2013 World Champion Boston Red Sox Thread

[A.J.]

Let's hope last season was just a fluke.

[Kevin]

Battle for the basement is gunna be fierce

[spoon]

Let us hope that battle is with the yanks too.

[cougarjake13]

indeed it will

[Kevin]

Its what I meant

[spoon]

al east is completely all over the place in my mind though

I'd take the field over one team this year no matter which one

[Snoogans]

every team is gonna go 81-81

[A.J.]

Jackie Jr.!

[spoon]

every team is gonna go 81-81

honestly, that would be hilarious!

but whoever goes 12-0

well we all know

[OGC]

Jackie Jr.!

Who ?

I haven't heard the media mention the young man at all.

[underdog]

Who ?

I haven't heard the media mention the young man at all.

What is the deal with him? I went from never hearing about him to seeing his name everywhere.

[A.J.]

He was a stud prospect who had a much better spring training than most expected. Iglesias was touted more last year. Well, for fielding skills anyway.

[spoon]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m87ikl4uJQ1rd2qw6o1_r1_500.gif

[Snoogans]

What is the deal with him? I went from never hearing about him to seeing his name everywhere.

he hit 420 in spring. he is 22 and was supposed to go down but he hit so well and showed so much patience we didnt even send him down for a week to delay his clock. He is starting and they are sayin the sox will prob trade eslbury in july and move the kid to center

[Jujubees2]

he hit 420 in spring. he is 22 and was supposed to go down but he hit so well and showed so much patience we didnt even send him down for a week to delay his clock. He is starting and they are sayin the sox will prob trade eslbury in july and move the kid to center

Assuming Ellsbury isn't on the DL come July...

[OGC]

Assuming Ellsbury isn't on the DL come July...

If he's on the DL, Ellsbury will fit right into the Yankee's line-up .

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Lackey Had to be taken out of the game. Right bicep strain

[cougarjake13]

Lackey Had to be taken out of the game. Right bicep strain


another overpaid injury prone starter
at least the mutts didnt get him like they were trying

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Buchholtz 3-0 ,ERA under 1

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Sox have best opening since 2002


Buckholz and Lester are en fuego

[spoon]

oof

[A.J.]

This article is a few months old but it was linked to another article I happened to be reading.

I agree with every thing in here. (http://www.rantsports.com/mlb/2013/03/26/the-boston-red-sox-are-desperate-to-keep-fans-coming-to-fenway-park/)

[Snoogans]

This article is a few months old but it was linked to another article I happened to be reading.

I agree with every thing in here. (http://www.rantsports.com/mlb/2013/03/26/the-boston-red-sox-are-desperate-to-keep-fans-coming-to-fenway-park/)

and the saddest part is, the racing team and the football club are both just avg now. Liverpool finished 7th last year and their best player bit a dude on the pitch. Pretty soon this nonsense is going to be happening for all 3 and no one will care anymore. Maybe they will finally sell the shit then

[underdog]

This article is a few months old but it was linked to another article I happened to be reading.

I agree with every thing in here. (http://www.rantsports.com/mlb/2013/03/26/the-boston-red-sox-are-desperate-to-keep-fans-coming-to-fenway-park/)

and you guys all yelled at me when I bailed on the Sox last year because of the ownership. That was my whole problem with that trade last year.

[Snoogans]

and you guys all yelled at me when I bailed on the Sox last year because of the ownership. That was my whole problem with that trade last year.

in fairness, that trade cleared alot of money. Its not so much to me about th trade, but what they do after. If they get aggressive and make good moves then its fine. If they are just tryin to squeak by to make money and not spend any, then its different.

the biggest problem seems more that they dont give a shit. They dont give a shit about the team other than to use it to better their own positions, or shit on people they want to make look bad. I hate absentee owners. Id rather have a guy like fuckin Dolan who at least goes out and tries to do shit, no matter how bad he might be at doing shit, than have a guy who doesnt even give a fuck

[A.J.]

the biggest problem seems more that they dont give a shit.

And when they do, it's either to force the hiring of a manager whom everyone knew would be a disaster, or to leak dirt about managers/players via the Boston Globe.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Pedroia inks 7 year 100 million extension

[A.J.]

