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Your guess is as good as mine by Jared Carrabis
Red Sox conducting their first round of managerial interviews, starting with Mackanin, Sveum
One of the hottest topics in Boston, even with an NBA lockout, a Stanley Cup title defense, and a pretty good football team down in Foxboro, has been the question of Who will replace Terry Francona as Red Sox manager?
I know I've been asked countless amounts of times, and I have absolutely no idea. However, I know I'm not alone in that sentiment. I'm aware of the field that the search has been narrowed down to, but today on October 31, there's just no telling who the Red Sox will hire.
What we do know is that Philadelphia Phillies bench coach Pete Mackanin is first in line to sit before Ben Cherington for the GM vacancy, with Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach and former Red Sox third base coach Dale Sveum next in line.
Between Twitter and Facebook, I've read plenty of fan reactions who want a big name manager, an...READ MORE!
Published on October 31, 2011 View Comment(s)
Safe at home? by Jared Carrabis
Sources say that the Red Sox will not explore any trade options involving Kevin Youkilis
I don't know about you, but it seems like Kevin Youkilis is becoming the Michael Young of the Boston Red Sox.
Youkilis is Red Sox to the bone, taken in the eighth round of the 2001 amateur draft during the Dan Duquette era in Boston. A natural third baseman, Youkilis has done everything that this team has asked of him. Coming up as a third baseman, Youkilis made the move across the diamond first base where he won a Gold Glove to accommodate eventual World Series MVP Mike Lowell, then back over to third base when Theo Epstein netted his prized first baseman, All Star Adrian Gonzalez.
If you order the Baseball Prospectus handbook, or read any of the projected lineups for the Red Sox in coming seasons, you'll find that many baseball sites have Youkilis penciled in as David Ortiz's successor at the DH position.
Youkilis' current deal has him under contract through the 2012 season at $12 million, with a $13 million club option for 2013 that includes a $1 million buyout. If the R...READ MORE!
Published on October 28, 2011 View Comment(s)
Heyman: 'Red Sox may make play for Beltran' by Jared Carrabis
Could the Red Sox finally land their long sought-after outfielder in Carlos Beltran?
After Ben Cherington's introductory press conference, the general consensus was that Josh Reddick and Ryan Kalish were going to get an equal opportunity to compete for the starting job in right field next season.
The World Series hasn't even ended yet, and SI.com's Jon Heyman already has the stove burning hot in Boston, tweeting, "Hearing #redsox may make play for beltran. #giants will be in, too."
This shouldn't be all that surprising. While Kalish and Reddick are more than ready to take over as the everyday right fielder in Boston, the Red Sox have coveted Beltran for quite some time now.
Last December, the Red Sox and Mets sat down to discuss a potential swap for Beltran. Seven months later, the Red Sox were on a short list of five teams who were intereste...READ MORE!
Published on October 27, 2011 View Comment(s)
Name that Red Sox fan by Jared Carrabis
In this photo at Fenway Park from 1979, can you guess who this five-year old Red Sox fan is?
When Ben Cherington moves all of his stuff into his new office with the "Red Sox General Manager" name plate on the door, I hope this picture of his first game at Fenway Park finds its way onto a bulletin board in there somewhere.
One of the things that bothers me the most as a Red Sox writer/blogger is when I come across a baseball writer who is blatantly miserable. A guy who you can tell just hates his job, hates the fans that enjoy what he hates, and above all, just hates the game of baseball. Believe it or not, those people do exist.
The reason I'd like to see Ben pin this photo up somewhere is because it doesn't matter what your job title is. If you are working in baseball in any capacity, whether it be a writer, a GM, a scout, a manager, a player development director, the fact is that you were a fan once. While your job may require you to shake any allegiance t...READ MORE!
Published on October 27, 2011 View Comment(s)
Red Sox 'won't regret' re-signing David Ortiz by Jared Carrabis
Sources say Blue Jays "won't rule out" making push for Ortiz, but slugger wants to stay in Boston
That's cute; the Toronto Blue Jays "will not rule out" making a strong push to acquire David Ortiz.
A week ago, Ortiz told us, "Of course I would like to come back". Ortiz stated that the Red Sox had a lot of things to sort out, namely the GM and manager search before he felt that the Red Sox would come calling to re-sign him. As of today, only one of the two major voids within the Red Sox have been filled, which means Ortiz is still on the waiting list.
Yesterday, the Boston Herald cited a major league source who said that the Blue Jays "will not rule out" making a big push for Ortiz, but is that really relevant?
Ortiz has made his money, won his rings, and has accomplished a long list of personal accolades. It would seem that, at this point,...READ MORE!
Published on October 27, 2011 View Comment(s)
Bring back Bartman? by Jared Carrabis
Theo Epstein suggests bringing Steve Bartman back to Wrigley would be "important step" for Cubs
Whenever I have a really bad day, and I mean a really bad day, I say to myself, "Well, at least you're not Steve Bartman."
If you live under a rock and don't know who Steve Bartman is, Bartman is the Chicago Cubs fan, who, during Game 6 of the 2003 NLCS between the Cubs and Florida Marlins, reached up for a foul ball that right fielder Moises Alou likely would have caught. At the time, the Cubs had a 3-0 lead in the eighth inning of a would-be clinching game, and were five outs away from their first World Series appearance since 1945.
Of course, that doesn't happen. Bartman prevents Alou from making the catch, and the wheels subsequently fall off for the Cubs, as the Marlins go on to put up eight runs in the eighth inning, and go on to win Game 7. Bartman has long been blamed for the Cubs not making it to the World Series, and hasn't been seen or heard from publicly ever since.
ESPN's 30 for 30 series did a phenomenal job on their documentary titled "Catching Hell" wh...READ MORE!
Published on October 26, 2011 View Comment(s)
Red Sox likely to pick up Scutaro's option by Jared Carrabis
Taking a look at Marco Scutaro's 2011 season, and the future of the shortstop position in Boston
In a lineup surrounded by big boppers and MVP candidates, Marco Scutaro quietly put together quite a productive season for a shortstop making just $5.5 million.
According to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald, the Red Sox will likely pick up his option for the 2012 season, which is worth $6 million. The option, which was a mutual option, would have been worth $3 million had Scutaro exercised it himself, but there's no way the shortstop would have done that.
After the season that Scutaro put together in 2011, the shortstop easily could have raked in more than one year at $3 million. Among all American League shortstops with at least 440 plate appearances, Scutaro's .299 average was tied with the Tigers' Jhonny Peralta for tops in the league. Scutaro's .358 on-base percentage trailed only Blue Jays' shortstop Yunel Escobar (.369) among Ame...READ MORE!
Published on October 26, 2011 View Comment(s)
NYDN: 'Could Sabathia be lured to Red Sox?' by Jared Carrabis
Yankees to "develop a plan" to keep CC Sabathia from opting out after the World Series
Here is the burning question of the week if you're an executive within the New York Yankees organization: "How do you prevent a left-handed ace that you gave seven years and $161 million to, three years and $69 million of it already collected, not opt out of his contract?"
Well, let's break down this contract first. CC Sabathia signed a seven-year, $161 million deal with the Yankees prior to the 2009 season, the most lucrative deal by total value and annual value for a pitcher in baseball history, beating the Mets' Johan Santana's current deal by $23.5 million.
In Sabathia's first season with the Yankees, the Bombers paid him JD Drew money, $14 million. In 2010 and 2011, his annual salary bumped up to $23 million. Sabathia's deal also included a $9 million signing bonus that was paid out in three installments, with the final installment being paid on July 31, 2009.
If Sabathia is to opt out, he'll be leaving four years and $92 million on the table. It sounds crazy, but it's ...READ MORE!
Published on October 26, 2011 View Comment(s)
I always feel like somebody's watching me by Jared Carrabis
Peter Gammons reports that Theo Epstein had a stalker, needed unmarked police car on his street
Here's something you probably didn't know about Theo Epstein: He had a stalker!
Hall of Fame reporter and close friend of Epstein's, Peter Gammons subtly dropped this tidbit of information in his column for MLB.com yesterday.
"There was a burnout factor in Epstein’s desire to leave, which he was going to do regardless after the 2012 season. It was as if he were stuck on an elevator between the ninth and 10th floors. His wife, Marie, and son, Jack, could not live normal lives. There often was an unmarked Brookline police cruiser at the end of his street because of a stalker and concerns about the family privacy."
You'd think that having a stalker is the ultimate form of flattery, but until you get one, that kind of thought process won't come anywhere remotely close to your mind.
I've had a girl that I've never met call my phone from a private number ju...READ MORE!
Published on October 26, 2011 View Comment(s)
Tommy John Lackey by Jared Carrabis
Red Sox starter John Lackey to undergo Tommy John surgery, will miss the entire 2012 season
I'm not sure if I'm excited about this, or if this is a bad thing.
As many of you know by now, the Red Sox will begin and complete their 2012 season without the help of right-handed pitcher, John Lackey. In his introductory press conference, Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington dropped a bomb on us by saying, "John Lackey will go ahead and have Tommy John surgery."
If you recall, back in late June, Peter Gammons reported that, "With all the problems with Lackey's elbow, is this guy going to end up needing Tommy John surgery before August? That’s something they have to decide. They've already lost Matsuzaka, and Lackey’s been a physical issue all year."
Lackey threw a quality start in the outing that followed Gammons' comments, and told reporters afterwards that...READ MORE!
