No punishment for delay of game Mar 21, 2008
- Commissioner Bud Selig is not expected to impose fines or punishment on Red Sox players for the hour-plus delay to the start of Wednesday's exhibition game against the Blue Jays at City of Palms Park ... The Red Sox and Selig are biting their tongues, but major league sources indicated Selig was very unhappy about Wednesday's game being delayed because he does not like to see baseball's image take any hits, with 7,000 fans inconvenienced at City of Palms Park on a nationally televised game. (Boston Globe)
Red Sox settled, all are on board Mar 21, 2008
"Saddle up, partner," said reliever Jonathan Papelbon as he waited in an immigration line after the 20-hour journey from City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, Fla. to the team's massive hotel headquarters near the Tokyo Dome. (Boston Globe)
For Red Sox, it was a time for team unity Mar 20, 2008
- One of the most bizarre days in spring training history begins yesterday at 8:45 a.m., when a somber Terry Francona plops himself down in the dugout at City of Palms Park and reveals he has just informed his coaches and staff that, contrary to what he had told them previously, they will not be paid a $40,000 stipend for the team's trip to Japan. "For some [of the staff], the money is equivalent to two-fifths of their salary for the year," Francona says. (Boston Globe)
A minor change for Matsuzaka Mar 20, 2008
Jason Varitek went to catch him while the Sox were losing to the Blue Jays, 4-3, at City of Palms Park following a 1-hour-6-minute delay while the Sox were solving the dispute. "This was a great opportunity for Daisuke to go down and pitch in a little bit more relaxed atmosphere," said pitching coach John Farrell. (Boston Globe)
Red Sox players go to bat for coaches Mar 20, 2008
After a tense few hours at City of Palms Park, when the Sox finally took the field more than an hour behind schedule, a settlement had been worked out to compensate the coaches making the trip, ensuring the Sox made their afternoon charter flight to Tokyo. According to team and major league sources, Red Sox management offered to underwrite $600,000 to take care of coaches and staff, but there will be some reimbursement from gate receipts from the Japan trip from Major League Baseball. (Boston Globe)
Opinion: Opening season in Japan? Blame greed Mar 20, 2008
They did end up delaying a spring training game, which didnt matter much unless you were a fan who went to the City of Palms Park intent on seeing Daisuke Matsuzaka in his final spring training outing. Rather than risk warming up Dice-Ks arm two times, the Red Sox sent him off to pitch a game against some minor leaguers. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Red Sox, MLB resolve dispute over coaches' pay Mar 20, 2008
-- Fans at City of Palms Park were ready for Boston's final spring training game in Florida. The weren't. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Jays not worried about Ryan's progress Mar 20, 2008
Even so, neither Blue Jays manager John Gibbons nor bullpen coach Bruce Walton, who were at City of Palms Park on Wednesday, knew whether or not Ryan would pitch as scheduled in Thursday's game against the Yankees. It's possible that Ryan could take an extra day off and make his next game appearance on Friday. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Marcum sizzles in fourth spring start for Jays Mar 20, 2008
While Toronto took on Boston at City of Palms Park, Marcum toed the rubber at the Blue Jays' Minor League complex in Dunedin, Fla. for an outing against Triple-A Durham. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Tallet earns spot in Blue Jays' bullpen Mar 20, 2008
Gibbons comments came after Tallet spun two shutout innings during a 4-3 victory over the Red Sox at City of Palms Park. "He's not going anywhere," Gibbons said. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Benitez's work visa for Jays remains in limbo Mar 20, 2008
"There's something he has to have in his pocket before he can pitch," Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said prior to Toronto's game against Boston at City of Palms Park on Wednesday. The Blue Jays had hoped to use Benitez in Thursday's game against the Yankees at Knology Park in Dunedin, Fla. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Wells, Jays back Sox players on pay Mar 20, 2008
-- As soon as Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells stepped into the visitors' dugout at City of Palms Park on Wednesday morning, manager John Gibbons called him over to relay a message. "[Kevin] Youkilis wants to talk to you," said Gibbons, motioning to where the Boston first baseman was standing on the field. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Beckett hurls unexpected 'pen session Mar 20, 2008
-- Red Sox ace Josh Beckett, who was not expected to pitch from a mound until Thursday, had a 45-pitch bullpen session Wednesday morning at City of Palms Park before the team's game against the Blue Jays. Beckett did not appear in a Grapefruit League game this spring. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Delay shifts Dice-K to Minors game Mar 20, 2008