Now name him Captain and let's wrap it up.

[Snoogans]

Pedroia inks 7 year 100 million extension

I worry about this deal. He already looks like he is 45 years old when he takes his helmet off. I worry that he will breakdown in a couple years

[A.J.]

I worry about this deal. He already looks like he is 45 years old when he takes his helmet off. I worry that he will breakdown in a couple years

The way he plays the game? Yeah, it's going to be like watching Trot Nixon and Youk. But I'm sure the contract is structured to cover such concerns about his health.

But thanks to the Dodgers, we can afford to pay him!

[WRESTLINGFAN]

He's going to average 14 million a year. Anyone who thinks Cano should make almost twice a year is high

[spoon]

He's going to average 14 million a year. Anyone who thinks Cano should make almost twice a year is high



Twice a year!

Make sense

[Snoogans]

The way he plays the game? Yeah, it's going to be like watching Trot Nixon and Youk. But I'm sure the contract is structured to cover such concerns about his health.

But thanks to the Dodgers, we can afford to pay him!

Speaking of teams taking on overpaid, overrated players in trades, what the fuck are we doing with Elsbury? Do they think he is actually gonna fuckin stay? TRADE HIM, ASSHOLES, and DO IT FAST.

Maybe you can use him to get Wheeler and Bird from the Mets or something. They are stupid, they would probably do it.

[cougarjake13]

not that stupid


I still can't believe the mets got him in that Beltran deal

[Snoogans]

not that stupid


I still can't believe the mets got him in that Beltran deal

have you watched him pitch? He isnt really that good. He has good stuff but he cant locate it at all. At 23, he should have at least figured out by now how to throw a 4 seam fastball for a strike. Its scary to see a guy give up 2 runs in 4.2 innings and throw 109 pitches.

Id take a chance on him if Im boston because he has good stuff, but there are warning signs there.

If I was the Mets, I would, very quickly, send him and ike davis down to florida for giancarlo Stanton. The mets have good pitching, and they have 2 more A prospects in the minors, so wheeler isnt really a huge need. OF is, and you guys could definately parlay wheeler with another guy or 2 into Stanton and get someone to protect david wright.

Eric Young, Murphy, Wright and then Stanton. No matter who is hitting 5-8, you will win your share of games just on the backs of those 4 and your good pitching.

Which means it will NEVER happen cause the Mets are retarded

[A.J.]

Speaking of teams taking on overpaid, overrated players in trades, what the fuck are we doing with Elsbury? Do they think he is actually gonna fuckin stay? TRADE HIM, ASSHOLES, and DO IT FAST.

Maybe you can use him to get Wheeler and Bird from the Mets or something. They are stupid, they would probably do it.

I think they are waiting for a good deal. But I agree with you, now is the time to deal Ells.

[OGC]

I think they are waiting for a good deal. But I agree with you, now is the time to deal Ells.

Who do you think they could trade Elsbury to ? Any team that is out of contention that has an impact player that you want, isn't going to want a player for just 2 months.

I wouldn't mind them trading him for a stud prospect if they could find a contender who will take him though.

[spoon]

have you watched him pitch? He isnt really that good. He has good stuff but he cant locate it at all. At 23, he should have at least figured out by now how to throw a 4 seam fastball for a strike. Its scary to see a guy give up 2 runs in 4.2 innings and throw 109 pitches.

Id take a chance on him if Im boston because he has good stuff, but there are warning signs there.

If I was the Mets, I would, very quickly, send him and ike davis down to florida for giancarlo Stanton. The mets have good pitching, and they have 2 more A prospects in the minors, so wheeler isnt really a huge need. OF is, and you guys could definately parlay wheeler with another guy or 2 into Stanton and get someone to protect david wright.

Eric Young, Murphy, Wright and then Stanton. No matter who is hitting 5-8, you will win your share of games just on the backs of those 4 and your good pitching.

Which means it will NEVER happen cause the Mets are retarded
It will never happen bc davis was free to anyone who wanted him recently, so i would think florida would be so stupid to take wheels and davis for a top level piece like staton. He is worth way more.

[Snoogans]

It will never happen bc davis was free to anyone who wanted him recently, so i would think florida would be so stupid to take wheels and davis for a top level piece like staton. He is worth way more.

they have been tryin to deal Stanton all yer. They dont want to pay him and he wants to leave. Maybe you cant put in Ike Davis (though he has lit it up the past couple days) but you have other prospects. I think if you give them wheeler it wont take much more to get it done.

Again only because they are tryin to unload stanton. They have already talked to the mets about it earlier this year but the mets didnt want to give up wheeler.

[Snoogans]

Who do you think they could trade Elsbury to ? Any team that is out of contention that has an impact player that you want, isn't going to want a player for just 2 months.

I wouldn't mind them trading him for a stud prospect if they could find a contender who will take him though.

im not looking for an impact player. The only "star" players you could get back for him are bums like Andre Ethier.

But you could probably get a shit load of future pieces. Maybe a high level pitching and outfield prospect, something. The guy is gone this offseason for nothing but a couple draft picks so at least turn him into something.

[A.J.]

im not looking for an impact player. The only "star" players you could get back for him are bums like Andre Ethier.

But you could probably get a shit load of future pieces. Maybe a high level pitching and outfield prospect, something. The guy is gone this offseason for nothing but a couple draft picks so at least turn him into something.

I think the farm system is pretty good as is and it got a boost with the Gonzo/Crawford/Beckett deal last year (they got Allen Webster and Rubby de la Rosa). They need some position players as backup.

I'd rather bring up some kids from AAA to bolster the pitching rather than make some big deals.

[Snoogans]

I think the farm system is pretty good as is and it got a boost with the Gonzo/Crawford/Beckett deal last year (they got Allen Webster and Rubby de la Rosa). They need some position players as backup.

I'd rather bring up some kids from AAA to bolster the pitching rather than make some big deals.

ok so maybe you deal him for a couple good infield prospects. We could probably use a future 1st basemen, or other future parts. I think we have enough in the OF or could get a servicable part to finish the year that we dont NEED to take back an OF.

Though if you could get one, you might be smart to do so. I wonder if you could get Young from the Mets or another speed guy like that from someone else, plus a prospect for Els

[cougarjake13]

have you watched him pitch? He isnt really that good. He has good stuff but he cant locate it at all. At 23, he should have at least figured out by now how to throw a 4 seam fastball for a strike. Its scary to see a guy give up 2 runs in 4.2 innings and throw 109 pitches.

Id take a chance on him if Im boston because he has good stuff, but there are warning signs there.

If I was the Mets, I would, very quickly, send him and ike davis down to florida for giancarlo Stanton. The mets have good pitching, and they have 2 more A prospects in the minors, so wheeler isnt really a huge need. OF is, and you guys could definately parlay wheeler with another guy or 2 into Stanton and get someone to protect david wright.

Eric Young, Murphy, Wright and then Stanton. No matter who is hitting 5-8, you will win your share of games just on the backs of those 4 and your good pitching.

Which means it will NEVER happen cause the Mets are retarded



I agree with your assessment on wheeler
just not for the guys you mentioned

[A.J.]

RIP George "Boomer" Scott. (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130729&content_id=55163148&vkey=news_bos&c_id=bos)

[Jujubees2]

RIP George "Boomer" Scott. (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130729&content_id=55163148&vkey=news_bos&c_id=bos)

One of my favorites growing up. Wore a necklace that he said was made from the teeth of second basemen he collected while breaking up double plays.

[A.J.]

Me too. I loved that he wore that hard hat while playing 1st base.

[spoon]

John Olerud, what a trend stealer! Always stealing style from the black man us whities!

[A.J.]

Hey, it was a big deal when I was a little kid!

[WRESTLINGFAN]

NY Times to sell Boston globe at a 90% loss to Sox owner John Henry

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Jared Remy, son of former Red Sox player Jerry Remy accused of stabbing his girlfriend

[A.J.]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that roid rage had something to do with it.

http://bostondirtdogs.boston.com/2013/jared.jpg

[Snoogans]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that roid rage had something to do with it.

http://bostondirtdogs.boston.com/2013/jared.jpg

come on, bro. if MLB has shown us anything, its that no one in boston does roids. Even Manny didnt do them til he went to LA, obviously. Only people on the west coast, Texas, and New York do steroids, duh

[A.J.]

