It once seemed impossible that the Red Sox could afford to extend Jacoby Ellsbury's contract, but having shed the huge deals of Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford it now seems possible.
Ellsbury's agent has talked about him as a "franchise player," but it's unlikely that the Red Sox will pay him as such. Still, the idea of a new long-term deal will probably be discussed this offseason.
His ability to stay healthy and lone MVP-caliber season (2011) should keep any team from paying him too handsomely.
Via Alex Speier/WEEI
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The Red Sox placed Jon Lester on waivers this month and he was claimed, according to a report.
After the claim was made, the Red Sox pulled Lester back off waivers rather than trade him or allow another team to assume his contract.
Lester will earn $11.625 million next year and his contract includes a $13 million team option for 2014.
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The Red Sox have no plans to claim Joe Mauer on trade waivers.
The Twins placed Mauer on waivers earlier this week.
Boston has long lusted after Mauer, but they aren't ready to take on a huge contract after dealing the cumbersome deals of Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford to the Dodgers.
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The Twins placed Joe Mauer on waivers Tuesday, according to a source.
There is already speculation that the Red Sox, who cut $275 million in salary obligations in a trade with the Dodgers over the weekend, could claim Mauer.
The Red Sox have long coveted Mauer, but general manager Ben Cherington has indicated that he will be more disciplined in regards to major contracts.
Mauer, 29, has about $142.5 million remaining on his contract, including $138 million from 2013 to 2018.
According to a source close to the Red Sox, they are unlikely to take on that much salary so soon after shedding the contracts of Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford.
Via Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports
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Aug 28, 2012 12:01 PM EST
The Red Sox placed Daisuke Matsuzaka on trade waivers recently.
Matsuzaka was put on waivers before Monday afternoon's exceptional outing against Kansas City, which may have increased his value.
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Red Sox Aug 2012 Archive
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Associated Press | Aug 28, 2012
Despite reports that Monday afternoon's game against the Royals might not sellout, the game was the 782nd consecutive sellout at Fenway Park.
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MLB.com | Aug 27, 2012
David Ortiz returned to the disabled list because of his troublesome right Achilles, but isn't ready to call it a season.
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Joe McDonald/ESPN | Aug 27, 2012
Just a few days after being activated, David Ortiz appears headed back to the disabled list because of a lingering right Achilles strain.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Aug 27, 2012
Who are the Mariners?, what to do with Dan Uggla, Adrian Gonzalez's reputation and why Michael Brantley is Cleveland's Lt. Tom Kazanski.
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Dylan Hernandez/Los Angeles Times | Aug 27, 2012
Adrian Gonzalez articulated why the Boston media was critical of his personality, indicating he was too calm.
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Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter) | Aug 26, 2012
The Red Sox want to keep Cody Ross and there is no way that he would make it to San Francisco through the waiver process.
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Gordon Edes/ESPN.com | Aug 26, 2012
Alfredo Aceves was reportedly upset at being passed over for a save opportunity on Friday night and stormed into the office of Bobby Valentine after the game.
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Yahoo! Sports | Aug 25, 2012
In trading Carl Crawford, Adrian Gonzalez and Josh Beckett to the Dodgers, the Red Sox have cut their payroll commitment for next season significantly.
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ESPN Stats & Info (via Twitter) | Aug 25, 2012
Adrian Gonzalez has a .212 career batting average at Dodger Stadium.
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Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter) | Aug 25, 2012
While Carl Crawford and Josh Beckett are also headed to the Dodgers, Adrian Gonzalez was the centerpiece of the trade.
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MLB Trade Rumors | Aug 25, 2012
The Dodgers are sending four prospects to the Red Sox along with James Loney to complete this weekend's mega deal.
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Gordon Edes/ESPN.com | Aug 25, 2012
If the Dodgers and Red Sox complete their massive trade on Saturday, Adrian Gonzalez wants to play against the Marlins.
