Doug Mirabelli

This 16" x 20" celebration photo has been personally hand signed by twenty-three of the World Series Champs Boston Red Sox. This 16" x 20" photo has been signed by: Josh Beckett, Royce Clayton, Alex Cora, Manny Delcarmen, Jacoby Ellsbury, Eric Hinske, Bobby Kielty, Jon Lester, Javier Lopez, Mike Lowell, Julio Lugo, Doug Mirabelli, David Ortiz, Jonathon Papelbon, Dustin Pedroia, Manny Ramirez, Curt Schilling, Kyle Snyder, Mike Timlin, Jason Varitek, Kevin Youkilis, Coaches: Terry Francona and... Read Full Story

After searching the Red Sox blogosphere for some comments on the realease of Doug Mirabelli, this is what I've got. No word from Wake yet, but Theo, Schilling and others had a few words: Theo "He’s done a lot for this franchise over the years. He probably had an impact that exceeded the role. . . . The timing, in part, was out of respect for Doug. This was a debate early in camp. It reached a point where defensively, especially, we thought Cash was the backup that would give our team the... Read Full Story

Curt Schilling said that the Red Sox clubhouse were stunned that the Red Sox released Doug Mirabelli, the personal catcher of Tim Wakefield. His offense and defense have declined, but he would still make for a solid back up. The Tigers Vance Wilson will be out for Opening Day and the Tigers could use a back up, but it probably won't be Mirabelli. There are several teams looking for catchers and it is possible Mirabelli could get a tryout from a team, but at this point it seems unlikely... Read Full Story

The fans at McAfee Coliseum will be treated to a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Oakland Athletics when they take their seats on Wednesday. Jon Lester will be the starting pitcher for the Red Sox on this day. Lefthander Lester is 0-1 this season with a 9.00 ERA. Starting this game for the Athletics will be Rich Harden. The righthander has a 1.50 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 135-moneyline favorites... Read Full Story

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