That means he's just a psychopath who loves smacking women around (from a 2009 Boston Globe article):

A massively muscular man, Remy is unapologetic about having used steroids and proud of his knowledge of weightlifting. He can be seen striking bodybuilding poses in photos posted on his girlfriend’s Facebook page.

Remy has faced several assault charges, most recently in 2005, when he beat up a previous girlfriend. He acknowledges having made mistakes in his life, but said he would never take the legal risk of selling steroids.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Yaz to be honored with a statue at Fenway

[spoon]

The birth control drug...it is boston so makes sense i guess. Just look up there at remey's son. Too late to stop that, but future versions perhaps.

[A.J.]

Yaz to be honored with a statue at Fenway

It only took 30 years.

This is my problem with ownership: they're so big on "tradition" yet they have nothing to honor the players from the early championship teams like Cy Young, Tris Speaker, Smokey Joe Wood and, of course, Babe Ruth. And don't get me started on that moronic policy about retiring numbers....

[A.J.]

Lackey may have pitched his finest game in a Boston uniform last night. After giving up that solo shot to Adam Jones, he bounced back with complete dominance.

His record is irrelevant: I am so impressed with the way he turned things around this season.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Farrell turned it around, if he doesn't get MOY then Tito should be considered. Cleveland is still in it

[A.J.]

Honestly, Girardi deserves consideration too. That he has kept the Yanks in contention after all the injuries and lineup changes is pretty damn impressive.

[Snoogans]

Lackey may have pitched his finest game in a Boston uniform last night. After giving up that solo shot to Adam Jones, he bounced back with complete dominance.

His record is irrelevant: I am so impressed with the way he turned things around this season.


its called contract year

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Lackey is signed thru 2014. There's an option for 2015

[Snoogans]

Lackey is signed thru 2014. There's an option for 2015

oh shit really? i thought he was just this year. in fairness, he was so fuckin bad, he might actually need 2 big years to get paid. So I stand behind my statement

[A.J.]

Yay!

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Probably one of the best moves in MLB history was the Sox dumping 250 million in Salary last August

[cougarjake13]

Probably one of the best moves in MLB history was the Sox dumping 250 million in Salary last August



worked out well for dodgers also
woulda loved if they made it instead of st louie

[KnoxHarrington]

I think the Sox have a good chance of repeating. After all, this was supposed to be their' rebuilding year". I need to look over the contracts, but I think the team will return pretty much intact next season.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Napoli had a 3 year deal originally but reduced to a 1 year. I'd think he would return

[A.J.]

Lackey and Ellsbury are the only contract year guys I can think of at the moment.

[Snoogans]

Lackey and Ellsbury are the only contract year guys I can think of at the moment.

David Ortiz

[A.J.]

David Ortiz

I thought he had a 2 year deal. Suffice it say, he's retiring a Red Sock.

[OGC]

Lackey and Ellsbury are the only contract year guys I can think of at the moment.

Lackey isn't a free agent. Saltalamachia, Napoli and Drew are.

[spoon]

They should be in the mix sure, but I just can't see things breaking so well for them again next year. You have to think the Tigers and a few others can take them out too.

It'll be interesting, but not like it truly should.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Ortiz is signed thru 2014. He's scheduled to make 11million according to baseballreference.com

[Snoogans]

wait we actually gave ortiz a 2 year deal last year? it seems to be it will work out but that was kinda stupid

[WRESTLINGFAN]

I don't think Ortiz was juicing. He had a shitty ALCS batting less than .100 could have just been a mini slump

[Snoogans]

the best part was michael Kay on the radio today sayin how unfair it is that ARod gets treated bad and Ortiz is looked at like a hero and they did the same thing.

Except they didnt do the same thing. Cause ortiz didnt get caught taking shit 4 times after he first tested positive in a test that was supposed to be confidential (and FYI, didnt test positive for a steroid in that test. It was a banned substance that was in most over the counter supplements at that time)

I get that ortiz tested positive, though not at any time when the league actually banned substances. But it is a massive leap to say that him and ARod did the same exact thing.

[spoon]

And Ortiz isn't a complete pos and is likable. So there's that too.

[TripleSkeet]

And Ortiz isn't a complete pos and is likable. So there's that too.

