Your 2007 Boston Red Sox

by SoxDevil on Mar 27, 2007 5:56 PM EDT in News Comment 16 comments

Here is the 2007 Opening Day roster for the Boston Red Sox. The BoSox start the season in KC on April 2nd with 12 pitchers and 13 position players.

Starters: Daisuke Matsuzaka, Curt Schilling, Tim Wakefield, Josh Beckett, Julian Tavarez

Long relief: Kyle Snyder (likely)

Middle relief: Brendan Donnelly, Hideki Okajima, Joel Pineiro, J.C. Romero, Javier Lopez.

Closer: Jonathan Papelbon

Catchers: Jason Varitek, Doug Mirabelli.

Infielders: David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Julio Lugo, Mike Lowell, Kevin Youkilis, Alex Cora.

Outfielders: Manny Ramirez, Coco Crisp, J.D. Drew, Eric Hinske, Wily Mo Pena.

Disabled List: Mike Timlin, Jon Lester, and Matt Clement will start the season on the disabled list.

Craig Hansen, Manny Delcarman, and catcher Kevin Cash were optioned to the AAA Pawtucket Red Sox today.

Catcher Alberto Castillo was traded to the Orioles for outfielder Cory Keylor.

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Re: Your 2007 Boston Red Sox

Tavarez?

Lots of off days in April, right?

by RickD on Mar 27, 2007 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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haha, yup. The 5th starter isn't used much in April

by Realistic on Mar 28, 2007 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kyle Snyder was justifiably happy in the clubhouse after batting practice, having made the team in a role that was described to him as a long-man type right now with the possibility of an alteration in the future. His first call went to his mom (Sandy) and dad (Don). While he is trying to put simply making the team all in perspective, he had to admit that because of the circumstances (one perceived spot on the staff entering spring training) this was among the top moments in his career.

Another noteworthy announcement was that top prospect Clay Buchholz will start for the Red Sox Thursday at City of Palms Park against Tampa Bay.

"You know you're having a bad day when the fifth inning rolls around and they drag the warning track." - Mike Flanagan, Baltimore Orioles pitcher, 1992.

by SoxDevil on Mar 28, 2007 9:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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Good for Snyder. His performance this spring has definitely set him apart.

I'm just a little confused about Javier Lopez. Just a little...

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by Randy Booth on Mar 28, 2007 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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Eh, it's really not that big of a deal considering he's gonna be sent down as soon as Timlin comes off the DL. Maybe considering this is why others got sent down instead so they don't waste time sitting on the bench considering they'd be going down to the minors within weeks

by Realistic on Mar 28, 2007 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: From Bradford on Baseball

True. Lopez had good spring stats, so maybe they're hoping he picks up the slack if Romero fails

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by Randy Booth on Mar 28, 2007 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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I wouldn't mind having three lefties in the pen when we face the Yanks in April, though I imagine Timlin will be back by then.

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Mar 28, 2007 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Snyder has no options

So, I think, Lopez will go down when Timlin returns.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Mar 28, 2007 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Snyder has no options

Agreed. A boy can dream though.

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Mar 28, 2007 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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Agreed re: 3 'pen lefties. I've never seen a lineup with so many southpaws---the whole outfield, 1B and 2B, the DH and a switch-hitter at C.... Ridiculous. We don't need a LOOGY, we need a LSOGY (Lefthanded Six-Out GuY).

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by Tony the pony on Mar 28, 2007 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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I really dislike the choice of Lopez and Romero over Delcarmen. I'm hoping all these lefties are a sign of Francona turning into Mike Hargrove.

"Your best? Losers always whine about 'giving it their best.' Winners go home and fuck the prom queen." "Carla was the prom queen."

by Saberrox on Mar 28, 2007 3:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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I think Manny D deserves a spot in the 'pen, also.

Here are the reasons why I think some guys in the 'pen got what they did:

Romero: Bad spring, but he has a proven track record.
Lopez: Great spring and is a lefty.
Delcarmen: Bad spring and is a righty
Corey: Great spring and is a righty

I think it's that simple. Corey had to be on the verge of making the team, I believe. If the Sox need some more relief help through April, Corey and Delcarmen should have their bags packed in Pawtucket.

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by Randy Booth on Mar 28, 2007 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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Breslow too. I half-remember writing something about how he's basically a LHP who gets both RHH and LHH out at about the same level of effectiveness, which I think might've made him a better overall option than Lopez at this point, but oh well.

"Interesting. No wait, the other thing. Tedious." -Bender Bending Rodriguez.

by Allen Chace on Mar 28, 2007 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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I like Breslow. I think he can be our situational lefty, but he's effective enough against righties to be called on for more than 1 out. However, we have Okajima, Romero, Lopez, and Breslow as LRP. That's a lot of competition. I'd only keep 2 lefties in the 'pen.

"You know you're having a bad day when the fifth inning rolls around and they drag the warning track." - Mike Flanagan, Baltimore Orioles pitcher, 1992.

by SoxDevil on Mar 29, 2007 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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We're in complete agreement, actually. My point was that Breslow could be a better option than Lopez, given that Lopez and Romero may be useful only against LHH. I'd smack myself if I were proposing 4 LHPs in the pen, unless they were all Billy Wagner/B.J. Ryan clones.

That might end up Okajima's fate, as well (effective against LHH), though I think he and the Yanks' Igawa will enjoy at least a few months of baffling hitters just based on differences in delivery/approach alone.

"Interesting. No wait, the other thing. Tedious." -Bender Bending Rodriguez.

by Allen Chace on Mar 29, 2007 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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The future of the bullpen probably looks something like:

Papelbon, Hansen, Delcarmen, Okajima, and Breslow/Corey. Snyder could be the long man... I'm not sure where he fits in long term, but he could start or relieve.

Hansen is starting to fall behind in his development. I hope he can pick up the slack, even if it means getting smacked around in AAA, and figure out how to pitch major league ball.

"You know you're having a bad day when the fifth inning rolls around and they drag the warning track." - Mike Flanagan, Baltimore Orioles pitcher, 1992.

by SoxDevil on Mar 29, 2007 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs