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Location: Boston, Mass. | Ballpark: Fenway Park (36,984) | Spring Training: Ft. Myers, Fla.
Owner: John Henry, Tom Werner | GM: Theo Epstein | Manager: Terry Francona | World Championships: 7
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Red Sox report: Inside pitch
 

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Inside pitch · Roster · Notes, quotes
 

 

It's been a long time since the Red Sox faced the kind of deep organizational decisions that greet them this winter.

Boston's biggest home run and RBI producer (Jason Bay) is a free agent intent on testing his considerable market value, and the Sox are quickly growing gray at key spots in their offensive lineup.

It's clear that last winter's failure to land Mark Teixeira has left the Sox with a lineup lacking one vital game-changing bat in the middle, and that should be the first order of business along with retaining Bay.

General manager Theo Epstein recognized that the Sox were ninth in the big leagues in runs scored on the road this season, and their team batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage all plummeted away from friendly Fenway Park.

That kind of performance practically bellows for a strong hitter in the middle of the lineup able to relieve pressure from Kevin Youkilis -- someone who's not adversely affected when the ballpark dimensions change for 81 games a season.

Rumors are already swirling that -- with former Sox assistant GM Jed Hoyer now in charge of the San Diego Padres -- Boston might land its long-desired target, first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, or perhaps follow a longshot pursuit of Prince Fielder as he inches closer to free agency.

The starting pitching and bullpen are reasonably set, and Alex Gonzalez could give the Sox a one-year reprieve at the revolving shortstop spot should the team activate his $6 million option for 2010.

So it comes down to an offensive makeover that's likely going to cost the team dearly in terms of organizational prospects -- an area where Hoyer knows which Sox farmhands are the real deal and which are baseball's version of fool's gold. There's little doubt that coveted young hurlers like Clay Buchholz and Daniel Bard will again be on the bartering table this winter.

There are plenty of amorphous couldas, shouldas and ifs involved in Boston's winter improvement strategy, but one thing is certain: There is plenty of work for Epstein and Co. to complete over the next four months.

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November 9, 2009 9:25 am
SD is in a far stronger bargaining position than Toronto.  Halladay has come out and made clear he will not resign after this year.  Toronto is not going to be a contender in 2010 with Halladay, so they HAVE to move him or get nothing in return.

SD, on the other hand, is going nowhere fast and could trade Gonzalez, but the reality of him being the only draw they have means t
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November 6, 2009 12:13 pm
the Sox have acquired Hermida from the Marlins for Hunter Jones and Jose Alvarez. This is not a high price to pay for the potential that Hermida still has. This is some insurance in case we don't sign Bay or Holliday, but I am sure the Sox view Hermida as more of a 4th ou ...(more)
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October 28, 2009 3:59 pm

First of all, I think to properly do this, we need to assess each position individually and then look at the replacement possibilities. Those replacements can be via trade or free agency.

 

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October 30, 2009 3:58 pm

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Question: You've had a unique relationship with the fans in the Bronx over the years. Why do you think that is? Have you thought about that over your career? And what about it do you enjoy? ...(more)

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November 1, 2009 1:19 am
Who is going to fill this hole?  Let's go through the characteristic of a great Boston bench coach:
1. Baseball Acumen.
2. Respect of the Players.
3. Able to Manage if Tito cannot.
4. Ability to handle the stress of BoSox Media and Scrutiny.
5. Winner.

The one guy I can think that is available and best fits these traits:

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November 5, 2009 8:39 am


27 Rings and counting. How many ya got Boston? lol Ahhhhhhhhh ha ha ha   Ahhhhhhhhhhh ha ha ha

Yankees will win it again next year I have no doubt. Boston is a non factor.
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October 22, 2009 12:10 pm
Even though the BoSox are gone it is still good to be able to watch the Yankers go down in flames.  I personally have become a giant one series Phillies fan and I hope they kill the Yankees.  It is going to be a good series I am sure, but I want the Phillies to win so bad j ...(more)
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February 27, 2008 11:58 am
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, speak your mind, just no politics! (or religion)
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October 12, 2009 1:41 pm
(POLL) Wel after a very disappointing ending to the 2009 play-offs the Red Sox have some questions that may or may not be answered.  Who to keep and who to let go?

Jason Bay?  Red Sox should keep him but it appears they are going to let him walk.
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October 29, 2009 5:06 pm
What's up nation?  Padres recently signed one of your own to lead my home team.  What's you opinion of Jed? 
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October 15, 2009 7:22 pm
Well did it end up any different than any of you thought? They sure didnt show up for the Angel series now did they? Ain't no blaming Paps for that! The pitching sure didn't let them down it was the hitting as we all know.

What's in store for changes if any? Papi, nope. Lowell, hope not. Gonzo hope not, he solidified a rather pourous defense compared to past years. Buchy, yo
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November 5, 2009 12:53 am
Well Red Sox you guys finished last with everyone else.

Yankees
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October 22, 2009 3:52 am
Hey I am sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong place, but I figured a Red Sox fantasy player might really like this team.  The original owner was a great guy he just doesn't have time anymore for the league, so we need a DECENT level-headed replacement:

Solid Team Needs Owner:
Three-year owner doesn't have time for the
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October 27, 2009 8:42 pm
***Mark McGwire's Five-Step Approach To Hitting***
The Mac is back!  Big Mac, Mark McGwire is back with the Cardinals to be their hitting coach.  McGwire has always been a fan favorite in St. Louis, but it’s almost a written fact that he t
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November 6, 2009 3:15 pm
(POLL) Pick who you think will pull off a win in the 2010 World Series.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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