Julio Lugo

Mike Lowell Placed on 15-Day DL

The Red Sox placed banged-up 3B Mike Lowell on the 15-day disabled list with an oblique injury he suffered in last night’s 19-17 Red Sox win. The Sox recalled RHP David Pauley to fill a temporary need in the starting rotation.
The Globe’s Amalie Benjamin reported that Mike Lowell seems frustrated with his injury. In Mike’s [...]

David Ortiz to Return Soon, Lugo Heads to DL

David Ortiz has been slated to return to the Red Sox on July 25 against the New York Yankees. Ortiz will begin a minor league rehab assignment Thursday after the All-Star break with Triple-A Pawtucket. He’ll then play with Double-A Portland before returning to the big league club.
The Red Sox encountered even more injury problems Friday night, [...]

Sox Can’t Come Back in 9th; Yankees Win 2-1

Today’s game was a classic pitchers’ duel that saw Red Sox pitcher Justin Masterson at the wrong end. Despite giving up only two runs, Masterson pitched another good game, but Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina pitched a better one. Masterson pitched six innings giving up two runs on six hits with two strikeouts and two walks. [...]

Sox Go Green But Lose to Cards

In the first game against the St. Louis Cardinals since the 2004 World Series, the Red Sox did not capitalize on opportunities in a 5-4 loss as they did to win the 2004 series. The Sox also received word that Curt Schilling’s season and career are potentially over after he will undergo surgery on Monday, [...]

Dice-K Injured, Manny Hits No. 499 in Sox Loss

The Red Sox-Mariners game Tuesday night was a wild one with many storylines playing out. It’s rare that a random regular season game would have so many twists, but this one certainly did. The Mariners won 4-3 in walkoff fashion, but that’s not even half the story.
Starter Daisuke Matsuzaka left the game with apparent “shoulder [...]

No No-Hitter for Lester, A’s Sweep Sox

Jon Lester’s performance was a far cry from his previous outing (a no-hitter), as he allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits and two walks in five innings of work. The Sox bats were quiet for the most part again thanks to a quality start from A’s pitcher Joe Blanton, who allowed three runs [...]

Masterson Strong Again in Win Over Royals

Justin Masterson was called up to start the second game of a four-game series against the Kansas City Royals, and in his second-career major league start, he dominated in a 2-1 Red Sox win. The Sox rookie pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing one run on three hits and three walks to go along with five strikeouts. The Sox scored [...]

Lugo Out, Punto Headed to DL

Boston Red Sox shortstop Julio Lugo missed Saturday night’s game against Minnesota with a mild concussion, and Twins infielder Nick Punto was placed on the disabled list with a hamstring injury. Lugo was injured Friday night when he collided with Matt Tolbert while sliding into second base. Jed Lowrie got the start in his place.
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Youkilis Powers Sox Win, Lugo Whines Like Pitino

Last season, Kevin Youkilis was on a hot streak the whole first half of the season and just couldn’t be put down. It appears he’s entering that stretch again this season, as Youk homered to lead the Sox to a 5-1 victory over the Tigers. Josh Beckett went seven strong innings with eight strikeouts, but [...]

Lugo Error Blows Game for Sox

The Red Sox and Tigers were engaged in a see-saw battle for much of Wednesday night’s game, with the Tigers eventually prevailing 10-9. Julio Lugo had a critical error in the ninth inning as he botched a double play ball. Jonathan Papelbon took the loss, allowing two runs in the inning after he entered with a 9-8 [...]

Rays Walk-Off Against Sox

Tampa Bay Rays 5, Boston Red Sox 4 (in 11 innings)
Stars of the Game:

Manny Ramirez is a monster this year. To quote a line from Rocky 4, “Whatever he hits… he destroys.” Manny’s hitting has always looked so effortless, but when you go 3-5 and push your average up to .370, you think Manny [...]

Sox Sweep on Patriot’s Day

The Red Sox are definitely the hottest team in baseball. They have now won nine out of ten games after an 8-3 victory over the Rangers at Fenway. Clay Buchholz had a very strong outing after a few shaky ones, going six strong innings and allowing zero runs on five hits and two walks. He [...]

Why I Hate Opening Day

First, I want to get it out of the way, I am a Red Sox snob and a die-hard one at that. I feel entitled to that team as if I am on a different level in my relationship with that club.
But I am, indeed a real Red Sox fan. What does that exactly mean? [...]

Red Sox Preview: Julio Lugo

Julio Lugo

Pos
SS

Age
32

Bats
R

Throws
R

Experience
7 years

2008 Salary
9 million

2007 Stats:

G
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
BB
SB
CS
AVG
OBP
SLG

147
570
71
135
36
2
8
73
48
33
6
.237
.294
.349

Current Affairs:
Julio Lugo is coming off a disappointing first season with the Red Sox. He was suppose to be the Sox leadoff man, but ended up bouncing around the lineup all season and hit a mere .237. Lugo will be looking to rebound this year as he becomes [...]

Red Sox Clinch Playoff Spot

Late inning heroics by Jason Varitek and Julio Lugo sealed a place in the playoffs for the Red Sox tonight. Carlos Pena hit two home runs, including a breakout three run shot off of Javier Lopez, making the score 5-6 in the 7th, which until that time, the Red Sox were cruising and Dice-K was [...]