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Your Morning Dump...where Ortiz's heel looked A-OK when stealing third.

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. At age 37, in his 17th major league season, David Ortiz accomplished a career first last night: He stole third base. “You... Continue reading

Posted 7 hours ago at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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Red Sox comeback falls short as ChiSox take first game of series

Jon Lester stumbled out of the gate early and the offense had plenty of chances to make a comeback but fall just short as the White Sox take the first game of the series, 6-4. Lester was able to get two quick outs in the first but Alex Rios was... Continue reading

Posted 3 days ago at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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Your Morning Dump...where Napoli & Pedroia blame themselves

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump “I didn’t make the play. I saw it up and overran it. … My first read was stay back and then I... Continue reading

Posted May 15, 2013 at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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Sox start hot but Moore shuts them down as Sox lose again, 5-3

Despite getting to Matt Moore early, the Rays nickel and dimed their way to a big fourth inning off John Lackey as the Sox lose a frustrating one, 5-3. The game couldn't have gotten to a better start: Matt Moore struggled with his control, hitting Jacoby Ellsbury and then giving... Continue reading

Posted May 14, 2013 at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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Your Morning Dump...where another day, another injury for the Red Sox

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. According to Red Sox manager John Farrell, both David Ross and Will Middlebrooks were classified as day-to-day after leaving the Sox’ 6-1... Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2013 at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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Recap: DREWWWWWWWWWW leads Sox past Twins

That wasn't boos in Fenway. That was DREWWWWWWWWW. Stephen Drew has his best night in a Red Sox uniform and it was capped off with a wall ball double in the 11th to bring in the winning run and end the three-game losing streak with a 6-5 victory over the... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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Your Morning Dump...where Clay's having a once in a generation start

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. Can we say it now? Why not? Juan Nieves did. "He's as talented as any of the upper-echelon guys," theRed Sox pitching... Continue reading

Posted May 2, 2013 at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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Your Morning Dump...where Salty's error wasn't really an error.

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. “It looked like he got tied up with [home plate umpire] Clint [Fagan] behind the plate,” said Red Sox manager John Farrell.... Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2013 at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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Your Morning Dump...where we may have seen the last of Alfredo Aceves

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. The Red Sox announced following Wednesday’s 6-5 victory over the A’s that they have optioned right-hander Alfredo Aceves to Triple-A Pawtucket. It... Continue reading

Posted Apr 25, 2013 at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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Recap: Napoli powers Red Sox to a 9-6 victory

I've said it before and I'll say it again: It's so damn good to see Mike Napoli in a Red Sox uniform. Napoli crushed a grand slam into the Monster seats in the fifth that helped push the Sox past the A's with a 9-6 victory. After the A's got... Continue reading

Posted Apr 22, 2013 at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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Your Morning Dump...where Victorino is showing why the Sox signed him

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. Among the many, many moves that the Red Sox made in the offseason, none was scrutinized with quite the same sense of... Continue reading

Posted Apr 18, 2013 at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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Your Morning Dump...where baseball has always been more than just a game.

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. “This is a game. This is baseball, but it means a lot to the city of Boston. It means a lot to... Continue reading

Posted Apr 17, 2013 at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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Your Morning Dump...where Hanrahan had quite the meltdown.

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. Hanrahan, who recorded just two outs, faced seven batters and gave up five runs on three hits, including two home runs, and... Continue reading

Posted Apr 11, 2013 at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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Your Morning Dump...where Drew gets called up & Iglesias is sent down

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. The Red Sox optioned shortstop Jose Iglesias to Triple-A Pawtucket and activated shortstop Stephen Drew from the disabled list on Tuesday, sources... Continue reading

Posted Apr 10, 2013 at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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So far, so good with the 2013 Red Sox

The Red Sox front office is bracing itself for something they haven't dealt with since May 2003. For 794 games, Fenway Park has been sold out and unless there are a few thousand people that have nothing to do on a rainy Wednesday night, the infamous streak that Fenway Sports... Continue reading

Posted Apr 9, 2013 at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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Nava's home run is all the offense Buchholz needed in 3-1 win.

Daniel Nava hit a three run homer in the bottom of the seventh was all that Clay Buchholz needed as the Red Sox have won their third straight, beating the Orioles, 3-1. It was a pitcher's duel between Buchholz and Wei-Yin Chen, as both of them only allowed a couple... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2013 at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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Red Sox lose Mauro Gomez to Blue Jays

The Red Sox absolutely destroyed the Blue Jays on Sunday but it appears the Jays decided to get some payback, hitting the Sox in the depth chart, claiming Mauro Gomez off of waivers from the Red Sox. The Blue Jays tweeted the move earlier in the day. The Sox signed... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2013 at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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How we see it goin' down: Orioles vs Red Sox

First Pitch: Monday 2:05, Wednesday 7:10, Thursday 7:10 Arms: Monday: Clay Buchholz, RHP (1-0, 1.29 ERA) vs. Wei-Yin Chen, LHP (0-0, 3.18 ERA) Wednesday: Ryan Dempster, RHP (0-1, 5.40 ERA) vs. Miguel Gonzalez, RHP (1-0, 2.84 ERA) Thursday: Felix Doubront, LHP (0-0, 5.40 ERA) vs. Jake Arrieta RHP (0-0, 9.00... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2013 at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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Sox are 'optimistic' about Lackey's injury, could avoid DL

The John Lackey Road to Redemption tour looked like it was going to end before it even got started as the right hander left the game in agony after throwing a wild pitch to Jose Reyes on Saturday. It was a damn shame too since he was looking pretty sharp... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2013 at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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How we see it goin' down: Red Sox vs Blue Jays

First Pitch: Friday 7:07, Saturday 1:07, Sunday 1:07 Arms: Monday: Felix Doubront, LHP (0-0, -.-- ERA) vs. Josh Johnson, RHP (0-0, -.-- ERA) Wednesday: John Lackey, RHP (0-0, -.-- ERA) vs. J.A. Happ, LHP (0-0, -.-- ERA) Thursday: Jon Lester, RHP (1-0, 3.60 ERA) vs. R.A. Dickey. RHP (0-1, 4.50... Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2013 at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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Your Morning Dump...where Iglesias won't be in the Majors for long.

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. It is a luxury. It is not a controversy. Jose Iglesias has been been a surprising early contributor to the Red Sox.... Continue reading

Posted Apr 4, 2013 at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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Your Morning Dump... where Buchholz is getting his confidence back.

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. There has been no team meeting to declare that winning from the start is a goal — duh — “but you can... Continue reading

Posted Apr 3, 2013 at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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Recap: Sox grind out an 8-2 win over the Yankees

We shouldn't get too caught up over one game right? NAHHHHH. CUE THE DUCKBOATS. 162-0 baby! The Red Sox attacked an unusally shaky CC Sabathia and Jon Lester managed to work through a rough inning and let the bullpen come in and do shut down the Yankees and come out... Continue reading

Posted Apr 1, 2013 at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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Ted's Army Season Preview Part Three

Baseball is finally here. While Spring Training can hold people off, many are fiending for the season to start. We're right there with you. We look forward to the brutal grind of the baseball season. The braintrust behind Ted's Army came together and put out expectations for our beloved Boston... Continue reading

Posted Mar 28, 2013 at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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Your Morning Dump...where Bard wants to start the season in the Majors.

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. “It’s pretty obvious that something needs to be made,” said Bard of a roster decision. “I think I’ve done what I’ve needed... Continue reading

Posted Mar 28, 2013 at Ted's Army: The Voice of Red Sox fans

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