Published on October 25, 2011 View Comment(s)
Cherington: 'There will be changes' by Jared Carrabis
Red Sox President and CEO Larry Lucchino unveils Ben Cherington as the new general manager
After weeks of speculation, followed by weeks of drama and more speculation, the Theo Epstein era is over here in Boston.
Four hours after the Cubs unveiled Epstein as their franchise's savior, the Red Sox countered with their introduction of Ben Cherington as the new general manager of the Boston Red Sox.
Once fans had learned that it would be Cherington who would succeed Epstein as Boston's new general manager, some feared that they would be receiving a carbon copy of the "boy wonder", now the president of baseball operations with the Chicago Cubs. However, much like a politician, Cherington promised Red Sox fans something important on Tuesday.
"There will be changes," said Cherington. "There will be small things we do differently, but we're going to continue with the culture that Theo continued to build with the Red Sox. That said, there comes time when it's time for a change. It's my job to preserve what we're good at and also be a catalyst to decide what we need. It's m...READ MORE!
Published on October 25, 2011 View Comment(s)
All fear the mighty Bill Hall by Jared Carrabis
Teacher who won $1 million by throwing perfect game in MLB 2K11 feared Bill Hall the most
I have a confession to make: I'm not a video game guy.
However, I do own PS3, and Xbox 360, but the PS3 was purchased for the sole purpose of playing Beatles Rock Band, and the Xbox was purchased so that I could watch Netflix on my TV. I do play Call of Duty occasionally, but admittedly, I'm not that great at it. To get my digital baseball fix, as some of you may know, I still play MVP 2005 with Manny on the cover for PS2, and if you hook up a Nintendo 64 and pop in Golden Eye, I will dominate you.
Anyway, I saw this post on HardballTalk, and found it to be quite fascinating.
I'm sure you've all seen the commercials, but for the past few years, 2K Sports has released their new MLB video game with a promotion. Be the first to throw a perfect game with any pitcher of your choosing, and you win a million dollars. Simple, right...READ MORE!
Published on October 25, 2011 View Comment(s)
Thank you, Theo by Jared Carrabis
My farewell, and reflection on Theo Epstein's ten-year tenure as Red Sox general manager
In Boston, the sports fans here get it.
After reading what Theo Epstein wrote to the fans of the Red Sox on Sunday in the Boston Globe, I can tell that he gets it, too. While most would put "thank you" as part of their closing, Epstein wastes no time thanking the fans of this team, and puts his thanks in the first line of the full-page ad that he took out in both of the city's two major newspapers.
Some of the fondest memories that I've ever had in life have come from baseball. Of the greatest that I've ever had within the game, many have been possible thanks to the work of Theo Epstein.
From taking a whim on a Minnesota Twins cast-off by the name of David Ortiz, to flipping the franchise's most notable shortstop of all-time, Epstein has been at the helm of some of the most memorable moments of my life, each drawing a different, yet similarly strong, ...READ MORE!
Published on October 24, 2011 View Comment(s)
Back in the saddle again? by Jared Carrabis
Could Boston pluck John Farrell from the Blue Jays to become the new manager of the Red Sox?
There's an easier way to find a new manager than that old, stale process of sitting guys down for an interview.
I picture Ben Cherington sitting in his new leather chair in the GM's office, taking a peek over bother shoulders to make sure nobody's around, opening up Google, and punching in, "MLB manager that isn't too old that he won't be open to new-age baseball sabermetrics, that isn't too young that his voice won't command respect from the veterans in the clubhouse; someone who won't tolerate laziness towards their work ethic, or apathy towards the Red Sox' goals, and preferably someone familiar with the system and philosophies here in Boston."
In response, Google would say, "Did you mean: John Farrell?"
In Nick Cafardo's Sunday baseball notes in the Boston Globe (Reminder: Sundays with Cafardo coming back this November), Cafardo revealed tha...READ MORE!
Published on October 24, 2011 View Comment(s)
Gammons: 'This is now an embarrassment' by Jared Carrabis
Report: Red Sox and Cubs have reached "multiple" agreements, all "nixed" by John Henry
I don't know if you guys are following this as close as I am, but this has gotten to the point of beyond ridiculousness.
For blogging purposes, I subscribe to several news outlets to have material to work with on a daily basis. In the past couple of weeks, all I've been seeing is Theo to Chicago; wait, not just yet. Talks are going good; wait, no they're not. The deal is done; nope, the compensation hasn't been settled yet. It's just madness.
We're talking about several consecutive days where these two sides have sat at a table to negotiate compensation for the loss of Theo Epstein, and on some days we've heard reports of good progress, and on other days - sometimes even the same exact day - we've heard reports that these talks are going nowhere.
It has now gotten to the point where Bud Selig, the commissioner of Major League Baseball, might have to inv...READ MORE!
Published on October 21, 2011 View Comment(s)
Take him with you by Jared Carrabis
ESPNChicago.com reporting the Red Sox tried to send John Lackey to Cubs with Theo Epstein
You cant blame the Red Sox for trying.
I was all set to write a blog on this post by the Boston Herald, titled, "Most loved teammate: Yup, John Lackey", but we just don't do back-to-back John Lackey posts here.
I pulled the link to blog about in the morning, but then as I was doing my morning reading on Google Reader, I came across this gem of information.
The title of the post was as redundant as a title can get, stating, "Source: Cubs set to hire Theo Epstein", but then ESPNChicago.com just casually throws in a fact that Red Sox fans have been joking about since this whole Theo Epstein t...READ MORE!
Published on October 21, 2011 View Comment(s)
Ortiz: 'Of course I would like to come back' by Jared Carrabis
David Ortiz assures Red Sox fans that he would like to return to Boston next season
After being announced the winner of the Roberto Clemente Award, David Ortiz discussed his future, and if the Boston Red Sox would be a part of it.
"Of course I would like to come back," Ortiz said on Thursday night. "We have a lot of things going on right now, so once they go through all this stuff -- GM and manager things -- I think they're going to start talking to the players. We'll see. We've got time."
When it comes to designated hitters these days, even at 35 going on 36 in November, Ortiz is as good as it gets at the position. In 2011, Ortiz's 29 homers ranked second among DH's, his 96 RBIs coming in at fifth, .309 average third, and a league-leading .953 OPS among designated hitters. At .398, there wasn't another full-time DH that got on base more freque...READ MORE!
Published on October 21, 2011 View Comment(s)
David Ortiz wins Roberto Clemente Award by Jared Carrabis
Clemente Award-winner preaches, "Any time you can bring happiness to kids, you have to"
You guys were tired of hearing bad news all the time, and it seems that David Ortiz's good deeds are making strides towards bringing positive vibes back to Boston.
According to RedSox.com, the nine-year veteran of the Boston Red Sox has won his very first Roberto Clemente Award. The award, which is given annually to the player who "best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team" has been awarded to a member of the Red Sox for two consecutive years (Tim Wakefield) after never have been presented to a player on the Red Sox since first being awarded in 1971 to Willie Mays.
Clemente, who was just as gifted with talent as he was compassion, left a legacy that has inspired many beyond the game of baseball as much as it has within. The Hall of Famer collected exactly 3,000 hits, all with the Pitts...READ MORE!
Published on October 20, 2011 View Comment(s)
The boys are back in town by Jared Carrabis
Theo Epstein to Cubs as team president, Jed Hoyer to Cubs as general manager a done deal
If the Red Sox won't allow Theo Epstein to take anyone from Boston with him to Chicago, then it looks like he'll pluck someone else from San Diego, Jed Hoyer.
There had been rumblings that Hoyer, too, was headed to the Windy City, but the move didn't make much sense to some unless Hoyer took a demotion. But now it all makes sense. Theo Epstein takes over as the Chicago Cubs' president of baseball operations, and Hoyer, not Epstein, will become the new general manager of the team that has not won a World Series since 1908.
Gordon Edes first reported that the moves had gone official, but at this point in time, we don't have any names in regards to compensation.
The Cubs may not win the World Series in 2012, '13 or '14, but give these two some time to draft and develop like they did here in Boston, and the Cubs are going to be a formidable opponent in the National League for years to come.
According to...READ MORE!
Published on October 20, 2011 View Comment(s)
One and done? by Jared Carrabis
Red Sox pitching coach Curt Young "expected to be reeled back" to the Oakland A's
If you had asked me who the "fall guy" would have been three weeks ago, I would have told you that Terry Francona stays, Theo Epstein stays and Curt Young gets canned.
Well, it looks like we're losing all three. Surprisingly, it doesn't look like Young will be fired, but the Red Sox have apparently granted him permission to speak to his former club, the Oakland Athletics.
The Red Sox had signed the former A's pitching coach to a two-year deal with an option for 2013, and in his first - and likely only - season in Boston, the pitching was ultimately the culprit in the September collapse that cost the Red Sox a shot at the postseason. Like I said, if you had asked me the night that the season ended, I never would have thought that we'd have lost Francona and Epstein before Young.
As good as his body of work had been in Oakland, somet...READ MORE!
Published on October 20, 2011 View Comment(s)
Bombed Bombers? by Jared Carrabis
Shocker: Roger Clemens, Jason Giambi drank beer in dugout, Jose Canseco before at-bats
I know I said no more beer stuff, but any time I get the opportunity to blog about Jose Canseco, I'm gonna do it.
