http://www.redsoxyankeestickets.com Just another GreatSeats Blogs weblog Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:45:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en With the end of the season quickly approaching, the Boston Red Sox will have to make a decision on catcher Victor Martinez.   Martinez is due to be a free agent at the end of the year, meaning the Red Sox would have to ante up if they want to keep him.   The ... http://www.redsoxyankeestickets.com/2010/09/04/red-sox-to-decide-on-martinez/ The Boston Red Sox have claimed Detroit Tigers outfielder Johnny Damon off of waivers, setting the stage for what could have been a possible return to Beantown.   Instead, Damon has invoked his no-trade clause and decided to remain with the Tigers.   The outfielder said he was leaning toward staying in Detroit, but the pull ... http://www.redsoxyankeestickets.com/2010/08/27/red-sox-claim-damon/ Boston Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell is leaning toward retirement at the end of the season.   Lowell said he is getting closer and closer to his decision and is looking forward to enjoying time with his kids.   It's been a frustrating year for Lowell, who lost his starting job to free ... http://www.redsoxyankeestickets.com/2010/08/26/lowell-leaning-toward-retirement/ The Boston Red Sox activated second baseman Dustin Pedroia, who has missed extensive time with a foot injury.   The Red Sox didn't get Pedroia back a moment too soon as they try and make a push at a playoff spot.   The offense could really use Pedroia's production after losing Kevin Youkilis to ... http://www.redsoxyankeestickets.com/2010/08/21/pedroia-activated-by-red-sox/ The Boston Red Sox have signed veteran first baseman Carlos Delgado to a minor league contract.   With Kevin Youkilis out for the season, the Red Sox are hoping Delgado can fill the void at first base.   Since he hasn't played at all this season, the Red Sox first want to see how Delgado ... http://www.redsoxyankeestickets.com/2010/08/20/red-sox-sign-delgado/ Boston Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis will miss the remainder of the season with a thumb injury.   Youkilis was hopeful that treatment and rest would be enough to allow his thumb to heal, which would have let him return this year.   Instead, surgery will be required, forcing him to miss the ... http://www.redsoxyankeestickets.com/2010/08/10/youkilis-out-for-season/ The Boston Red Sox are getting closer to adding catcher Victor Martinez back into the lineup.   Martinez has been on the disabled list with a thumb injury and had trouble catching and hitting.   He is going to catch some pitchers in the bullpen and if he feels alright, he will be activated ... http://www.redsoxyankeestickets.com/2010/07/28/martinez-close-to-return/ Boston Red Sox ace Josh Beckett will pitch for the first time in more than a month when he takes the mound Friday.   Beckett struggled for much of the year before finally succumbing to a back injury and landing on the disabled list.   His status as the team's ace has come under ... http://www.redsoxyankeestickets.com/2010/07/21/beckett-to-start-friday/ Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz said he wants a contract extension from the team.   That's highly unlikely to happen given the way Ortiz struggled at the onset of the past two seasons.   Things got so bad at the start of this season that the Red Sox benched Ortiz and there ... http://www.redsoxyankeestickets.com/2010/07/13/ortiz-wants-extension/ The Boston Red Sox had a rocky start to the season but seem to have righted the ship and be heading in the right direction.   The team had both offensive and pitching struggles over the first month or so, but some of that has been corrected.   Designated hitter David Ortiz was considered ... http://www.redsoxyankeestickets.com/2010/07/06/boston-red-sox-midseason-review/