http://bostonredsox.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Boston Red Sox Fans en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:11:43 GMT 2010-01-05T03:11:43Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977947386&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace After rejecting a four-year deal to stay in Boston, Jason Bay may be replaced by veteran outfielder Mike Cameron, according to several media reports. Cameron is in "serious negotiations" with Boston . . . Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:15:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977947386&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Mark Ouellette 2009-12-15T03:15:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977947101&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace While the Boston Red Sox have failed in their attempts to re-sign outfielder Jason Bay, it appears management has instead shifted its focus to a pitcher to bolster the rotation: John Lackey. Lackey, . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:57:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977947101&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Mark Ouellette 2009-12-14T22:57:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977845806&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Seeing as I’m a Red Sox fan the Red Sox vs. Angels score from last night’s ALDS game 1 didn’t turn out exactly as I hoped. In fact it wasn’t even close to what I hoped as the anemic . . . Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:03:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977845806&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Dave K. 2009-10-09T13:03:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977789045&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace If this Versus TV commercial doesn't make you want to get up and kick someone's ass in some sort of sport then check your pulse.  The sports cable channel put this great commercial together and I . . . Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:04:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977789045&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Dave K. 2009-08-26T20:04:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977767211&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace My husband is a huge Red Sox fan and they would be playing the Yankees.  With us being home alone he was excited to be able to watch the game in peace and quiet.  He planned on going to bed . . . Sat, 08 Aug 2009 04:53:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977767211&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Shirley ♡ ☮ M. 2009-08-08T04:53:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977747575&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace I am so happy to hear Luogo is finally leaving Boson, I know they thought they were getting someone who could play ball but not here in Boston. Can I ask how people feel about the comments out of . . . Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:47:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977747575&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace martha ryan 2009-07-23T12:47:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977725685&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace The first place Boston Red Sox (yeah that's right Yankees fans!) took another injury hit to one of their key players today.  Mike Lowell recently has experienced pain in his hip that he had surgically . . . Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:28:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977725685&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Dave K. 2009-06-30T20:28:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977694909&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace When I was 17 I was feeling down. I went over to see my cousin and he had on a baseball game. The Boston Red Sox Team was playing. Not knowing much about baseball I sat down on the floor in front of the . . . Fri, 29 May 2009 03:49:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977694909&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Annmarie B. 2009-05-29T03:49:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977687313&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace The Sox hosted the first place Toronto Blue Jays last night and came away with a win, 2-1.  It turned out to be a pitcher's duel, with Tim Wakefield out-pitching Brian Tallet of the Jays.  . . . Wed, 20 May 2009 13:37:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977687313&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Dave K. 2009-05-20T13:37:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977676336&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace CNN and ESPN are reporting he tested positive on his recent drug test From ESPN: "Major League Baseball announced Thursday that Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez has been suspended . . . Thu, 07 May 2009 16:20:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977676336&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Melissa R 2009-05-07T16:20:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977661921&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace On a day jam packed with Boston sports, Ray Allen saved the best for last. A game winning shot with 2 seconds left in Game 2 to pull the Celtics even with the Bulls at one game a piece in the best of . . . Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:44:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977661921&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Dave K. 2009-04-21T13:44:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977658538&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace I am very excited.  I just got pretty good Red Sox tickets!  They are playing the Blue Jays, so not as exciting as yankees or someone... but still exciting! I hope it warms up by then! Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:02:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977658538&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Melissa R 2009-04-17T13:02:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977656658&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace So the Sox lost again to the A's last night, 6 - 5 in 12 innings, dropping their record after eight games to 2 - 6.  Is it time to worry Red Sox Nation?  Not yet, it's too early.  . . . Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:48:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977656658&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Dave K. 2009-04-15T13:48:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977651591&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Many of you have heard by now about the young baseball player who was killed by a drunk driver just hours after he played in a game. His name is Nick Adenhart. He was a rookie pitcher for the . . . Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:37:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977651591&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace George Vreeland Hill . 