Mike Carlucci

Mike Carlucci has written 18 posts for Sports of Boston

Manny Ramirez On The Move

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ March 2, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments

After the drama that led to his trade at the deadline in 2008, Manny Ramirez continued his career in the National League by re-signing win the Dodgers on a two-year $45-million deal. This was a far cry from the four-year $100-million deal Manny and super-agent Scott Boras imagined when Manny’s remaining options were voided as [...]

Attention V-Mart Shoppers: Catchers In Stock

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ February 23, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The first signs of spring have arrived: Yahoo! Fantasy Baseball registration opened, the “Truck” left and pitchers and catchers reported, my copy of Baseball Prospectus 2010 arrived, and speculation has started on another pending free agent who doesn’t want to negotiate during the season but wants to stay in Boston.
Victor Martinez recently discussed the situation [...]

Jeremy Hermida: Wily Mo Done Right

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ February 7, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

In the spring of 2006, Theo Epstein traded Bronson Arroyo to the Cincinnati Reds for aggressive, raw, outfielder in Wily Mo Peña. With Trot Nixon entering the last year of his contract, Peña looked like the heir-apparent in right field. This did not turn out to be the case; Wily Mo was a flop offensively [...]

Charlie Zink Joins the Cardinals, Takes the Torch with Him

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ January 25, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments

In 2002, when the 22-year-old Charlie Zink began experimenting with the knuckleball for the Red Sox, two thoughts came to the minds of Red Sox Nation. First, Zink could be the eventual successor to Tim Wakefield, the next generation throwback pitcher who could continue the tradition of the knuckleball. Second, at just 22, he was [...]

Aroldis Chapman: The Reds Future?

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ January 19, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The saga of Aroldis Chapman came to an end when the Cincinnati Reds signed the defected Cuban pitcher last week. The 22-year-old left-hander, whose fastball that has been clocked as high as 102 MPH, emerged onto the world scene during the 2009 World Baseball Classic while pitching for the Cuban team. Under contract for six [...]

Bay State No More

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ January 8, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

After weeks of speculation, Jason Bay and the New York Mets announced a deal to bring Boston’s Canadian import across state lines. After rejecting offers from the Red Sox during spring training, the All-Star break, and after the season for up to four years and $60 million dollars, Bay and his agent Joe Urbon held [...]

Red Sox Spend to Contend

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ December 22, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Since John Henry, Tom Warner, and Larry Lucchino came to own and control the Boston Red Sox, the team has lived within a budget. Granted, this budget has allowed the team to maintain a higher payroll than most teams, and has at times allowed the team to spend enough to outspend all but one franchise: [...]

Red Sox Tender Contract To Kotchman

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ December 14, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

First reported on Friday, the Red Sox have decided to retain Casey Kotchman for the 2010 season. Kotchman, acquired from the Braves for Adam LaRoche in July, made $2.8 million in 2009 and is under team control through the 2011 season. The team will still need to sign Kotchman or face an arbitration hearing, but [...]

Red Sox Acquire Boof Bonser

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ December 10, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments

On the last day of the 2009 Winter Meetings, the Boston Red Sox acquired Boof Bonser from the Minnesota Twins for a player to be named later or cash. With a career 5.12 ERA and 1.45 WHIP over his 391.2 major league innings, it is clear why Bonser was deemed expendable in the Twins’ [...]

Red Sox Sign New Shortstop Marco Scutaro, Pedroia a Better Move?

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ December 4, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments

Entering 2005, the Boston Red Sox had Edgar Renteria locked up for four seasons, to go along with prospects Hanley Ramirez and Dustin Pedroia. Shortstop was a crowded place in Boston at one time. Pedroia, drafted from Arizona State, moved to second base to accommodate Ramirez and establish his own path to the [...]

Red Sox Hot Stove: Back Burner

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ November 30, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

With all the attention given to Alex Gonzalez heading to Toronto, Marco Scutaro confessing his desire to be a Red Sox, and the Blue Jays dangling Roy Halladay (who may have become the focus of the next Boston vs. New York bidding war), there are a few smaller moves the Red Sox will be focusing [...]

Minor Moves: Red Sox Acquire Tug Hulett

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ November 29, 2009 ⋅ 4 comments

While the hot stove heats up and Red Sox fans dream of a new contract for Jason Bay or an answer to the revolving door at shortstop, the Red Sox may have brought Nick Green’s replacement into the fold. It certainly is not the biggest splash the Red Sox have made around Thanksgiving (think Curt [...]

The Present And Future Of Red Sox Catching

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ November 19, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Over the past week, the Red Sox have moved forward with their plans for 2010 and beyond. Just before the deadline, the Red Sox picked up their option on Victor Martinez and declined their option on long-time catcher and team captain Jason Varitek. However, Varitek responded and exercised his player option to stay with the [...]

Missing Nomar: The Red Sox Shortstop Search Continues

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ November 11, 2009 ⋅ 6 comments

Fourteen players have started at shortstop since the beginning of the 2004 season: Nomar Garciaparra, Pokey Reese, Cesar Crespo, Ricky Gutierrez, Mark Bellhorn, Orlando Cabrera, Edgar Renteria, Royce Clayton, Alex Cora, Alex Gonzalez, Julio Lugo, Dustin Pedroia, Jed Lowrie and Nick Green. Only Gonzalez, Cora, Lugo and Renteria made more than 100 starts at the [...]

Red Sox Decline Option On Alex Gonzalez

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ November 9, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

On Sunday, the Red Sox declined the $6 million option they held on Alex Gonzalez for the 2010 season. By declining his option the Red Sox find themselves without an everyday shortstop on the roster. Is this the end of Gonzalez’s second stint with the Red Sox or is free agency a more favorable route [...]

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