Adios Julio Lugo FOR GOOD

Theo Epstein made one of his worst decisions as GM of the Boston Red Sox in 2007. He signed SS Julio Lugo for four years and $36 million dollars. A handful of under-performing seasons and 42 errors later, Theo has rid himself of his mistake. Julio Lugo is now property of the St. Louis Cardinals. [...]

Sox trade for Adam LaRoche

The Red Sox have announced that they’ve made a trade for more power (kind of?) The club has been struggling offensively as of late, scoring only 12 runs in the 5 games since the All-Star break. Here’s how it breaks down: Red Sox receive: Adam LaRoche (1B), $$$ Pirates receive: Argenis Diaz (SS), Hunter Strickland [...]

Adios Julio Lugo

It’s been a long time coming. In fact, I woke up this morning and still thought I was asleep when I saw the influx of e-mails about it. The Red Sox have designated Julio Lugo for assignment! This calls for a celebration. Someone pop the bubbly and I’ll get a cake! But for real, this [...]

Pedroia to miss ’09 ASG

Dustin Pedroia is going to skip out on the All-Star Game this year but before you start fuming, it’s not for Manny Ramirez-esque reasons. Pedroia’s pregnant wife is currently hospitalized with “early labor complications” so he’s going to go spend some time with her. He’ll be replaced on the roster by TB first baseman Carlos [...]

Friday Linkage – 07/10/09

NESW Sports: I would have thought Marky Mark DIDN’T throw like a girl. I would have been wrong. Center Field: Public service announcement. Fenway West: I bet Joe Posnanki didn’t see today’s idiotic trade by the Royals coming. Batter-up with Bruno: All I remember about the day Nomah was traded was being FURIOUS with Theo [...]

Sox Sign Cuban SS Jose Iglesias

The Miami Herald’s Spanish newspaper, El Nuevo Herald, is reporting that the Red Sox have signed Cuban defector Jose Iglesias. Iglesias ran away last July while in Canada for the Junior World Championships. He’s only 19 years old and the contract is for 4 years and 8.2 million dollars. Baseball Prospectus had this to say [...]

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