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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Mar 29, 2021 10:51:14 GMT -5
Christopher Smith @smittyonmlb · 3h Christian Vazquez catching Eduardo Rodriguez's bullpen today.
Christian Vázquez will get his stitches removed Thursday (Opening Day). He's also seeing the eye doctor Wednesday. So he might not be for Opening Day. Cora said, "We’re not 100% sure he’ll be there but there’s a pretty good chance he’ll play on Thursday.”
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Mar 29, 2021 13:23:16 GMT -5
kid has 6 k's going into 4th
Pete Abraham @peteabe · 52m Runner on second and Houck struck out Freeman and Ozuna swinging.
Looks like he'll fit in somewhere the first week, potentially Game 2.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Mar 29, 2021 13:24:42 GMT -5
Pete Abraham @peteabe · 38m Slugging leadoff hitter Kiké Hernandez homers and the Sox take a 1-0 lead in the third.
First home run of the spring for J.D. Martinez. No-doubter to left. Good sign for him.
Some good swings for the Sox second time around on Ian Anderson.
Marwin Gonzalez crushed one down the RF line on Anderson and he's done for the day.
4-0 Sox.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Mar 29, 2021 13:27:18 GMT -5
Bill Koch @billkoch25 · 1m Tanner Houck has fanned six and allowed two singles through four scoreless innings against Atlanta. This would be quite a nice final audition if he's in line to serve as an emergency starter against the Orioles this weekend. #RedSox
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Mar 29, 2021 13:28:46 GMT -5
Red Sox
Boston Red Sox trying to determine if Matt Barnes had false positive COVID-19 test; reliever remains asymptomatic and away from team Updated 2:07 PM; Today 1:58 PM Matt Barnes
Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez, left, and relief pitcher Matt Barnes celebrate after defeating the Baltimore Orioles during a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Baltimore. The Red Sox won 8-5. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)AP By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com
The Red Sox are working to find out if reliever Matt Barnes’ positive COVID-19 test was a false positive, multiple industry sources said. If that’s the case, Barnes and the eight people currently in contact tracing would be cleared to rejoin the team earlier than anticipated.
Red Sox officials did not respond to requests for comment when asked about the possibility of a false positive. Barnes received a positive result Friday for a test he took Thursday afternoon and the Red Sox announced it Saturday morning.
Barnes remains asymptomatic and was surprised that he had a test come back positive, manager Alex Cora said before Monday’s game against the Braves.
“He feels great,” Cora said. “He’s surprised, to say the least. Understandable. He had the interview and he explained to everybody what he has done and where he has been. He has been very solid about keeping the protocols and the guidelines.”
Eight players and coaches -- including Matt Andriese and at least two other pitchers -- were in contact tracing protocols as of Sunday. There are indications that those people could rejoin the Red Sox sooner rather than later. The Red Sox have had no other positive COVID-19 tests since Barnes’ result surfaced.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Mar 29, 2021 13:31:03 GMT -5
Red Sox Stats @redsoxstats · 42m JDM just hit a vary rare spring training home run for him. Seemed like he was hitting the ball hard to RF recently, maybe he's getting locked in.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Mar 29, 2021 14:36:00 GMT -5
Bill Koch @billkoch25 · 43m Tanner Houck walks the final batter he faces this afternoon.
His line -- 4 1/3 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K.
#RedSox with a 4-0 lead. Houck's best Grapefruit League start this spring at what could be an ideal time.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Mar 29, 2021 14:36:32 GMT -5
Joel Sherman @joelsherman1 · 40m Matt Barnes was ruled to have a non-infectious positive for COVID-19 and is back in camp, and so are all #RedSox players who were considered close contacts.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Mar 29, 2021 14:37:50 GMT -5
Bill Koch @billkoch25 · 37m This is terrific news for Matt Barnes and the #RedSox leading into Opening Day.
It's worth wondering just how far behind Barnes and those subject to contact tracing might have slipped in a couple days. But this is certainly preferable to the alternative -- a full quarantine of up to 10 days.
The #RedSox roster situation changes considerably now.
Matt Barnes and the eight individuals in #RedSox camp have all been cleared to rejoin the team.
This decision would be made by a joint committee -- MLB and MLBPA are each represented per protocols instituted in February. #RedSox
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Mar 29, 2021 14:41:02 GMT -5
Chris Cotillo @chriscotillo · 12m Whitlock, McCarthy and Andriese were among those held out of camp due to contact tracing. Sure seems like Richards was, too, though not confirmed. All now cleared.
Cora: "Barnes got cleared by the committee. I don't know about the details. I'm just happy he's going to be back with us and we're going to be at full strength in a few days."
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Mar 29, 2021 14:42:15 GMT -5
Pete Abraham @peteabe · 18m Final: #RedSox 4, #Braves 0 (7).
Sox 16-10-1 with one game left.
Tanner Houck and three relievers combine on a four-hitter and strike out 9.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Mar 29, 2021 14:44:22 GMT -5
Alex Speier @alexspeier · 14m Cora confirms Matt Barnes has been cleared by the COVID-19 Joint Committee, and Sox expect to be at full strength for the start of the season.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Mar 29, 2021 14:47:31 GMT -5
My take of today's game 1)am happy Barnes and the rest of the guys cleared to return. Good having all the cards on the table to start the season. 2)Houck pitched well, likely will make a start as E-rod will be skipped a turn. 3)The pen guys were fine today 4) hitting is no issue, but, JDM is looking more comfy, like I said was not worried about him.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Mar 29, 2021 15:05:55 GMT -5
Chris Cotillo @chriscotillo Nothing official past Eovaldi, but with the way it's lined up, looks like this could be the rotation for the opening series vs. Baltimore:
THU: Eovaldi SAT: Houck SUN: Pérez
Barring something unforeseen, Red Sox will be making two moves to finalize their Opening Day roster:
* Chavis expected to be optioned, as Cordero is ready * Final bullpen spot down to Brewer vs. Valdez
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Mar 29, 2021 15:07:15 GMT -5
Would rather have Wally than Brewer or Valdez not shocked about Chavis, nuff said....christ he was rushed up anyway.
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