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Red Sox acquire OF Hermida from Marlins for two lefties
Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein has a lot on his docket this offseason and it officially began on Thursday with a minor deal that he hopes turns into something major.

10/15/2009

Red Sox rotation is far more settled heading into 2010 than it was at the beginning of '09
Barring trades, the Sox pitching rotation should look a lot like it did in October, without the complications of fitting in a Smoltz or Penny.

10/13/2009

Baldelli reflects on season with Red Sox, which may end up being his last
BOSTON –– Rocco Baldelli stood in the corner of the Red Sox clubhouse Sunday evening and watched his teammates sit in despair.

Looking forward: Bay, shortstop, offensive production are on to-do list
BOSTON — While the Yankees and Angels have a date to find out who will reign supreme in the American League in 2009, the Red Sox packed their bags Monday and are turning their focus to 2010.

Red Sox journal: Dice-K needs to shape up, Epstein says
BOSTON –– The forgotten man in the Red Sox postseason was once the talk of the town, and of two countries’ baseball worlds: Daisuke Matsuzaka.

Mills, Bogar among candidates for manager job with Houston
BOSTON –– It’s becoming the norm during the offseason for members of Terry Francona’s coaching staff to become candidates for vacant managerial jobs with other clubs.

10/12/2009

Angels 7, Red Sox 6: Papelbon falters, Sox ousted
The Sox' closer can't hold a two-run lead with two outs and nobody on in the ninth, and Boston is swept by L.A.

Red Sox journal: Bay plans to test free-agent market; Wakefield headed for surgery

10/10/2009

Beckett’s playoff mystique fails him in seventh inning
ANAHEIM, Calif. –– Following a 5-0 loss to the Angels in Game One of the ALDS on Thursday, Red Sox slugger David Ortiz stood in the corner of the visitor’s clubhouse and said the team needed a quality start from ace Josh Beckett in Game Two.

So far, Red Sox just haven’t been able to ‘hit the damn ball’
ANAHEIM, Calif. –– The lack of offensive production in the first two games of the ALDS for the Red Sox has been staggering. After losing 5-0 and 4-1 to the Angels here, Boston is batting a lowly .131 (8-for-61) as a club in this series.

Varitek continues to lead, even after losing his job
'He tries to do anything to help us win,' says manager Terry Francona

10/09/2009

Angels 5, Red Sox 0: Lackey, defensive miscues too much for Sox in Game One
Starting pitcher John Lackey and teammate Torii Hunter led the way as the Angels quickly put to the rest any notion that the Red Sox would easily win this American League Division Series.

Daniel Bard overpowering in low-pressure playoff debut
While Bard was disappointed with the loss, he was thrilled with the opportunity.

Baldelli forced to sit

10/08/2009

Angels scouting report: This time, L.A. has depth

In a close series, Red Sox should once again get the best of the Angels
A category-by-category comparison of the two teams on the eve of the ALDS.