Kevin Thomas shares a few thoughts after a week at spring training . . .
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.
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On Baseball: If Vazquez hits, future is unlimited
SARASOTA, Fla. – The Baltimore Orioles scored 12 runs Monday, but they didn’t steal a base. They didn’t try to. Smart Orioles. Christian Vazquez did the catching for five innings of the Red Sox-Orioles game, and Baltimore did not challenge Vazquez’s arm. Vazquez, 22, will be in Portland next week, the Sea Dogs’ No. 1 […]
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Red Sox Notebook: Bradley’s not the only hot bat in Florida
SARASOTA, Fla. – Before we get to the Jackie Bradley Jr. news of the day, there are some other Red Sox hitters having themselves a solid spring training. Will Middlebrooks enjoyed a 3-for-4 outing Monday in a 12-9 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Middlebrooks is batting .362. Mike Napoli (.342) went 2 for 3. Jonny […]
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Red Sox Notebook: Bradley rises to challenge
Jackie Bradley Jr. hits a three-run homer and finishes with four RBIs.
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Boston starters fall to Pittsburgh
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Gearing up for the regular season, the Boston Red Sox put out their regular lineup Saturday in a 5-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates at JetBlue Park. Jarrod Saltalamacchia doubled and scored, and later singled in a run for Boston. Clay Buchholz started and pitched 5 1/3 innings, yielding one run […]
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Bradley gives Red Sox a major dilemma
Jackie Bradley Jr. has made a huge push to open the year in Boston, but would it be the right move?
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On Baseball: Time for Red Sox to show they’ve found their way
New England baseball fans crave a season far from last year’s disastrous one.
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On Baseball: For starters, expect Lester on mound on April 1
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Jon Lester stood in front of a small group of reporters and the question naturally came up. Has Lester heard what he’s doing on April 1, the day the Red Sox open their 2013 season at Yankee Stadium? “I have not. You guys know anything?” Lester joked. “I know we’re in […]
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Red Sox Notebook: Drew progressing, but disabled list remains likely
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Shortstop Stephen Drew appears to be on the mend. Drew, 30, out with a concussion since March 7, received positive news after undergoing tests at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. “He’s improved,” Manager John Farrell said. “He’s not completely cleared but better than he was three days ago.” Farrell said […]
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On Baseball: The quiet prospect who may end up making noise
The Red Sox are going to get a glance at Brandon Workman this Sunday when he starts a major league spring training game against the Phillies.