Apparently the New York Daily News has this story out with the focal point being that Roger Clemens and Jason Giambi "routinely" drank beer in the dugout while playing for the Yankees.
"Jason Giambi and Roger Clemens would routinely drink beer on the dugout bench when they played for the Yankees, passing back and forth what Giambi called his 'protein shake' -- code for a cup of beer."
That doesn't surprise me much. Clemens was always a big time boozer and bar room brawler since his junior college days. That was his brother's influence on him, and Giambi just seems like the type that would crack a beer wherever he feels like it. But the Clemens/Giambi part of the story wasn't even the best part, even t...READ MORE!
Published on October 20, 2011 View Comment(s)
Time for a change by Jared Carrabis
Thoughts on All Star Game determining home field in World Series, and new FOX infrared cameras
When I was in fifth grade, I had an assignment where I had to write a letter to an alien to help explain something that they might see on earth that might confuse them; I chose baseball.
Baseball is unlike any other sport in the sense that, well, it's just plainly unlike any other sport. Out of all the major sports here in America, it's the only sport where the defense has the ball, both teams aren't on the field/court/ice at the same time, there's no time limit, and once you're out, you can't come back in. There's two sets of rules for both leagues, and unlike any other sport, the dimensions of each home field vary based on where you play. And that's just to name a few major disparities from all other sports.
While watching Game 1 of the World Series tonight, I had to explain to someone why the team with the worse record had home field advantage in the Fall Classic. This is a Red Sox blog, so if you're reading this, I'm assuming that you're a fan with a team that is already in...READ MORE!
Published on October 19, 2011 View Comment(s)
All eyes on me by Jared Carrabis
Josh Hamilton urges fans to stop paying attention to Red Sox drama, and watch the World Series
Hey, someone had to say it.
According to a post by Jon Paul Morosi, Texas Rangers star Josh Hamilton was asked about the absence of the big name teams such as the Red Sox, Yankees and Phillies, Hamilton responded, "Right now, the two teams that got it done are here. Hopefully the focus will be on them, not worrying about where Boston is and what they're going to do with their GMs or pitching or whatever."
Honestly, good for him for saying that. I'm sure there will be divided opinions, and some fans will say things like, Why don't you just focus on the World Series, and who cares about what other fans are doing?
The September collapse has come and gone, and the blame game that has been going on ever since has been an annoying, agitating and ridiculous road to nowhere. If you, in fact, call yourself a Red Sox fan, then you must be a baseball fan then, too, no?
Well, amid...READ MORE!
Published on October 19, 2011 View Comment(s)
Padres considering John Lackey by Jared Carrabis
If the Red Sox trade Lackey, here's why he should not be moved to any National League club
The thought of sending John Lackey to the Padres gets a lot of people excited, right?
But not so fast. The San Diego Union-Tribune has reported that the San Diego Padres "have internally discussed the possibility of acquiring starting pitcher John Lackey from the Red Sox, if the Red Sox agree to eat most of Lackey’s contract."
That's great, right? Well, not really. Like in the case with Julio Lugo, to get rid of a stinker of a signing, you have to eat a lot of their contract to make them appealing to the receiving club. In Lackey's case, you're probably going to have to eat a majority of what he's being paid, buy the acquiring GM a Lexus, and buy a Rolex for everyone in the baseball operations department.
Lackey still has three guaranteed years remaining on his contract worth $45.75 million, and his contract states that the Red Sox must pay him an assignment bonus of $500,...READ MORE!
Published on October 19, 2011 View Comment(s)
I'm with Salty by Jared Carrabis
Jarrod Saltalamacchia picks the Texas Rangers, his former team, to win the World Series
In the first week of September, I had the Rangers and Brewers in the World Series with Texas winning it all.
Last year, I had the Rangers and Phillies in the Fall Classic, which just goes to show that my National League predictions hardly ever pan out. Yesterday, I caught this post from RedSox.com that caught up with Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia.
"I can't help but root for those guys and hope they do win it," said Saltalamacchia of his former club, the Texas Rangers. "Now it's like those guys are the ones to beat, not just in that division but in the league. With the pitching they have, the offense, I've seen that whole team grow."
Now before you jump down my throat because I picked the Rangers before the Red Sox actually began to collapse, hold that thought. Take a second to think where the Red Sox wer...READ MORE!
Published on October 19, 2011 View Comment(s)
Must-see YouTube video from 2001 by Jared Carrabis
Video: WWE wrestler Kurt Angle taunts Tim Wakefield, Red Sox, answers to Kane
This is the kind of stuff that you stumble across when you're an insomniac.
If you've been reading SoxSpace over the years, then you know that I like to drop late 90's, early 2000's WWF wrestling references. It was a part of my childhood, and it's always good for a laugh. Growing up, my favorite wrestler was Kane. That dude was the definition of badass. In the video shown below, you will see why.
For those of you who are unfamiliar, Raw Is War is the Monday night wrestling show put on by World Wrestling Entertainment, known during the time that this was filmed in 2001 as the World Wrestling Federation.
At the time that this was filmed, the 2001 Red Sox season was just a week old. But as the Boston Herald reminds us, that 2001 squad rivaled the 2011 Red Sox for most misbehaved team in history.
...READ MORE!
Published on October 19, 2011 View Comment(s)
Beckett: 'Enough is enough' by Jared Carrabis
Red Sox issue statements from Lester, Beckett, Lackey, Francona, Lucchino refuting claims
Just a little disclaimer, this will be the last time that there will be a post dedicated to the Red Sox pitchers beer-drinking nonsense.
In the comments from the post early today, some of you were pissed off that there was another blog post about the Red Sox pitchers drinking beer. That's fine, because guess what? I'm sick of writing about it. But I have an obligation to blog about both the good things, and the bad. If I turn a blind eye to the issues that are going on with the Red Sox, that's when the credibility of SoxSpace comes into question, and whether or not I can call it down the middle.
There was a commenter who said that I was "bashing" the Red Sox. I'm not "bashing" anyone. There's a difference between bashing someone, and making them accountable. I'm simply holding players accountable. You think I enjoy writing about all of these negative things? I hate it. I want nothing to do with it, but it's what you're going...READ MORE!
Published on October 18, 2011 View Comment(s)
Beckett: 'It's about that time' to drink by Jared Carrabis
WHDH-TV reporting Lester, Lackey and Beckett were drinking beer in dugout during games
The Red Sox really warmed up to the idea of wearing Beer League Softball jerseys, huh?
All of this reminds of when I was little kid, and we used to play that game "Telephone." You'd sit in a circle, someone would say something, and pass it around privately from ear to ear, and when it made it around the entire circle, most often it would be close to the original story, but with some added details thrown in there for effect.
First, the Red Sox pitchers were drinking beer in the clubhouse, then they were drinking beer and eating fried chicken, then they were drinking beer, eating fried chicken and playing video games in the clubhouse, then Jon Lester told us that it was just an occasional "rally beer".
Today, we learned that the Red Sox weren't just drinking in the clubhouse, they we...READ MORE!
Published on October 18, 2011 View Comment(s)
Theo Vs. Larry Part 2 by Jared Carrabis
Lucchino "looking to make a point at the expense of Theo's happiness and desire to go to Chicago"
I picture the preview sounding something like this:
This fall, the long-awaited sequel to the 2006 box office smash hit, one general manager (glass smash), one president and CEO (loud explosion), one...major...problem. From the director that brought you the Diehard series...Theo Epstein...Larry Lucchino...in...Theo Vs. Larry...Part two (loud explosion).
So, here we go again. Early today, I posted about how the holdup over the Epstein exchange between the Red Sox and Cubs was related to a disagreement in compensation, but this report gives us a little more of a detailed insight as to what's going on here.
One baseball executive "with knowledge of the parties involved" was quoted as saying, "Larry Lucchino is one of the most unreasonable people I have ever dealt with and because of his frayed relat...READ MORE!
Published on October 15, 2011 View Comment(s)
Who's comin' with me? by Jared Carrabis
Why Theo Epstein is still with the Red Sox, even after a deal with the Cubs has been agreed to
That awkward moment when your GM chooses to go to another team and a five-year deal was announced days ago, but he's still here. Yeah.
Kind of like in those comedy movies where the villain spikes the smoke bomb into the ground, and he's supposed to disappear but he just ends up coughing and everyone can still see him. Yeah, it's kind of like that.
Until we figure out where the Red Sox ordered their fried chicken from, the only relevant question left to ask is what's the holdup with the Theo Epstein to the Cubs move? It was an idea that the GM flirted with in August, then it became a legitimate reality when the Red Sox collapsed in September. Then the Cubs came calling. We had to wait for ownership to grant permission for both sides to speak, then we awaited a decision.
Theo declined to use an hour-long ESPN special to make his decision, and instead we just read about it in the papers. He chose the Cubs.
So, what's the holdup? Well, there's a few things. With Epstein still...READ MORE!
Published on October 15, 2011 View Comment(s)
The Red Sox reality show continues by Jared Carrabis
Reaction to Red Sox principle owner John Henry's invasion of the 98.5 The Sports Hub studio
Reality shows on MTV and VH1 have less drama, twists and turns than the reality show that is the happenings within Red Sox Nation.
On today's episode of Yawkey Shore, Red Sox principle owner John Henry is cruising around in his car, when Michael "The Confrontation" Felger is ripping on Henry's other sports ventures, most specifically, his soccer team, Liverpool. Henry, listening in his car, bangs a U-turn and heads towards the 98.5 The Sports Hub studio.