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Dan Roche/WBZ (via Twitter) | Aug 25, 2012
Boston will send Adrian Gonzalez, Carl Crawford, Josh Beckett and Nick Punto to the Dodgers in exchange for James Loney and four prospects.
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Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter) | Aug 25, 2012
The Dodgers and Red Sox are still discussing a blockbuster trade that would send Carl Crawford, Adrian Gonzalez, Josh Beckett to Los Angeles.
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Gordon Edes/ESPN | Aug 24, 2012
The Dodgers claimed both Adrian Gonzalez and Josh Beckett on waivers and are now discussing a trade involving Carl Crawford.
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CBS Boston | Aug 24, 2012
The Dodgers may be the team that claimed Josh Beckett, according to a source.
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Hard Ball Talk | Aug 24, 2012
Red Sox CEO Larry Lucchino was asked whether he felt former pitching coach Bob McClure was the source in Jeff Passan's explosive story last week.
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Over The Monster | Aug 24, 2012
Once Josh Beckett clears waivers, Boston can trade him anywhere.
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Gordon Edes/ESPN | Aug 24, 2012
Adrian Gonzalez could be traded to the Dodgers after the team was awarded a waiver claim.
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ESPN.com | Aug 23, 2012
David Ortiz was one of four current Red Sox players to attend Johnny Pesky's funeral on Monday.
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ESPN.com | Aug 23, 2012
Carl Crawford had a successful reconstructive elbow surgery on Thursday.
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ESPN.com | Aug 23, 2012
Red Sox first baseman Adrian Gonzalez is not paying much attention to rumors that he has been placed on waivers by the club.
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Dan Duggan/Boston Herald | Aug 22, 2012
The Red Sox fired Bob McClure with just six weeks left in the season.
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Jon Heyman/CBS Sports | Aug 21, 2012
Josh Beckett has a 5.23 ERA and is owed $16 million through 2014.
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Joe McDonald/ESPN.com | Aug 21, 2012
Carl Crawford will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery on Thursday, the Red Sox announced on Monday night.
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AP | Aug 21, 2012
The Red Sox fired pitching coach Bob McClure on Monday and was replaced by Randy Niemann.
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New York Post | Aug 20, 2012
Kelly Shoppach has denied involvement in sending a text message to Red Sox management last month that aired grievances about manager Bobby Valentine.
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ESPN.com | Aug 19, 2012
According to a source, Carl Crawford will undergo Tommy John surgery on Tuesday to repair the torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.
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Boston Globe | Aug 19, 2012
Jacoby Ellsbury would like to stay with the Red Sox if possible.
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Boston Globe | Aug 19, 2012
A report indicates Kelly Shoppach, and not Adrian Gonzalez, was behind the text message sent to Red Sox owners in July complaining about Bobby Valentine.
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Gordon Edes/ESPN | Aug 19, 2012
Carl Crawford spoke with Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington on Saturday, but made no mention of wanting to undergo surgery.
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ESPN | Aug 18, 2012
David Ortiz defended Bobby Valentine on Friday night before the Yankees beat the Red Sox.
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Brendan McGair/Pawtucket Times (via Twitter) | Aug 18, 2012
Mark Prior was released in order to make room for Pedro Beato.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Aug 17, 2012
Pedro Ciriaco is hitting .500/.522/.682 with six RBI and three stolen bases against the Yankees.
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Scott Lauber/Boston Herald | Aug 17, 2012
For much of the last decade, the Red Sox have been regarded by talented professionals as a desirable team for which to play.
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Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe (via Twitter) | Aug 17, 2012
The Red Sox have placed Aaron Cook, Felix Doubront and Andrew Miller on trade waivers.
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ESPN | Aug 17, 2012
Red Sox president Larry Lucchino says Booby Valentine will not be fired before the end of the 2012 season.
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Tim Britton/Providence Journal | Aug 16, 2012
The Red Sox have acquired Pedro Beato to complete Tuesday's trade with the Mets involving Kelly Shoppach.
