PawSox outfielder/first baseman Brandon Moss received most of the attention at yesterday's Media Day at McCoy. Plans are for Moss to play much of the time at first base with spot duty in right field. Here are some of Moss's thoughts fresh off his opening stint with Boston in Japan...
On his assignment back to Pawtucket:
"They (Boston) had told me that the only way I would have a shot to make that team would be because of injuries. You gotta look at the guys around you on that team. There's no room for you. I knew they had plans for me to come back down here and play first base. I am perfectly fine with that."
On his move to first base:
"With a team like Boston, the opportunity to get the most at bats there is to get the most experience at a lot of positions. It will definitely help me get there."
On his adjustment to the time difference upon his return from Japan:
"In L.A. I had a hard time with it. I was going to bed at around 8eight o'clock in the morning and getting up around one or two. We got back here yesterday around seven in the morning and I slept from seven to six at night. I'm trying to get there but it's not even close to normal time."
On the fans in Tokyo:
"They're very knowledgeable. They know who everybody is. I'm nobody and people would come up to me looking for my autograph. They're very good fans. They love their players."
On his Opening Day homer:
"I told my roommates if I get an at bat I was going to try to go deep and get my first home run in Tokyo."
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Moss Accepts New Assignment
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
PawSox Media Day- PawSox President Mike Tamburro
He has been affiliated with the PawSox for over 30 years, and PawSox President Mike Tamburro still looks forward to Opening Day. Here is our interview with him from Media Day.
PawSox Media Day- Manager Ron Johnson
Here is our PawSox Media Day interview with Manager Ron Johnson:
Some Media Day Photos
I'll have a complete rundown of today's Media Day activities at McCoy throughout the next day or so. But to whet your appetite, here are some photos of the day...
Welcome Press!!
Shortstop Jed Lowrie
Manager Ron Johnson introduces his troops2008 IL Preview- Buffalo Bisons
The Buffalo Bisons enter the 2008 season after finishing the 2007 campaign with a 75-67 record, good enough for third place in the IL North.
What's in store for the Cleveland Indians' Triple A affiliate for 2008. Find out courtesy of Mike Harrington at the Buffalo News.
Buffalo Bisons- 2007 Record: 75-67 (3rd in IL North)
Manager: Torey Lovullo
2007 Batting Leaders (Minimum 150 Plate Appearances)
BA: Ben Francisco .318
HR: Ryan Mulhern 16
RBI: Ryan Mulhern 76
2007 Pitching Leaders (Minimum 50 IP)
Wins: Aaron Laffey 9
ERA: Mike Koplove 2.50
Saves: Edward Mujica 14
The 2008 International League Preview
My goal has been to try seek out as many individual previews of all the teams in the International League heading into the 2008 season. Some of these previews may actually be posted after the season begins. More on that in the coming days.
In the meantime, here is a comprehensive preview of the league from Minor League Baseball. There are other preview notes on the MiLB site. In the By The Numbers Column the PawSox are listed in a number of places...
2... Hits in the same inning in his Major League debut by Pawtucket Red Sox hitting coach Russ Morman on Aug. 3, 1986.In this piece about the IL celebrating its 125th Anniversary, there is an item about the 27 members to be inducted into the league's Hall of Fame. Among them are three prominent PawSox family members; owner Ben Mondor, former Manager Joe Morgan, and outfielder Jim Rice.
4...Consecutive seasons the Pawtucket Red Sox have topped the 600,000 mark in attendance.
7...Hits collected by new Charlotte hitting coach Joe McEwing against the Knights in 2007 as a member of the Pawtucket Red Sox.
9...Runs scored by the Buffalo Bisons in the bottom of the ninth inning on May 5, 2007 to defeat the Pawtucket Red Sox, 15-14. The Bisons tied a modern-era team record by overcoming an eight-run deficit.
10...Years served as mayor of Pawtucket, R.I., by Thomas P. McCoy, for whom the Red Sox's stadium is named.
33...Home runs hit in 1997 by new Pawtucket Red Sox hitting coach Russ Morman to lead the International League.
36...States in which Pawtucket Red Sox pitching coach Rich Sauveur pitched during a 16-year professional career.
78...Runs driven in by Norfolk Tides manager Gary Allenson in 1978, when he was named IL Most Valuable Player.
More from PawSox Media Day later.
Around the International League, April 1, 2008
More International League teams are assembling their rosters with the advent of Opening Day just two days ahead...
The Norfolk Tides are getting excited to get back to work...
The Louisville Bats began workouts yesterday with one star pupil set to kick-off the season on the mound...
The Rochester Red Wings are hoping for more from their hot hitting catcher...
As for the PawSox...today is Media Day. We will be there to cover it...so expect to hear from us quite often beginning later today.
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