Red Sox Archive (Spring Training '09)

Red Sox Vital Signs

By: Ian
Location: City of Palms Park, Ft. Myers, FL
Pitchers and Catchers Report: February 12th
First game: Feb 25th (exhibition), Feb 25th (Twins)
Schedule

Projected Opening Day Lineup

Jacoby Ellsbury (CF)
Dustin Pedroia (2B)
David Ortiz (DH)
Kevin Youkilis (1B)
J.D. Drew (RF)
Mike Lowell (3B)
Jason Bay (LF)
Jason Varitek (C)
Jed Lowrie/Julio Lugo (SS)

note: lineup is interchangeable from 5-7

Projected Rotation

Josh Beckett (RHP)
Jon Lester (LHP)
Daisuke Matsuzaka (RHP)
Brad Penny (RHP)
Tim Wakefield (RHP)/John Smoltz (RHP)/Clay Buchholz (RHP)

Projected Bullpen Long Man: Wes Littleton (RHP)/Tim Wakefield (RHP)
Situational: Javier Lopez (LHP), Manny Delcarmen (RHP), Justin Masterson (RHP), Takashi Saito (RHP)
7th Inning: Hideki Okajima (LHP)
8th Inning: Ramon Ramirez (RHP)
Closer: Jonathan Papelbon (RHP)

Click here for a breakdown of the key Spring Training battles.

Spring Training Photos

• Reds In The Outfield
• The San Fran Brain Trust
• Eric Gagne, MIL
• Johan Santana, NYM
• Juan Gonzalez, Cardinals
• Jeff Gray, Oakland A's
• Carlos Gonzalez
• Ken Griffey Jr. vs. Phil Hughes
• Alex Rodriguez, Jogging
• Ed Smith Stadium - Sarasota, FL

If you're planning a trip to your favorite team's Spring Training, and you snap a good picture, send it to us and we'll post it in the slideshow to the right. Click here to submit your photos, video, or stories from Spring Training '09.

Red Sox News, Features and Photos

Wilkerson Leaves BoSox Camp

Outfielder/first baseman Brad Wilkerson has left the Red Sox to assess his options. Wilkerson is batting .119 in 42 at-bats this spring and has a clause in his contract that allows him to opt out by April 1 if he was not placed on the Major League roster.

Boston Globe

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[ March 29, 2009 at 12:30 PM ] [ Leave a Comment ] [ Full Story ] [ Filed under: Red Sox | News ]
[ Tagged: Brad Wilkerson, Info, Spring Training 09 ]

Schilling Announces Retirement

Red Sox right-handed pitcher Curt Schilling announced Monday that he is retiring. Schilling was attempting a comeback after missing last season following shoulder surgery.

AP

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[ March 23, 2009 at 12:28 PM ] [ Leave a Comment ] [ Full Story ] [ Filed under: News | Red Sox ]
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Drew Suffers Bruised Hand

Red Sox right fielder J.D. Drew was diagnosed with a contusion on his right hand after getting plunked during Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. X-rays came back negative and Drew is listed as day-to-day.

Providence Journal
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[ March 21, 2009 at 10:38 AM ] [ Leave a Comment ] [ Full Story ] [ Filed under: News | Red Sox ]
[ Tagged: Injuries, J.D. Drew, Spring Training 09 ]

Youkilis Sprains Ankle

Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis was diagnosed with a mild left ankle sprain and mild Achilles' tendinitis. Youkilis will miss the remainder of the World Baseball Classic and will wear a walking boot for the next several days.

Boston Globe

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[ March 19, 2009 at 12:03 PM ] [ Leave a Comment ] [ Full Story ] [ Filed under: News | Red Sox ]
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Red Sox Release Bard

Boston placed catcher Josh Bard on unconditional release waivers. Bard signed a one-year deal with the Red Sox worth $1.7 million in December.

Boston Globe

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[ March 18, 2009 at 12:08 PM ] [ Leave a Comment ] [ Full Story ] [ Filed under: News | Red Sox ]
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