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A year removed from being fired, former Red Sox manager Terry Francona is still making waves in the Sox organization. Francona was labeled as a scapegoat for the “September Collapse” in the 2011 season after...

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Later Sunday, the Patriots and Texans will be facing off in the AFC Divisional game. We've put together some cute looks, no matter who you're rooting for....

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It has been over a month since the Red Sox agreed to terms with Mike Napoli and the deal still has not been announced. What started as a thunderous applause for Ben Cherington’s efforts to boost...

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For the first time since 1996, the Baseball Writers of America voted in no new players into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The biggest story, however, is how widely they rejected the nominations of Roger...

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While the Sox may be in hibernation, there is one piece of notable news in the Boston baseball world. Jan. 7 is Jon Lester’s 28th birthday. Lester’s story is truly amazing; one moment he is...

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In 2006 at the age of 22, Jon Lesterwas in a position most kids can only dream about. He had entered his first season for the Pawtucket Red Sox, the last step before making the...

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Ben Cherington knew that he needed to focus on the starting rotation. When your leading pitcher in wins on the season only has 11, there is something wrong with the team. Many thought Cherington would...

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On Wednesday, the Red Sox and Pirates completed a trade that sends closer Joel Hanrahan and infielder Brock Holt to Boston. In return, the Red Sox gave the Pirates reliever Mark Melancon as well as three prospects: Stomly...

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Pittsburgh Pirate Joel Hanrahan is up for grabs and the Boston Red Sox will do anything to get him on their team. In order to make the trade, the Sox are reportedly giving up prospects...

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Cody Ross signs with D-Backs

December 23, 2012

On Saturday, Cody Ross and the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a three-year, $26 million contract with an option for 2016. Ross had been a free agent, and for a little while it looked like he...

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