As Felger described it, and I'm paraphrasing here, Henry showed up in the lobby of the studio "fuming", and wanted to get on the air with Felger and Tony Massarotti. When Felger had gotten word that Henry was outside and wanted to come on the show, the talk show host thought it was a prank, but in walked the principle owner of the Boston Red Sox.
Contrary to what I was reading from listeners on Twitter, who said that we didn't learn anything new from this interview, I think we learned a lot. Did he dodge some questions? Of c...READ MORE!
Published on October 14, 2011 View Comment(s)
Excuse me? by Jared Carrabis
Adrian Gonzalez wasn't complaining about the schedule when he complained about the schedule
In a city that has seen such athletes such as Ted Williams, Larry Bird and Tom Brady, fans have grown accustomed to seeing the stars on their professional sports teams live an excuse-free life.
All my life playing baseball, excuses were like nails on a chalkboard to any one of my coaches. They just didn't want to hear it. "Don't give me an excuse; just own up to it and do it right the next time," they'd tell me. As a fan, I've adopted this mentality, as has much of Red Sox Nation. Excuses are usually more irritating than the action that you're trying to excuse yourself from taking responsibility for.
The morning after the Red Sox completed their historic collapse in Baltimore, the Boston Globe relayed these quotes from Adrian Gonzalez which were given to the media just before the second-to-last game of the season, which means the Red Sox weren't even out of a postseason sp...READ MORE!
Published on October 13, 2011 View Comment(s)
Meet your new GM by Jared Carrabis
No surprise here; Ben Cherington named as the new general manager of the Boston Red Sox
This here is no revelation by any means, but Yahoo! Sports is reporting that Ben Cherington will be Theo Epstein's successor as Red Sox general manager.
Cherington, originally hired by former Sox GM Dan Duquette, has been in the Red Sox organization since 1998. There has been a lot of sarcastic talk of "Good luck to whoever comes into this circus", but Cherington has truly seen it all. He has been here during the chaotic season of 2001, and he has been here through the good years during the Epstein era.
Last season, I had the privilege to sit down with the GM-to-be at Fenway Park, and he told me of his rigorous work schedule during th...READ MORE!
Published on October 13, 2011 View Comment(s)
The Comeback Kid by Jared Carrabis
After a season lost to injury, Jacoby Ellsbury wins Comeback Player of the Year Award
In, literally, what has been the only good Red Sox-related news in over a month, MLB.com beat writers have voted Jacoby Ellsbury as the 2011 Comeback Player of the Year.
Ellsbury's 2010 season was cut to just 18 games when the outfielder collided with third baseman Adrian Beltre. The outfielder hit just .192 in 78 at-bats, going homerless on the season.
This past season, Ellsbury rebounded to hit .321/.376/.552 with 32 bombs, 105 RBI and 39 stolen bases becoming the first 30-homer, 30-stolen base player in Red Sox history. He's also the only player in team history to hit 30 home runs and drive in 100 runs out of the leadoff spot.
Ellsbury's MVP-worthy season also put him in an elite class with Vladimir Guerrero (2002), Alfonso Soriano (2002) and Alex Rodriguez (1998), as just the fourth man in MLB history to tally 200 hits, 100 RBI,...READ MORE!
Published on October 13, 2011 View Comment(s)
Introducing the 'Poo-poo and Pee-pee Card' by Jared Carrabis
Jack McKeon locked clubhouse, made bathroom passes to keep Beckett from drinking beer in '03
This morning, the back page of the Boston Herald reads, "Beckett Has To Go", and the only place he wants to go is to the clubhouse for a frosty brew.
Hey, we've all been there. Long day, time to wind down and grab a beer and kick back. But apparently Josh Beckett has a knack for grabbing a beer during games that he's being paid $15.75 million to be at. By now, we've all heard the stories coming from the Red Sox clubhouse of pitchers drinking beer, eating fried chicken, and playing video games, but while this is new to us, it's apparently a familiar practice of Beckett's, who has been known to have done this since his days with the Florida Marlins.
Marlins scribe Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post saw the Boston Globe's story on Wednesday, and contacted former Ma...READ MORE!
Published on October 13, 2011 View Comment(s)
It is what we think? by Jared Carrabis
On returning to Red Sox, David Ortiz says "too much drama" in Boston, ponders joining Yankees
What a difference two weeks makes.
David Ortiz, who has a love/hate relationship with the media is talking about September after he said that he was done talking about September. Not only is he talking about September, but he's talking about his future.
On September 30, Ortiz told ESPN Boston that "he'd like to return to Boston but wouldn't say specifically how much he's looking for, though he hasn't hidden his desire for a multiyear deal."
Just under two weeks later, Ortiz is having a change of heart. Again, speaking to ESPN Boston, Ortiz said, "There's too much drama, man," in reference to the state of the Red Sox. And does he have a point here? Of course he does. The fans are calling for the players' heads, the manager is out, ...READ MORE!
Published on October 12, 2011 View Comment(s)
Knife in the back by Jared Carrabis
Taking aim at the "team sources" who leaked information on Terry Francona's private matters
I'm pulling a Chris Crocker here, and I'm not ashamed of it: Leave Terry Francona alone.
This morning, I broke down the Boston Globe article that everyone's talking about today (click here to read), and completely omitted what was leaked about Francona. Why? Because the Francona parts of that article deserved its own reaction.
"By numerous accounts, manager Terry Francona lost his ability to prevent some of the lax behavior that characterized the collapse."
Okay, there's nothing new there. We were aware of all that, as Francona himself admitted that the team needed a new voice, essentially because his was being tuned out. The piece continues to say, "Team sources said Francona, who has acknowledged losing influence with some former team leaders, appeared distracted d...READ MORE!
Published on October 12, 2011 View Comment(s)
Beer, fried chicken and video games by Jared Carrabis
The story of the 2011 Boston Red Sox, the most disgraced team in franchise history
Late last night on Twitter, probably around 1am, there was a buzz about this column that was going to hit the front page of the Boston Globe today.
After I read it, it only reiterated one thing to me: This Red Sox team is really, really, really hard to like. I mean really hard to warm up to. I mean, I had heard whispers of the things that were going on in that clubhouse, and that Globe piece only affirmed what I had heard and then some.
I just wanted to highlight a few things, because when they were rumors, I felt it was irresponsible to comment on them. But now that there are actual reports, let's go to town on this thing.
First and foremost, we have names in the whole Red Sox pitcher Beerfest in the clubhouse, and they are who you thought they were.
"Sources said Beckett, Lester, and Lackey, who were...READ MORE!
Published on October 12, 2011 View Comment(s)
Hit and run by Jared Carrabis
After historic September collapse, Theo Epstein bails on the Red Sox, heads to Cubs
I looked up to Theo Epstein; I really did.
Epstein was a guy who broke in as a young, unproven, yet eager and intelligent man. In a large market with high expectations, all Boston's new GM did was win two World Series titles in a town that hadn't had one since 1918. When Epstein came to Boston, in his introductory press conference, he vowed to turn the Red Sox into a "drafting and player development machine", and he did.
Somewhere along the line, that machine malfunctioned. The 2011 Red Sox, crowned the "Best Team Ever" before ever playing a game together, failed to make the postseason after a nine-game collapse in the month of September.
In a time where we needed our general manager to flip a desk, get fired up and become hellbent on resurrecting the team he built, now in shambles, he instead decides to pack his bags and get out of town.
Of course, Epstein is reportedly seeking a new job opportunity with new challenges. That would be fine by me, but under completely di...READ MORE!
Published on October 12, 2011 View Comment(s)
Francona would have came back if asked by Jared Carrabis
Putting the pieces together from Francona's dismissal, when nobody wants to give a straight answer
I'm not surprised by this, but none of what we're getting out of this Terry Francona dismissal saga seems to be adding up.
I know I'm not alone in saying this, but I think we're being lied to. I think we have yet to receive a straightforward explanation on what went on in the hours leading up to Francona's departure, and not that we ever will, but I think we can take the pieces to the puzzle to get a pretty good idea of what happened.
On one hand, we have reports saying that it was ownership that wanted Francona gone, and that it was that sense that drove Tito to walk away.
Then when we all had gotten word that it was official, no more Francona in the manager's office, we get a press conference from the man himself. In that press conference, Francona to...READ MORE!
Published on October 05, 2011 View Comment(s)
Ashes, ashes, we all fall down by Jared Carrabis
Joel Sherman reports MLB executives believe Red Sox will let Theo Epstein walk to Cubs
Hey, Sox fans! I know what you're looking for; you're looking for more bad news, aren't you?
Well, I've got just the news for you! Theo Epstein, the general manager that brought two World Series titles to Boston, and six playoff berths in nine years is reportedly going to be granted permission by the Red Sox to speak to the Cubs about their vacancy at GM, and will walk.
Yup. Just when you thought that things couldn't get any worse, they do. Even now that the season is over, the punches to the gut continue to roll in from Yawkey Way.
Joel Sherman of the New York post has tweeted, "I am shocked, but in last 36 hrs every exec talk to says believe #Redsox will give permssion and Theo will go to #Cubs to be GM."
The Red Sox have seemingly created a disaster within a disaster. First, we have Theo Epstein going in front of the media and essentially saying, "This is my fault, not Tito's", then firing Fran...READ MORE!
