"E-Mail of the Day"-Solving All The Red Sox Problems

The E-Mailer will remain anonymous, but I will keep the e-mail's original format (with typos). Enjoy.

I have not heard anyone think of this as an idea at all and neither I or god knows why. Prince Fielder is the power bat the redsox need. This is could work great for this team. Kevin Youkilis's natural position is 3rd base we move him back there. Adrian Beltre is a great3rd baseman but i've seen a ton of shortstops become 3rd baseman why not move this guy over to short for the remainder of the season. So possible infield could be Prince, Kevin, Adrian, Victor, and Dustin.

The starting 5 is more stacked then it even has to be the bullpen is weak please for the love of god get Manny Delcarmen off this team. You have a 5th starter in Dice-K that likes to throw everyday has a number of different pitches to get people out that would just be dominant in a 5th, 6th, 7th, inning setup roll leading to bard and Pap. You go with Bucholtz, Lester, Lackey, and Beckett then you got wake or one of multiple young propects that could fill a 5th spot in a rotation. Lets face it the 5th spot isn't suppost to be any teams strength. I don't know what needs to be packaged in the deal for Prince but I bet we could do this with prospects and draft picks. This would pay dividends. You want a championship make me GM one day i'll get us to the promise land. This is what I was thinking the new redsox lineup would and could be by the end of August.

1. Jacoby Ellsbury
2. Dustin Pedroia
3. Victor Martinez
4. Prince Fielder
5. Kevin YoukKKKKK
6. David Ortiz
7. Adian Beltre
8. Mike Cameron
9. Jeremy Hermida

Thirsty Thursday Links

Youk celebrates a homer in yesterday's win

Red Sox
The Red Sox brought out the brooms in Anaheim.

Scott Miller from CBS Sports is insanely negative about the Sox chances.

Joel Piniero was scratched before yesterday's start and will be sidelined 6-8 weeks. See even former Red Sox players getting ready to face off againt their former team aren't immune.

Michael Silverman puts things into perspective.

Chris Cochrane thinks Angels fans had a right to boo John Lackey.

Dan Shaughnessy is officially a believer after yesterday's win.

The Rangers are not ruling out Mike Lowell.

JD Drew is officially made of glass. (No link, just stating the obvious)

Speaking of glass, Jacoby Ellsbury is on his way to Pawtucket, and might even be in town for his own bobble head night.

Patriots
Add Shawn Crable to the list of home run Patriots draft picks: The third year linebacker drafted in 2008 was cut yesterday without ever playing a regular season game.

Devin McCourty has signed, and is happy he did it in time.

Black Bears
Coach Cosgrove spoke at CAA Media day yesterday, the video is right here.

Sea Dogs
Ryan Lavarnway had a big night in the Sea Dogs win.

MAINE BLACK BEARS HEAD COACH JACK COSGROVE AT CAA MEDIA DAY #BlackBearsFB #The_CAAFootball

Former #SeaDogs Nemesis Domonic Brown Gets #MLB Call

The Phillies have called up Domonic Brown according to multiple sources. Brown faced off against the Sea Dogs quite a bit, and this video from last year is an example of some of his talents (yes, Brown will wear Number 9). Nice to see another prospect who played at Hadlock getting some national run.

Dom Brown from 2009 at Hadlock

Jonah Keri Talks #MLB Trade Deadline and More

Jonah Keri from Bloomberg Sports, long-time Expos fan, joined the Morning Jab to talk MLB trade deadline, Hall of Fame, and the Expos. No tears were shed, but laughs were had.

Pete Brock Talks #Patriots

Long-time Patriots offensive lineman Pete Brock joined the Morning Jab to talk about the Patriots, Jack Tatum, and the Maine State Lottery Event at Fitzpatrick Stadium on Thursday.

Kiss Your Baby Day Links

Last late-night west coast game for awhile. Hallelujah!

Red Sox
John Lackey got booed by Angels fans, and took it out on the Angels offense. After the game, he was not amused by their response.

Jed Lowrie has been a shot in the arm for the Red Sox.

JD Drew wussed out again.

Hideki Okajima is sad and lonely, and it's affecting his play.

Pedroia is on schedule, just not his schedule.

Portland Sea Dogs
Sea Dogs fall in Binghamton, Mike Antonellis has the story.

Lewiston Maineiacs
The Maineiacs had a bunch of news drop yesterday, and you can read about it at Pine Tree Pucks.

Boston Celtics
Doc Rivers discusses his decision to return for one more year with Andy Katz of ESPN.

High School
Edward Little wasted no time in hiring a new head coach.

New England Patriots
Bert Breer looks at the protection for the Patriots.

Wes Welker is going to take it easy for a little while.

Shawn Crable is put on PUP, millions of Patriots fans are shocked. Ian Logue from PatsFans.com breaks it down for us.

Portland Gets Grant From MLB's Baseball Tomorrow Fund

Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF) today announced the awarding of third quarter grants totaling more than $215,000 to six communities across the country, including: Gary, Indiana; Gonzales, Louisiana; Miami, Florida; Orlando, Florida; Portland, Maine; and Reidsville, Georgia. The Baseball Tomorrow Fund, a program formed by Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association, promotes the growth of youth baseball and softball throughout the world by awarding grants to support field renovation and construction projects, equipment and uniform purchases, coaches training material and other selected program expenses.

Portland Bayside Little League (Portland, ME): The grant will provide funding for improved coaches training and field conditions at Loring Field. The Portland Bayside Little League is one of three leagues serving the largest school system in the state of Maine. The league serves the downtown area, which is experiencing an influx of immigrant families, and it plans to increase participation in the program by targeted outreach to those families through a partnership with the local Police Athletic League and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Since its formation by Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association in 1999, the Baseball Tomorrow Fund has awarded over 480 grants totaling more than $18 million to non-profit and tax-exempt organizations in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. Approximately 214,009 youth players have benefited from programs and facilities supported by the Fund. The Baseball Tomorrow Fund receives approximately 500 applications each year and awards grants on a quarterly basis after a selective review process. For more information, visit www.baseballtomorrowfund.com.

--MLB Communications--

The soon it will be all Patriots talk around here links

Red Sox:
Victor Martinez returned to action vs. the Halo's.

Sean McAdam of CSNNE speaks the obvious and something we can see, the Red Sox are falling out of contention.

Rob Bradford of from the sister station explains why the Red Sox are heading for a trade deadline nightmare.

Blue Jays seeking elite prospects for reliever Scott Downs. Which means he will not be coming here folks...

Red Sox unlikely to land Jason Werth.

Dan Shaughnessy reads between the lines of Terry Francona's words.

John Lackey is hoping for a warm welcome from the fans in Anaheim.

Patriots:

Patriots sign 3 rookies; Jermaine Cunningham, Brandon Spikes and Ron Gronkowski on Monday.

Patriots beat writer Ian Rapoport gives you his five biggest questions headed into training camp. 


Tom Brady reports to Patriots rookie camp.



Tom Brady and Patriots maybe close to a  deal.


Tom Curran of CSNNE breaks down  the Patriots running game and why the eye test maybe more accurate then the numbers.


The story of Wes Welker's surprise return.

Is Tom Brady still the best quarterback in the NFL? Tom Curran of csnne will break it down.


Celtics:
Celtics 2nd round pick Luke Harangody hopes to have a deal done by the end of the week.

Marquis Daniels officially re-signs with the Celtics.

Bruins:
Blake Wheeler and Bruins headed for arbitration.

Sea Dogs:
Get your Sea Dogs news and Jeff's rant about the Scott Downs rumors at the Hadlock Headlines.

High School
Travis Dube, who had taken the head coaching job for EL football, has left the program before he even coached a game. He took a teaching job at Bridgton Academy for the better interest of his family. EL is now scrambling for a head coach.

V-Mart Back For #RedSox

The Boston Red Sox today activated catcher Victor Martinez from the 15-day disabled list and optioned catcher Dusty Brown to Triple-A Pawtucket. Martinez is slated to start behind the plate and bat sixth in tonight’s game at Angel Stadium.

The announcement was made by Executive Vice President/General Manager Theo Epstein.

Martinez, 31, has missed 22 games since being placed on the disabled list on June 29 (retroactive to June 28) due to a left thumb fracture. He sustained the injury after having two foul balls hit off his thumb while he was behind the plate during the June 27 game in San Francisco. The switch-hitter, who was named an All-Star for the fourth time in his career in 2010, has batted .289 (71-for-246) with 20 doubles, nine home runs, 38 RBI and 36 runs in 66 games with the Red Sox this season.

