Lackey, Red Sox meet old friend Bay

Intertwined throughout the Hot Stove months, John Lackey and Jason Bay meet on the diamond today when the Red Sox visit the Mets. It’s Bay’s first meeting against his former team.

Beckett, Red Sox working on deal

SI.com reported Wednesday that the Red Sox and Josh Beckett have “growing optimism” that a new pact can be struck within the next few weeks.

Nomar calls it a career in Red Sox style

Nomar Garciaparra, a two-time batting champion and six-time All-Star, announced his retirement on Wednesday at a press conference held by his original team.

Rays pull Price after broken bat scare

Rays left-hander David Price exited Wednesday’s 8-6 win over the Red Sox after being struck on his glove hand with a broken bat, but he appears to be fine, having suffered only an abrasion to his right palm that did not require stitches.

Ellsbury, Lester shine for Red Sox

Jacoby Ellsbury clubbed two homers and drove in three runs, and Jon Lester allowed just one unearned run over 2 2/3 innings in the Sox’s 8-6 loss to the Rays on Wednesday.

Pedroia, Scutaro quickly form tight bond

They are the diminutive duo for sure, but the listed heights of Dustin Pedroia (5-foot-9) and Marco Scutaro (5-10) hardly do justice to how big the new double-play combo will be for the Red Sox.

Wakefield sharp in first spring start

In his first spring start, Tim Wakefield was effective over three scoreless innings, giving up two hits while fanning one as the Red Sox pounded the Marlins, 9-0, on Tuesday in Jupiter, Fla.

Fien finds himself baseball’s traveling man

In the span of barely more than a week, pitcher Casey Fien has been a member of the Tigers, the Red Sox and the Blue Jays.

Iglesias savors first homer with Boston

His Red Sox career is in its infancy, so Jose Iglesias doesn’t have many memorable moments in his career. He added perhaps his first one on Monday afternoon in a Grapefruit League contest against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Beckett’s timing just right on perfect day

Josh Beckett’s second outing of the spring couldn’t have gone much better. Facing the Cardinals on Monday afternoon, the Red Sox’s ace pitched three perfect innings while striking out three.

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