Published on October 01, 2011 View Comment(s)
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Red Sox conducting their first round of managerial interviews, starting with Mackanin, Sveum
One of the hottest topics in Boston, even with an NBA lockout, a Stanley Cup title defense, and a pretty good football team down in Foxboro, has been the question of Who will replace Terry Francona as Red Sox manager?
I know I've been asked countless amounts of times, and I have absolutely no idea. However, I know I'm not alone in that sentiment. I'm aware of the field that the search has been narrowed down to, but today on October 31, there's just no telling who the Red Sox will hire.
What we do know is that Philadelphia Phillies bench coach Pete Mackanin is first in line to sit before Ben Cherington for the GM vacancy, with Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach and former Red Sox third base coach Dale Sveum next in line.
Between Twitter and Facebook, I've read plenty of fan reactions who want a big name manager, an...READ MORE!
Published on October 31, 2011 View Comment(s)
Safe at home? by Jared Carrabis
Sources say that the Red Sox will not explore any trade options involving Kevin Youkilis
I don't know about you, but it seems like Kevin Youkilis is becoming the Michael Young of the Boston Red Sox.
Youkilis is Red Sox to the bone, taken in the eighth round of the 2001 amateur draft during the Dan Duquette era in Boston. A natural third baseman, Youkilis has done everything that this team has asked of him. Coming up as a third baseman, Youkilis made the move across the diamond first base where he won a Gold Glove to accommodate eventual World Series MVP Mike Lowell, then back over to third base when Theo Epstein netted his prized first baseman, All Star Adrian Gonzalez.
If you order the Baseball Prospectus handbook, or read any of the projected lineups for the Red Sox in coming seasons, you'll find that many baseball sites have Youkilis penciled in as David Ortiz's successor at the DH position.
Youkilis' current deal has him under contract through the 2012 season at $12 million, with a $13 million club option for 2013 that includes a $1 million buyout. If the R...READ MORE!
Published on October 28, 2011 View Comment(s)
Heyman: 'Red Sox may make play for Beltran' by Jared Carrabis
Could the Red Sox finally land their long sought-after outfielder in Carlos Beltran?
After Ben Cherington's introductory press conference, the general consensus was that Josh Reddick and Ryan Kalish were going to get an equal opportunity to compete for the starting job in right field next season.
The World Series hasn't even ended yet, and SI.com's Jon Heyman already has the stove burning hot in Boston, tweeting, "Hearing #redsox may make play for beltran. #giants will be in, too."
This shouldn't be all that surprising. While Kalish and Reddick are more than ready to take over as the everyday right fielder in Boston, the Red Sox have coveted Beltran for quite some time now.
Last December, the Red Sox and Mets sat down to discuss a potential swap for Beltran. Seven months later, the Red Sox were on a short list of five teams who were intereste...READ MORE!
Published on October 27, 2011 View Comment(s)
Name that Red Sox fan by Jared Carrabis
In this photo at Fenway Park from 1979, can you guess who this five-year old Red Sox fan is?
When Ben Cherington moves all of his stuff into his new office with the "Red Sox General Manager" name plate on the door, I hope this picture of his first game at Fenway Park finds its way onto a bulletin board in there somewhere.
One of the things that bothers me the most as a Red Sox writer/blogger is when I come across a baseball writer who is blatantly miserable. A guy who you can tell just hates his job, hates the fans that enjoy what he hates, and above all, just hates the game of baseball. Believe it or not, those people do exist.
The reason I'd like to see Ben pin this photo up somewhere is because it doesn't matter what your job title is. If you are working in baseball in any capacity, whether it be a writer, a GM, a scout, a manager, a player development director, the fact is that you were a fan once. While your job may require you to shake any allegiance t...READ MORE!
Published on October 27, 2011 View Comment(s)
Red Sox 'won't regret' re-signing David Ortiz by Jared Carrabis
Sources say Blue Jays "won't rule out" making push for Ortiz, but slugger wants to stay in Boston
That's cute; the Toronto Blue Jays "will not rule out" making a strong push to acquire David Ortiz.
A week ago, Ortiz told us, "Of course I would like to come back". Ortiz stated that the Red Sox had a lot of things to sort out, namely the GM and manager search before he felt that the Red Sox would come calling to re-sign him. As of today, only one of the two major voids within the Red Sox have been filled, which means Ortiz is still on the waiting list.
Yesterday, the Boston Herald cited a major league source who said that the Blue Jays "will not rule out" making a big push for Ortiz, but is that really relevant?
Ortiz has made his money, won his rings, and has accomplished a long list of personal accolades. It would seem that, at this point,...READ MORE!
Published on October 27, 2011 View Comment(s)
Bring back Bartman? by Jared Carrabis
Theo Epstein suggests bringing Steve Bartman back to Wrigley would be "important step" for Cubs
Whenever I have a really bad day, and I mean a really bad day, I say to myself, "Well, at least you're not Steve Bartman."
If you live under a rock and don't know who Steve Bartman is, Bartman is the Chicago Cubs fan, who, during Game 6 of the 2003 NLCS between the Cubs and Florida Marlins, reached up for a foul ball that right fielder Moises Alou likely would have caught. At the time, the Cubs had a 3-0 lead in the eighth inning of a would-be clinching game, and were five outs away from their first World Series appearance since 1945.
Of course, that doesn't happen. Bartman prevents Alou from making the catch, and the wheels subsequently fall off for the Cubs, as the Marlins go on to put up eight runs in the eighth inning, and go on to win Game 7. Bartman has long been blamed for the Cubs not making it to the World Series, and hasn't been seen or heard from publicly ever since.
ESPN's 30 for 30 series did a phenomenal job on their documentary titled "Catching Hell" wh...READ MORE!
Published on October 26, 2011 View Comment(s)
Red Sox likely to pick up Scutaro's option by Jared Carrabis
Taking a look at Marco Scutaro's 2011 season, and the future of the shortstop position in Boston
In a lineup surrounded by big boppers and MVP candidates, Marco Scutaro quietly put together quite a productive season for a shortstop making just $5.5 million.
According to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald, the Red Sox will likely pick up his option for the 2012 season, which is worth $6 million. The option, which was a mutual option, would have been worth $3 million had Scutaro exercised it himself, but there's no way the shortstop would have done that.
After the season that Scutaro put together in 2011, the shortstop easily could have raked in more than one year at $3 million. Among all American League shortstops with at least 440 plate appearances, Scutaro's .299 average was tied with the Tigers' Jhonny Peralta for tops in the league. Scutaro's .358 on-base percentage trailed only Blue Jays' shortstop Yunel Escobar (.369) among Ame...READ MORE!
Published on October 26, 2011 View Comment(s)
NYDN: 'Could Sabathia be lured to Red Sox?' by Jared Carrabis
Yankees to "develop a plan" to keep CC Sabathia from opting out after the World Series
Here is the burning question of the week if you're an executive within the New York Yankees organization: "How do you prevent a left-handed ace that you gave seven years and $161 million to, three years and $69 million of it already collected, not opt out of his contract?"
Well, let's break down this contract first. CC Sabathia signed a seven-year, $161 million deal with the Yankees prior to the 2009 season, the most lucrative deal by total value and annual value for a pitcher in baseball history, beating the Mets' Johan Santana's current deal by $23.5 million.
In Sabathia's first season with the Yankees, the Bombers paid him JD Drew money, $14 million. In 2010 and 2011, his annual salary bumped up to $23 million. Sabathia's deal also included a $9 million signing bonus that was paid out in three installments, with the final installment being paid on July 31, 2009.
If Sabathia is to opt out, he'll be leaving four years and $92 million on the table. It sounds crazy, but it's ...READ MORE!
Published on October 26, 2011 View Comment(s)
I always feel like somebody's watching me by Jared Carrabis
Peter Gammons reports that Theo Epstein had a stalker, needed unmarked police car on his street
Here's something you probably didn't know about Theo Epstein: He had a stalker!
Hall of Fame reporter and close friend of Epstein's, Peter Gammons subtly dropped this tidbit of information in his column for MLB.com yesterday.
"There was a burnout factor in Epstein’s desire to leave, which he was going to do regardless after the 2012 season. It was as if he were stuck on an elevator between the ninth and 10th floors. His wife, Marie, and son, Jack, could not live normal lives. There often was an unmarked Brookline police cruiser at the end of his street because of a stalker and concerns about the family privacy."
You'd think that having a stalker is the ultimate form of flattery, but until you get one, that kind of thought process won't come anywhere remotely close to your mind.
I've had a girl that I've never met call my phone from a private number ju...READ MORE!
Published on October 26, 2011 View Comment(s)
Tommy John Lackey by Jared Carrabis
Red Sox starter John Lackey to undergo Tommy John surgery, will miss the entire 2012 season
I'm not sure if I'm excited about this, or if this is a bad thing.
As many of you know by now, the Red Sox will begin and complete their 2012 season without the help of right-handed pitcher, John Lackey. In his introductory press conference, Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington dropped a bomb on us by saying, "John Lackey will go ahead and have Tommy John surgery."
If you recall, back in late June, Peter Gammons reported that, "With all the problems with Lackey's elbow, is this guy going to end up needing Tommy John surgery before August? That’s something they have to decide. They've already lost Matsuzaka, and Lackey’s been a physical issue all year."
Lackey threw a quality start in the outing that followed Gammons' comments, and told reporters afterwards that...READ MORE!
