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Lackey throws 3 shutout innings in Boston win (AP) (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:16:32 PST)

Boston Red Sox Dustin Pedroia(notes), right, scores on a sacrifice by teammate Mike Cameron(notes) and a tardy throw to New York Mets catcher Chris Coste(notes) during the spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Thursday, March 11, 2010.

John Lackey is off to a nice start with the Red Sox. The right-hander threw three shutout innings in Boston's 8-2 victory over Jason Bay and the New York Mets on Thursday. Lackey allowed three hits and has yet to allow a run in five innings over two outings this spring. The former Angels star joined the Red Sox in December when he finalized an $82.5 million, five-year contract.


Delcarmen hopes to rebound from late-season slump (AP) (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:49:17 PST)

Manny Delcarmen had reason to be optimistic about his 2009 season. In his first 11 appearances, spanning 14 innings, he did not allow an earned run, holding opponents to a .184 batting average with 12 strikeouts and eight walks. But his ERA increased in each month of the season: 0.00 in April; 3.00 in May; 4.00 in June; 4.66 in July; 5.25 in August; and a whopping 14.14 in September.

Josh Beckett talks progressing (Yahoo! Sports) (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:54:05 PST)

The contract extension talks for Josh Beckett and the Boston Red Sox haven't apparently hit any snags and...

Garciaparra comes back to Red Sox to retire (AP) (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:30:25 PST)

Former Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra(notes), who signed a one-day minor league baseball contract with the Red Sox , throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a spring training baseball game at City of Palms Park, in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Garciaparra signed the contract to retire as a member of the team. The Red Sox played the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday.

Six years after he was traded away for the final pieces of Boston's World Series puzzle, Nomar Garciaparra finally got a friendly farewell from the Red Sox. The rookie of the year, batting champion and All-Star whose trade began a bitter back-and-forth in Boston and, for Garciaparra, an inglorious slide into irrelevance, signed a ceremonial one-day contract with the Red Sox on Wednesday for...


Red Sox Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:20:18 PST)

Billy Hall isn't much worried about his ability to thrive at shortstop—and all around the diamond—in the "super utility" role envisioned for him in Boston.

Assimilating with new teammates after seven straight spring trainings in Arizona with the Brewers and rebounding offensively are of much more importance to him.

Playing a viable shortstop? Hopping from infield to outfield—and back again? These things are nothing new to the ultra-versatile Hall.

"Everybody that plays this game sees themselves as an everyday player. When I was the super-utility guy I was obviously doing it with open arms, but also with the intent that it could help me become an everyday player," said Hall.

Rays nearly pay 'Price' in 8-6 win over Red Sox (AP) (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:27:28 PST)

Tampa Bay Rays' Joaquin Benoit(notes) delivers a pitch against the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, Fla., on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. The Rays defeated the Red Sox 8-6.

Tampa Bay Rays prized left-hander David Price, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 draft, left Wednesday's 8-6 win over the Boston Red Sox in the bottom of the second inning after being hit on the right hand by the barrel of a shattered bat. According to Rays team spokesman Rick Vaughn, Price had an abrasion on his right thumb and will not need stitches.


Retiring Garciaparra knows what might've been (Yahoo! Sports) (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:21:00 PST)

Nomar Garciaparra loved wearing a uniform. But his body broke down too soon, and we're left to wonder why.

Red Sox prospect Bowden gets used to bullpen role (AP) (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:08:18 PST)

Signing with the Red Sox after being drafted out of high school in 2005, Michael Bowden began his climb through the Boston farm system and was named the organization's top pitching prospect by Baseball America before the 2008 season. But last season, spent primarily at Triple-A Pawtucket with three call-ups to Boston, was mostly a year of learning for the right-hander.

Matsuzaka following Nolan Ryan's footsteps (Yahoo! Sports) (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:06:02 PST)

Boston Red Sox hurler Daisuke Matsuzaka is apparently planning to pitch for at least another decade, according...

Wakefield helps Red Sox beat Marlins 9-0 (AP) (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:48:31 PST)

Tim Wakefield spent a lot more time on the road than on the mound Tuesday, which was fine with him. The knuckleballer made the three-hour trip from Fort Myers and pitched three shutout innings to keep his spring training ERA at 0.00, helping the Boston Red Sox beat the Florida Marlins 9-0. The visitors' batting order looked like a lineup for the Pawtucket Red Sox, with designated hitter Jacoby...

Smoltz and Pedro signing in-season with N.L. clubs (Yahoo! Sports) (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:30:42 PST)

Don't think probable Hall of Fame pitchers John Smoltz and Pedro Martinez are finished with their careers...

Desert Drive: Lou Marson scoring points as Cleveland catcher (Yahoo! Sports) (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:05:35 PST)

Stew lieutenant David Brown has shifted to Arizona, and his desert swing took him Sunday to Goodyear, home to (...

