RED SOX : NEWS & NOTES
March 28,2014.
~Breslow on 15 day 'Disabled List' : The Red Sox placed left-hander Craig Breslow on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left shoulder after Thursday's 4-1 win over the Twins. The move is retroactive to March 21, thus Breslow is eligible to come off the DL on April 6.Breslow has made just three appearances -- all in Minor League games -- this spring, including one on Thursday."Today, on the Minor League side, he had a clear step up without overexerting," manager John Farrell said. "We expect this stay to be minimal."Boston has taken a slower approach with the 33-year-old Breslow this spring, learning from last year, when he was kept out of action until May 6 because of shoulder tendinitis."He put up a little bit of a fight. He felt like he could be ready for the start of the season," Farrell said. "We just felt like, similar to last year, we want to build his foundation."A vital part of last season's championship run, Breslow threw 59 2/3 innings with a 1.81 ERA in 61 games in 2013.
~No suprise as Lester to start opener :With the decision all but official for weeks, manager John Farrell finally announced on Thursday that left-hander Jon Lester will be the Opening Day starter in Baltimore on Monday."I know, it is earth-shattering," joked Farrell.The outing will be Lester's fourth consecutive Opening Day start, the longest such streak by a left-hander in Red Sox history.In eight seasons with Boston, Lester is 100-56 with a 3.76 ERA."He has become a very good pitcher at a young age," Farrell said of the 30-year-old Lester. "For a guy that has made that number of starts for a franchise as storied as this, it speaks volumes."In three starts this spring, Lester is 1-1 with a minuscule 0.71 ERA. Overall, he's tossed 12 2/3 innings, allowing just one run on seven hits. He's struck out 14 and walked just three.The Red Sox and Lester have been in contract negotiations this spring and are hoping to have the situation resolved by the time he takes the hill on Opening Day."Since the talks have started, he has done a very good job of compartmentalizing it," Farrell said. "He's been able to focus on the task at hand. He's been able to concentrate and maintain his focus. It speaks to his mental strength."
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Flags were also placed at half-staff and a flag representing fallen firefighters replaced a Red Sox flag in center field.The two firefighters, Michael Kennedy and Lt. Edward Walsh, lost their lives on Wednesday while trying to contain the flames in a Back Bay brownstone.
~'Let's Strike Out Cancer :As a cancer survivor, Jon Lester was happy to put his support behind Cardinals reliever Jason Motte and his effort to raise money for those affected by cancer.Lester is Boston's representative for the Let's Strike Out Cancer project, run by the Jason Motte Foundation in conjunction with the Major League Baseball Players Association. The program is helping raise awareness and funds for cancer research through the sale of team-specific T-shirts.The website 108stitches.com went live on March 17, with 108 Stitches showcasing the "Strike Out Cancer" tees in each team's colors. Each is promoted by a different player who agreed to join Motte in a partnership that will benefit multiple charities. Each participating player has chosen a charity that will benefit from the T-shirt sales, and for each shirt sold, $5 will go to the Jason Motte Foundation and $5 to a charity of that player's choice. A full list of recipient charities will be listed on the 108 Stitches website soon, along with a photo of each player rep in his team-colored shirt."At the end of the day, it's about reaching people," Motte said. "Baseball is great and everything, but there are other really important things going on out there that affect a lot of people. Wearing these T-shirts shows people that they're not alone. They're not sitting there doing chemo by themselves where no one cares. People do care, whether it's friends, family or baseball players. There are people who this has touched and this has affected. This is something we're trying to do to get the word out there and try to raise money to help."
~David Ortiz Children's Fund Gala will be June 15:The second annual David Ortiz Children’s Fund Gala will be June 15 at the Mandarin Oriental in Boston. Please note the date change.The event will benefit the David Ortiz Children’s Fund. The Fund, in partnership with MassGeneral Hospital for Children and the World Pediatric Project, provides critical pediatric healthcare to children in New England and the Dominican Republic.Tickets are available for the island-inspired evening, where guests will have the opportunity to mix with Boston’s biggest names in sports and entertainment. There will be a Dominican-themed cocktail reception, live Latin music and dance entertainment as well as a three-course seated dinner, all hosted by Ortiz.Guests will have access to an exclusive silent and live auction featuring memorabilia and experiences.The event starts at 6:30 p.m. General admission is $300 per person or $550 per pair during the month of March, $350 per person or $650 per pair during the month of April or $400 per person or $700 per pair during the month of May.VIP Tickets (which include an autographed David Ortiz baseball and a photo opportunity with Ortiz) are $850 per person during the month of March, $900 per person during the month of April or $950 per person during the month of May.To reserve tickets, to go davidortiz.eventbrite. Tables and sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Alexis Walberg of Radegen Sports Management at (210) 727-2142 or AWalberg@radegen.com
The David Ortiz Children’s Fund is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity. All donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. The Fund has currently netted over $1.75 million and provided over 200 children with live-saving heart surgery in the Dominican Republic.
~Red Sox to wear 'BOSTON' jerseys on April 21st : The Red Sox will acknowledge the 2013 Boston Marathon tragedy and the city’s response before the game against the Orioles on April 20.On April 21, Patriots Day, the team will wear jerseys with "Boston" across the front as a tribute to the city.
Also:
• The Red Sox have three bobblehead giveaways this season: David Ortiz on April 7 (Rangers, 7:10 p.m.); Dustin Pedroia on April 30 (Rays 7:10 p.m.) and Pedro Martinez on Sept. 9 (Orioles, 7:10 p.m.).
• The 2004 Red Sox will be honored on May 28 (Braves, 7:10 p.m.) with a pre-game
ceremony.
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