Boston Red Sox News and Rumors
Early spring? Exhibition games to begin Feb. 21Associated Press, ESPN.com Major League Baseball's spring training schedule opens when the Boston Red Sox host Northeastern University on Feb. 21 at Fort Myers, Fla., in what the commissioner's office says is the earliest start to exhibition games. |
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ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com The Boston Red Sox and Mike Napoli are working towards a one-year contract, sources with knowledge of discussions told ESPN.com's Jim Bowden. |
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The sides may be nearing a deal to complete the free agent’s contract, CBS Sports reported. |
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Jesse Sanchez, MLB.com Veteran right-hander Vicente Padilla, who went 4-1 with a 4.50 ERA in 56 relief appearances with the Red Sox last season, has signed a one-year, $3.25 million deal with Japan's SoftBank Hawks, according to an industry source. |
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Former Red Sox manager Terry Francona has a book coming out this month, co-written with the Globe’s Dan Shaughnessy, in which he describes internal workings of the team. A desire for “sexy” players — the recommendation of hired consultants — led… |
