Oct 30, 2009 11:05 AM EST
Since Nomar Garciaparra was traded, Boston has had a revolving door at shortstop.
But Jose Iglesias, a defector from Cuba some 15 months ago who signed an $8.2 million contract with the Red Sox last summer, could become their long term solution.
?What jumps out are his raw athleticism and the instincts for the game,? Red Sox director of player development Mike Hazen said. ?He?s maybe not polished yet. I don?t know what his coaching was like (in Cuba), and there probably were some nuances -- basestealing, selectivity at the plate -- that need work. But his natural instincts are incredible.?
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Oct 30, 2009 12:30 AM EST
Jason Bay continues to maintain a home in Seattle, but laughed off the notion that he might be more interested in playing on the West Coast.
"The window for my career doesn't last forever, so limiting myself to one geographical spot really has no bearing on my decision," said Bay.
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Oct 29, 2009 10:53 AM EST
Aroldis Chapman, the 21-year-old Cuban lefthander, was at Fenway Park on Wednesday and came away impressed with the Red Sox.
?Boston was one of the teams he was interested in from the start, and that certainly hasn?t changed,?? said Chapman?s agent, Edwin Mejia. ?It was a very good visit.??
General manager Theo Epstein declined to comment on Chapman. But Mejia confirmed that he and his client met with members of the baseball operations staff and a player, although he declined to identify which one.
Chapman was expected to throw for the Red Sox, although inclement weather may have pushed that back.
?This is a player who I believe is a special talent, and we?re trying to find the right place for him,?? Mejia said. ?That means the team, the city, even the fans. Aroldis is interested in every aspect.??
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Red Sox Oct 2009 Archive
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WEEI | Oct 27, 2009
The Mets will not entertain the idea of trading center fielder Carlos Beltran this winter.
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ESPN | Oct 27, 2009
The Houston Astros have hired Boston Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills as the club's new manager.
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ESPN | Oct 25, 2009
The Padres have hired Jed Hoyer away from the Red Sox to become their new general manager, sources told ESPN.
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Newsday | Oct 23, 2009
The Mets will likely bid for Aroldis Chapman.
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WEEI | Oct 22, 2009
Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz credits a little league approach for helping him turn his season around.
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ESPN | Oct 22, 2009
Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield plans to pitch next season.
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Boston Globe | Oct 21, 2009
The Red Sox have offered former Padres general manager Kevin Towers a job with the team.
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ESPN | Oct 21, 2009
The Padres are getting closer to hiring Jed Hoyer as their next general manager, according to sources.
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New York Magazine | Oct 21, 2009
Aroldis Chapman will be meeting with general managers on Wednesday in New York City.
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Boston Globe | Oct 18, 2009
The Diamondbacks are expected to shop shortstop Stephen Drew this winter.
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Boston Globe | Oct 15, 2009
The Red Sox are trying to keep Takashi Saito while paying him less than the $6 million option.
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Boston Globe | Oct 15, 2009
Boston's run of high-level prospects being promoted to the big league team appears to hitting a lull.
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Boston Herald | Oct 15, 2009
Boston appears interested in signing Rich Harden.
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ESPN | Oct 14, 2009
Billy Wagner's agent has refuted reports that the closer is leaning towards retirement.
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Boston Herald | Oct 14, 2009
The Red Sox could turn to Chone Figgins, Matt Holliday, Bobby Abreu or even Johnn Damon if they can't re-sign Jason Bay.
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New York Post | Oct 13, 2009
Billy Wagner is learning towards retirement, not reaching the 400-save plateau.
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SI.com | Oct 12, 2009
Following the Angels dismantling of Jonathan Papelbon in Game 3, GM Tony Reagins confirmed that his team preferred facing Papelbon over Daniel Bard.
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Boston Herald | Oct 12, 2009
The Red Sox are expected to exercise the $4 million option on the contract of pitcher Tim Wakefield shortly after the World Series.
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FOX Sports | Oct 12, 2009
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports believes that Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon will take the brunt of the blame for the team's playoff loss to the Angels.
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ESPN | Oct 12, 2009
The Astros have gotten permission from the Red Sox to interview Brad Mills and Tim Bogar for their open managerial position.
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Providence Journal | Oct 12, 2009
Jason Bay plans to test the free agent market this winter.
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ESPN | Oct 11, 2009
Thanks to an impressive two-out rally in the ninth inning, the Angels are headed to the ALCS.
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ESPN | Oct 10, 2009
The Red Sox have rallied from huge postseason deficits before, leaving them relatively comfortable heading back to Boston.
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AP | Oct 10, 2009
The Angels defeated the Red Sox 4-1 on Friday night to take a 2-0 AL series lead to Fenway Park.
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SI.com | Oct 9, 2009
Both New York teams, Boston, San Francisco, Atlanta and the Dodgers are all expected to pursue Matt Holliday.
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New York Post | Oct 7, 2009
The Mets completed the Billy Wagner trade on Wednesday by acquiring Triple-A outfielder Chris Carter and Single-A first baseman Eddie Lora from the Red Sox.
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SI.com | Oct 7, 2009
After their disastrous 2009 campaign, the Mets figure to be aggressive players in free agency.
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ESPN | Oct 6, 2009
A New York judge has rejected a bid to block the release of a book that alleges Ted Williams' severed head was mistreated at its Arizona facility.
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ESPN | Oct 5, 2009
Jon Lester will start Game 1 of Boston's first-round playoff series with the Angels.
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Boston Herald | Oct 4, 2009
Red Sox reliever Manny Delcarmen escaped a car crash without injury on Saturday.
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ESPN | Oct 3, 2009
Red Sox shortstop Alex Gonzalez shouldn't miss any time after X-rays on his right hand came back negative.
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MLB.com | Oct 2, 2009
Terry Francona has some difficult decisions to make in regards to his postseason roster.
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New York Daily News | Oct 2, 2009
Ted Williams' head was crudley beheaded, frozen and repeatedly abused.