-- With the Red Sox's Wednesday afternoon game against the Blue Jays at City of Palms Park delayed because of a dispute over stipends to Boston's coaches and staff for the upcoming Tokyo trip, scheduled starter Daisuke Matsuzaka headed over to the team's Minor League complex. Matsuzaka went six innings against Minnesota's Triple-A Rochester squad, giving up a run on six hits -- including a home run -- and a walk, striking out eight. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Youkilis thrust into spotlight as union rep Mar 20, 2008
-- Kevin Youkilis, at the center of Wednesday's controversy as the Red Sox's player representative, was conciliatory in discussing the dispute that led to a delay of one hour and four minutes in the start time of Boston's game against the Blue Jays at City of Palms Park and nearly canceled the team's trip to Japan for the season-opening series against the A's ... The team bus left City of Palms Park for the airport at 4:45 p.m. ET.. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Sox Drop Florida Finale Mar 20, 2008
The Red Sox Florida schedule came to an eventful conclusion Wednesday, when they fell to the Blue Jays, 4-3, at City of Palms Park in Ft. Myers, FL.. The start of the game was delayed by an hour as the Sox and Major League Baseball negotiated a stipend for the coaches and staff accompanying the Sox to Japan. (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
Red Sox agree to fly to Japan Mar 20, 2008
Wednesday's game, scheduled to start at 12:05, was delayed over an hour after Red Sox players voted unanimously to not make the trip or play their final Grapefruit League game at City of Palms Park ... Boston Red Sox pitcher Julian Tavarez walks by luggage stacked up for the team's trip to Japan before a spring training baseball game at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, Fla. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Crisp, Kielty and Lugo get work in Mar 19, 2008
The Sox's game against the Blue Jays at City of Palms Park on Wednesday begins at 12:05 p.m. ET.. Maureen Mullen is a contributor t 000035FD o MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Sox Set Japan Roster Mar 19, 2008
The Sox are scheduled to leave for Tokyo following Wednesdays Grapefruit League finale against the Blue Jays at City of Palms Park in Ft. Myers, FL. They are scheduled to arrive in Tokyo Thursday night and will work out at Tokyo Dome Friday. The Sox announced Monday that Matsuzaka will start the season opener Mar. (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
Matsuzaka to fill opening for Red Sox by starting Game 1 Mar 18, 2008
" Matsuzaka told Japanese reporters quite a tale at City of Palms Park yesterday morning. He said he and his wife had disagreed on whether he should make the trip to Japan before the baby was born. Matsuzaka said he wanted to be with her, but she insisted he attend to his business and pitch in Japan.The Sox gave him a day off and advised him to go to Boston and discuss the matter in person (John Henry provided his private jet). Matsuzaka said he was going to tell his wife that he would go along... (Boston Globe)
Beckett nears return to mound Mar 18, 2008
Beckett played catch with Triple-A Pawtucket pitching coach Rich Sauveur in left field of City of Palms Park. "He was actually able to get out to 120 feet of long toss, and felt as he did [Sunday]. The extra five at 120 feet were because of how well he felt today," Farrell said. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Colon Lit Up As Sox Fall To Yanks Mar 18, 2008
The Sox complete the Florida portion of their spring training schedule Wednesday when they host the Blue Jays at City of Palms Park. Afterward, the Sox depart for Japan and the start of an 18-day road trip that will also take them to Los Angeles, Oakland and Toronto before they return to Fenway Park for the home opener Apr. (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
Red Sox get a heap of good news about the mound Mar 16, 2008
- The Red Sox received good news on the pitching front yesterday, with manager Terry Francona announcing that Josh Beckett will start a throwing program this morning at City of Palms Park after being out of action for about a week with a back injury ... He will throw off flat ground before working his way up to a mound, but he will do that in Fort Myers while the team flies to Japan after Matsuzaka pitches Wednesday against the Blue Jays at City of Palms Park. (Boston Globe)
Sox's Lester, Francona happy with effort Mar 16, 2008
-- Jon Lester picked up his first Grapefruit League victory on Saturday, and said he felt "pretty good" after the Red Sox beat the Reds, 16-6, at City of Palms Park. "It's kind of at that point of spring where you body is getting used to throwing again and getting used to pitches and all that," said Lester, who allowed three runs on four hits, struck out three and walked one in four innings. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Beckett expected to throw on Sunday Mar 16, 2008
-- Red Sox ace Josh Beckett, who suffered back spasms before his March 8 start, is expected to throw for the first time on Sunday morning at City of Palms Park. Beckett made several warmup tosses before that start against the Marlins, but he left the mound without making an official pitch. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Veterans lead Sox in win over Twins Mar 16, 2008
