With no playoff possibilities, Maine is playing for pride.
Kevin Thomas
Kevin Thomas does not always write about baseball. It just seems that way, starting with his early days covering spring training for the St. Petersburg Times, to his current role of bi-locating at both Hadlock Field and Fenway Park, reporting on the Portland Sea Dogs and Boston Red Sox. In the off-season, he still writes about baseball, while venturing to hockey rinks and basketball arenas, especially when it comes to the University of Maine and local colleges. Thomas has received awards for his work, but his greatest prize is home, which includes one patient wife, nine children and an aging chocolate Labrador.
On Baseball: United the Red Sox will stand, and contend
Last year’s players were on the same page, and it seems none have strayed.
On Baseball: Two former Sea Dogs backing up the corners for Red Sox
Alex Hassan and Bryce Brentz are ready if needed.
On Baseball: For pitcher Ranaudo, waiting for call is hardest part
Anthony Ranaudo could be close to making the Red Sox but is likely Pawtucket-bound.
On Baseball: Middlebrooks is making progress for Sox
Will Middlebrooks was benched in the playoffs last season, but has bounced back this spring and will be Boston’s starting third baseman when the season opens.
Red Sox center-field competition remains a hot topic
Jackie Bradley Jr. and Grady Sizemore are battling for a starting job in the outfield.
Red Sox will give Daniel Nava a look in center field
Boston is planning for a possible backup in case Jackie Bradley Jr. is sent down.
On Baseball: Ellsbury a better fit with Yankees
The Red Sox have been going a different route to win titles.
John Lackey lacks best stuff but still wins for Red Sox
And given that it’s only March, neither the big right-hander nor the Red Sox seem likely to panic.
On Baseball: Red Sox on the fence about Grady Sizemore
The outfielder is having quite a spring, highlighted by Monday’s nationally televised win over the Cardinals.