Cody Ross was not a member of the Red Sox when John Farrell served as the team's pitching coach under Terry Francona.
June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Farrell Reached Out To Ross Almost Immediately
Cabrera, Fielder Below Expected Production In Run To World Series
The Tigers have made it to the World Series on the strength of their starting pitching and almost in spite of their superstar hitters.
Verlander Has Chance To Record Five Playoff Wins
No Major League pitcher has ever won five games in a single postseason, but Justin Verlander should have a chance to do so.
Valentine: Ortiz Shut It Down After Blockbuster Trade
David Ortiz returned from the disabled list in late August for one game and didn't play again after the Red Sox completed a major trade with the Dodgers.
Giants Announce Rotation, Lincecum Staying In Bullpen
Madison Bumgarner will pitch Game 2, followed by Ryan Vogelsong in Game 3 and Matt Cain in Game 4.
Valverde Working On Pitching Mechanics
Jose Valverde is preparing for the World Series after not pitching in the ALCS after blowing a save in Game 1 against the Yankees.
Mets Won't Tender Pelfrey, But Will Chase Him As Free Agent
The team views Mike Pelfrey as a piece that can help them either in the starting rotation or bullpen.
Acta, Tracy Are Potential Blue Jays Managers
Both Manny Acta and Jim Tracy have roots in Montreal, just like Toronto general manager Alex Anthopoulos and assistants Dana Brown and Tony LaCava.
Twins Looking To Add Three Starting Pitchers
Scott Diamond is the only starter penciled into next year's rotation.
Orioles, Diamondbacks Complete Saunders Trade
The Orioles sent cash to Arizona to complete the deal when the sides couldn't agree on a player to be named.
Ortiz Nearing Two-Year Deal With Red Sox
The two-year term has been agreed upon, but the monetary value is being negotiated.
Lohse Could Receive Deal Similar To C.J. Wilson
In 33 starts, Kyle Lohse went 16-3 with a 2.86 ERA and nearly four times as many strikeouts as walks.
Pagan May Have Earned Himself Significant Payday
Some baseball executives wouldn't be shocked if Angel Pagan winds up getting a four-year deal for something in the range of $50 million or more.
Mariners Hire Hansen As Hitting Coach
Dave Hansen replaces Chris Chambliss, who was fired after the season.
Rangers Looking For Catcher, Expected To Inquire With Blue Jays
The Rangers are looking for a catcher this offseason and the Blue Jays have a ton of depth at the position.
Yadier Molina Is First To Go 4-For-4 In A Game 7
Yadier Molina is also the first player to record four hits in a Game 7 loss.
Wiley Named Colorado's Director Of Pitching Operations
The 64-year-old has spent 43 seasons in pro baseball, including the last five with the Marlins.
Padres To Move In Some Of Petco Park's Fences
Work will begin this week to bring in the fences in right field and left-center at Petco Park.
Scutaro Named NLCS MVP After Tying Record With 14 Hits
Marco Scutaro is headed to the World Series for the first time in his career at age 36.
Giants Rout Cardinals To Win NL Pennant
The Giants beat the Cardinals 9-0 on Monday night to advance to the World Series against the Tigers.
Blue Jays Expect Quick Managerial Search With Few Candidates
Sandy Alomar Jr., DeMarlo Hale and Brian Butterfield were finalists along with John Farrell two years ago.
Pineda May Not Pitch For Yankees Until June
Michael Pineda had surgery to repair a torn labrum, an injury that sometimes takes two years to completely heal.
Dombrowski Built Tigers Around Power Pitchers
Dave Dombrowski built his team around a stable of power pitches, but even he couldn't have envisioned that Detroit would pitch that well.
Derek Lowe Still Wants To Start
Derek Lowe contributed out of the bullpen as a member of the Yankees down the stretch, but he doesn't want to remain in that role.
Twins Hire Three New Coaches Under Gardenhire
The Twins have hired three new coaches -- adding Tom Brunansky as their hitting coach, Bobby Cuellar as bullpen coach and Terry Steinbach as a bench coach and catching instructor.
Blue Jays Looking To Trade Escobar
The shortstop supply is weak, but his poor reputation hurts his value.
Fister, Sanchez, Scherzer Will Follow Verlander
The Tigers don't know who their opponent will be in the World Series, but that hasn't stopped Jim Leyland from setting the team's starting rotation.
Giants Have Never Won A Game 7 In Franchise History
The Giants haven't had much luck in Game 7s over the years.
NLCS Has Gone Seven Games Nine Times In 27 Years
The Giants and Cardinals will play a do-or-die Game 7 with a trip to the World Series on the line Monday night.
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