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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.

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 [...]

Red Sox GM Ben Cherington on Jacoby Ellsbury

Red Sox Baseball Coverage | WEEI — Ben joined the program to discuss the return of Terry Francona and said that he always had a good relationship with the former manager. Ben added that he thinks Ellsbury is in a slump due in part to the amount of left handed pitchers the team has faced.

Red Sox coverage in today's Globe

Extra Bases | Boston Globe — Clay Buchholz was in the groove as the Red Sox finished their road trip with a 6-2 victory against the White Sox. Nick Cafardo writes that the Red Sox should do everything they can to retain Jacoby Ellsbury. The notebook...

Buchholz in tune again as Red Sox end a successful road trip

Extra Bases | Boston Globe — It has become a tradition in baseball that the starting pitcher gets to choose the music playing in the clubhouse before the game on the day he pitches. Red Sox righthander Clay Buchholz puts some thought into what is usually an eclectic playlist.

Indians' Terry Francona expects emotional return to Boston

Boston Herald —  CLEVELAND - When it comes to sports, Boston is a hot-button town, and the Red Sox generate more heat than any team in New England.Consequently, Terry Francona's first trip to Fenway Park as a rival manager tonight is sure to bring out the media hordes, curious to quiz the Indians' skipper on his frame of mind and his thoughts about his former club and its fans.

Red Sox coverage in today's Globe

Boston Globe — Clay Buchholz was in the groove as the Red Sox finished their road trip with a 6-2 victory against the White Sox. Nick Cafardo writes that the Red Sox should do everything they can to retain Jacoby Ellsbury. The notebook...    

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.    

Terry Francona returning to Fenway in another uniform

Boston Globe — CHICAGO — Terry Francona hasn’t managed against the Red Sox at Fenway Park since July 17, 1999, when he was with the Phillies. He returns to the third base dugout Thursday when his Cleveland Indians arrive for a four-game series.    

Buchholz goes to 7-0, Red Sox beat White Sox 6-2

Boston Globe — CHICAGO (AP) — Clay Buchholz pitched five-hit ball over seven innings to improve to 7-0, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep.    

Buchholz in tune again as Red Sox end a successful road trip

Boston Globe — It has become a tradition in baseball that the starting pitcher gets to choose the music playing in the clubhouse before the game on the day he pitches. Red Sox righthander Clay Buchholz puts some thought into what is usually an eclectic playlist.    

What David Ortiz' steal of third base says about the health of his heels

Clubhouse Insider | Boston Herald — CHICAGO -- At age 37, and in his 17th major league season, David Ortiz didn't think he had any firsts left.Then, last night, he stole third base.“You saw that (expletive)?” Ortiz joked.Seeing isn't always believing, but in this case, it really did happen. Ortiz stole a base for the first time since 2011 and only the third since 2007, when he achieved a career-high with three steals. It was his 12th career stolen base and the first time ever that he swiped third.

If Red Sox 2004 hero Derek Lowe's career is ending, it should not go unnoticed

The Republican — The winner of all three playoff clinchers in 2004 may be at the end.

Buchholz goes to 7-0, Red Sox beat White Sox 6-2

Boston Globe — CHICAGO (AP) — Clay Buchholz figures a slump will come his way at some point so he'll enjoy this run while it lasts.    

Buchholz goes to 7-0, Red Sox beat White Sox 6-2

Boston Globe — CHICAGO (AP) — Paul Konerko would have loved the sweep. This wasn't bad, though.    

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