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This time, Sox’ party a private affair

One by dripping one, the playoff-bound Red Sox emerged from their clubhouse early this morning.

Standing in slippers, wearing “2009 AL Wild Card Champions’’ hats, grinning like rock stars, reeking of cigar smoke and dripping a trail of beer and bubbly onto the concrete concourse outside their sanctum, Mike Lowell, Dustin Pedroia, Jason Bay and Tim Wakefield shared their thoughts on going back to the playoffs.

“We play from the first day of the season, this is our goal,’’ said Lowell. “We’d rather do it on the field in front of the fans but we don’t care how it comes. Hopefully this is just step one.’’


Click here to read the full article – By Michael Silverman of Boston Herald


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September 30, 2009 Posted by GameSetMatch | Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia | , , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Green’s health brings back Woodward

Twice this season, Chris Woodward thought his time with the Red Sox had ended. On Aug. 15, the same day Boston reacquired Alex Gonzalez, Woodward was designated for assignment. And just last week, with the club needing a roster spot for Daisuke Matsuzaka, Woodward was outrighted to Triple-A Pawtucket. This, even though the Minor League season was over.

But there Woodward was again on Monday, embarking on his third roster stint with the Red Sox. The reason Woodward was needed is that utility infielder Nick Green’s health is very much in question.

Green last played for the Red Sox on Wednesday, the night he worked a dramatic game-tying walk in the bottom of the ninth inning of a comeback win over the Angels. As it turns out, Green could barely stand during that at-bat, as his right leg had a “dead leg” type of feeling.


Click here to read the full article – By Ian Browne of MLB.com


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September 22, 2009 Posted by GameSetMatch | Boston Red Sox, MLB, Red Sox News | , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Sox focused on journey, not destination

If any team appreciates the beauty of the Wild Card, it’s the Red Sox.


History shows that Boston took full advantage of the American League’s fourth and final playoff spot back in 2004, when it captured its first World Series title in 86 years. The Red Sox have used the Wild Card entry to reach the postseason a Major League-high six times since 1998, and are in line to do so once again this year.

After taking the first two bouts of their three-game set against the Angels, the Sox enter Thursday’s series finale at Fenway Park 6 1/2 games ahead of the fading Rangers in the AL Wild Card standings. But make no mistake, they aren’t ready to don their Wild Card championship hats and T-shirts just yet.


Click here to read the full article – By John Barone of MLB.com


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September 17, 2009 Posted by GameSetMatch | Boston Red Sox, MLB, Red Sox News | , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Dice-K’s back, but which version?

When Daisuke Matsuzaka steps on the mound at Fenway Park on Tuesday night to kick off a three-game series against a probable postseason opponent — the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim — he will formally end an 87-day sabbatical from the Boston Red Sox’s pitching rotation.


So, yes, “Welcome back, Dice-K” will indeed be the theme for the opener of a particularly enticing late-season series. But just who are the Red Sox and their fans welcoming back?

Is this the return of the pitcher who was so great during his years in Japan that the Red Sox blew away the competition with a blind bid of $51.1 million and invested an overall sum of $103.1 million in the righty?


Click here to read the full article – By Ian Browne of MLB.com


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September 14, 2009 Posted by GameSetMatch | Boston Red Sox, Daisuke Matsuzaka | , , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Sox gear up for possible playoff preview

For the third consecutive year, the Red Sox appear poised to reach the postseason. And for the third consecutive year, they appear to be on a collision course with the Angels.

The teams have met in the American League Division Series each of the past two seasons, with Boston prevailing both times, and would be a playoff pair once again this October had the regular season ended Sunday.

Until then, they’ll have to settle for a mid-September showdown at Fenway Park that kicks off on Tuesday night, when Daisuke Matsuzaka makes his long-awaited return from the disabled list opposite John Lackey.


Click here to read the full article – By John Barone of MLB.com


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September 14, 2009 Posted by GameSetMatch | Boston Red Sox, MLB, Red Sox Memorabilia, Red Sox News | , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Youkilis nominated for Clemente Award

Even as he has emerged as one of the best all-around players in baseball over the last couple of seasons, Kevin Youkilis has been equally consumed with an art that has nothing to do with coming up with a clutch hit or making a diving stop in the field.


The man known throughout New England simply as “Youuuuuuuuuuukkkkkkk” spends much of what could be his down time making a difference for kids in need.

His acts of kindness have not gone unnoticed, as, for the second successive year, the Red Sox have nominated Youkilis as their candidate for the Roberto Clemente Award.


Click here to read the full article – By Ian Browne of MLB.com


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September 3, 2009 Posted by GameSetMatch | Boston Red Sox, MLB, Red Sox News | , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

   

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