Not to mention pretty clutch in October.

[A.J.]

the best part was michael Kay on the radio today sayin how unfair it is that ARod gets treated bad and Ortiz is looked at like a hero and they did the same thing.

Except they didnt do the same thing. Cause ortiz didnt get caught taking shit 4 times after he first tested positive in a test that was supposed to be confidential (and FYI, didnt test positive for a steroid in that test. It was a banned substance that was in most over the counter supplements at that time)

I get that ortiz tested positive, though not at any time when the league actually banned substances. But it is a massive leap to say that him and ARod did the same exact thing.

ARod is a narcissistic douchebag who even makes Barry Bonds look good. I love MLB's response to his pathetic statements.

[spoon]

Top three hated mlb steroid linked guys...Arod, Bonds, Clemens?

[Snoogans]

Top three hated mlb steroid linked guys...Arod, Bonds, Clemens?

for the average fan, i think Canseco has to be somewhere in there

[A.J.]

for the average fan, i think Canseco has to be somewhere in there

Mike Greenwell would agree.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Who's the 1st one to shave off the beard?

[spoon]

for the average fan, i think Canseco has to be somewhere in there



Eh, I'd argue annoying with a HUGE head but not hated or a liar like the rest.

[spoon]

Who's the 1st one to shave off the beard?


Farrell's wife.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Sox interested in Beltran

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/2013/11/08/red-sox-interested-carlos-beltran/U4B9NDgIUBJYg8djRJeZ0N/story.html

MLB network reported that they are also looking at Tim Hudson. Speculation is that Ellsbury will turn down his QO. Deadline for all QO's is Monday

[KnoxHarrington]

Eh, I'd argue annoying with a HUGE head but not hated or a liar like the rest.

I think, in a lot of ways, Canseco became hated because he was too honest. That is, he was the first guy to say "Yeah, I juiced, and so did all these other people." Because he'd had a whole shitload of personal problems since his career had ended, people thought he was a douche making shit up to try to cash in. Of course, it turns out he was completely telling the truth.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

I thought Drew would accept his QO but he rejected. As expected Ellsbury said no

[A.J.]

I thought Drew would accept his QO but he rejected. As expected Ellsbury said no

Drew is going to St. Louis.

[A.J.]

A.J. Pierzynski agrees to one-year deal with Red Sox (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/boston-red-sox-aj-pierzynski-agree-to-one-year-contract?ymd=20131203&content_id=64348798&vkey=news_bos)

[spoon]

and there goes you speedy outfielder

[A.J.]

Hello Jackie, Jr.!

[joeyballsack]

The Nap will be back in the dugout.

2 years/32 million

[A.J.]

Not a bad pickup: Red Sox acquire infielder Herrera from Rockies (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/red-sox-acquire-infielder-jonathan-herrera-from-rockies-for-franklin-morales?ymd=20131218&content_id=66057198&vkey=news_bos)

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Dan Shaughnessy's piece on why Sox shouldn't extend Ortiz


The Red Sox would be out of their minds to give David Ortiz a contract extension. This has nothing to do with lifetime achievement, hitting .688 to win the World Series, Ortiz being runner-up for Sportsman of the Year, or his budding status as the Face of Baseball. It’s not about Papi’s popularity. It’s not about his skills as a motivational speaker. It’s none of that. The fact is, Ortiz is under contract for next season and he’ll be 39 at the end of the deal. Ortiz has a contract. This is no time for wallet-measuring or the offensive “respect” card, which is usually followed by an athlete talking about feeding his family. It’s simply bad business to commit more cash to Ortiz when you have the leverage. Jon Lester is going into the final year of his contract. He’s the guy the Sox should be talking about extending. He’s young. There’s a risk if he plays it out. The only risk of not extending Papi would be his ability to go get another deal at the end of next season (a deal that would take him into his 40s), or the widely-held notion that Ortiz will feel underpaid and disrespected if he’s making less money than Mike Napoli next season. Too bad. Ortiz was happy with his two-year deal when he signed it last year. The Sox would be foolish to hand out a lifetime achievement parachute or cave to emotional extortion. No hard feelings. And no new deal.

[A.J.]

I would tend to agree with that.

