http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/ en Copyright 2009 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:23:45 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss The Red Sox have declined a $6 million option on shortstop Alex Gonzalez, according to a source, but the club still may have interest in bringing the player back in 2010 on a lesser salary. News of the Sox’ decision... http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/sox_decline_opt.html http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/sox_decline_opt.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:23:45 -0500 Before you ask the obvious question, here’s the answer: yes, the Red Sox were in on discussions for shortstop J.J. Hardy, who was traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Minnesota Twins earlier today. According to a baseball source, the... http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/sox_were_in_on.html http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/sox_were_in_on.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:11:41 -0500 Remember when the Sox traded for Coco Crisp before the 2006 season and it looked like a great idea? Three mediocre seasons led to his being dealt to the Royals for Ramon Ramirez and today Kansas City declined Crisp's $8... http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/not_cuckoo_for.html http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/not_cuckoo_for.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:31:39 -0500 Had the Florida Marlins not traded Jeremy Hermida, there's a decent chance he would have been non-tendered next month. After a disappointing 2009 season, the Marlins were not interested in giving Hermida a raise from the $2.25 million he made.... http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/hermida_could_b.html http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/hermida_could_b.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:19:07 -0500 The Red Sox have acquired 25-year-old OF Jeremy Hermida from the Marlins for LHPs Hunter Jones and Jose Alvarez. Hermida had a .259/.348/.392 season for the Marlins. He has lefty power and seems likely to be the fourth outfielder. The... http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/red_sox_trade_f_1.html http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/red_sox_trade_f_1.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:34:13 -0500 Let the debate begin - which team has been better in the first decade of the millennium, the Yankees or the Red Sox? Weigh the options and cast your vote. http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/what_is_the_tea.html http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/what_is_the_tea.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:11:46 -0500 The day after the New York Yankees won their 27th championship -- with the icing being that Pedro Martinez was the losing pitcher -- you had to figure Curt Schilling would have an opinion on the matter. And just as... http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/schilling_he_wa.html http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/schilling_he_wa.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:45:24 -0500 Baseball sometimes has a language all its own. If something goes wrong, you'll often hear a player say, "All you can do is wear it." Such is the case for Red Sox fans now that the Yankees have won their... http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/all_you_can_do.html http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/all_you_can_do.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:57:56 -0500 We are underway on a clear, cold night in the Bronx. Nobody asked, but I can see this being a high-scoring game and that would favor the Yankees being that they are home. It will be interesting to see how... http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/world_series_ga_5.html http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/world_series_ga_5.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:58:38 -0500 PHILLIES Rollins SS Victorino CF Utley 2B Howard 1B Werth RF Ibanez DH Felix 3B Francisco LF Ruiz C Pitching: Pedro Martinez. YANKEES Jeter SS Damon LF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Matsui DH Posada C Cano 2B Swisher RF Gardner... http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/world_series_ga_4.html http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/world_series_ga_4.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:59:23 -0500 We interrupt this World Series coverage — don't worry, it'll end soon enough — for some actual Red Sox news. Lefty Dustin Richardson, who pitched three games in the majors, was named to the all-star game in the Arizona Fall... http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/richardson_an_a.html http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/richardson_an_a.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:21:13 -0500 Pedro Martinez is in the interview room now at Yankee Stadium. His comments are too good not to share with you in (nearly) real time: On Red Sox fans: "I know they don't like the Yankees to win, not even... http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/pedro_has_bosto.html http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/pedro_has_bosto.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:34:25 -0500 Using more replay will be a hot topic throughout the offseason. What do you think? http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/should_baseball.html http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/should_baseball.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:02:36 -0500 The World Series will continue even deeper into November. The Phillies extended the season by beating the Yankees 8-6. Chase Utley homered twice and drove in four runs for the Phillies, who got just enough from Cliff Lee and their... http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/pedro_gets_anot.html http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/pedro_gets_anot.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:38:58 -0500 At the moment, it looks like there will be a Game 6 in the World Series as the Phillies lead the Yankees 6-2 going into the bottom of the fifth inning. Cliff Lee has allowed one hit since the first... http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/new_york_state_1.html http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/11/new_york_state_1.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:50:35 -0500