Believe Lucchino, Sox not going cheap in 2010
Gordon Edes...for 2010. That doesn't include the $9 million-plus they'll be paying former player Julio Lugo, but does include Mike Lowell's $12 million deal ($9 million of which they'll eat...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009Francona: I've always liked Scutaro
Gordon Edes, ESPNBoston.comFrancona: I've always been a Scutaro fan
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Scutaro talks of 'perfect team' for title
David Lefort, ESPNBoston.comThe Red Sox signed free-agent shortstop Marco Scutaro, who revealed at his introductory press conference that he took a little less money to join the Red Sox because he thought they gave him his best chance at a ring.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Scutaro makes sense
Peter Gammons, ESPN.comMarco Scutaro makes sense for the Red Sox on a number of levels.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Scutaro joins Red Sox on 2-year deal
Gordon Edes, ESPNBoston.comThe Red Sox signed free-agent shortstop Marco Scutaro to a two-year contract Friday, the team announced.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Scutaro would be a fit for Red Sox
Gordon Edes, ESPNBoston.comMarco Scutaro could be the answer for the Red Sox at shortstop.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Boston Red Sox
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderBuster 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
Kiss 'Em Goodbye: St. Louis Cardinals
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the 2009 St. Louis Cardinals. Some people thought the Cards could win the entire thing on pitching and Pujols -- but they were dismissed in an NLDS sweep, and now face real questions.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009
Six offseason questions for the Red Sox
Steve RichardsAs thoughts of Red Sox fans quickly turn to 2010 (and how to avoid watching the Yankees for the next two weeks), we look at six big areas of uncertain...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 11, 2009Dodgers head back to NLCS behind Ethier, Ramirez and Padilla
Associated PressVicente Padilla shut down Albert Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals, putting the Los Angeles Dodgers back in the National League championship series with a 5-1 victory on Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 10, 2009Top three key for Dodgers
Special to ESPN.comChris Carpenter dominated the Dodgers during the regular season, but the numbers might be a bit misleading.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009
Getting pumped for the playoffs
David Schoenfield, Page 2Page 2 presents 77 reasons to spend October in front of your TV set.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009Alex's ordeal
Amy K. Nelson, ESPNBoston.comRed Sox shortstop Alex Gonzalez keeps his eye on the ball, his heart with his ailing son.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009Brewers spoil La Russa's birthday with extra-innings win in St. Louis
Associated PressPrince Fielder homered twice and Jody Gerut's two-out infield hit drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the Milwaukee Brewers sent the St. Louis Cardinals scuffling to the postseason with a 9-7 victory on Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 04, 2009Brewers' Braun gets 200th hit; Cardinals' Lohse works 6 in try for rotation spot
Associated PressRyan Braun reached 200 hits for the first time on a two-run homer in the first inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers went on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Saturday to ensure the NL Central champions will open the postseason on the road.
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