This way, he can sign a 3 year deal with the Yankees after this season.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

I would tend to agree with that.

This way, he can sign a 3 year deal with the Yankees after this season.

:lol:

[cougarjake13]

He prob would

[underdog]

Dan Shaughnessy's piece on why Sox shouldn't extend Ortiz

I stopped reading at "Dan Shaughnessy".

[cougarjake13]

True he seems to have a hard on for Ortiz

[underdog]

True he seems to have a hard on for Ortiz

He's just awful. He might be the worst sportswriter alive.

[Snoogans]

He's just awful. He might be the worst sportswriter alive.

agreed, but lets also be fair. He happens to be right. there is no reason to give a 39 year old who has a year left on his deal an extension

[OGC]

I would tend to agree with that.

This way, he can sign a 3 year deal with the Yankees after this season.

He prob would


Might not be a bad idea. I've heard those pinstripes can be slimming.

[A.J.]

Red Sox sign outfielder Sizemore to one-year deal. (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/red-sox-sign-outfielder-grady-sizemore-to-one-year-deal?ymd=20140122&content_id=66980894&vkey=news_bos)

To quote Bluto from Animal House: "Don't cost nuthin'."

[Jujubees2]

Bye bye bears.

Gomes: New year, new identity (http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/10338025/jonny-gomes-says-boston-red-sox-beards-coming-off)

[A.J.]

RemDawg is coming back. (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/bos/broadcaster-jerry-remy-returning-to-red-sox-booth-for-2014-season?ymd=20140127&content_id=67181138&vkey=news_bos)

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Ortiz hints about moving on if he doesn't get a multi year deal.

[A.J.]

Ortiz hints about moving on if he doesn't get a multi year deal.

He's complained about this for multi-years.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

NESN Reporter reassigned, possible due to relationship with Middlebrooks


http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1942895-relationship-with-will-middlebrooks-may-have-caused-nesn-to-reassign-jenny-dell

[A.J.]

DAMMIT!! :furious:

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Newest members of Sox HoF

http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/10407217/roger-clemens-nomar-garciaparra-pedro-martinez-joe-castiglione-selected-boston-red-sox-hall-fame

[A.J.]

Jason Varitek and Tim Wakefield will be going in next year.

[OGC]

You won't have Ryan Dempster to kick around this year (http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/02/16/ryan-dempster-won-pitch-for-red-sox-this-season-because-physical-family-issues/FQZpKRy8JyGegX4NPOwwWJ/story.html)

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Sox ink Capuano to 1 yr deal

[A.J.]

Not bad. He's from Springfield, MA no less.

[A.J.]

Awful news.

Rich Hill's infant son has died (http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/10561798/rich-hill-boston-red-sox-confirms-infant-son-died)

[cougarjake13]

That sux

[WRESTLINGFAN]

I'd say this is valid. My part of CT is more Yankee country since it's closer to NY, AJ's part is deeper into New England so they go for the Sox


http://www.wfsb.com/story/24938641/yankees-top-sox-amoung-conn-baseball-fans

[A.J.]

I'd say this is valid. My part of CT is more Yankee country since it's closer to NY, AJ's part is deeper into New England so they go for the Sox


http://www.wfsb.com/story/24938641/yankees-top-sox-amoung-conn-baseball-fans

No way: I'm from New Haven County. That's solid Yankee territory.

Hartford is roughly the dividing line for all NY/Boston sports teams. Plus, there are lot of Mets fans in WF's neck of the woods.

[Snoogans]

i havent paid much attention to baseball. I know the sox lost salty and got AJ. And I know they lost elsbury and stephen drew.
Did they do anything else of note to replace these guys or do they have kids from the farm system lined up for it?

[joeyballsack]

Farm system guys.

[A.J.]

Stephen Drew is still unsigned -- possibly to return but Boegarts probably has SS locked up.

They also signed Grady Sizemore to back up Jackie Jr. in CF. They also signed some pitchers to shore up the bullpen: Chris Capuano, Burke Badenhop, Edward Mujica, Jose Millares.

[OGC]

David Ortiz extended for one year. (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/source-david-ortiz-red-sox-agree-to-extension?ymd=20140323&content_id=69972446&vkey=news_mlb)