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Boston Red Sox Signs Tim Wakefield to Two Year Pact

Cheryl Phillips — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:01:49 -0600

The Red Sox agreed to a two-year pact with Tim Wakefield today and made the deal right at deadline time. The Red Sox did not reveal terms of the deal but there are reports from both WEEI and ESPN that indicate Wakefield's deal is worth a guaranteed $7 million.

Ted Williams frozen head abused according to Alcor executive

Cheryl Phillips — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:00:20 -0500

Ted Williams was a baseball legend and spent his entire career with the Boston Red Sox. According to the book, "Frozen", authored by Larry Johnson, who is a former executive from Alcor, Williams's body was mutilated by workers at the organization. He reports that the decapitation of the head from the body was not performed in a surgical manner, and that Ted's head was used for batting practice.

Red Sox Curt Schilling Eyeing On Senate Seat

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:43:08 -0500

Boston Red Sox former player Curt Schilling is not ruling out running to replace Ted Kennedy on his Senate seat. However, at the moment he says his plate is full. What does it mean?

White Sox Trade Anderson to Red Sox for Kotsay

Michael Santo — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:23:56 -0500

In an all-Sox trade on Tuesday, the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox swapped players. The White Sox will get Mark Kotsay (pictured) and some cash while the Red Sox will get Brian Anderson.

HBO Unveils Documentary on Ted Williams

Michael Santo — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:55:31 -0500

The Major League Baseball All-Star game was just yesterday, and today is another day off for MLBers. HBO, on the other hand, is using the day to celebrate the life of one of the greats: Ted Williams.

Red Sox Great Dom Dimaggio Dies

Michael Santo — Fri, 08 May 2009 10:20:46 -0500

Dominic (Dom) DiMaggio had the bad fortune to be overshadowed by one of the greatest players of all time: his brother, Joe DiMaggio. But Dom was a seven-time All-Star for the Red Sox and a great player in his own right. Dom DiMaggio died Friday at the age of 92 in his home in Marion, Mass.

Red Sox acquire Ramon Ramirez for Coco Crisp

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:36:02 -0600

The Boston Red Sox have sent Coco Crisp to the Royals for right-handed reliever Ramon Ramirez. The deal was not finalized when it was initially reported, but it was confirmed by this article on MLB.com

Manny Ramirez Is Traded After All To Dodgers

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:08:33 -0500

The trade of Manny Ramirez to Dodgers is a very good one, given that the Boston Red Sox were not in a position to get equal value:

Is It Over For Manny And The Red Sox?

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:52:45 -0500

Not to be overly dramatic, but it's possible that Manny Ramírez's career with the Red Sox will end a few hours from now. The Providence Journal's Sean McAdam reports that if Ramírez refuses to play in today's game against the Yankees, "disciplinary action — which could include a suspension — will be taken."

Baseball Memorabilia – Bats and balls, maketh a difference

sfbay — Mon, 05 May 2008 18:11:56 -0500

Baseball memorabilia belongs to the sport that is played by every single person in the United States of America. Baseball, the game where there are a striker and a pitcher and is played on a unique shaped pitch is the national sport of America and there are many teams that are world champions in this.

New York Yankee Memorabilia – A collectors dream come true

sfbay — Mon, 05 May 2008 17:45:54 -0500

A team that started way back in the 1800s has today grown to a point where people are collecting the New York Yankee memorabilia. Infact back then they were called Baltimore Orioles, and where playing under this name from 1901 onwards till a decade later. For those who are fond of collecting New York Yankee memorabilia, they would lunge after the baseball signed by all the players after their 1999 win in the World Series.