The Takeaway: Shane Victorino does more than hit to earn his $13 million salary

Red Sox Blog | Providence Journal — By Brian MacPherson AP/Mark DuncanCLEVELAND -- No free-agent signing this winter was panned as much as that of the Red Sox with Shane Victorino. A three-year, $39 million contract seemed excessive -- even in the context of the free-agent market -- for a career .275 hitter who had never hit 20 home runs and had never made an All-Star team except when the entire population of Hawaii got a chance to stuff the ballot box. From the start, Ben Cherington made clear that for his $13 million he was getting far more than what Victorino could produce in the batter's box. "He's been an outstanding pe...

Boston Red Sox April 17, 2013

For Shane Victorino, visit to Cleveland represents what could have been

Full Count | WEEI — Shane Victorino was coming off the worst season of his career. But when he reached free agency, it didn’t feel like it. The 32-year-old encountered considerable interest in multi-year deals from multiple teams, with two positioning themselves as his most aggressive suitors. He ended up signing, of course, with the Red Sox, who gave him [...]

Boston Red Sox April 16, 2013

A Red, White and Blue Hawaiian

Boston Red Sox Blog | ESPN Boston — FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The Team USA jersey Shane Victorino wore four years ago, the one he got signed by all of his teammates at the World Baseball Classic, is hanging on a wall in his home. Soon, he should have a matching set. Victorino, who left here Sunday morning for Arizona, is one of six players on Team USA returning for another go-round in the WBC. Heath Bell, Ryan Braun, Jimmy Rollins and David Wright were among his teammates in 2009; Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira played in the inaugural WBC in 2006 and is back seven years later.

Boston Red Sox March 3, 2013

Gomes, Victorino could flip-flop in outfield in games at Yankee Stadium

Red Sox Blog | Providence Journal — By Brian MacPhersonFORT MYERS, Fla. -- When the Red Sox offered Shane Victorino $39 million, they made clear how much they valued his defensive ability. Team executives have referred more than a few times to the idea of Victorino being a "second center fielder" capable of patrolling the cavernous right field at Fenway Park. The outfield dimensions at Fenway Park are unique, however. As a matter of fact, the outfield dimensions at Yankee Stadium are almost the opposite -- a short porch in right field, a deep fence in left field. For that reason, Boston manager John Farrell said Tuesday, the R...

Boston Red Sox February 26, 2013

Shane Victorino looking to bounce back with Boston Red Sox

Express-Times — The former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder was signed as a free agent after a sub-par season.

Philadelphia Phillies February 17, 2013

De La Torre still undecided about WBC

Boston Red Sox Blog | ESPN Boston — FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Three Red Sox players -- Shane Victorino (USA), Alfredo Aceves (Mexico) and Xander Bogaerts (Netherlands) -- have definite commitments to play in the World Baseball Classic. Non-roster pitcher Jose De La Torre, a 27-year-old right-hander who came to the Sox last July in a trade from Cleveland, is on the provisional roster for his native Puerto Rico but said he hasn’t made a decision yet on whether he will play. Teams have until Feb.

Boston Red Sox February 13, 2013