Tickets go on sale December 13th
Written by Michael Christopher of http://www.soxaddict.org
Posted at 7:30 pm on December 2, 2008
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The Red Sox have announced that tickets for all April and May home games will go on sale December 13th.
Single ticket games available are as follows..
Rays @ Boston: April 8 and 9
Orioles @ Boston: April 17, 18, and 19
Twins @ Boston: April 21 and 22
Indians @ Boston: May 6 and 7
Rays @ Boston: May 8, 9, and 10
Blue Jays @ Boston: May 19, 20, and 21
Tickets for the rest of the season will go on sale at a later date. If only I could win the lottery 
Varitek offered arbitration
Written by Michael Christopher of http://www.soxaddict.org
Posted at 1:05 pm on December 2, 2008
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The Red Sox have offered arbitration to Jason Varitek (type A free agent) and Paul Byrd (type B free agent.) Both of them are likely to decline the offer in hopes of getting more money on the free agent market.
Believe it or not, it would make sense for Varitek to accept the arbitration offer. Why?
Pro for Varitek: The arbitrator would likely give him more money than he’ll get with a new contract.
Con for Varitek: No multi-year deal.
Pro for Boston: They get Varitek’s leadership and tutelage for another season AND they do it without giving him a multi-year deal.
Con for Boston: Despite having a horendous offensive season last year, the arbitrator will probably still give him something along the lines of $9 mil.
Unfortunately, because Tek’s agent is Scott Boras, this probably won’t happen. But at least this way the offer is on the table, and if they decline arbitration and go elsewhere then Boston gets 2 compensation draft picks next year.
The Red Sox have also declined to offer arbitration to the following players: Bartolo Colon, Curt Schilling, Mike Timlin, David Ross, Sean Casey, Alex Cora, and Mark Kotsay.
I’m FINALLY ready to die
Written by Michael Christopher of http://www.soxaddict.org
Posted at 1:45 pm on December 1, 2008
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When the Red Sox won the World Series in 2004, I proclaimed to all my friends and family that I’m ready to die. I’ve since taken that statement back, but after seeing the officially licensed Red Sox coffin by a company called Eternal Image, I really AM ready for the end of days.
It’s definitely the most slick coffin I’ve ever seen. It’s a pure white steel deathbox, complete with a soft velvet lining and pillow. All of which is covered in Red Sox logos, polished chrome, and wood that looks like a splintered baseball bat.
If only the price wasn’t a whopping $4,499 dollars. A boy can dream, right?
Tazawa to sign with Boston this week
Written by Michael Christopher of http://www.soxaddict.org
Posted at 12:42 pm on December 1, 2008
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It’s not 100% official yet but Junichi Tazawa is going to sign with the Red Sox sometime this week.
His deal is going to be 3 million over 3 years. Once those are up, he is still under contract with Boston for another 3 years on an arbitration based salary (completing the mandatory 6 season service time for rookies.)
It’s also worth noting that this is a major league contract, which means he is going to be on the 40-man roster. He’ll start his career in the minors (possibly Pawtucket but probably Portland) and try to work his way up.
If you’re interested in checking out a short video of Tazawa pitching, check out Matt’s post at Fenway West.
Red Sox pick up more relief help
Written by Michael Christopher of http://www.soxaddict.org
Posted at 9:48 pm on November 28, 2008
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If there is one thing that every baseball team needs, it’s relief pitching. The Red Sox have tried to put themselves up a leg on the opposition by pulling off a trade today with the Texas Rangers. Ok, to be honest, it’s not much of a trade but it’s been a slow baseball week.
Boston: Receives right-handed reliever Wes Littleton (6.00 ERA in 2008 but a 1.73 in 2006 and 4.31 in 2007)
Texas: Receives cash or a player-to-be-named later.
Friday Linkage - 11/26/08
Written by Michael Christopher of http://www.soxaddict.org
Posted at 2:07 pm on November 26, 2008
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This picture of Bender has nothing to do with anything. I just like Futurama, that’s all.
We Should Be GM’s: The most famous person I’m related to is probably myself. Sad huh?!
Dom D’s Mets Fan Blog: The Angels were a little bit slow in handing over K-Rod’s medical records to the Mets. Could it be to buy more time to negotiate a contract extension?
Baseball and the Boogie Down: Nope, guess not! The Angels are (smartly) switching their focus to CC Sabathia.
Jorge Says No: I am impressed (and kind of shocked) that the Cubs didn’t ‘bet the farm’ on Jake Peavy.
Full Count Pitch: Could it be possible that one offseason of throwing money at every free agent on the market won’t fix the Yankees problems? *GASP*
Mets Merized Online: The Mets didn’t seem to share the same enthusiasm for Huston Street as the Rockies did. Personally, I would have loved to see a Street/Delcarmen/Okajima to Papelbon setup in Boston. MMM
Dunn and Dunner: It still shocks me that the Reds gave Dusty Baker a job. Stupid.
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