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  • Published
    April 1, 2011

    Red Sox temper that 100-win talk

    Josh Beckett is eager to see Boston win 100, but others say the real prize is the playoffs and going from there.

  • Published
    March 31, 2011

    Red Sox Notebook: Pawtucket pitching looks sharp

    FORT MYERS, Fla. – Future members of the Red Sox bullpen were on display Wednesday in minor league games, with Alfredo Aceves absolutely dominating. Aceves started for Pawtucket and threw five perfect innings, striking out nine. “Probably the most impressive outing I’ve seen over five innings,” Pawtucket Manager Arnie Beyeler said. Aceves will likely be […]

  • Published
    March 30, 2011

    Red Sox Notebook: Daniel Bard dialed in to answer the call

    FORT MYERS, Fla. — The fastball command wasn’t where he wanted it early in spring training. How comforting that must have been for hitters to know Daniel Bard wasn’t commanding his 100 mph fastball. Bard wasn’t hitting batters but also wasn’t locating his pitches and got hit. But lately he looks locked in with both […]

  • Published
    March 30, 2011

    On Baseball: Truth to tell, his promise is becoming fulfilled

    FORT MYERS, Fla. — On the day the Red Sox were leaving their spring-training headquarters, a young pitcher named Clay Buchholz took the mound and got Manager Terry Francona’s attention. “There’s a lot to like,” Francona said. “He commands. He’s athletic. He’s got poise.” That was March 29, 2007. Buchholz came up from minor-league camp […]

  • Published
    March 29, 2011

    Tom Caron: In just a few more days, the future will be upon us

    Red Sox fans have more reason than most to wish opening day would just get here already.

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  • Published
    March 29, 2011

    On Baseball: Lowrie and Spears have roles to play

    Red Sox staff recognize the former Sea Dogs' versatility, and that's likely their ticket to Fenway Park.

  • Published
    March 27, 2011
    Josh Beckett

    On Baseball: Red Sox seem to have an edge, but East competition is tough

    When the Boston Red Sox last put out a dominating batting lineup, they won the American League East and marched their way to a World Series title in 2007. Since then, the Tampa Bay Rays have won the division twice and the New York Yankees once. Now, Red Sox followers are talking domination again, with […]

  • Published
    March 22, 2011

    Tom Caron: Depth puts Sox in great position

    How deep are the 2011 Boston Red Sox? Deep enough that the biggest roster question surrounding the team is who will serve as the sixth starter. That’s an exaggeration, but only a slight one. The team has some tough decisions ahead of it, such as answering questions concerning the batting order, and who makes the […]