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Coco Crisp traded to Royals for Ramon Ramirez

soxaholic — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:27:53 -0000

From Rotoworld:

Sports Radio 810 WHB in Kansas City reports that the Red Sox have traded Coco Crisp to the Royals in exchange for Ramon Ramirez.
Former Royals outfielder Brian McRae broke the story, but we're still waiting to see the move confirmed by other sources. Ramirez had an excellent rookie year for the Rockies in 2006 before struggling in 2007, but bounced back following a trade to the Royals last season, posting a 2.64 ERA and 70/31 K/BB ratio in 71 2/3 innings. Dealing for Crisp would leave the Royals with a very crowded outfield and could indicate that the team is on the verge of dealing Mark Teahen or David DeJesus.

Game Thread: 7/28/08

soxaholic — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:05:36 -0000

Lineups:

Red Sox

1. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
2. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Manny Ramirez, LF
5. Mike Lowell, 3B
6. J.D. Drew, RF
7. Jed Lowrie, SS
8. Jason Varitek, C
9. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
--Daisuke Matsuzaka, SP

Angels

1. Chone Figgins, 3B
2. Casey Kotchman, 1B
3. Maicer Izturis
4. Vladimir Guerrero, RF
5. Torii Hunter, CF
6. Garret Anderson, LF
7. Howie Kendrick, 2B
8. Juan Rivera, DH
9. Jeff Mathis, C
-- Jered Weaver, SP

One word: Revenge.

Game Thread: 7/26/08

soxaholic — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:58:51 -0000

Tension abounds in Boston over the Manny situation, but he's in the lineup today and by all accounts in good spirits. The Sox lineup:

1. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
2. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Manny Ramirez, LF
5. Mike Lowell, 3B
6. J.D. Drew, RF
7. Jed Lowrie, SS
8. Coco Crisp, CF
9. Kevin Cash, C

Tim Wakefield, SP

Lowell just made a nice grab to get Wake out of the first after Jeter doubled.

Game Thread: 7/25/08

soxaholic — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:54:29 -0000

Sox lineup:

1. Jacoby Ellsbury, LF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
5. Mike Lowell, 3B
6. J.D. Drew, RF
7. Jed Lowrie, SS
8. Jason Varitek, C
9. Coco Crisp, CF

SP -- Josh Beckett

Papi returns. Manny sits out another game. Ells is still batting leadoff (though he was in the 9-hold before Manny was scratched). Will the Jed-i Master continue to impress? Can the Sox get to Joba early? Let's hope so.

Cubs get Harden

soxaholic — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:57:15 -0000

From Rotoworld:

Cubs acquired RHPs Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin from the Oakland Athletics for RHP Sean Gallagher, OF Matt Murton, INF Eric Patterson and C Josh Donaldson.
If Harden can stay healthy, and that's a huge "if," the deal fills the Cubs' biggest need on the heels of Milwaukee signing C.C. Sabathia earlier this week. Harden is 5-1 with a 2.34 ERA in 13 starts this season, and has 92 strikeouts in 77 innings, but he did spend a month on the disabled list. Gaudin is 5-3 with a 3.59 ERA, and will join Chicago's bullpen.

Always good when pitchers like Sabathia and Harden move to the NL. If Harden can stay healthy, the Cubs will be (and already are) pretty scary.

All-Stars

soxaholic — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:30:17 -0000

American League

Catcher: Joe Mauer, Twins
First base: Kevin Youkilis, Sox
Second base: Dustin Pedroia, Sox
Shortstop: Derek Jeter, Yankees
Third base: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
Outfield: Josh Hamilton, Rangers
Outfield: Manny Ramirez, Sox
Outfield: Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners
Designated hitter: David Ortiz, Sox

National League

Catcher: Geovany Soto, Cubs
First base: Lance Berkman, Astros
Second base: Chase Utley, Phillies
Shortstop: Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
Third base: Chipper Jones, Braves
Outfield: Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs
Outfield: Alfonso Soriano, Cubs
Outfield: Ryan Braun, Brewers

Game Thread 7/5/08

soxaholic — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:11:29 -0000

Since no one else would...

Red Sox

1. Jacoby Ellsbury, LF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. J.D. Drew, RF
4. Manny Ramirez, DH
5. Mike Lowell, 3B
6. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
7. Coco Crisp, CF
8. Jason Varitek, C
9. Alex Cora, SS

Justin Masterson, SP

Yankees

1. Brett Gardner, LF
2. Derek Jeter, SS
3. Bobby Abreu, RF
4. Alex Rodriguez, 3B
5. Jason Giambi, DH
6. Wilson Betemit, 1B
7. Robinson Cano, 2B
8. Melky Cabrera, CF
9. Jose Molina, C

Mike Mussina, SP