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BOSTON - OCTOBER 11:  David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during batting practice before Game Three of the ALDS against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Red Sox May Take a Step Back in 2010, to Take Two Steps Forward in 2011

  In my estimation, the Red Sox are in a precarious position right now, and could very well return with essentially the same team next season.  They weren't good enough to beat the Yankees this year, and that may not change next year...

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    Hot Article: Why Jason Bay Should've Accepted the Boston Red Sox' $64 Million Offer

    ESPN.com reports that Boston Red Sox left fielder Jason Bay refused an initial offer by the team and will dive into the pool of free agency to test the depth of its waters...

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    Anthony Emerson commented on Why Curt Schilling Is A MLB Hall Of Famer

    I agree. Put Curt Schilling in the hall of fame.

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    Hot Poll: Where will Mike Lowell be playing in 2010? 50 people have voted…

    • Boston Red Sox

      48.0%
    • Baltimore Orioles

      4.0%
    • Florida Marlins

      4.0%
    • Minnesota Twins

      6.0%
    • Los Angeles Angels

      10.0%
    • Seattle Mariners

      8.0%
    • Other

      20.0%
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    T S commented on Adrian Beltre and Rick Ankiel: What's up with the Boston Red Sox?

    I don't hate the idea of Ankiel and his rocket arm, BUT it gives the Sox 5 OFs (anticipating Holliday signing). Drew would need to be...

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    Kevin Bertha commented on An Argument For An A-Hole: Why Curt Schilling Is A MLB Hall Of Famer

    Mystique and Aura are strippers.

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    Hot Poll: Which of the players the Red Sox are targeting would you most like to have? 20 people have voted…

    • Adrian Beltre

      15.0%
    • Rick Ankiel

      5.0%
    • Neither

      70.0%
    • Both

      10.0%
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    Matt Trueblood commented on Déjà Vu: Mike Lowell May Be on Boston Red Sox's Trading Block

    I have to tell you, I think Lowell probably either stays put, or ends up in LA. But my vote went to the Orioles, because that...

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    E A commented on Déjà Vu: Mike Lowell May Be on Boston Red Sox's Trading Block

    Trade for Gonzalez or Cabrera, possibly launch Lowell to the Phillies? Seems like a pretty good fit for both sides.

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    Anthony Emerson commented on Déjà Vu: Mike Lowell May Be on Boston Red Sox's Trading Block

    I would trade Lowell if we have a replacement 3b or 1b, and if we get a good player (Miguel Cabrera) in return.

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    New Article: Adrian Beltre and Rick Ankiel? What's Up With The Boston Red Sox?

    The Boston Red Sox are reportedly interested in four different free agents who are Scott Boras clients. Two of them, Matt Holliday and Mike Gonzalez, have been rumored to the Red Sox numerous times...

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    New Article: Theo Epstein, Here's My Christmas List

    I don't want a lot for Christmas, I've got pretty much everything I could want. I have a a nice cell phone, an iPod Touch, an Xbox 360 with Xbox Live, and there is a car waiting for me when I get my driver's license in the near future...

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    John Harris commented on Déjà Vu: Mike Lowell May Be on Red Sox's Trading Block

    They can move on without him and still win the World Series

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    Hotnuke commented on MLB 9s: Boston Red Sox—Carlton Fisk, Nomar and Yaz Among Fenway Heroes

    Great stuff, of course, Ash, but I just can't believe you're going with the choices you are at second and third. I mean, I know Doerr...

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    • Ash Marshall replied…

      Pedroia's season was great, no doubt, but I'm showing some love for the older generation ballplayers....



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