/$1.35mm contract. Shoppach will platoon with Jarrod Saltalamacchia for the Sox in 2012, which means that there is no room for Jason Varitek on the roster. ... Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:17:27 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/33850458?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34072360?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox The Red Sox have acquired Andrew Bailey from the A's in a deal that will send Josh Reddick to Oakland. I do not know at this time if other players are involved, but the early rumors had the Sox parting with some other prospects. ... Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:42:54 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/34072360?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/33899762?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox It's official, the Miami Marlins called the Red Sox yesterday......People must have been threatened because there are no details, but the Marlins have offered the Red Sox an opportunity to get Hanley Ramirez back. On last night's Sports Tonight, ther ... Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:56:32 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/33899762?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/33739976?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox 6:39am: The A's asked the Red Sox for third base prospect Will Middlebrooks, writes the Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo. It's probably safe to assume that Middlebrooks, 23, is not one of the prospects mentioned in Gammons' proposal. ... Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:06:31 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/33739976?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/33890609?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Rumor has it that The Jays were the high bidder to negotiating rights to Yu Darvish. They have 30 days to reach agreement. Is he going to be another DiceK? I don't think so because of his size, being 6'-5" tall. He also has less wear and tear on ... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 9:45:05 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/33890609?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/33745440?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Typical MLB winter meetings. Big market teams spending hundreds of millions of dollars. Stealing superstar players from the small market teams who developed them but can no longer pay. The Yankees and the Red Sox really need to be asha- What? Who&rsq ... Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:42:17 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/33745440?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/33770968?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox BEN CHERINGTON: Red Sox ARE IN ‘GOOD POSITION’ ON PITCHING ... Fri, 09 Dec 2011 8:28:17 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/33770968?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/33593846?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox There may not have been any possible managerial hire that would have made me want to think about the Red Sox again before next March. And the Red Sox hiring of Bobby Valentine certainly doesn't change that likelihood. ... Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:54:38 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/33593846?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Boston Red Sox http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/33352917?source=rss_boards_Boston_Red_Sox Before the John Lackey's and Carl Crawford's of the world started signing with the Red Sox, we played constant second fiddle to the like of the Yankees when it came to attracting top tier talent on the open market. It was never really a money thing. ... 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