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 [...]

Sox DFA Van Every and send Lowrie for rehab

The Red Sox made two roster moves today, both dealing with players trying to recover from their respective injuries.
Jonathan Van Every, who underwent knee surgery in June, was designated for assignment by the team. He played briefly for Boston earlier this season (.364 AVG, 1 HR, 3 RBI in 11 AB) and even managed [...]

Sox Injury Update – 04/20/09

Jed Lowrie is going to have surgery on his wrist within the next 24 hours. Terry Francona said that the best case scenario is Lowrie will be back by the All-Star break.
Rocco Baldelli continues to be a walking injury. He’s been placed on the 15-day disabled list with sore hamstrings. Jeff Bailey [...]

Jed Lowrie might be done for 2009

This season was supposed to be a break-out year for Jed Lowrie. He finished 2008 by driving in 46 runs during 81 games; however, his productivity the last few months of the season suffered because of an undisclosed wrist injury.
He reported to spring training this year with his wrist at 90% and responded by [...]

Red Sox Injury Explosion 2009

Well, here we go..
Daisuke Matsuzaka has been placed on the 15-day DL with what is being termed as a mild shoulder strain. He wanted to pitch through it but I’m pretty sure that’s what got him in this situation to begin with (thanks WBC and Japan!)
Clay Buchholz has strained his hamstring so he won’t [...]

Daisuke leaves game with ‘arm fatigue’

Ok, so I’m not one to point fingers here but.. Daisuke Matsuzaka left tonight’s game with arm fatigue. It was his second start of the season, and he lasted one inning while throwing just 43 pitches. Every single pitch looked pathetic and seemed to be just lobbed towards home plate.
I BLAME THE WBC
There, [...]

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