Lenny DiNardo

Watching the Red Sox fall short of the World Series, or endure even a three-game losing skid during the regular season, is hard for me to stomach. My expectations are higher now that Boston has won two World Series titles in the last five years. Still, as any longtime Red Sox fan will tell you, it is much more rewarding to follow this ballclub now than it was before the current ownership group, front office and on-field management arrived. When Jed Lowrie grounded into the force out that sent Tampa Bay to the World Series and the Red Sox home with a Game Seven ... Read Full Story

With Rocco Baldelli on the 15-day disabled list, the Red Sox needed someone who can serve as a backup to Jacoby Ellsbury in center field. J.D. Drew can play the position, but he is better suited for right field. Thus the reason Jonathan Van Every will likely be summoned from Pawtucket and Chris Carter will be sent down, according to the Providence Journal. The 29-year-old Van Every, who was 4-for-17 (.235) in 11 games with the Red Sox last season, is proficient in center field and left field. He also has some pop in his bat. Last year, he belted 26 home runs in ... Read Full Story

Proposition 33: Recommitment to Officers Funding Statute Yes, we've got the unimportant stuff out of the way like who will be the President of the United States, now can we focus on something that's going to determine the way we live. The answer: Yes We Can. This is the most important initiative facing Red Sox Nation this offseason. Your decision on this will help determine what the other moves are. Summary In order to keep the pitching staff handled as best they can be, Proposition 33 attempts to resign our captain , Jason Varitek. With a young pitching staff looking for guidance, this measure ... Read Full Story

Proposition 50: Unsung Hero Recognition Act Summary The act is done more as a matter of courtesy than one pertinent to personnel or next year's roster. Mike Timlin will be recognized for all his work on the Red Sox over his six seasons. This is not actually on the ballot this year, but more of a hypothetical. Fiscal impact: None. Time commitment: One pre-game ceremony. It will take away from one chimpanzee slated to throw out the first pitch. What Your Vote Means YES Timlin will get a day at Fenway where he will be honored for his consistent service and great achievement. He ... Read Full Story

The Red Sox could not hit Rich Harden this afternoon, so they did the next best thing. They elevated the Oakland ace's pitch count and forced Bob Geren to call upon his bullpen. The result was a 5-0 victory for Boston, which departed Oakland with a 3-1 record after a daunting four-game series with the A's that started in Japan, was interrupted by three exhibitions in Los Angeles and was completed at McAfee Coliseum. Unlike last Wednesday, when Jon Lester was erratic while allowing four runs and five hits in four innings, the left-hander tossed 6.2 scoreless innings and earned the win. Lester permitted ... Read Full Story