Fantasy Update
Dec 4, 2013
Rotoworld
Red Sox signed C A.J. Pierzynski to a one-year, $8.25 million contract.
Dec 3, 2013
KFFL
The Boston Red Sox agreed with free-agent C A.J. Pierzynski (Rangers) on an undisclosed deal.
Dec 1, 2013
KFFL
The Minnesota Twins are making progress in contract talks with free-agent C A.J. Pierzynski (Rangers).
Full Count | WEEI 4 hours ago
With Mike Napoli back, what can the Red Sox do?
With Mike Napoli back in the fold for the Red Sox on a two-year, $32 million deal — in a week where the Sox also added catcher A.J. Pierzynski on a one-year, $8.25 million contract and reliever Edward Mujica on a two-year, $9.5 million pact — the Red Sox are nearly maxed out in terms [...]
The Republican Dec 5, 2013
How will outspoken catcher A.J. Pierzynski fit in with Boston Red Sox players?
A.J. Pierzynski, who has a reputation for being a hated player, hopes he'll fit in well in the Red Sox clubhouse.
SportsReel Boston Dec 5, 2013
Red Sox Sign A.J. Pierzynski
Yesterday afternoon the Red Sox announced that they have signed catcher A.J. Pierzynski to a one year $8.25 million. This signing spelt the end of Jarrod Saltalmacchia’s tenure with the Sox leading him to sign with the Miami Marlins. Pierzynski is a 16 year major league veteran and has become known as one of the more »
The Republican Dec 5, 2013
Red Sox GM Ben Cherington explains choosing A.J. Pierzynski over Jarrod Saltalamacchia
The Red Sox made an offer to Jarrod Saltalamacchia, but ultimately A.J. Pierzynski was chosen as the team's catcher for 2014.
Full Count | WEEI Dec 5, 2013
A.J. Pierzynski on D&C: ‘Do what I need to do to fit in’ with Red Sox
New Red Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski joined Dennis & Callahan on Thursday morning to discuss his decision to sign with Boston, his outlook on sharing playing time with David Ross and his reputation as one of the most disliked players in the league. A two-time All Star, Pierzynski signed a one-year, $8.25 million contract with Boston on Tuesday [...]
Red Sox Baseball Coverage | WEEI Dec 5, 2013
A.J. Pierzynski on being the most hated man in baseball
The Red Sox new catcher, A.J. Pierzynski, joined the show to discuss his reputation as the most hated man in baseball. He also said that he turned down multi-year deals to come and win in Boston.
Boston Globe Dec 5, 2013
Close-up look at team helped sell A.J. Pierzynski on joining Red Sox
A.J. Pierzynski was hired by Fox to provide analysis during the postseason, a position that gave him a close-up view of the Red Sox and their run to the World Series title.
Boston Herald Dec 5, 2013
A.J. chooses winning over money
New Red Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski could have landed a multi-year deal to play somewhere else the next two seasons, but that would have meant playing for some team not in possession of a freshly minted World Series trophy.That’s why he wanted to play for the Red Sox in 2014, he said yesterday after his one-year deal worth a reported $8.25 million was made official.
Extra Bases | Boston Globe Dec 4, 2013
Pierzynski scouted Red Sox during Series
A.J. Pierzynski was hired by Fox to provide analysis during the postseason, a position that gave him a close-up view of the Red Sox and their run to the World Series title.
Red Sox Blog | Providence Journal Dec 4, 2013
Pierzynski excited for chance to win with Red Sox
By Brian MacPhersonDuring two of the last three postseasons. A.J. Pierzynski has exchanged his chest protector for a microphone, working for the FOX network in its on-site pregame and postgame shows during the World Series. As he looked for a team as a free agent this offseason, Pierzynski decided that he'd rather play in the World Series than broadcast it. It didn't take long for him to express enthusiasm when Ben Cherington and the Red Sox expressed interest in his services. Pierzynski said he fielded multiyear offers from other teams, but "winning won out over everything" when he chose...
Boston Globe Dec 4, 2013
Globe 10.0: Is Pierzynski an Upgrade?
In this episode of Globe 10.0, Kevin Dupont and Scott Thurston debate whether A.J. Pierzynski is an upgrade over Jarrod Saltalamacchia.
Boston Globe Dec 4, 2013
Red Sox announce Pierzynski signing
A.J. Pierzynski passed his physical and the Red Sox announced his signing to a one-year contract. Terms were not announced, but sources said Pierzynski received $8.25 million.
Boston Globe Dec 4, 2013
Red Sox sign C Pierzynski to 1-year deal
BOSTON (AP) — The World Series champion Boston Red Sox have signed free-agent catcher A.J. Pierzynski to a one-year contract.
Full Count | WEEI Dec 4, 2013
Red Sox officially announce signing of A.J. Pierzynski
The Red Sox on Wednesday confirmed the signing of catcher A.J. Pierzynski to a one-year deal and will introduce him to the media in a conference call late Wednesday afternoon. The 36-year-old Pierzynski has spent 16 seasons in the majors, including 2013 with the Rangers. Prior to that, he spent eight seasons with the White [...]
Extra Bases | Boston Globe Dec 4, 2013
Red Sox announce Pierzynski signing
A.J. Pierzynski passed his physical and the Red Sox announced his signing to a one-year contract. Terms were not announced, but sources said Pierzynski received $8.25 million.
