FORT MYERS, Fla. – They talked about weather around the cage as the Portland Sea Dogs took batting practice Friday morning. Coaches and players were not speaking of the 80 degrees and sunshine at the player development complex. They were talking about the snow that was falling on Hadlock Field in Portland. With the season […]
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: One plays, another is left out in the cold
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Today is the last day of spring training for players who are driving to their destinations. Those taking flights will hang around a bit longer. When Portland’s two new outfielders arrive at Hadlock Field, they will have entirely different perspectives. Alex Hassan, who turned 23 on Friday, will feel the cold […]
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On Baseball: Gonzalez recalls time in Portland
Adrian Gonzalez was a 19-year-old in 2002, showing the talent and work ethic that he now brings to Boston.
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Roster moves leave Sea Dogs fans juggling their score books
With crowd favorites like Jose Iglesias earning promotions, Portland’s roster will have a new look.
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On Baseball: Finding a right place
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The ball jumped off Jason Place’s bat, looking like a line drive headed for the outfield. Maybe extra bases. The third baseman flashed his glove and snared it. Place walked back to the bench during the Portland Sea Dogs’ spring-training game Wednesday at the Boston Red Sox’s player development complex. One […]
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Red Sox Notebook: Pawtucket pitching looks sharp
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Future members of the Red Sox bullpen were on display Wednesday in minor league games, with Alfredo Aceves absolutely dominating. Aceves started for Pawtucket and threw five perfect innings, striking out nine. “Probably the most impressive outing I’ve seen over five innings,” Pawtucket Manager Arnie Beyeler said. Aceves will likely be […]
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Red Sox Notebook: Daniel Bard dialed in to answer the call
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The fastball command wasn’t where he wanted it early in spring training. How comforting that must have been for hitters to know Daniel Bard wasn’t commanding his 100 mph fastball. Bard wasn’t hitting batters but also wasn’t locating his pitches and got hit. But lately he looks locked in with both […]
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On Baseball: Truth to tell, his promise is becoming fulfilled
FORT MYERS, Fla. — On the day the Red Sox were leaving their spring-training headquarters, a young pitcher named Clay Buchholz took the mound and got Manager Terry Francona’s attention. “There’s a lot to like,” Francona said. “He commands. He’s athletic. He’s got poise.” That was March 29, 2007. Buchholz came up from minor-league camp […]
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On Baseball: Lowrie and Spears have roles to play
Red Sox staff recognize the former Sea Dogs’ versatility, and that’s likely their ticket to Fenway Park.
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Sox change up pitching staff
Red Sox Notebook: Big-league veterans Hideki Okajima and Alfredo Aceves head to Triple-A.