He says the firing of Francona was wrong, and I think this quote will put to rest all the posters who claimed that Maddon might leave in yesterday's managerial ruckus.

He was talking about a possible opportunity with the Sox but quote was: "Honestly, I love where I work and who I work with, I did interview for the job several years ago and I was really excited about that opportunity. But right now, at this point in my life, there’s no other place I would rather be than the Tampa Bay Rays. I mean that sincerely. Ownership. Front office. Players. Coaching staff. I can not ask for a better situation. There isn’t a better situation. And it isn’t always about money. For me it isn’t always about money. I really am humbled by that thought, but at the end of the day I am a Ray and I want to be a Ray."

I know these two worked together in Boston would be nice to have that kind of depth in our front office.

@tomkrasovic Am hearing there's a good chance Theo Epstein will hire #Padres exec Josh Byrnes to join him with #Cubs.

Vitters goes 2-4 with 5 RBI's, I understand that its only one game but I think he should get a shot to make the 25 in spring training.

@JoelSherman1 I am shocked, but in last 36 hrs every exec talk to says believe #Redsox will give permssion and Theo will go to #Cubs to be GM

And they would promote Ben Cherington who would also be a great choice for us with alot of experience.

its about time...

He's scheduled to start Monday night for peoria to throw 70-80 pitches. If everything goes to plan he will return next Saturday against the Brewers.

I am going to the game sunday, and was doing a little research and came across this. Very interesting to be honest I have never heard of this kid until now, but he looks very impressive. I think some of the Strasberg/ Chapman media craze has let him fly under the radar. Another good point is to look at who the last player to skip the minors was...Xavier Nady...Did not know that ethier...Thoughts?

i hate espn with a fiery passion but found it kind of interesting, surprising that Bobby V picked us to win the division. While Ravech and Aaron Boone picked the Cubs to finish 5th...really? wouldn't we be picked over both the Astros and Pirates at least? thoughts?

doesnt mean much If im not mistaken Samardzija started the first one last year...

I like this move, he is a solid backup and is another good backup...thoughts?

Very interesting he looks like a very cool guy

The Sox might be shopping Bobby Jenks, might take a good amount of prospects but we have traded for bullpen "help" with them before (i.e. David Aardisma for Neal Cotts 07')