Lin's single in 9th lifts Red Sox over Cards 7-6 (AP) (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:37:56 PST)

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett(notes) smiles in the dugout after pitching against the St. Louis Cardinals in a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Monday, March 8, 2010.

Josh Beckett made his second start of spring training, and Red Sox pitchers kept the St. Louis Cardinals hitless into the seventh inning. But it was Boston's young hitters who pulled out the win on Monday. Che-Shuan Lin's one-out single in the ninth scored Josh Reddick after Reddick doubled in the tying run, and the Red Sox beat the Cardinals 7-6.


Red Sox optimistic about signing Beckett (Yahoo! Sports) (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:46:38 PST)

Josh Beckett, the 29-year-old hurler who has won 106 games and lost only 68 since he debuted in the big leagues...

Indians wait for prospects after overhaul (Yahoo! Sports) (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:56:00 PST)

Cleveland's hopes rest with the many prospects it acquired after unloading top talent.

Reliever Nelson still going after 4 surgeries (AP) (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:24:27 PST)

Boston Red Sox pitcher Joe Nelson(notes) kicks before a delivery against the Minnesota Twins' in a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, March 6, 2010. Nelson is competing for a bullpen job with Boston after four major surgeries and stops in eight organizations.

Joe Nelson won the last game ever played at Shea Stadium. He received a World Series ring for pitching just three games with the Boston Red Sox. The reliever's other career milestones are less joyous -- four serious surgeries, seven major league organizations and too many grueling days of rehabilitation for him to count.


Guthrie happy with second spring start (AP) (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:30:21 PST)

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Miguel Abreu throws to first for the out after fielding a grounder by Boston Red Sox's Tug Hulett(notes) during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla., Sunday, March 7, 2010.

Jeremy Guthrie pitched into the third inning in his second spring start, but the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 Sunday. Guthrie threw 51 pitches and gave up a run and three hits in 2 1-3 innings. He walked two and struck out two -- Jacoby Ellsbury and David Ortiz. A year ago, the Orioles' right-hander had only one start in spring training before leaving for the World Baseball...


Twins closer Nathan hurt in 9-3 loss to Red Sox (AP) (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:30:32 PST)

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher John Lackey(notes) works against the Minnesota Twins in a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, March 6, 2010.

Joe Nathan appears to have avoided the problem that struck John Lackey the past two years -- a troublesome spring training injury. The Minnesota Twins closer should be "fine" after leaving Saturday's 9-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox with soreness and tightness in his surgically repaired right elbow, manager Ron Gardenhire said.


Ruggiano homers in ninth to give Tampa win (AP) (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:46:28 PST)

Justin Ruggiano homered after Fernando Perez led off the bottom of the ninth inning with a triple, giving the Tampa Bay Rays a 6-4 victory over a Boston Red Sox split squad Saturday. Andy Sonnanstine and Wade Davis each walked three as the Red Sox took a 3-1 lead in the first four innings. Ben Zobrist and Kelly Shoppach hit their first home runs of the spring off Adam Mills in the fourth inning to...

Marcum strong in 1st Jays outing since '08 (CBC.ca) (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:41:45 PST)

Shaun Marcum began his comeback to a Big League mound on Saturday, throwing two strong innings against the New York Yankees in Florida.

Morneau, Wakefield make mark in Twins win over Sox (AP) (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:47:31 PST)

Minnesota Twins' Luke Hughes (38) forces out Boston Red Sox's Josh Reddick(notes) (68) as he throws to first base for a double to end the ninth inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Friday, March 5, 2010. The Twins defeated the Red Sox 5-0.

Justin Morneau and Tim Wakefield each made encouraging returns to the field after a long offseason dealing with back injuries. Morneau marked his return to Minnesota with a two-run double and Wakefield tossed two scoreless innings for Boston in his first post-surgery appearance in a 5-0 victory by the Twins over the Red Sox on Friday.


Scutaro shows early signs of fielding prowess (AP) (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:26:29 PST)

Marco Scutaro's first play in a spring training game with the Boston Red Sox showed why they signed him. Their new shortstop made an outstanding pickup, starting a double play that bailed Josh Beckett out of a shaky first inning. In the fourth, Scutaro fielded another tough grounder to retire the leadoff hitter, which became more important when the next two batters walked and singled but were...

Wagner's single gives Red Sox 2-1 win over Twins (AP) (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:57:49 PST)

Boston Red Sox third baseman Adrian Beltre(notes) throws out Minnesota Twins' Drew Butera in the third inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Thursday, March 4, 2010.

The last time Josh Beckett and Nick Blackburn pitched, their teams lost the second game of a pair of three-game sweeps in AL division series. The stakes were much lower on Thursday night when the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Mark Wagner's tiebreaking single in the eight in the spring training opener for both teams.