Up next for the Red Sox: Bartolo Colon will make his first start in a Boston uniform on Thursday at 1:05 p.m. ET when he takes the ball at City of Palms Park against the Tampa Bay Rays. Kyle Snyder and Julian Tavarez, two of the candidates for the fifth spot in the rotation, will follow Colon. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
The Bats Are Back Mar 16, 2008
The Sox continued their offensive resurgence Saturday by scoring seven runs in the fifth inning on their way to throttling the Reds, 16-6, in a Grapefruit League game at City of Palms Park in Ft. Myers, FL. The win extended the Sox unbeaten streak to six games (4-0-2) and lifted their record to 7-8-2. and non-roster invitee Joe Thurston had three hits apiece for the Sox, who racked up 18 hits overall and scored in every inning except the fifth and seventh. (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
Rays' Baldelli suffers from genetic malady Mar 15, 2008
WARMING UP: The Rays will return to Ft. Myers Thursday to face the Red Sox at City of Palms Park in a 1:05 start. Schedule to pitch for the visitors are Matt Garza, JP Howell and Mitch Talbot. (Tampa Bay, TheInsiders.com)
Leicester challenges Sox in first start Mar 15, 2008
-- Before the Orioles' 7-4 rain-shortened loss to the Red Sox at City of Palms Park on Friday, manager Dave Trembley said Jon Leicester's outing would be "an important start for him, obviously.". Prior to the outing, Leicester had pitched 5 1/3 innings over four Grapefruit League games -- all in relief -- allowing four runs (three earned) on four hits for a 5. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Day after incident, Rays moving on Mar 15, 2008
"I stand by what we said; I stand by our interpretation of the play," Maddon said before the Rays played the Red Sox at City of Palms Park on Thursday. "I will not back down for a minute. I know we are right in this regard, so it's up to [the Yankees] to spin it the way they would like to spin it. That is entirely up to them. But I know what happened. Everybody who saw it knows what happened. It's indisputable what happened. So bring on the spin doctors.". (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Maddon impressed with Garza, Howell Mar 15, 2008
-- Manager Joe Maddon was pleased with the performances he got from starter Matt Garza and reliever J.P. Howell in Thursday's 3-3 tie with the Red Sox at City of Palms Park. Garza went 4 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing four hits and walk while striking out two. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Matsuzaka not giving up on Japan trip Mar 15, 2008
Matsuzaka pitched four innings and allowed two runs on four hits in yesterday's rain-shortened 7-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles at City of Palms Park. The game was called in the middle of the seventh inning, but Matsuzaka pitched in dry conditions. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Colon to face Rays in Red Sox debut Mar 15, 2008
That is when he steps on the mound at City of Palms Park and starts an exhibition game against the Rays. Considering Colon's track record -- which includes an American League Cy Young Award in 2005 -- the Red Sox are eager to see what the big righty might be able to offer them. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Manny finds wisdom with touch of gray Mar 15, 2008
Sitting in front of his locker in the clubhouse of City of Palms Park before the Red Sox's workout on Wednesday morning, Ramirez offered his thoughts. As one of the longest-tenured members of the team -- and yes, one of the graybeards -- Ramirez has experienced much. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Sox Break Out Offensively In 7-4 Win Over O's Mar 15, 2008
Manny Ramirez and J.D. Drew each homered for the first time this spring as the Red Sox continued to stir offensively Friday with an abbreviated 7-4 Grapefruit League win over the Orioles at City of Palms Park in Ft. Myers, FL. ... The Sox, who improved to 6-8-2 with the win, return to action Saturday, when potential Opening Day starter Jon Lester is scheduled to take the mound against the Reds at 1:05 p.m. at City of Palms Park. (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
Revolution get a kick start from their spring training Mar 9, 2008
"His daughter, Nora LeWitus, is celebrating her 21st birthday with a classmate from Northeastern."It's awesome," she says, sipping an ice cold Sol that cost $1.90 (compared with $6.25 for a beer at City of Palms Park). "There's three of us here. There's thousands for the Red Sox. (Boston Globe)
A small bend in road for Buchholz Mar 9, 2008
High ceilingThe front office got its first good look at Lars Anderson this spring when the big first baseman made his way over to City of Palms Park ... Bowden and Pauley each threw three innings in the four-inning camp game before the main attraction at City of Palms Park. (Boston Globe)
Beckett tweaks his back Mar 9, 2008
- Red Sox ace Josh Beckett walked to the mound at City of Palms Park yesterday, threw one warm-up pitch, and put his hand to his lower back ... He was replaced by Manny Delcarmen, who threw two scoreless innings in a 5-2 Boston loss that left a packed City of Palms Park wondering why Beckett had left. (Boston Globe)
J.J.'s Notes From Spring Training Mar 9, 2008
