Ozzie Guillen’s Son Blasts Bobby Jenks
Apparently Bobby Jenks and the Chicago White Sox couldn’t part amicably. White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen’s son Oney, a former member of the team’s scouting department, called Jenks a “punk” in a series of tweets on Wednesday.
Jenks told MLB.com that he was “looking forward to playing for a manager who knows how to run a bullpen”. Jenks was removed from the closer’s role several times last year during his disappointing final season in Chicago…
Updated Top 10 Red Sox Prospects List
In late October, we revealed our list of the “Top 10 Red Sox Prospects” heading into the off-season. But since the blockbuster acquisition of Adrian Gonzalez two weeks ago, that list has clearly changed drastically.
Casey Kelly, Anthony Rizzo, and Reymond Fuentes represented 3 of the club’s top 6 prospects (including the top 2) according to our list. All three are now in San Diego, so here is the revised and updated list…
POLL: Do The Red Sox Have The Best Lineup In Baseball?
Despite all their injuries and shortcomings last year, the Red Sox still scored the second-most runs in the Majors. In 2011, the Sox are sure to contend once again for the top ranking, but with the additions of Carl Crawford and Adrian Gonzalez, they’ll do so with a far more intimidating lineup.
So, does Boston deserve to be labeled the best offense in baseball? Are the Yankees’ hitters still the most feared? Will the Rangers’ combination of speed and power make them equally dangerous? Do National League clubs like the Phillies and Reds get unfairly overlooked? Vote now…
Red Sox Sign Dan Wheeler For $3 Million
As first reported by ESPNBoston’s Gordon Edes, the Red Sox have agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with free agent reliever and Rhode Island native Dan Wheeler.
The deal includes a $3 million vesting team option for 2012 if Wheeler makes at least 65 appearances next season. Since 2005, the right-hander has averaged 70 appearances per year…
Why The Red Sox Won’t Trade Jonathan Papelbon
In reaction to the signing of Bobby Jenks to a 2-year, $12 million deal on Thursday, rumors have begun to swirl about Jonathan Papelbon’s future with the Red Sox. Some feel that Papelbon may lose his job to Jenks or Daniel Bard, rendering him nothing more than trade bait.
I’m here to tell you that Papelbon, as it pertains to the 2011 season, isn’t going anywhere. Here are three reasons why the Red Sox should have no thoughts of trading their down-trending closer this winter…
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