Beckett angry about 'snitches' with Red Sox

This outburst does not help build trust in the clubhouse. My feeling is "Josh, you had some lapses in judgement. You admitted that. Now own up to it and quit pointing fingers. 2011 is history. Nothing is going to change that. Just focus on 2012 and get your head right. Learn from your lapses and move on. "

I did not find Bobby V's comments reassuring.

Beckett angry about 'snitches' with Red Sox

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Whatever happened to Michael Bowden?

http://soxprospects.com/players/bowden-michael.htm

Another arm from the farm?

I have not followed this pitcher closely; however, the signs are that he could provide some bullpen help in 2012. 
http://news.soxprospects.com/2012/01/on-cusp-of-majors-wilson-ready-for.html

With Red Sox, Cody Ross tries to recapture the magic of 2010

I missed this transaction.

With Red Sox, Cody Ross tries to recapture the magic of 2010

Can Red Sox rotation go the distance? - The Tony Massarotti Sports Blog, featuring Red Sox, Bruins, Patriots and Celtics analysis

The starting rotation certainly has durability issues. With Lackey and Dice-K out this season (perhaps the latter makes a late season appearance), 'Sox need a number 4 and 5 starter. Bard could fill one of those slots.

Can Red Sox rotation go the distance? - The Tony Massarotti Sports Blog, featuring Red Sox, Bruins, Patriots and Celtics analysis

Wake - A Class Act

He was described as Dan Duquette's "reclamation" from the "scrap heap".  Well, he pretty much carried the pitching load in '95 with both Clemens and Sele beset with shoulder issues.  At times in '95, he was often mentioned as MVP material.   He did everything 'Sox managers asked of him over the years:  start; close; long-relief; middle relief.  You name it, he did it. 

Yes, he gave up that HR to Aaron Boone in 2003, but he should have not been put into that position had then-manager Grady Little used his bullpen sooner.  BUT, in 2004 when the 'Sox were getting pummeled by the Yankees enroute to going down 3 games to 0, he gave up his scheduled Game 4 start to spell a depleted bullepen.  

It was great that Wake was part of two World Series championships.  Not bad for a guy who was considered washed up at 28 and thrown onto the "scrap heap".   Enjoy your retirement, Wake -- you earned it!

Will Middlebrook - 3B

He is listed as the Sox number one prospect.  Assessment via the link, below.
http://www.soxprospects.com/players/middlebrooks-will.htm

Perhaps we may see him in Boston this year.  More likely that he will spend the year in Pawtucket.  If he develops quickly and his MLB level ready this or next, ths could allow a trade of Youk in the near future. 

Youk is not the same player he was just a few years ago due to injuries.  If Cherington plans to unload Youk, he will need to do that before another injury further erodes his market value.  Something to watch. 

Quiet on the Sox front

The Super Bowl hype is catching all press the past several days. I suspect things will pick up a week or so after the Super Bowl aftermath settles down and the Boston press turns its attention to baseball.