http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Boston Red Sox News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7685336&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:37:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7685336&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Bay tops Epstein's free-agent priorities The past few weeks have been mostly about planning, dialogue and research for the Red Sox's front office, led by general manager Theo Epstein. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7688728&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7688728&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Papi gearing up for big return in 2010 As evidenced by his wardrobe, David Ortiz didn't need to make an extra trip into Fenway Park on Thursday to promote his upcoming charity golf tournament. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7682746&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7682746&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Henry receives corporate citizenship award Because he is introverted by nature, Red Sox owner John W. Henry's extensive work when it comes to community service -- be it in Boston or around the world -- often goes unnoticed. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7682250&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7682250&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Francona fields questions from callers Overlooking Fenway Park on a sunny Wednesday afternoon, Red Sox manager Terry Francona made himself uniquely accessible to the rabid fans that follow his team. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7681910&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7681910&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Red Sox release catcher Kottaras With Victor Martinez already entrenched as the starter behind the plate in 2010 and Jason Varitek guaranteed to return as his backup, the Red Sox have released catcher George Kottaras, according to a team spokesman. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7676002&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:01:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7676002&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Ortiz hitting the links for charity For the second consecutive year, David Ortiz will give a little back while playing a little golf. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7675594&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7675594&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Bay is Sox's latest Silver Slugger Early last week, left fielder Jason Bay capped another outstanding campaign at the plate by taking home his first Silver Slugger Award, giving the Red Sox 32 since the award began in 1980. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675666&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675666&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Virtual Catalog kicks off holiday season The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping. Mark Newman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7671468&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7671468&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Inbox: Is Bay Boston's best option? In this week's Inbox, beat reporter Ian Browne fields questions concerning Boston's left fielder in 2010, and if Matt Holliday might be a better option than Jason Bay. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7672604&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:27:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7672604&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Many Sox tickets to stay at '09 prices Following an across-the-board freeze of all ticket prices at Fenway Park in 2009, about two-thirds of Red Sox tickets for next season will stay at '09 prices or increase by $2, and no single price category will increase by more than $5. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091115&content_id=7669808&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091115&content_id=7669808&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Prospects making strides in AFL The focus of Red Sox fans this offseason will be on how names like Adrian Gonzalez, Matt Holliday, Roy Halladay and John Lackey can potentially impact their team's future. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7663016&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:56:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7663016&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Red Sox meet with Lackey's agent in Chicago During the General Managers' Meetings in Chicago this week, Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein met with Steve Hilliard, the agent for standout right-hander John Lackey. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7658608&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7658608&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Bay picks up first Silver Slugger Award After his first full season in a Red Sox uniform, and yet another productive campaign at the plate, Jason Bay earned his first Silver Slugger Award on Thursday. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7654562&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7654562&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Varitek exercises option to return to Sox Jason Varitek exercised his $3 million player option on Wednesday afternoon and will thus return to Boston for a 14th season in 2010. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7652140&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7652140&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Red Sox host charitable 5K walk In honor of Veterans Day, more than 200 volunteers walked from Massachusetts General Hospital to Fenway Park as part of a 5K walk to raise awareness for the "Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program." Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7653130&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:02:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7653130&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Matsui a possibility for Red Sox According to a report, the Red Sox are preparing a multiyear offer for Hideki Matsui to be the team's regular left fielder as an alternative to Jason Bay. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7651524&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:28:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7651524&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Wagner may be open to arbitration offer After a change of heart, Billy Wagner would indeed be open to an arbitration offer in order to return to the Red Sox next season, his agent told The Boston Herald on Tuesday. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7652370&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:33:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7652370&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Green, Gathright file for free agency Shortstop Nick Green and outfielder Joey Gathright rejected an outright to Triple-A Pawtucket and decided to file for free agency instead. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7641522&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7641522&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Victor back with Sox; Varitek may return The Red Sox picked up catcher Victor Martinez's $7.1 million option for the 2010 season on Monday, but the news wasn't as good for captain Jason Varitek, whose $5 million club option was declined, leaving the 37-year-old catcher five days to exercise his club option of $3 million. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7642874&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7642874&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos&partnerId=rss_bos Sox keep Wakefield with two-year deal Knuckleballer Tim Wakefield will not only be back for a 16th season with the Red Sox, but likely a 17th. Facing a Monday deadline to pick up Wakefield's $4 million club option, the Red Sox instead agreed to a two-year pact with the veteran right-hander. Ian Browne