Gonzalez departure not surprising

...trade, and while he was an obvious defensive upgrade over Nick Green and a sore-wristed Jed Lowrie, the Sox did not exercise the $6 million option they held on his contract for the...

Orioles' pieces starting to fall in place

It was in the middle of the afternoon, the day before Thanksgiving, and yet Orioles president Andy MacPhail was at his desk, answering his phone. "Tha...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 26, 2009

Edes still emptying Sox mailbag

Thoughts on Miguel Cabrera, Roy Halladay and getting younger.

Five questions that will define offseason

Peter Gammons and Gordon Edes answer five questions on the building of the 2010 Red Sox.

Francona on offseason, Varitek, Ortiz

Dreaming of seeing Roy Halladay or John Lackey in a Red Sox uniform next season? Manager Terry Francona might be, too. Francona had an extended stay ...

Reports: Sox decline Gonzalez's option

The Red Sox have declined a $6 million option on shortstop Alex Gonzalez, according to the Boston Globe. The report cited an unnamed source.

Playing dress-up

Boston athletes recall their favorite Halloween costumes

Who is the Sox shortstop of the future?

Kendry Morales has been telling his Angels teammates and coaches, "Wait until you see the new Red Sox shortstop." The descriptive word Morales uses fo...

Jul 24, 2009; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Jed Lowrie (12) hits a sacrifice fly during the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park...

Assessing the Sox, position by position

Assessing the Sox position by position as they head into the offseason.

Theo's state of the Red Sox

BOSTON -- When the doors opened to the Red Sox clubhouse Monday morning, a few players were there, packing their belongings a day after the team was s...

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Boston Red Sox

Buster Olney and Baseball Prospectus combine to dissect the demise of the 2009 Boston Red Sox, who most pundits had slotted for another ALCS battle with the Yankees -- but then a funny thing happened on the way to the Bronx.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009

Red Sox ALDS roster finalized; Baldelli left off

...Saito, Billy Wagner. Infielders: Kevin Youkilis, Dustin Pedroia, Mike Lowell, Alex Gonzalez, David Ortiz, Casey Kotchman, Jed Lowrie. Outfielders: Jason Bay, Jacoby Ellsbury, J.D. Drew, Brian Anderson, Joey Gathright. Catchers: Victor Martinez, Jason...

The Tigers must address Cabrera

Police reportedly don't know everything that took place inside Miguel Cabrera's home Saturday morning because neither the Tigers' first baseman nor hi...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2009

Red Sox not ready to set roster

...133; We just want to let it fall at its own pace." Francona did confirm that Jed Lowrie will be on the roster for the first round, which will begin at 9:37 p...