The Boston Red Sox just recently announced standard ticket prices for 2010 regular season games at Fenway Park. Between 2008 and 2009, all ticket costs froze in price from standing room areas to field box sections. For the upcoming season 63% of the tickets sold at Fenway Park will cost under $52.

“We will continue our ninth year of private investment, generated in large part by ticket revenue, to preserve, protect and enhance Fenway Park,” said Red Sox President & CEO Larry Lucchino.  “These annual investments, including those underway for 2010, total well over $100 million and, have put us in a position to host Red Sox baseball at Fenway Park for the next 40 to 50 years.”

The lowest ticket prices will stay at $12. Seats that include grandstands, right field box, right field roof box and lower bleachers will raise no more than $2 in price. In 2009 a new Fenway Park attendance record was set with 3,062,699 fans entering the park in total during the regular season. 

The first chance people have to get back into America’s most Beloved ballpark will be on Saturday, December 12th during the “Christmas at Fenway” special.  Fenway Park will be hosting a number of events around the NHL Winter Classic game New Years Day. Look back soon for specific dates at Fenway! Spring training and regular season Boston Red Sox tickets are available right here at AceTicket.com!

The Red Sox announced yesterday that Jason Varitek will be playing in Boston next year after deciding to extend his $3 million option. The organization made clear that the captain will serve as backup catcher to Victor Martinez. Varitek has been a member of the Red Sox for 13 seasons. Since starting for Boston he’s hit for an average of .259 with 175 home runs and 705 RBI’s.

“We’re happy to have Jason back and we look forward to a good year from him in 2010,” said Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein. “He means an awful lot to the organization on and off the field. He helps solidify our catching position also and is a big asset to the pitching staff.”

The front office has definitely kept busy so far this offseason. They picked up the team option for Martinez and also reached an agreement with longtime knuckleballer Tim Wakefield. The team decided not to go forward with Alex Gonzalez’s $6 million option.  Look for more updates to come! Boston Red Sox tickets are now available for 2010!

The Boston Red Sox haven’t wasted any time preparing for 2010 this offseason. The organization recently traded away left-handed pitchers Hunter Jones and Jose Alvarez for Florida Marlins outfielder Jeremy Hermida. Picked 11th overall in the 2002 draft, Hermida has earned a career batting average of .265. In 516 total games played he’s knocked 57 homers and 210 RBI’s.

“We still think there’s a good hitter in there,” said Red Sox GM Theo Epstein. “Jeremy is a player who hasn’t fulfilled his potential yet. We were able to acquire him at a reasonable cost to see if he can fulfill that potential with us.”

For the Marlins in 2009 the 25 year old Hermida made just one error out of 205 total chances for a .995 fielding percentage. He was limited to 81 games due to an intercostal strain halfway through the year. Check for more Sox updates during this year’s critical offseason. Boston Red Sox tickets can be found right here at AceTicket.com!

The 2009 MLB season has finally been put to rest, and for Red Sox fans this could only mean one thing….When does the 2010 regular season start up? The countdown for next season starts at 151 days, when the Red Sox host the new found world champion New York Yankees April 5th at Fenway Park.

There have been debates regarding weather and field status for opening day. Fenway is hosting numerous events around the annual Winter Classic on January 1st, leaving questions and doubts about the fields overall condition.  One option standing is for the series to be held at Yankee Stadium and move a set of mid-season games to Boston in return.

The Sox will first officially meet for spring training by the end of February. Their first game in Florida will be against the Tampa Bay Rays on March 6th. Stay tuned for more updates this offseason. 2010 Boston Red Sox schedule and tickets are available right here at AceTicket.com!

The Boston Red Sox recently offered former San Diego Padres General Manager Kevin Towers a position in their front office.  Towers for the past couple of weeks has been taking time off to clear his mind before making a final decision. He has been involved with the Padres organization as GM since 1995.

San Diego since letting go of Towers are close to hiring former Red Sox assistant GM Jed Hoyer. Hoyer, although continuing to work under Theo Epstein has interviewed and been considered for higher positions in the past. Other Padres candidates include LA Dodgers assistant GM Kim Ng.