The 28-year-old Brown is 2-for-11 (.182) in six games with Boston since he was recalled on July 17, appearing at catcher in all six games including three starts. Brown has hit .225 (38-for-169) with 14 doubles, five home runs, 24 RBI, 25 runs and 24 walks in 52 games with the PawSox this season, appearing in 48 games behind the plate.



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WAIT..BRADY REALLY DOESN'T HATE THE PATRIOTS...

ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting "New England and Tom Brady have made enough progress in talks aimed at a long-term contract extension that some believe a deal could be completed this summer, according to sources familiar with the situation"

Full Story HERE

"Just Another Manic Monday" Links

Red Sox
The Sox had another 8th inning meltdown on Sunday, as Hideki Okajima blew it big time. The Sox ended up with a split in Seattle, and head to Anaheim to face the LA Angels starting tonight.

Hideki Okajima didn't endear himself to teammates with his play on the field or his act off it yesterday.

Sean McAdam tells us what we already know, only in a much better way.

Victor Martinez will be back tonight.

Jacoby Ellsbury is nearing a rehab assignment. Yes, really.

Bruce Allen puts all the angry Red Sox beat writer tweets regarding Okajima in one convenient place.

Hadlock Headlines
The Sea Dogs continue to struggle with Harrisburg, and got knocked out of Hadlock yesterday afternoon.

Patriots
Adam Schefter has some good news on a Tom Brady contract extension.

Ian Rapoport has 5 questions to ponder during training camp.

Lobster Bowl
The East beat the West in a shoot-out on Saturday night. Our friends at the Sun Journal have the story.

The Say it ain't so Matty is a Yankee fan again links

Red Sox:

Josh  Beckett comes back strong and gets just enough offense to take down the Mariners in Seattle; 2-1

Michael Bowden demoted to make room for Josh Beckett.

Red Sox Injury Updates: Hermida returns, Victor Martinez and Ellsbury progressing.

Daniel Nava sent back to Pawtucket.

Mike Lowell rehabbing in Pawtucket.



Patriots:

Tom E. Curran breaks down how the offense has a lot of quality, but very depth going into next season.

Patriots sign seventh round picks Weston and Robinson

Wes Welker to be ready  for training camp.



Celtics:


Marquis Daniels resigns on a one year deal with the Celtics.

Celtics rookie Avery Bradley can't wait to play.

Ime Udoka who? Is on the Celtics radar.



Sea Dogs:

 Read about how the Senators put a damper on the great Dick Meaders ceremonial first pitch and UMF night at Hadlock in the Hadlock Headlines.

Csnne's interviews with Sox prospect Casey Kelly and Sea Dog's manager  Arnie Beyeler

Chad Finn, Bruce Allen On Boston Sports Radio Wars

Two great articles today on the ratings in Boston for WEEI and for 98.5 the Sports Hub. Very interesting to see how both stations are doing. WEEI has a lead in the ratings, but is the 103.7 ratings from Providence skewing the numbers?

Chad Finn

Bruce Allen

THE "ALMOST BACK BREAKER, PILE DRIVER AND DDT ALL IN ONE" FRIDAY LINKS

S.PORTLAND'S CHARLIE FURBUSH MAKES HIS AAA DEBUT AGAINST PAWSOX (MILB PHOTO)

RED SOX
That might have been the loss that did in the 2010 Boston Red Sox, but Eric Patterson delivers again, doubling home 2 runs in the top of the 13th inning. John Lackey took a no hitter into the 8th inning..and then in the 9th, all hell broke loose.

Red Sox acquire Hannahan from Mariners.

Not sure, but I think we already knew all of this, but Pete Abraham puts it to paper (or web) the Red Sox tradeable list.

Mike Lowell rehabs in Pawtucket. South Portland's Charlie Furbush made his AAA debut in this game, going 6 innings giving up 3 runs and 5 hits.

Mark Wagner is back from injury, but is not 100%

HADLOCK HEADLINES
Ryan Lavarnway continues his torrid pace for the Sea Dogs in Dogs 9-1 win. Check it out at Hadlock Headlines.

PATRIOTS
Devin McCourty is ready to go.

Julian Edelman prepares for year 2.

Meriweather must improve.

Logan Mankins has Pats O-Line in holding pattern.

CELTICS
Daniels re-signs with Celts.