The bullpen and bench have been strengthened, and the search for a starter goes on.
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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Kimbrel out 3-6 weeks; Sox trade for reliever Brad Ziegler
Two Class-A level players are traded to Arizona for the right-handed reliever, and that was before knowing Craig Kimbrel needed surgery on his injured knee.
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Red Sox farm report: Joe Kelly to begin bullpen role Wednesday in Lowell
Boston hopes the struggling starter can figure out a new assignment in the minor leagues.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Kevin Thomas, Sports
On Baseball: Red Sox have offense to contend, but not pitching
Boston needs help in both the bullpen and rotation.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox rout Rangers, 12-5
Boston gets 21 hits in the comeback victory.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
On Baseball: The making of a Red Sox prospect
Mauricio Dubon went from a late-round roster filler to a top shortstop now playing for the Portland Sea Dogs.
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Hits keep coming for Sea Dogs against Yard Goats
Andrew Benintendi and Danny Bethea homer to back Keith Couch in a 7-1 win over Hartford.
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On baseball: Sea Dogs have two All-Stars still under the radar
Jake Romanski and Williams Jerez aren’t considered big names but they’re heading to the league All-Star Game.
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Yard Goats rally to top Sea Dogs, 8-5
Portland gives up four runs in the seventh inning as Hartford rallies off reliever Williams Jerez to get the win.
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On Baseball: Wins are few, but Febles keeping Sea Dogs loose
Portland manager wants his team to play “free” and hard.