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Red Sox won't negotiate with Jacoby Ellsbury until offseason

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington hinted Thursday during a radio interview with WEEI the team probably won't engage in contract talks with outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury until after the season. Ellsbury is eligible for free agency in the offseason. "It’s just, in this case, we agreed before the season that we would defer (contract negotiations) until the end of the season," Cherington said. "That’s our expectation right now. You never say never. Things can change. But our expectation is we pick up the conversation after the season.”

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Red Sox | No talks with Jacoby Ellsbury

KFFL — Boston Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said the team hasn't had talks with OF ...

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Question marks remain after successful trip

Dirty Water Blog | Patriot Ledger — Although Jacoby Ellsbury finished the trip with a strong performance Wednesday night he has been a major disappointment atop a lineup that was depending on him to be the engine that drove the offense.

Boston Red Sox May 23, 2013

Today's Boston Red Sox coverage: Looking back at Derek Lowe's career, evaluating Terry Francona's legacy, and more

The Republican — Included in today's Red Sox Roundup: Taking another look at the careers of Derek Lowe and Terry Francona, Jacoby Ellsbury shows some positive signs and Clay Buchholz cruises.

Boston Red Sox May 23, 2013

Ben Cherington on D&C: In-season contract talks with Jacoby Ellsbury unlikely

Full Count | WEEI — Red Sox GM Ben Cherington, in an appearance on the Dennis & Callahan show, said that the Red Sox have talked at various points with outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury about the possibility of something other than a one-year deal. However, each time, the team and player elected to agree to a one-year contract that avoided an [...]

Boston Red Sox May 23, 2013

Don’t be quick to lose Jacoby Ellsbury

Boston Globe — CHICAGO – The Red Sox’ hitting coaches feel Jacoby Ellsbury is about to break out. They see the progress in the leadoff hitter’s swing in batting practice and feel it’s just a matter of time.    

Boston Red Sox May 22, 2013

Red Sox consider dropping Jacoby Ellsbury in lineup

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Red Sox manager John Farrell admitted Tuesday slumping outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury probably would be moved out of the leadoff spot if Shane Victorino (hamstring) was healthy. As it is, Ellsbury will continue to get the chance to get on track atop the lineup. "We’re sticking with (Ellsbury) to hopefully give him the opportunity to come out of the situation that he’s in right now," Farrell said, per The Boston Herald. "But I can say this: Whether he’s hitting first or whether he’s hitting somewhere else in the lineup, there are still things that we need to address, that he needs to address, and t...

May 22, 2013

Ellsbury: Slump? What slump?

Boston Red Sox Blog | ESPN Boston — CHICAGO -- Well, glad we got that cleared up. What the rest of the world might view as a slump, Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury on Wednesday night insisted has been not much more than an inability to "find some grass out there." Ellsbury had two singles and also walked twice in Wednesday night's 6-2 Red Sox win over the White Sox. He also singled and walked in his last two plate appearances Tuesday. It was his first two-hit game since May 5, a span of 16 games, and only the second time this month he has reached base four times in a game.

Boston Red Sox May 22, 2013

Notebook: Jacoby Ellsbury shrugs it off

Boston Herald — CHICAGO — By the time Jacoby Ellsbury came to the plate in the sixth inning Tuesday night, his slump had deepened to 8-for-62, causing Red Sox manager John Farrell to admit to thinking about removing him from the leadoff spot.But to hear Ellsbury tell it, his approach at the plate had been rock-solid.

Boston Red Sox May 22, 2013

Jacoby Ellsbury reaches base four times in Red Sox' 6-2 win

Clubhouse Insider | Boston Herald — CHICAGO -- By the time Jacoby Ellsbury came to the plate in the sixth inning here Tuesday night, his slump had deepened to an 8-for-62 misery that left Red Sox manager John Farrell admitting to thinking about removing him from the leadoff spot.But to hear Ellsbury tell it, his approach at the plate had been rock-solid.

Boston Red Sox May 22, 2013

Red Sox hope Ellsbury getting untracked

Red Sox Blog | Providence Journal — By Tim BrittonCHICAGO -- Even in the aftermath of a loss Tuesday night, manager John Farrell was quick to point out one of the night's positives. Jacoby Ellsbury had gotten on base twice, with a walk and a single up the middle. Both had come against left-handed pitchers. Ellsbury entered the game with eight hits in his last 60 at-bats. Both Farrell and hitting coach Greg Colbrunn hope the baby steps from Tuesday translate into something bigger. "Hopefully this is a sign of good things to come," said Colbrunn. "He's been battling each at-bat. He's had really good at-bats against lefties and ...

