Ballbug (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Ian Browne / MLB.com : Bay tops Epstein's free-agent priorities — Boston would like slugging left fielder to return next season — BOSTON — The past few weeks have been mostly about planning, dialogue and research for the Red Sox's front office, led by general manager Theo Epstein.
Boston Herald (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Jason Bay's agent will be able to begin fielding phone calls as early as the stroke of midnight tonight, as the Red Sox free agent is not expected to strike any deal...
Extra Bases (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Free agency starts at midnight tonight. Teams have negotiating exclusivity with their own free agents until then. If you're expecting the Red Sox to sign Jason Bay or Alex Gonzalez before then, don't hold your breath.Once a player gets this close to free agency, especially for a first-timer like Bay, they want to see what it's like. Epstein does not know how long that could delay the process...
Can't Stop the Bleeding (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
While the Daily News’ duo of Mark Feisand and Bill Madden report the Theo Epstein is making a considerable effort to acquire Roy Halladay from Toronto, NY Post competitor Kevin Kernan (above) remains unimpressed with a Boston’s postseason success this past decade, ranking the Red Sox at no. 10 in his Top 11 Overrated Teams [...]
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
(Barry Chin / Boston Globe Staff) Theo Epstein Is Alive and Well and Making a Push for Roy Halladay to Be the Sox New No. 1 NY Daily News: Sox Trying to Beat Yanks in Trade for Halladay That's Just Theo Being Theo Looking for Pitching at Thanksgiving Sun Archives: Trading Halladay Within Division Not a Problem for New Jays GM Casey Kelly We Hardly Knew Ye. And Thanks for...
The LoHud Yankees Blog (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
Thanksgiving is usually a quiet time in baseball, though there have been some exceptions. In 2003, the Red Sox put on a full-court press to get Curt Schilling, with Theo Epstein even traveling to Arizona to woo the righthander and his family over turkey and stuffing. Now, at least according to our friends at the Daily [...] Click on the headline for the rest of this blog post ...
Sliding Into Home (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
... have to give up Clay Buchholz along with minor leaguer pitcher/shortstop, Casey Kelley. Red Sox GM Theo Epstein is said to be smitten with Kelly, which could be a sticking point in talks with Toronto if Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos insists on the 20-year-old being included in a deal. I absolutely hate the idea of the Red Sox getting Halladay. With Halladay, Josh Beckett, Jon Lester and...
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
The Red Sox used 11 starting pitchers last season, two more than the Yankees and one fewer than the Phillies. For even the best teams in baseball, the five-man rotation is simply a starting point. By June, pitchers who were in the spring training shadows can become critical.Discuss“You’re always looking for a No. 6, a No. 7, and a No. 8,’’ Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said earlier...
Yanksfan vs Soxfan (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
... signed with the Red Sox in 2008 after being recruited by Tennessee to play quarterback. Red Sox GM Theo Epstein is said to be smitten with Kelly, which could be a sticking point in talks with Toronto if Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos insists on the 20-year-old being included in a deal. The Yankees would love to acquire Halladay, although Cashman has been reluctant to deal away top prospects...
We Should Be GM's (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
The Phillies need a thirdbaseman. The Red Sox need to get rid of a thirdbaseman. I'm thinking swap meet. Mike Lowell is in the last year of his contract and is set to make $12M. However, it's being reported that Theo Epstein may be willing to eat half the contract to move him to make room for slugging Padres firstbaseman Adrian Gonzalez. At $6M for 1 year and a stopgap plan at 3rd, I'd...
Yankees baseball blog (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
The last time the two baseball superpowers tangled over a talented Cuban defector, the Yankees signed Jose Contreras and the Red Sox were left steaming, so angry that GM Theo Epstein supposedly kicked chairs at the Nicaragua hotel where both...
Extra Bases (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
... first base coach.John Farrell (pitching) and Dave Magadan (hitting) will stay in their jobsTheo Epstein said several weeks ago that the staff changes would be made internally, so none of this comes as a surprise. UPDATE, 6:05 p.m.: It's all official now. Here's the release from the Sox:The Boston Red Sox today announced their 2010 Major League coaching staff. DeMarlo Hale has been named...
MySportsRumors (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
... the Sox are doing what they can to address that problem. The duo reports that general manager Theo Epstein is entertaining offers for Lowell. Actually, he’s calling around to see if anyone his willing to take him. Supposedly, Boston is so desperate to trade him they’re willing to pay up to half of his $12 million salary. Unfortunately for them I don’t see how any team would be willing...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
... better at home than on the road in 2007, his away numbers were actually stronger in 2006 and 2008. Theo Epstein has to move Lowell and shift Kevin Youkilis to third if he acquires Adrian Gonzalez from the Padres. Boston could also move Lowell to create an opening for free agent third baseman Adrian Beltre . Who should be calling the BoSox about Lowell? How much of his $12MM salary...
Over the Monster (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
... Line Didn't someone report this about Teixeira last season? Just saying', doesn't mean much. Theo Epstein, Here's My Christmas List - Bleacher Report I really hope this is one of those lists where you demand a load, and expect Santa/(I'm ignorant of what fictious person is supposed to deliver gifts in other religions, I'm sorry)/Theo to get you one or two. Of course, that strategy...