The two teams wrap up their 3 game set at City Of Palms Park, Sunday afternoon at 1:05 PM. ... Game three at the Sox winter home, City Of Palms Park on Sunday ... Time to play some baseball, As is tradition, the Red Sox open with Boston College today in a 1:00 game at City Of Palms Park. (WCAX.com, VT)
Red Sox notes: Crisp embraces competition Mar 9, 2008
" Several players from the intrasquad game stayed to serve as backups for the "A" game, including pitchers Mike James and Blake Maxwell, catchers Zak Farkes and Ty Weeden, infielders Jeff Natale, Ryan Khoury, Chad Spann and Lars Anderson, and outfielders Bubba Bell, Mickey Hall and Jeff Corsaletti. Roster moves: The Sox reduced their roster to 46 players Saturday morning. Pitchers Edgar Martinez and Pauley were optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket. Pitcher Kyle Jackson and infielder Argenis Diaz were... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Back Forces Beckett Out Mar 9, 2008
Delcarmen tossed two perfect innings against the Marlins and whiffed one, but the Sox dropped their fourth in a row with a 5-2 loss at City of Palms Park. s slim chances of winning the lone open spot in the Sox bullpen grew even dimmer as he gave up two runs on three hits and two walks in 1 2/3 innings to take the loss. (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
Matsuzaka may join Red Sox in Japan Mar 8, 2008
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Liriano returns to start Twins' victory Mar 8, 2008
Up next: Josh Beckett is expected to start Saturday as the Sox host the Marlins at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, Fla ... Up next: Josh Becket is expected to start Saturday as the Sox host the Marlins at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, Fla. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Notes: Blackburn opening eyes Mar 8, 2008
Blackburn continued to make a push for one of those roles on Friday, pitching 2 1/3 scoreless innings in the Twins' 7-2 victory over the Red Sox at City of Palms Park ... He pitched one inning against the Red Sox in a "B" game at City of Palms Park on Monday. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Notes: Buchholz works through trouble Mar 8, 2008
Colon progressing: Bartolo Colon threw 50 pitches in a bullpen session Friday morning at City of Palms Park as he prepares to face hitters for the first time Sunday morning, with the target of March 15 for his first appearance in a game ... Welcome to the bigs: The Red Sox will play a four-inning simulated game Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. ET at City of Palms Park before the main attraction. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Buchholz weathers rocky first in loss Mar 8, 2008
Up next: Josh Beckett is expected to start Saturday as the Sox host the Marlins at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, Fla. Game time is 1:05 p.m. ET. The Twins will play the Pirates in Bradenton, Fla. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Fifth Starters Stumbling Mar 8, 2008
It wasnt enough to spare Buchholz the loss as the Sox fell, 7-2, at City of Palms Park. In Ft. Lauderdale, and the underdogs in the fifth starter derbywere hammered for a total of nine runs in 5 2/3 innings as the Orioles routed the Sox, 12-2. (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
Notes: Young displays versatility Mar 7, 2008
Liriano, who is coming off Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery, will make his spring debut in a start against the Red Sox at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers at 12:05 p.m. CT. Left-hander Glen Perkins will get the start in the second contest as the Twins head to Dunedin to take on the Blue Jays in another 12:05 p.m. CT start. Kelly Thesier is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Baseball helping Bluffton heal Mar 7, 2008
On Thursday, the team was the guest of the Lee County Sports Authority in an open-air suite in right field at City of Palms Park, as the Red Sox played the Dodgers. On Sunday, the one-year anniversary of the crash, Bluffton played Eastern Mennonite University, the team it was supposed to play a year ago, in Sarasota. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Dodgers Storm Back To Edge Sox Mar 7, 2008
The Red Sox rudely greeted former Sox icon Derek Lowe by tagging the Dodgers starter for five runs on six hits and two walks in just two innings, but a trio of relievers combined to give up eight runs in the final two innings as the Dodgers edged the Sox, 9-6, in Grapefruit League play at City of Palms Park in Ft. Myers, FL. ... the leading contender for the fifth starters role, is scheduled to start against the Twins at City of Palms Park at 1:05 p.m. A victory by the Sox will allow them to... (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
Liriano on target to start Friday Mar 6, 2008
Liriano will get the start against the Red Sox at City of Palms Park in the 12:05 p.m. CT contest. It will be the left-hander's first game action since he underwent Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery in November 2006. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Francona to welcome Torre Mar 6, 2008
