Red Sox slugger David Ortiz is determined to prove to his critics that he can hit without Manny Ramirez in the same lineup.
"People need to realize that having Manny behind me, I still led the league (in 2006 and 2007) in walks," Ortiz said. "So it wasn't like the pitchers were like, 'Here, (hit it).' Two years, I led the league in walks, with Manny behind me. Manny was injured a whole bunch of times and I still hit without him. So now, because I injured my hand and I came back and I had a tough year, they're going to point at it? That tells you a lot. I hit without Manny before, didn't I? They pitched me tough with Manny (in the lineup), didn't they? So why should I worry about what they say?"
Ortiz also said on Monday that his hand is fully healed.
"My hand is pain-free," he said. "It's a huge difference. (Last season), I was wondering if I could swing at pitches inside, outside, low fastball, high fastball and thinking about how I was going to feel afterward. I don't have to worry anymore."
Via Boston Herald
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The Red Sox have named Josh Beckett their starter for Opening Day, while it appears as though Brad Penny will be their fifth starter.
"It would be a great honor," Beckett said Friday, before the decision was made final. "Obviously it's something that you're always striving for when you get to the big leagues. That's something you look forward to, and it's something I'm definitely looking forward to."
After Beckett, Boston's rotation is expected to unfold as follows: Jon Lester, Daisuke Matsuzaka and Tim Wakefield.
Because of a day of rest, Beckett will likely pitch the team's fifth game of the season.
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Mar 23, 2009 11:55 AM EST
Curt Schilling said on Monday that he's retiring from baseball.
The 42-year-old right-hander who won World Series championships with Arizona and Boston announced on his blog Monday that he's leaving after 23 years with "zero regrets."
Schilling missed all of last season with a shoulder injury.
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Red Sox Mar 2009 Archive
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Boston Herald | Mar 22, 2009
Hanley Ramirez was surprised recently to hear that the Red Sox tried to re-acquire him from the Marlins this offseason.
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Boston Herald | Mar 17, 2009
Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis doesn't believe that his country provides enough support to Team USA.
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ESPN | Mar 17, 2009
Red Sox manager Terry Francona is anxiously awaiting the end of the World Baseball Classic as he watches a number of his players compete.
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Boston Herald | Mar 16, 2009
Jonathan Papelbon called Manny Ramirez a "cancer" recently, but not all of his former teammates feel that way.
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Boston Herald | Mar 16, 2009
The Red Sox and outfielder Jason Bay have agreed to postpone negotiations on a contract extension.
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Boston Herald | Mar 16, 2009
Red Sox shortstop Julio Lugo will miss three-to-four weeks of action after having an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee.
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ESPN | Mar 15, 2009
Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has a message for fans worried about his recent abdominal strain -- calm down.
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Press Release | Mar 15, 2009
Jon Lester and the Red Sox on Sunday agreed to a new five-year contract, with a club option for 2014.
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Boston Herald | Mar 15, 2009
Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis isn't worried about the team despite seeing second baseman Dustin Pedroia and shortstop Julio Lugo suffer injuries in a matter of hours.
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ESPN | Mar 14, 2009
Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia missed Team USA's game against Puerto Rico on Saturday with a strained left oblique.
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MLB.com | Mar 14, 2009
It appears as though the Red Sox will formally announce a contract extension with starter Jon Lester on Sunday, more than a week after a report that terms had been agreed upon.
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Yahoo! Sports | Mar 13, 2009
Manny Ramirez pushed back his spring debut on Thursday, missing the Dodgers' exhibition against South Korea because of tightness in his left hamstring.
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Boston Herald | Mar 12, 2009
Kevin Youkilis has been impressed with the kind of person and teammate Derek Jeter is during his time on the United States' WBC team.
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MLB.com | Mar 12, 2009
Jonathan Papelbon had strong words about former teammate Manny Ramirez in an interview in Esquire magazine's April issue.
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ESPN | Mar 10, 2009
Unable to come to terms on a long-term extension, the Red Sox have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with pitcher Jon Lester.
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Gloucester County Times | Mar 10, 2009
Jon Lester threw 57 pitches in a spring game against the Pirates on Monday, and claims that he doesn't have an extension in place with the Red Sox.
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MLB.com | Mar 8, 2009
One week after cutting a batting-practice throwing session short because of right shoulder fatigue, Boston's Brad Penny resumed throwing on Sunday.
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Yahoo! | Mar 8, 2009
Jon Lester has signed a five-year, $30 million contract extension with the Red Sox, which includes a $13 million team option for the 2014 season.
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MLB.com | Mar 7, 2009
Red Sox manager Terry Francona is in no hurry to name a starting shortstop with an internal battle ongoing between Julio Lugo and Jed Lowrie.
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Boston Globe | Mar 5, 2009
Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek, who struggled offensively last season, has reshaped his batting stance in an effort to rebound from his .220 batting average.
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Gloucester County Times | Mar 5, 2009
Boston first base prospect Lars Anderson is glad that Mark Teixeira didn't end up with the Red Sox.
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ESPN | Mar 5, 2009
Manny Ramirez has put his Boston condo on the market for $8.5 million.
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Boston Herald | Mar 3, 2009
The Red Sox reportedly have interest in Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson, who could become available with Washington's change of regime.
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Boston Globe | Mar 2, 2009
Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon realizes that the team's bullpen looks good on paper, but claims that they'll have to prove their worth this season.
