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  • 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.
  • Jacoby Ellsbury, Jonny Gomes get Red Sox manager John Farrell's backing
    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Red Sox manager John Farrell stood by Jonny Gomes and Jacoby Ellsbury on Wednesday.
  • Moore reaches seven wins; Plantain Power slams the door
    The day started with latin music, salsa dancing, plantains in the club house, and the creation story of Matt Moore. Those links are worth your time. Matt Moore started the evening by nailing Jacoby Ellsbury in the shoulder, allowing a base runner and making us all smile just a little. The smiles would be short lived. Pedroia earned a double after his batted ball skipped off the third base bag, and then Moore missed his spot by well over a foot on a 1-0, 92 MPH fastball to David Ortiz. He crushed the inside-heater and I'm not sure it's landed yet. There was no denying that Boston is a g...
  • Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore delivers to Boston Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla The Associated Press
    Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore delivers to Boston Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
  • Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz looks skyward after crossing home plate following his first-inning, three-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore during a baseball game Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury, and Dustin Pedroia also scored on the hit The Associated Press
    Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz looks skyward after crossing home plate following his first-inning, three-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore during a baseball game Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury, and Dustin Pedroia also scored on the hit. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
  • Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz hits a first-inning, three-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore during a baseball game Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury, and Shane Victorino also scored on the hit The Associated Press
    Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz hits a first-inning, three-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore during a baseball game Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury, and Shane Victorino also scored on the hit. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
  • Boston Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury (2) tosses his bat after striking out for the final out of the baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 5-1 The Associated Press
    Boston Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury (2) tosses his bat after striking out for the final out of the baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 5-1. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
  • Boston Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury (2) steals second base against Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (1) during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Arlington, Texas The Associated Press
    Boston Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury (2) steals second base against Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (1) during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
  • Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia, right, celebrates with Jacoby Ellsbury and Daniel Nava (29) after David Ortiz, not shown, hit a three-RBI double against the Toronto Blue Jays during the seventh inning of their baseball game, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Toronto. The Associated Press
    Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia, right, celebrates with Jacoby Ellsbury and Daniel Nava (29) after David Ortiz, not shown, hit a three-RBI double against the Toronto Blue Jays during the seventh inning of their baseball game, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Toronto. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)
  • Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Clay Buchholz, left, is congratulated by Jacoby Ellsbury and Shane Victorino (18) while leaving the field after losing his no-hitter in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, April 14, 2013 The Associated Press
    Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Clay Buchholz, left, is congratulated by Jacoby Ellsbury and Shane Victorino (18) while leaving the field after losing his no-hitter in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, April 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
  • Red Sox' Jacoby Ellsbury is on the run when it counts
    The outfielder's steal was crucial in deciding Saturday's 10-inning win.
  • Baltimore Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy throws to first but cannot complete the double play after forcing out Boston Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, April 11, 2013 The Associated Press
    Baltimore Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy throws to first but cannot complete the double play after forcing out Boston Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, April 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
  • Boston Red Sox's Pedro Ciriaco, right, is tagged out at home plate by Toronto Blue Jays' J.P. Arencibia during the third inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Saturday, April 6, 2013. Ciriaco tried to score on a fielder's choice hit into by Jacoby Ellsbury The Associated Press
    Boston Red Sox's Pedro Ciriaco, right, is tagged out at home plate by Toronto Blue Jays' J.P. Arencibia during the third inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Saturday, April 6, 2013. Ciriaco tried to score on a fielder's choice hit into by Jacoby Ellsbury. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)