2005 Preview--Beyond the Box Score
One more idiot
Less than two months after Red Sox players declared themselves“idiots”
during the team's late-season run, the Sox made their first major acquistion
of the offseason by signing veteran lefthander David Wells. Asked if he had
any reluctance signing a player who has been known to rock the boat, GM
Theo Epstein replied:“What, we don't have guys like that already”？
Off to see the world
After electing to return to the Sox last season in a reserve role,
outfielder Gabe Kapler left the team to sign a one-year deal worth an
estimated ＄3 million with the Yomiuri Giants in Japan. Said Kapler of his
decison:“It's a learning experience. This will allow me to take the road
less traveled.”
That'll cost you
In the spring of 2003, Nomar Garciaparra rejected a contract extension
worth ＄60 million over four years, from 2005-2008. In December, Garciaparra
avoided arbitration by agreeing to one-year deal with Chicago Cubs worth a
guaranteed ＄8 million.
Wonder Twins
In the middle of the batting order last season, out-fielder Manny Ramirez
and DH David Ortiz batted a combined .304 with 84 home runs and 269 RBIs.
They also struck out 257 times and stole two bases, both by Ramirez. Ortiz
led Ramirez in triples, 3-0.
What a waste
Following the 2003 season, the red sox signed troubled pitcher
Byung-Hyun Kim to a two-year, ＄10 million contract. Kim pitched just 17.1
inning for the Sox in 2004 and will likely be traded before Opening Day.
He is due ＄6 million in 2005.
Better to be lucky than good
After pitching coach Dave Wallace expressed concerns in spring training
about the lack of pitching depth at Triple-A, Red Sox starters Curt Schilling,
Pedro Martinez, Derek Lowe, Tim Wakefield and Bronson Arroyo did not miss a
single start last season, going a combined 73-46 in 993.2 innings.
Now that's clutch
Including the postseason, closer Keith Foulke finished his first season
with the Red Sox 6-3 with 35 saves and a 1.95 ERA. Foulke allowed just one
run in 14 postseason innings covering 11 appearances, during which the
Red Sox went 9-2. Overall, including the postseason, the Red Sox were 68-15 in
Foulke's 83 outings, including 35-4 in his last 39.
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