The front office adjustments for the Sox is only step one in regards to the long offseason ahead.  The latest news around Fenway is that Tim Wakefield can now work towards a full recovery after his recent back surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital Wednesday. The 43-year old knuckleballer is hoping to return to the Red Sox for one more season.

The franchise holds a $4 million option on Wakefield that is required to be exercised within five days after the World Series concludes. Theo is looking to negotiate with Wakefield barring any additional health problems. “Wake is someone that is in our plans, and we hope he makes starts for us next year and is a member of the rotation,” said Epstein. “We haven’t sat down and finalized anything. Obviously, we want to see how the surgery goes, and then both sides will sit down and talk.”

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ALDS Game 2 is set for tonight at 9:37 PM at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The Red Sox will try to even the series against the Angels with Josh Beckett on the hill leading the defense, before they head home to play at Fenway Park. Beckett over the years has experienced his fair share of MLB playoff baseball. In 2003 he led the Florida Marlins past the New York Yankees to win it all, holding a 1.10 ERA in his two World Series starts.  In October of last season he struggled with an oblique injury, but for this year Beckett seems healthy and optimistic.

“He works really hard every day of the week,” said Red Sox manager Terry Francona. “So when his day comes, he can go out and be ready to rise to the occasion. He doesn’t have to try to push a button. He’s prepared for what he’s supposed to do. Because of his talent, he put that together in a lot of big situations. He’s come up big.”

Don’t miss the Sox when they come back to Boston for a pair of battles at Fenway. America’s most beloved 37,000+ capacity ballpark is without a doubt most thrilling during MLB post-season play. 

Fenway Game Times and Probable Pitchers: 

Home Game 1 - Sunday, October 11th, 12:07 PM - Fenway Park 
                                Scott Kazmir (Angels 10-9) vs. Clay Buchholz (Red Sox 7-4)

Home Game 2 - Monday, October 12th, 8:37 (7:30 if only game) - Fenway Park
If Necessary        Joe Saunders (Angels 16-7) vs. Red Sox starter TBD

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John Lackey allowed just four hits in seven innings from the mound as the Los Angeles Angels went on to defeat the Boston Red Sox 5-0 in their opening ALDS matchup. Knowing he hadn’t earned a post-season win since 2002 going into yesterday’s game, Lackey was more than happy to finally help his squad in October. “Even in the bullpen, I knew my arm was feeling good,” he said. “The extra rest that I had really helped me out. I really felt like my arm was pretty live tonight. Our fans get dogged for not being loud enough, but they brought it tonight, and that ovation I got coming off the mound meant a lot to me.”

Jon Lester for the Red Sox let up three runs from one big mistake in his five innings pitched. The flaw in his outing came in the fifth when he left a fast ball right over the plate for Torii Hunter to smash over the center field wall. The three run jack scored Erick Aybar and Bobby Abreu. 

Game 2 is scheduled for October 9th.  Red Sox ace Josh Becket will be taking the mound against the 16-8 Jered Weaver.  Don’t miss the chance to see your Red Sox when they come back around to Fenway Park! ALDS tickets are available now!

Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels

The Red Sox (Wild Card) and Angels (AL West Champs) since 2004 have met three different times in the American League Division Series in 2004, 2007, and 2008.  Boston has the clear advantage thus far based on what history tells us, knowing they’ve won all three previous ALDS battles with ease.  In their first two meetings the Sox swept LA en route to winning the World Series.  In 2008 it took Boston four games to beat the Angels, where they advanced and eventually lost to the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Championship Series.

Even though the Angels haven’t been too successful in the playoffs against Boston, they seem to be more confident than ever looking ahead to their October stretch. “I really like this team, where we are,” said Angels veteran right fielder Bobby Abreu. “I feel like it’s our time, I really do.” LA is one game up on the Red Sox for 2009, winning five out of their nine games played.

