The Boston Red Sox, based in Boston, Mass., participate in Major League Baseball (MLB) and are a member of the American League East Division. The Red Sox were founded as the Boston Somersets in 1901.
Not thought to be in peril when it comes to his job security, manager Terry Francona will have his contract extended when this season ends, according to an Internet report. Sports Illustrated’s Jon Heyman said via Twitter that Francona’s two-year option at $4.5 million per year would be activated after this season. The Red Sox [...]
It was, at first glance, a terrific 2010 season for Jon Lester. He went 19-9, posted a 3.25 ERA and registered 225 strikeouts in 208 innings. Yet there was one thing that disgusted him about it. And he is determined to make sure it isn’t repeated this year. “Walks,” said Lester. “That’s the main thing. [...]
Heading into an already promising 2011 First-Year Player Draft, the Red Sox were hopeful free-agent infielder Felipe Lopez could make June even better. Boston will have to make due with what it already has. Lopez, a Type B free agent, is set to sign a Minor League deal with the Rays, according to the St. [...]
The Red Sox are nearing a Minor League deal with southpaw reliever Dennys Reyes, according to ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick. Reyes likely would join Lenny DiNardo, Felix Doubront, Rich Hill, Andrew Miller, Hideki Okajima and Randy Williams in competition for a spot on the big league roster as the lefty-on-lefty reliever. Turning 34 in April, Reyes [...]