Published on October 25, 2011 View Comment(s)
Cherington: 'There will be changes' by Jared Carrabis
Red Sox President and CEO Larry Lucchino unveils Ben Cherington as the new general manager
After weeks of speculation, followed by weeks of drama and more speculation, the Theo Epstein era is over here in Boston.
Four hours after the Cubs unveiled Epstein as their franchise's savior, the Red Sox countered with their introduction of Ben Cherington as the new general manager of the Boston Red Sox.
Once fans had learned that it would be Cherington who would succeed Epstein as Boston's new general manager, some feared that they would be receiving a carbon copy of the "boy wonder", now the president of baseball operations with the Chicago Cubs. However, much like a politician, Cherington promised Red Sox fans something important on Tuesday.
"There will be changes," said Cherington. "There will be small things we do differently, but we're going to continue with the culture that Theo continued to build with the Red Sox. That said, there comes time when it's time for a change. It's my job to preserve what we're good at and also be a catalyst to decide what we need. It's m...READ MORE!
Published on October 25, 2011 View Comment(s)
All fear the mighty Bill Hall by Jared Carrabis
Teacher who won $1 million by throwing perfect game in MLB 2K11 feared Bill Hall the most
I have a confession to make: I'm not a video game guy.
However, I do own PS3, and Xbox 360, but the PS3 was purchased for the sole purpose of playing Beatles Rock Band, and the Xbox was purchased so that I could watch Netflix on my TV. I do play Call of Duty occasionally, but admittedly, I'm not that great at it. To get my digital baseball fix, as some of you may know, I still play MVP 2005 with Manny on the cover for PS2, and if you hook up a Nintendo 64 and pop in Golden Eye, I will dominate you.
Anyway, I saw this post on HardballTalk, and found it to be quite fascinating.
I'm sure you've all seen the commercials, but for the past few years, 2K Sports has released their new MLB video game with a promotion. Be the first to throw a perfect game with any pitcher of your choosing, and you win a million dollars. Simple, right...READ MORE!
Published on October 25, 2011 View Comment(s)
Thank you, Theo by Jared Carrabis
My farewell, and reflection on Theo Epstein's ten-year tenure as Red Sox general manager
In Boston, the sports fans here get it.
After reading what Theo Epstein wrote to the fans of the Red Sox on Sunday in the Boston Globe, I can tell that he gets it, too. While most would put "thank you" as part of their closing, Epstein wastes no time thanking the fans of this team, and puts his thanks in the first line of the full-page ad that he took out in both of the city's two major newspapers.
Some of the fondest memories that I've ever had in life have come from baseball. Of the greatest that I've ever had within the game, many have been possible thanks to the work of Theo Epstein.
From taking a whim on a Minnesota Twins cast-off by the name of David Ortiz, to flipping the franchise's most notable shortstop of all-time, Epstein has been at the helm of some of the most memorable moments of my life, each drawing a different, yet similarly strong, ...READ MORE!
Published on October 24, 2011 View Comment(s)
Back in the saddle again? by Jared Carrabis
Could Boston pluck John Farrell from the Blue Jays to become the new manager of the Red Sox?
There's an easier way to find a new manager than that old, stale process of sitting guys down for an interview.
I picture Ben Cherington sitting in his new leather chair in the GM's office, taking a peek over bother shoulders to make sure nobody's around, opening up Google, and punching in, "MLB manager that isn't too old that he won't be open to new-age baseball sabermetrics, that isn't too young that his voice won't command respect from the veterans in the clubhouse; someone who won't tolerate laziness towards their work ethic, or apathy towards the Red Sox' goals, and preferably someone familiar with the system and philosophies here in Boston."
In response, Google would say, "Did you mean: John Farrell?"
In Nick Cafardo's Sunday baseball notes in the Boston Globe (Reminder: Sundays with Cafardo coming back this November), Cafardo revealed tha...READ MORE!
Published on October 24, 2011 View Comment(s)
Gammons: 'This is now an embarrassment' by Jared Carrabis
Report: Red Sox and Cubs have reached "multiple" agreements, all "nixed" by John Henry
I don't know if you guys are following this as close as I am, but this has gotten to the point of beyond ridiculousness.
For blogging purposes, I subscribe to several news outlets to have material to work with on a daily basis. In the past couple of weeks, all I've been seeing is Theo to Chicago; wait, not just yet. Talks are going good; wait, no they're not. The deal is done; nope, the compensation hasn't been settled yet. It's just madness.
We're talking about several consecutive days where these two sides have sat at a table to negotiate compensation for the loss of Theo Epstein, and on some days we've heard reports of good progress, and on other days - sometimes even the same exact day - we've heard reports that these talks are going nowhere.
It has now gotten to the point where Bud Selig, the commissioner of Major League Baseball, might have to inv...READ MORE!
Published on October 21, 2011 View Comment(s)
Take him with you by Jared Carrabis
ESPNChicago.com reporting the Red Sox tried to send John Lackey to Cubs with Theo Epstein
You cant blame the Red Sox for trying.
I was all set to write a blog on this post by the Boston Herald, titled, "Most loved teammate: Yup, John Lackey", but we just don't do back-to-back John Lackey posts here.
I pulled the link to blog about in the morning, but then as I was doing my morning reading on Google Reader, I came across this gem of information.
The title of the post was as redundant as a title can get, stating, "Source: Cubs set to hire Theo Epstein", but then ESPNChicago.com just casually throws in a fact that Red Sox fans have been joking about since this whole Theo Epstein t...READ MORE!
Published on October 21, 2011 View Comment(s)
Ortiz: 'Of course I would like to come back' by Jared Carrabis
David Ortiz assures Red Sox fans that he would like to return to Boston next season
After being announced the winner of the Roberto Clemente Award, David Ortiz discussed his future, and if the Boston Red Sox would be a part of it.
"Of course I would like to come back," Ortiz said on Thursday night. "We have a lot of things going on right now, so once they go through all this stuff -- GM and manager things -- I think they're going to start talking to the players. We'll see. We've got time."
When it comes to designated hitters these days, even at 35 going on 36 in November, Ortiz is as good as it gets at the position. In 2011, Ortiz's 29 homers ranked second among DH's, his 96 RBIs coming in at fifth, .309 average third, and a league-leading .953 OPS among designated hitters. At .398, there wasn't another full-time DH that got on base more freque...READ MORE!
Published on October 21, 2011 View Comment(s)
David Ortiz wins Roberto Clemente Award by Jared Carrabis
Clemente Award-winner preaches, "Any time you can bring happiness to kids, you have to"
You guys were tired of hearing bad news all the time, and it seems that David Ortiz's good deeds are making strides towards bringing positive vibes back to Boston.
According to RedSox.com, the nine-year veteran of the Boston Red Sox has won his very first Roberto Clemente Award. The award, which is given annually to the player who "best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team" has been awarded to a member of the Red Sox for two consecutive years (Tim Wakefield) after never have been presented to a player on the Red Sox since first being awarded in 1971 to Willie Mays.
Clemente, who was just as gifted with talent as he was compassion, left a legacy that has inspired many beyond the game of baseball as much as it has within. The Hall of Famer collected exactly 3,000 hits, all with the Pitts...READ MORE!
Published on October 20, 2011 View Comment(s)
The boys are back in town by Jared Carrabis
Theo Epstein to Cubs as team president, Jed Hoyer to Cubs as general manager a done deal
If the Red Sox won't allow Theo Epstein to take anyone from Boston with him to Chicago, then it looks like he'll pluck someone else from San Diego, Jed Hoyer.
There had been rumblings that Hoyer, too, was headed to the Windy City, but the move didn't make much sense to some unless Hoyer took a demotion. But now it all makes sense. Theo Epstein takes over as the Chicago Cubs' president of baseball operations, and Hoyer, not Epstein, will become the new general manager of the team that has not won a World Series since 1908.
Gordon Edes first reported that the moves had gone official, but at this point in time, we don't have any names in regards to compensation.
The Cubs may not win the World Series in 2012, '13 or '14, but give these two some time to draft and develop like they did here in Boston, and the Cubs are going to be a formidable opponent in the National League for years to come.
According to...READ MORE!
Published on October 20, 2011 View Comment(s)
One and done? by Jared Carrabis
Red Sox pitching coach Curt Young "expected to be reeled back" to the Oakland A's
If you had asked me who the "fall guy" would have been three weeks ago, I would have told you that Terry Francona stays, Theo Epstein stays and Curt Young gets canned.
Well, it looks like we're losing all three. Surprisingly, it doesn't look like Young will be fired, but the Red Sox have apparently granted him permission to speak to his former club, the Oakland Athletics.
The Red Sox had signed the former A's pitching coach to a two-year deal with an option for 2013, and in his first - and likely only - season in Boston, the pitching was ultimately the culprit in the September collapse that cost the Red Sox a shot at the postseason. Like I said, if you had asked me the night that the season ended, I never would have thought that we'd have lost Francona and Epstein before Young.
As good as his body of work had been in Oakland, somet...READ MORE!
Published on October 20, 2011 View Comment(s)
Bombed Bombers? by Jared Carrabis
Shocker: Roger Clemens, Jason Giambi drank beer in dugout, Jose Canseco before at-bats
I know I said no more beer stuff, but any time I get the opportunity to blog about Jose Canseco, I'm gonna do it.
