For the diehard fan, by the diehard fanhttp://www.soxspacenews.com/blog Here´s the deal, folks. The show notes are going to be a lack thereof, due to the fact that there was so much activity going on during the show, that I couldn´t get to all of the topics that I had planned. However, that´s a good thing! Everything that I didn´t discuss on Thursday´s TruFan Red Sox webcast, I will certainly get into on Tuesday at 2pm ET on TruFan.com/Webcast Before sift through my show notes and check out the video, I just wanted to say that interviewing Bill Lee was one of t...http://www.soxspacenews.com/article/367 As unpredictable as the New England weather, right-handed pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka was one of a select few who reported to sunny Fort Myers, Florida before all pitchers and catchers are scheduled to arrive. All indications are that Matsuzaka is in fantastic shape and shed some pounds this past offseason. Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein even went as far as saying, "He worked hard this winter, that´s evident," which could be an understatement given Matsuzaka´s dedication to being an eli...http://www.soxspacenews.com/article/366 February 4, 2010: Padres can’t afford Adrian Gonzalez Adrian Gonzalez’s agent, John Boggs, told told the San Diego Union-Tribune that the San Diego Padres can’tt afford his client. Padres owner, Jeff Moorad: "I think the fairest description of our point of view is that we continue to be committed to doing what´s best for the long-term interest of the organization. As a result, no player is untouchable. And while we´re mindful of players´ individual popularity, we won’t put one player...http://www.soxspacenews.com/article/365 Some call it the "Domino Effect;" I call it "Business 101." It´s hard to imagine the day when you seat yourself at Fenway Park or flip on NESN, and our captain Jason Varitek is nowhere to be seen. Essentially, that day for us may have already passed. At the July 31 deadline of this past season, Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein pulled the trigger on a deal that brought perennial All Star catcher Victor Martinez to Boston. From that day forward, Martinez was given the majority of innin...http://www.soxspacenews.com/article/364 Red Sox Rotation Musical Chairs – Who´s the odd man out? · Josh Beckett, Jon Lester, John Lackey – Guaranteed rotation spots. · Daisuke Matsuzaka, Clay Buchholz, Tim Wakefield. · Tim Wakefield to ESPNBoston.com: "I did make the All-Star team last year. It seems every year, and I don´t know why, my name gets brought up like this when I don´t feel I need to prove myself every day. I don´t know where the rumors are coming from, but I try not to pay attention. I know my role and I know what...http://www.soxspacenews.com/article/363 So yes, I´ve been out of commission for quite some time here on the blog, but what better time to regain your composure with the holidays a thing of the past and the pitchers and catchers´ report date only about a month away? Here is a tightly-packed collection of thoughts on the hot-button topics of the offseason thus far, with minimal criticism from myself at most, because the Sox´ assembling of the 2010 team has been done with a pristine plan in mind. On the loss of Jason Bay: It seems a...http://www.soxspacenews.com/article/362 When fans tune in to Opening Day on April 4, 2010, what they will see is a team that has a vast difference from the team that was swept away by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Almost awkwardly, the captain that the city of Boston has held dear to their hearts over the years will be commanding the ship from the bench come Opening Day. Though Jason Varitek remains with the team, he will no longer be relied on nearly as heavily as he was prior to the arrival of perennial All Star, Victor Ma...http://www.soxspacenews.com/article/361 Farewell Jason Bay, we barely knew you. During this past summer´s All Star break, Bay and his agent Joe Urbon turned down a four-year deal worth $60 million from the Boston Red Sox, followed by another rejection at the start of this winter for the same amount. The Red Sox instead searched for an alternate route in their outfield by bringing on board the 37-year-old Mike Cameron for two years and $15.5 million. On top of that signing, the Red Sox acquired outfielder Jeremy Hermida from th...http://www.soxspacenews.com/article/360 Hey Sox fans, on Sunday, January 31, 2010, my sister Jenna Carrabis will be participating in Cycle for Survival 2010 in New York City. Cycle For Survival is an indoor cycling event that benefits research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. If you look around you, we all have more than likely been affected by cancer in one way or another throughout our lives. As for Jenna, she cycles for her best friend Alyssa Acquafredda who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Sarcoma in ...http://www.soxspacenews.com/article/359 So much for it being a "bridge year" here in Red Sox Nation. This past Saturday, I had the pleasure of attending Christmas at Fenway. At the event, newly appointed assistant general manager of the Boston Red Sox, Ben Cherington, took questions from the fans. Most were from the younger audience who asked simple questions such as, "What’s it like to work for the Red Sox?" and, "Are you friends with David Ortiz?” I chose to mix things up a bit and posed a real question. I asked Mr. Cherington ...http://www.soxspacenews.com/article/358