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ESPN.com | Aug 15, 2012
Red Sox owner John Henry has denied a report that players had called for a managerial change at a July 26 meeting.
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Tim Britton/Providence Journal | Aug 15, 2012
Bobby Valentine acted surprised when told about a reported meeting between Red Sox ownership and some players last month.
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ESPN | Aug 15, 2012
Dustin Pedroia has confirmed that a group of Red Sox met with ownership in July, but denies that the players called for Bobby Valentine to be fired.
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Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports | Aug 14, 2012
A number of Red Sox players criticized Bobby Valentine in a meeting with owners John Henry and Larry Lucchino last month.
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Associated Press | Aug 14, 2012
New York claimed the veteran catcher on waivers.
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RealGM Staff Report | Aug 13, 2012
Red Sox legend Johnny Pesky passed away on Monday at the age of 92.
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MLB.com | Aug 12, 2012
David Ortiz had targeted Sunday for his return from an Achilles injury.
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Bob Finnan/ESPN.com | Aug 12, 2012
Will Middlebrooks has a broken wrist, but the Red Sox received some good news on Sunday.
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MLB Trade Rumors | Aug 11, 2012
Once a player has cleared waivers, he can be traded to any team not mentioned in a potential no-trade clause.
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Bob Finnan/ESPN.com | Aug 11, 2012
With seven weeks left in the season, Will Middlebrooks may not return in 2012.
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ESPN | Aug 10, 2012
Scott Podsednik never reported to the D-Backs, who wanted him to play for Triple-A Reno.
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Ian Browne/MLB.com | Aug 8, 2012
Aaron Cook seems like he would be the most logical candidate to be removed from the rotation in favor of Franklin Morales.
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ESPN | Aug 8, 2012
Boston is currently nine games back of New York in the American League East and more than four games out of the Wild Card race.
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Gordon Edes/ESPN | Aug 7, 2012
Amid urging from the media and public that he should be fired, Red Sox management issued support for manager Bobby Valentine on Monday.
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Joe McDonald/ESPN | Aug 6, 2012
David Ortiz was hitting .316/.414/.609 before landing on the DL.
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Peter Gammons/MLB.com (via Twitter) | Aug 5, 2012
The Dodgers weren't willing to part with top prospects or Major League players for Adrian Gonzalez.
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MLB Trade Rumors | Aug 5, 2012
The Red Sox have acquired infielder Danny Valencia from the Twins for minor league outfielder Jeremias Pineda.
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Joe McDonald/ESPN | Aug 5, 2012
Josh Beckett will start on Wednesday against the Rangers at Fenway Park.
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Steve Silva/Boston Globe | Aug 4, 2012
Derek Lowe was designated for assignment by the Indians on Wednesday.
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Gordon Edes/ESPN.com | Aug 4, 2012
Josh Beckett has been scratched from his scheduled start for the Red Sox on Sunday because of a stiff back.
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Boston Herald | Aug 3, 2012
Cleveland designated the right-hander for assignment on Wednesday.
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Joe McDonald/ESPN.com | Aug 3, 2012
Josh Beckett left in the third inning of Tuesday's game against the Tigers after suffering back spasms.
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Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter) | Aug 2, 2012
A number of players have been placed on waivers this week, according to numerous reports.
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Joe McDonald/ESPN.com | Aug 2, 2012
The right-hander suffered back spasms on Tuesday night during his start against the Tigers.
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Dan Duggan/Boston Herald | Aug 2, 2012
Ryan Sweeney is expected to miss the rest of the season after fracturing the pinkie knuckle on his left, throwing hand.
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Rob Bradford/WEEI.com | Aug 2, 2012
The Red Sox discussed trading Josh Beckett and Jacoby Ellsbury to the Rangers.
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ESPN.com | Aug 1, 2012
The Red Sox don't believe Josh Beckett's sore back will sent him to the DL.
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