Apparently the New York Daily News has this story out with the focal point being that Roger Clemens and Jason Giambi "routinely" drank beer in the dugout while playing for the Yankees.
"Jason Giambi and Roger Clemens would routinely drink beer on the dugout bench when they played for the Yankees, passing back and forth what Giambi called his 'protein shake' -- code for a cup of beer."
That doesn't surprise me much. Clemens was always a big time boozer and bar room brawler since his junior college days. That was his brother's influence on him, and Giambi just seems like the type that would crack a beer wherever he feels like it. But the Clemens/Giambi part of the story wasn't even the best part, even t...READ MORE!
Published on October 20, 2011 View Comment(s)
Time for a change by Jared Carrabis
Thoughts on All Star Game determining home field in World Series, and new FOX infrared cameras
When I was in fifth grade, I had an assignment where I had to write a letter to an alien to help explain something that they might see on earth that might confuse them; I chose baseball.
Baseball is unlike any other sport in the sense that, well, it's just plainly unlike any other sport. Out of all the major sports here in America, it's the only sport where the defense has the ball, both teams aren't on the field/court/ice at the same time, there's no time limit, and once you're out, you can't come back in. There's two sets of rules for both leagues, and unlike any other sport, the dimensions of each home field vary based on where you play. And that's just to name a few major disparities from all other sports.
While watching Game 1 of the World Series tonight, I had to explain to someone why the team with the worse record had home field advantage in the Fall Classic. This is a Red Sox blog, so if you're reading this, I'm assuming that you're a fan with a team that is already in...READ MORE!
Published on October 19, 2011 View Comment(s)
All eyes on me by Jared Carrabis
Josh Hamilton urges fans to stop paying attention to Red Sox drama, and watch the World Series
Hey, someone had to say it.
According to a post by Jon Paul Morosi, Texas Rangers star Josh Hamilton was asked about the absence of the big name teams such as the Red Sox, Yankees and Phillies, Hamilton responded, "Right now, the two teams that got it done are here. Hopefully the focus will be on them, not worrying about where Boston is and what they're going to do with their GMs or pitching or whatever."
Honestly, good for him for saying that. I'm sure there will be divided opinions, and some fans will say things like, Why don't you just focus on the World Series, and who cares about what other fans are doing?
The September collapse has come and gone, and the blame game that has been going on ever since has been an annoying, agitating and ridiculous road to nowhere. If you, in fact, call yourself a Red Sox fan, then you must be a baseball fan then, too, no?
Well, amid...READ MORE!
Published on October 19, 2011 View Comment(s)
Padres considering John Lackey by Jared Carrabis
If the Red Sox trade Lackey, here's why he should not be moved to any National League club
The thought of sending John Lackey to the Padres gets a lot of people excited, right?
But not so fast. The San Diego Union-Tribune has reported that the San Diego Padres "have internally discussed the possibility of acquiring starting pitcher John Lackey from the Red Sox, if the Red Sox agree to eat most of Lackey’s contract."
That's great, right? Well, not really. Like in the case with Julio Lugo, to get rid of a stinker of a signing, you have to eat a lot of their contract to make them appealing to the receiving club. In Lackey's case, you're probably going to have to eat a majority of what he's being paid, buy the acquiring GM a Lexus, and buy a Rolex for everyone in the baseball operations department.
Lackey still has three guaranteed years remaining on his contract worth $45.75 million, and his contract states that the Red Sox must pay him an assignment bonus of $500,...READ MORE!
Published on October 19, 2011 View Comment(s)
I'm with Salty by Jared Carrabis
Jarrod Saltalamacchia picks the Texas Rangers, his former team, to win the World Series
In the first week of September, I had the Rangers and Brewers in the World Series with Texas winning it all.
Last year, I had the Rangers and Phillies in the Fall Classic, which just goes to show that my National League predictions hardly ever pan out. Yesterday, I caught this post from RedSox.com that caught up with Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia.
"I can't help but root for those guys and hope they do win it," said Saltalamacchia of his former club, the Texas Rangers. "Now it's like those guys are the ones to beat, not just in that division but in the league. With the pitching they have, the offense, I've seen that whole team grow."
Now before you jump down my throat because I picked the Rangers before the Red Sox actually began to collapse, hold that thought. Take a second to think where the Red Sox wer...READ MORE!
Published on October 19, 2011 View Comment(s)
Must-see YouTube video from 2001 by Jared Carrabis
Video: WWE wrestler Kurt Angle taunts Tim Wakefield, Red Sox, answers to Kane
This is the kind of stuff that you stumble across when you're an insomniac.
If you've been reading SoxSpace over the years, then you know that I like to drop late 90's, early 2000's WWF wrestling references. It was a part of my childhood, and it's always good for a laugh. Growing up, my favorite wrestler was Kane. That dude was the definition of badass. In the video shown below, you will see why.
For those of you who are unfamiliar, Raw Is War is the Monday night wrestling show put on by World Wrestling Entertainment, known during the time that this was filmed in 2001 as the World Wrestling Federation.
At the time that this was filmed, the 2001 Red Sox season was just a week old. But as the Boston Herald reminds us, that 2001 squad rivaled the 2011 Red Sox for most misbehaved team in history.
...READ MORE!
Published on October 19, 2011 View Comment(s)
Beckett: 'Enough is enough' by Jared Carrabis
Red Sox issue statements from Lester, Beckett, Lackey, Francona, Lucchino refuting claims
Just a little disclaimer, this will be the last time that there will be a post dedicated to the Red Sox pitchers beer-drinking nonsense.
In the comments from the post early today, some of you were pissed off that there was another blog post about the Red Sox pitchers drinking beer. That's fine, because guess what? I'm sick of writing about it. But I have an obligation to blog about both the good things, and the bad. If I turn a blind eye to the issues that are going on with the Red Sox, that's when the credibility of SoxSpace comes into question, and whether or not I can call it down the middle.
There was a commenter who said that I was "bashing" the Red Sox. I'm not "bashing" anyone. There's a difference between bashing someone, and making them accountable. I'm simply holding players accountable. You think I enjoy writing about all of these negative things? I hate it. I want nothing to do with it, but it's what you're going...READ MORE!
Published on October 18, 2011 View Comment(s)
Beckett: 'It's about that time' to drink by Jared Carrabis
WHDH-TV reporting Lester, Lackey and Beckett were drinking beer in dugout during games
The Red Sox really warmed up to the idea of wearing Beer League Softball jerseys, huh?
All of this reminds of when I was little kid, and we used to play that game "Telephone." You'd sit in a circle, someone would say something, and pass it around privately from ear to ear, and when it made it around the entire circle, most often it would be close to the original story, but with some added details thrown in there for effect.
First, the Red Sox pitchers were drinking beer in the clubhouse, then they were drinking beer and eating fried chicken, then they were drinking beer, eating fried chicken and playing video games in the clubhouse, then Jon Lester told us that it was just an occasional "rally beer".
Today, we learned that the Red Sox weren't just drinking in the clubhouse, they we...READ MORE!
Published on October 18, 2011 View Comment(s)
Theo Vs. Larry Part 2 by Jared Carrabis
Lucchino "looking to make a point at the expense of Theo's happiness and desire to go to Chicago"
I picture the preview sounding something like this:
This fall, the long-awaited sequel to the 2006 box office smash hit, one general manager (glass smash), one president and CEO (loud explosion), one...major...problem. From the director that brought you the Diehard series...Theo Epstein...Larry Lucchino...in...Theo Vs. Larry...Part two (loud explosion).
So, here we go again. Early today, I posted about how the holdup over the Epstein exchange between the Red Sox and Cubs was related to a disagreement in compensation, but this report gives us a little more of a detailed insight as to what's going on here.
One baseball executive "with knowledge of the parties involved" was quoted as saying, "Larry Lucchino is one of the most unreasonable people I have ever dealt with and because of his frayed relat...READ MORE!
Published on October 15, 2011 View Comment(s)
Who's comin' with me? by Jared Carrabis
Why Theo Epstein is still with the Red Sox, even after a deal with the Cubs has been agreed to
That awkward moment when your GM chooses to go to another team and a five-year deal was announced days ago, but he's still here. Yeah.
Kind of like in those comedy movies where the villain spikes the smoke bomb into the ground, and he's supposed to disappear but he just ends up coughing and everyone can still see him. Yeah, it's kind of like that.
Until we figure out where the Red Sox ordered their fried chicken from, the only relevant question left to ask is what's the holdup with the Theo Epstein to the Cubs move? It was an idea that the GM flirted with in August, then it became a legitimate reality when the Red Sox collapsed in September. Then the Cubs came calling. We had to wait for ownership to grant permission for both sides to speak, then we awaited a decision.
Theo declined to use an hour-long ESPN special to make his decision, and instead we just read about it in the papers. He chose the Cubs.
So, what's the holdup? Well, there's a few things. With Epstein still...READ MORE!
Published on October 15, 2011 View Comment(s)
The Red Sox reality show continues by Jared Carrabis
Reaction to Red Sox principle owner John Henry's invasion of the 98.5 The Sports Hub studio
Reality shows on MTV and VH1 have less drama, twists and turns than the reality show that is the happenings within Red Sox Nation.
On today's episode of Yawkey Shore, Red Sox principle owner John Henry is cruising around in his car, when Michael "The Confrontation" Felger is ripping on Henry's other sports ventures, most specifically, his soccer team, Liverpool. Henry, listening in his car, bangs a U-turn and heads towards the 98.5 The Sports Hub studio.