Boston Red Sox May 22, 2013

John Farrell: Jacoby Ellsbury will remain in leadoff spot for now

Full Count | WEEI — Making his weekly appearance with “Salk & Holley” Wednesday, Red Sox manager John Farrell said that struggling outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury will remain in the leadoff spot “for the immediate time, right now.” “I’m not going to say that that would be the case forever,” Farrell said. “But our goal is to get him going — [...]

Boston Red Sox May 22, 2013

Red Sox lineup: Jacoby Ellsbury remains atop order; Shane Victorino out

Full Count | WEEI — CHICAGO – Coming off a one-hit, one-walk performance Tuesday night, Jacoby Ellsbury remains atop the Red Sox’ lineup with the Red Sox going up against lefty Hector Santiago. (Santiago is filling in for Chris Sale, who was scratched due to shoulder tendonitis.) Shane Victorino is out of the lineup for a second straight game, still [...]

Boston Red Sox May 22, 2013

Buster Olney on M&M: Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox’ interests will ‘diverge unless he starts to hit’

Full Count | WEEI — ESPN baseball writer Buster Olney joined the Mut & Merloni show Wednesday to talk about Jacoby Ellsbury’s slow start and other topics from around the majors. Olney pointed out in his column Wednesday morning that the 29-year-old might not have much of a market as a free agent this offseason if his poor performance continues, and [...]

Boston Red Sox May 22, 2013

Notebook: John Farrell drops a hint on Jacoby Ellsbury

Boston Herald — CHICAGO — If Shane Victorino was healthy, slumping Jacoby Ellsbury may not still be the Red Sox leadoff hitter.With Ellsbury mired in a 4-for-27 funk that has lowered his on-base percentage to .307, manager John Farrell admitted yesterday to considering dropping him down in the batting order. But Victorino, the Sox’ most viable leadoff-hitting alternative, has been hampered by assorted injuries, most recently a tight left hamstring that had him sidelined again last night.

Boston Red Sox May 22, 2013

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  • Question marks remain after successful trip
    Although Jacoby Ellsbury finished the trip with a strong performance Wednesday night he has been a major disappointment atop a lineup that was depending on him to be the engine that drove the offense.
  • Today's Boston Red Sox coverage: Looking back at Derek Lowe's career, evaluating Terry Francona's legacy, and more
    Included in today's Red Sox Roundup: Taking another look at the careers of Derek Lowe and Terry Francona, Jacoby Ellsbury shows some positive signs and Clay Buchholz cruises.
  • Boston Red Sox left fielder Jonny Gomes, left, celebrates with center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury and right fielder Daniel Nava after defeating the Chicago White Sox 6-2 in a baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 The Associated Press
    Boston Red Sox left fielder Jonny Gomes, left, celebrates with center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury and right fielder Daniel Nava after defeating the Chicago White Sox 6-2 in a baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
  • Boston Red Sox's Mike Napoli, right, celebrates with teammate Jacoby Ellsbury after scoring on a passed ball during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 The Associated Press
    Boston Red Sox's Mike Napoli, right, celebrates with teammate Jacoby Ellsbury after scoring on a passed ball during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
  • Jacoby Ellsbury not struggling because of impending free agency, Red Sox manager John Farrell says
    CHICAGO — Red Sox manager John Farrell said Tuesday that he does not think Jacoby Ellsbury's struggles are tied to his upcoming free agency.
  • The gloves are off, the wisdom teeth are out: a Boston Red Sox preview
    Offense: Jacoby Ellsbury-CF, Shane Victorino-RF, Dustin Pedroia-2B, David Ortiz-1B, Mike Napoli-1B, Daniel Nava-LF, Jarrod Saltalamacchia-C, Will Middlebrooks-3B, Stephen Drew-SS. Bench: Ryan Lavarnway-C, Mike Carp-1B/OF, Pedro Ciriaco-INF, Jonny Gomes-OF. Remember before the season how everyone thought Boston and New York would struggle this year? Man, we are all idiots. How we manage to get by, I do not know. Having a top 5 offense in the AL tends to help. Jacoby Ellsbury's contract year isn't going how he would have hoped. The bizarre power spike he showed in 2011 remains an outl...
  • David Ross' concussion symptoms improve while Stephen Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury get day off
    MINNEAPOLIS — Shane Victorino returned to the Red Sox lineup and David Ross is showing signs of improvement following a concussion.
  • Jacoby Ellsbury in leadoff spot is not an 'absolute'
    MINNEAPOLIS — Red Sox manager John Farrell acknowledged the offensive struggles of center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury on Saturday, and said it was possible Ellsbury could be moved out of the top spot in the order.