Series Schedule and Probable Starting Pitchers:

Game 1 - Thursday, October 8th, 9:37 PM - Angel Stadium of Anaheim
                   Jon Lester (Red Sox 15-8) vs. John Lackey (Angels 11-8)

Game 2 - Friday, October 9th, 9:37 PM - Angel Stadium of Anaheim
                   Josh Beckett (Red Sox 17-6) vs. Jered Weaver (Angels 16-8)

Game 3 - Sunday, October 11th, Time TBD - Fenway Park 
                   Clay Buchholz (Red Sox 7-4) vs. Scott Kazmir (Angels 10-9)
 
Game 4 - Monday, October 12th, Time TBD - Fenway Park
                    If Necessary Starting Pitchers TBD

Game 5 - Wednesday, October 14th, Time TBD - Angel Stadium of Anaheim
                    If Necessary Starting Pitchers TBD

New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins

Right after the Minnesota Twins barely edged the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central tie-breaker game, the club had less than a day to pack up and travel to the Bronx for their ALDS meeting against the New York Yankees.  This matchup will surely favor the Yankees, knowing their 7-0 2009 regular season record against Minnesota. Manager Joe Girardi believes this year’s Yankee team won’t take any opponent lightly no matter how well they have previously performed. 

“It’s a lot different team,” said Girardi. “I sense that there was a determination after what we went through last year when we didn’t make the playoffs. You don’t play this game and put all that hard work in to just make the playoffs. There’s a goal set. And the goal was set when we went to work last winter.” Despite the Bronx Bombers success all season long, don’t be surprised if Minnesota can ride off their high energy and come in looking to spoil a game or two. 

Series Schedule and Probable Starting Pitchers:

Game 1 - Wednesday, October 7th, 6:07 PM - Yankee Stadium
                   CC Sabathia (Yankees 19-8) vs. Brian Duensing (Twins 5-2)

Game 2 - Friday, October 9th, 6:07 PM - Yankee Stadium
                   A.J. Burnett (Yankees 13-9) vs. Nick Blackburn (Twins 11-11)

Game 3 - Sunday, October 11th, Time TBD - Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
                   Andy Pettit (Yankees 14-8) vs. Carl Pavano (Twins 14-2)
 
Game 4 - Monday, October 12th, Time TBD - Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
                   If Necessary Starting Pitchers TBD

Game 5 - Wednesday, October 14th, Time TBD - Yankee Stadium
                   If Necessary Starting Pitchers TBD

Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona has announced the starting rotation for their ALDS showdown against the Los Angeles Angels this week.  Jon Lester will get the nod for Game 1 against Angels right-hander John Lackey.  Game 2 will feature Red Sox ace pitcher Josh Beckett against the 16-8 Jered Weaver. Clay Buchholz will take Game 3 for Boston with Games 4 and 5 left up to Francona, who will consider either Daisuke Matsuzaka or Lester again on three-days rest.

Looking ahead to this series the Sox believe they can outpitch the Angels through their endless supply of heaters between the starting rotation and the bullpen.

“Not to take anything away from those finesse pitchers, but if that day, you don’t have your great stuff, your power arms seem to be able to get away with a little more,” said Red Sox third basemen Mike Lowell. “No matter what, it’s hard to hit 95 (mph) unless you’re throwing it down the middle. But I think there’s a little more leeway for a guy with a power arm to battle through a couple of innings where he doesn’t have sharp stuff and make an adjustment, than a guy who doesn’t have velocity, who might get touched up pretty early.”

The first Sox/Angels contest will take place either Tomorrow or this Thursday.  Boston Red Sox Playoff tickets are available now!

Jon Lester proved he is back and ready for October, allowing just two hits over 6 1/3 shutout innings as the Boston Red Sox went on to win over the Cleveland Indians 3-0 yesterday at Fenway. Fellow players and coaches were glad to see the 15-8 Lester back in regular form after his dismal outing last Friday against the New York Yankees, where he served up eight hits with a side of five runs in two innings pitched. 

“I think it’s a relief just to see him pitch again,” said third baseman Mike Lowell. “We were all very relieved. He was very effective, which is a good thing going into his next start, which is going to be very big for us.” Lester will likely get the nod for Game 1 of the ALDS against the Los Angeles Angels.  For now the Sox have three more regular season contests left with Cleveland before heading into the playoffs.

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