As Felger described it, and I'm paraphrasing here, Henry showed up in the lobby of the studio "fuming", and wanted to get on the air with Felger and Tony Massarotti. When Felger had gotten word that Henry was outside and wanted to come on the show, the talk show host thought it was a prank, but in walked the principle owner of the Boston Red Sox.
Contrary to what I was reading from listeners on Twitter, who said that we didn't learn anything new from this interview, I think we learned a lot. Did he dodge some questions? Of c...READ MORE!
Published on October 14, 2011 View Comment(s)
Excuse me? by Jared Carrabis
Adrian Gonzalez wasn't complaining about the schedule when he complained about the schedule
In a city that has seen such athletes such as Ted Williams, Larry Bird and Tom Brady, fans have grown accustomed to seeing the stars on their professional sports teams live an excuse-free life.
All my life playing baseball, excuses were like nails on a chalkboard to any one of my coaches. They just didn't want to hear it. "Don't give me an excuse; just own up to it and do it right the next time," they'd tell me. As a fan, I've adopted this mentality, as has much of Red Sox Nation. Excuses are usually more irritating than the action that you're trying to excuse yourself from taking responsibility for.
The morning after the Red Sox completed their historic collapse in Baltimore, the Boston Globe relayed these quotes from Adrian Gonzalez which were given to the media just before the second-to-last game of the season, which means the Red Sox weren't even out of a postseason sp...READ MORE!
Published on October 13, 2011 View Comment(s)
Meet your new GM by Jared Carrabis
No surprise here; Ben Cherington named as the new general manager of the Boston Red Sox
This here is no revelation by any means, but Yahoo! Sports is reporting that Ben Cherington will be Theo Epstein's successor as Red Sox general manager.
Cherington, originally hired by former Sox GM Dan Duquette, has been in the Red Sox organization since 1998. There has been a lot of sarcastic talk of "Good luck to whoever comes into this circus", but Cherington has truly seen it all. He has been here during the chaotic season of 2001, and he has been here through the good years during the Epstein era.
Last season, I had the privilege to sit down with the GM-to-be at Fenway Park, and he told me of his rigorous work schedule during th...READ MORE!
Published on October 13, 2011 View Comment(s)
The Comeback Kid by Jared Carrabis
After a season lost to injury, Jacoby Ellsbury wins Comeback Player of the Year Award
In, literally, what has been the only good Red Sox-related news in over a month, MLB.com beat writers have voted Jacoby Ellsbury as the 2011 Comeback Player of the Year.
Ellsbury's 2010 season was cut to just 18 games when the outfielder collided with third baseman Adrian Beltre. The outfielder hit just .192 in 78 at-bats, going homerless on the season.
This past season, Ellsbury rebounded to hit .321/.376/.552 with 32 bombs, 105 RBI and 39 stolen bases becoming the first 30-homer, 30-stolen base player in Red Sox history. He's also the only player in team history to hit 30 home runs and drive in 100 runs out of the leadoff spot.
Ellsbury's MVP-worthy season also put him in an elite class with Vladimir Guerrero (2002), Alfonso Soriano (2002) and Alex Rodriguez (1998), as just the fourth man in MLB history to tally 200 hits, 100 RBI,...READ MORE!
Published on October 13, 2011 View Comment(s)
Introducing the 'Poo-poo and Pee-pee Card' by Jared Carrabis
Jack McKeon locked clubhouse, made bathroom passes to keep Beckett from drinking beer in '03
This morning, the back page of the Boston Herald reads, "Beckett Has To Go", and the only place he wants to go is to the clubhouse for a frosty brew.
Hey, we've all been there. Long day, time to wind down and grab a beer and kick back. But apparently Josh Beckett has a knack for grabbing a beer during games that he's being paid $15.75 million to be at. By now, we've all heard the stories coming from the Red Sox clubhouse of pitchers drinking beer, eating fried chicken, and playing video games, but while this is new to us, it's apparently a familiar practice of Beckett's, who has been known to have done this since his days with the Florida Marlins.
Marlins scribe Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post saw the Boston Globe's story on Wednesday, and contacted former Ma...READ MORE!
Published on October 13, 2011 View Comment(s)
It is what we think? by Jared Carrabis
On returning to Red Sox, David Ortiz says "too much drama" in Boston, ponders joining Yankees
What a difference two weeks makes.
David Ortiz, who has a love/hate relationship with the media is talking about September after he said that he was done talking about September. Not only is he talking about September, but he's talking about his future.
On September 30, Ortiz told ESPN Boston that "he'd like to return to Boston but wouldn't say specifically how much he's looking for, though he hasn't hidden his desire for a multiyear deal."
Just under two weeks later, Ortiz is having a change of heart. Again, speaking to ESPN Boston, Ortiz said, "There's too much drama, man," in reference to the state of the Red Sox. And does he have a point here? Of course he does. The fans are calling for the players' heads, the manager is out, ...READ MORE!
Published on October 12, 2011 View Comment(s)
Knife in the back by Jared Carrabis
Taking aim at the "team sources" who leaked information on Terry Francona's private matters
I'm pulling a Chris Crocker here, and I'm not ashamed of it: Leave Terry Francona alone.
This morning, I broke down the Boston Globe article that everyone's talking about today (click here to read), and completely omitted what was leaked about Francona. Why? Because the Francona parts of that article deserved its own reaction.
"By numerous accounts, manager Terry Francona lost his ability to prevent some of the lax behavior that characterized the collapse."
Okay, there's nothing new there. We were aware of all that, as Francona himself admitted that the team needed a new voice, essentially because his was being tuned out. The piece continues to say, "Team sources said Francona, who has acknowledged losing influence with some former team leaders, appeared distracted d...READ MORE!
Published on October 12, 2011 View Comment(s)
Beer, fried chicken and video games by Jared Carrabis
The story of the 2011 Boston Red Sox, the most disgraced team in franchise history
Late last night on Twitter, probably around 1am, there was a buzz about this column that was going to hit the front page of the Boston Globe today.
After I read it, it only reiterated one thing to me: This Red Sox team is really, really, really hard to like. I mean really hard to warm up to. I mean, I had heard whispers of the things that were going on in that clubhouse, and that Globe piece only affirmed what I had heard and then some.
I just wanted to highlight a few things, because when they were rumors, I felt it was irresponsible to comment on them. But now that there are actual reports, let's go to town on this thing.
First and foremost, we have names in the whole Red Sox pitcher Beerfest in the clubhouse, and they are who you thought they were.
"Sources said Beckett, Lester, and Lackey, who were...READ MORE!
Published on October 12, 2011 View Comment(s)
Hit and run by Jared Carrabis
After historic September collapse, Theo Epstein bails on the Red Sox, heads to Cubs
I looked up to Theo Epstein; I really did.
Epstein was a guy who broke in as a young, unproven, yet eager and intelligent man. In a large market with high expectations, all Boston's new GM did was win two World Series titles in a town that hadn't had one since 1918. When Epstein came to Boston, in his introductory press conference, he vowed to turn the Red Sox into a "drafting and player development machine", and he did.
Somewhere along the line, that machine malfunctioned. The 2011 Red Sox, crowned the "Best Team Ever" before ever playing a game together, failed to make the postseason after a nine-game collapse in the month of September.
In a time where we needed our general manager to flip a desk, get fired up and become hellbent on resurrecting the team he built, now in shambles, he instead decides to pack his bags and get out of town.
Of course, Epstein is reportedly seeking a new job opportunity with new challenges. That would be fine by me, but under completely di...READ MORE!
Published on October 12, 2011 View Comment(s)
Francona would have came back if asked by Jared Carrabis
Putting the pieces together from Francona's dismissal, when nobody wants to give a straight answer
I'm not surprised by this, but none of what we're getting out of this Terry Francona dismissal saga seems to be adding up.
I know I'm not alone in saying this, but I think we're being lied to. I think we have yet to receive a straightforward explanation on what went on in the hours leading up to Francona's departure, and not that we ever will, but I think we can take the pieces to the puzzle to get a pretty good idea of what happened.
On one hand, we have reports saying that it was ownership that wanted Francona gone, and that it was that sense that drove Tito to walk away.
Then when we all had gotten word that it was official, no more Francona in the manager's office, we get a press conference from the man himself. In that press conference, Francona to...READ MORE!
Published on October 05, 2011 View Comment(s)
Ashes, ashes, we all fall down by Jared Carrabis
Joel Sherman reports MLB executives believe Red Sox will let Theo Epstein walk to Cubs
Hey, Sox fans! I know what you're looking for; you're looking for more bad news, aren't you?
Well, I've got just the news for you! Theo Epstein, the general manager that brought two World Series titles to Boston, and six playoff berths in nine years is reportedly going to be granted permission by the Red Sox to speak to the Cubs about their vacancy at GM, and will walk.
Yup. Just when you thought that things couldn't get any worse, they do. Even now that the season is over, the punches to the gut continue to roll in from Yawkey Way.
Joel Sherman of the New York post has tweeted, "I am shocked, but in last 36 hrs every exec talk to says believe #Redsox will give permssion and Theo will go to #Cubs to be GM."
The Red Sox have seemingly created a disaster within a disaster. First, we have Theo Epstein going in front of the media and essentially saying, "This is my fault, not Tito's", then firing Fran...READ MORE!
Published on October 01, 2011 View Comment(s)
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