-- Joe Torre makes his return to City of Palms Park on Thursday, and for the first time in more than a dozen years, it will not be as manager of the Yankees. Which is OK with Red Sox manager Terry Francona. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Colon coming along nicely at Red Sox camp Mar 6, 2008
-- Right-hander Bartolo Colon, who signed a Minor League contract with the Red Sox on Feb. 25, threw 41 pitches in a bullpen session on Wednesday morning at City of Palms Park. In his two bullpen sessions thus far, Colon has thrown only fastballs and changeups. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Red Sox to host fan singing competition Mar 6, 2008
From March 4 through 13, fans will be able to showcase their singing skills by performing the song at Red Sox games in a staging area near the Edison Avenue gate at City of Palms Park. The competition will run from 10:35 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. at each game, with all auditions being filmed for the judges by event staff. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Red Sox notes: Different results for Lester Mar 6, 2008
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Sox Fall To Reds; Lester Solid In Defeat Mar 6, 2008
The second time was far better than the first for Red Sox left-handed pitcher Jon Lester, who allowed one run on four hits and one walk while striking out two over three innings as the Sox fell to the Reds, 7-6, Wednesday in Grapefruit League action at City of Palms Park in Ft. Myers, FL. ... The Sox, who dropped to 3-3 with the loss, return to action Thursday, when is scheduled to start against the Dodgers at City of Palms Park at 1:05 p.m. Wakefield allowed one hit over two scoreless innings... (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
Red Sox' Papelbon unhappy with contract situation Mar 5, 2008
The Sox' attempt to schedule a B game Saturday, before their matchup with the Marlins at City of Palms Park, was unsuccessful. They were turned down by the Twins and Reds, so the team will bring some minor leaguers over for a four-inning camp game and get their pitchers some innings. (Boston Globe)
Bay's misplays cost Pirates in 5-3 loss Mar 5, 2008
- Two Jason Bay misplays led to the Pirates' 5-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox this afternoon at City of Palms Park. "It's been a strange run with a lot of things happening here lately," Bay said afterward. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Red Sox notes: Setting up the pitching staff Mar 5, 2008
-- Tuesday's contest vs. the Pirates kicked off a run of five consecutive days of Grapefruit League games at City of Palms Park ... Jimmy Fund visit: The Red Sox welcomed 35 young patients from the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston to Tuesday's game at City of Palms Park ... Up next: Jon Lester makes his second spring start Wednesday, as the Cincinnati Reds visit City of Palms Park for a 1:05 p.m. ET contest. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Red Sox want Dice-K to adopt program Mar 5, 2008
" Two days after a heavy bullpen side session of more than 100 pitches, Matsuzaka threw 47 pitches over three innings Tuesday, allowing two hits and one run in Boston's 5-3 win over Pittsburgh at City of Palms Park. Matsuzaka walked two and fanned two. "For me, it's a progression," Matsuzaka said afterward, through interpreter Maso Hashino. "And one of the things that I wanted to work on was pitching in a tired state, so that's what I was trying out [Sunday. Even today, I felt that I pitched... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Papelbon ready to cash in Mar 5, 2008
Papelbon laid the groundwork for a new contract following his perfect fourth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at City of Palms Park. "It's a tough situation for me right now because, basically, I'm at a point to where I feel like the position I'm in, there's a certain standard that needs to be put in place here," Papelbon said of looking for a long-term contract. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Sox Snap Skid, Edge Pirates Mar 5, 2008
Daisuke Matsuzaka became the first Red Sox starter to make two Grapefruit League starts Tuesday, when he gave up one run on two hits and two walks while striking out two over three innings in a 5-3 win over the Pirates at City of Palms Park in Ft. Myers ... The Sox, who snapped a two-game losing streak with the win, will return to action Tuesday when they face the Reds at City of Palms Park. (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
2K Sports Announces Third Annual Major League Baseball 2K8 Video Game Tour Mar 4, 2008
March 4 City of Palms park Ft. Myers, FL. March 5 City of Palms park Ft. Myers, FL. (IGN PS2)
Mailbag: Young or Cuddyer to bat third? Mar 4, 2008
-- This week's edition of the mailbag comes to you from the lovely pressbox at City of Palms Park, the spring home of the Red Sox. Now that we've finally reached the games portion of Spring Training, it makes for much more interesting fodder -- at least for us writers, and it seems the fans, too. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Notes: Crain feels fine after first start Mar 4, 2008
The right-hander pitched one inning in a "B" game against the Red Sox at City of Palms Park, allowing one run on two hits while walking one. The results were secondary for Crain. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