2009-04-09T23:37:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977647965&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Due to a forecast of heavy rain in the Boston area, season opener at Fenway Park has been postponed to tomorrow at 4:05 p.m. The Boston Red Sox will be playing against the Tampa Bay Rays. Seal . . . Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:36:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977647965&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace babsie wabsie 2009-04-06T15:36:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644233&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace I knew I liked Justin Masterson the very first time I met him. At a February 2008 fundraiser in Fort Myers for the Boys and Girls Club, Masteron accompanied Red Sox manager Terry Francona, along with . . . Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:39:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644233&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Kimberly Ripley 2009-04-04T04:39:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977643100&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace The Tampa Bay Rays put up an impressive fight today*, losing to the Boston Red Sox 8-7 in the final home game of the Spring Training season. Clay Buchholz didn't play to impress with his first . . . Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:57:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977643100&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Kimberly Ripley 2009-04-01T16:57:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977643510&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace The Red Sox beat the Rays On the humidest of days And I sat taking notes Instead of lounging out on boats And fried my aging face In this hot, beer-drinking place To report . . . Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:52:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977643510&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Kimberly Ripley 2009-04-01T13:52:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977639486&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace I've been home in New Hampshire for nearly ten days now, and will be flying back into the Florida sun and sand on Sunday morning....very early Sunday morning, and in the following week will enjoy . . . Sat, 28 Mar 2009 03:02:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977639486&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Kimberly Ripley 2009-03-28T03:02:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977620037&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace The Sox lost to the Orioles this afternoon 5-1, at the City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, Florida. There was still good reason for celebration, however, as Mike Lowell made his Spring Training debut....playing . . . Wed, 11 Mar 2009 03:50:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977620037&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Kimberly Ripley 2009-03-11T03:50:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977614937&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Manny Ramirez finally signed a contract almost two weeks into Spring Training.  With just about a month to go until the regular season kicks off, and after turning down numerous offers from the Dodgers, . . . Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:07:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977614937&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Dave K. 2009-03-05T13:07:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977613141&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Boston's spring home is City of Palms Park, which was built in 1992 in Ft. Myers, Florida, and lured the Red Sox away from Winter Haven, where they had trained from 1966-1992. City of Palms . . . Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:26:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977613141&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Kimberly Ripley 2009-03-03T17:26:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612632&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Some familiar faces graced the field at the City of Palms Park in Fort Myers on Saturday evening as the Red Sox took on the Cincinnati Reds at 7:05 PM. The crowd went wild as David Ortiz took to . . . Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:49:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612632&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Kimberly Ripley 2009-03-03T03:49:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612196&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Every now and then when covering baseball games for various publications, I come across something that has become extremely rare in Major League Baseball. I witness a baseball player---whether he's . . . Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:28:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977612196&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Kimberly Ripley 2009-03-02T19:28:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977610968&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace While this is technically a repost, I have updated it in a number of ways. Our exposure to baseball players at spring training camps in both Fort Myers and Sarasota is always colorful!   1. . . . Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:36:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977610968&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Kimberly Ripley 2009-03-01T17:36:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977596537&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Lefthanded pitcher Jon Lester is expected to throw an exceptional season this year, and his work at Spring Training '09 in Fort Myers, Florida is indication of just that. In exquisite form, . . . Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:02:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977596537&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Kimberly Ripley 2009-02-16T18:02:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977594686&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace While not all of the Red Sox players have reported to Spring Training '09, quite a few of them were in full swing today as they went about a range of exercises, pitching and batting drills, . . . Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:54:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977594686&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Kimberly Ripley 2009-02-14T19:54:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977599788&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace I know, I know, it's pretty bad when you have to enter a raffle just for the opportunity to spend $115/ticket (only $30 for standing room) to see the Red Sox from the Budweiser Right Field Roof Deck.  . . . Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:25:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977599788&grpId=3659174697256885&nav=Groupspace Dave K. 2009-02-19T15:25:45Z