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Nick Cafardo

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National baseball writer for The Boston Globe. NESN and MLB Network correspondent. Co-Mass. Sportswriter of the Year for 2014.

Boston, MA
Joined February 2010
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Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein and Red Sox president Sam Kennedy at the Super Bowl 21 years ago.
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NESN has done a 6.16 household rating over the first 85 games of the Red Sox season, a rise from 5.15 at the same juncture in 2017. There's also a rise of 13% in the adults 18-34 and a 36% rise in adults 25-54. Comparison: the Celtics finished at 3.2 and the Bruins at 2.9.
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Ron Gardenhire, who has been dealing with prostate cancer, will return to the D-Backs' coaching staff on Sunday.
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The Red Sox appear to be adding a player via trade or waiver claim. Stay tuned.
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It appears former Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr will become Red Sox first base coach.
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David Ross joins ESPN as baseball analyst.
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Red Sox bringing up first base prospect Sam Travis
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David Price proved you don’t need great velocity to dominate. He averaged 92 mph during his 7 innings of shutout ball vs Rays.
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Just in case you’re moving on from the Patriots, David Price,Matt Barnes and Steven Wright were among the players working out at Jet Blue Park today. Sandy Leon also came in.
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Jackie Bradley Jr is high atop Arizona DBacks wish list to replace AJ Pollock according to a major league source.
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Offers have been made to both Jon Lester and Pablo Sandoval by Red Sox according to a major league source.
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According to a mAjor league source the Red Sox offer to Jon Lester falls into $110-$120 range over six years.
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7 years
The Red Sox will meet with free agent Carlos Santana's agents at the GM Meetings this week.
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8 years
David Price and John Farrell have arrived to Red Sox camp.
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6 years
Agent Joel Wolfe on client Giancarlo Stanton: "Boston was never presented to us as an option to us. To my knowledge Boston never had interest in him. They never tried to make a deal with the Marlins.
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Turns out there was no Apple Watch involved in Red Sox sign stealing. It was a Fitbit product according to a major league source. .
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6 years
Multiple teams still in the hunt for Manny Machado. Yankees are "serious" according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Also, growing number of teams lining up their bids for closer Zach Britton.
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Pretty good start to Dave Dombrowskis Red Sox career
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Grady Sizemore was jacoby Ellsbury before jacoby Ellsbury
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Jon Lester's Newton,Ma home is up for sale.
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Orioles GM Dan Duquette confirmed a report from Ken Rosenthal that the possibility of signing free agent Hanley Ramirez is "under consideration."
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Closer Craig Kimbrel has left the team to be with his infant daughter who is having a second heart procedure in Boston.
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The union is not allowing media at their free agent camp in Bradenton. Wonder what they're afraid of? Poor turnout perhaps? Are major league scouts also not allowed? Really odd decision. The players haven't had a good offseason. And it continues.
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Bud Selig was one of the hundreds of well wishers who have reached out to Don Orsillo.
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Anthony rizzo with Parkland youth baseball team at JetBlue Park
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8 years
The Red Sox will now likely trade one of their starting pitchers and try to recoup prospects lost on the Kimbrel deal.
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6 years
The Red Sox have engaged in talks on first baseman Carlos Santana, but appear to be waiting for how things unfold with Eric Hosmer and JD Martinez.
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9 years
Have been able to confirm @jonHeyman report that Red Sox are indeed trying to sign Sandoval as well as Ramirez per @ken_Rosenthal
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"I'm OK," said Pedroia, out of the lineup after being hit in the nose with a foul ball Monday. "But my modeling career might be on hold!"
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Dave Dombrowski admitted he knows who he wants for a middle of the order hitter but didn't reveal the name.
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Now comes the hard part. How do the Red Sox manage Hanley Ramirez and what will likely be a reduced role? Ramirez needs 497 plate appearances to vest a 2019 option for $22 million. Mitch Moreland also has to play.
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Chris sale back on DL with shoulder soreness.
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Alex Cora did not squash idea of Mookie playing 2nd base In NL city. Said staff will discuss.Also possibility Steven Wright could be activated after missing first 2 rounds with sore knee. Cora said if wright said he could go he’d have to pass a few tests to convince them.
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Red Sox and JD Martinez nearing an agreement? “That is very fair,” agent Scott Boras answered in response to the question. Looks like a press conference could happen on Monday ending a few days of restructuring language to protect the Red Sox over concern for his foot.
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9 years
It has reached he point where The Cubs, Red Sox and Giants are giving Jon Lester his decision-making time.
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10 years
Pablo Sandoval will visit Boston early next week.
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Source : Red Sox are asking for one major leaguer and prospects for Lester
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Alex Cora now wearing No. 20 as he takes the field. Looks like his No 28 might be going to jd Martinez who is taking his physical. Cora had chosen 28 to honor his brother Joey
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Familia NOT going to Boston
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Lester said the toughest phone call was to Pedroia. 2nd toughest to Ben Cherington. Lester very emotional about leaving Pedroia.
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Theo Epstein just confirmed agreement with Lester.
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Confirmed Peter Gammons report that the Red Sox have hired former Angels GM Jerry DiPoto on an interim basis to help with offseason moves..
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9 years
David Ross has confirmed to me he's going to the Cubs.
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With the Red Sox interested in Orioles reliever Zach Britton, the Orioles have been scouting Portland (AA). One of the players they'd like to watch, third baseman Michael Chavis, hasn't played since July 14th. Chavis is a little rusty after serving an 80-game PED suspension.
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Dustin Pedroia on Robinson Cano: "Couldn't be happier for him and for us. We don't have to face him 19 times a year."
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Sources: Phillies to name Matt Klentak GM
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Bob Nightengale reports JD Martinez coming to town to meet with a team. Boston? San Francisco? Red Sox desperately need a slugger.
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Jon Lester pulled the plug on the Giants before they made their final offer according to team source.
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David Price: ‘If I go out there and pitch well, I’ll get the fans back’ via @BostonGlobe
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Castillo, CF, Pedroia, 2B, Ortiz DH, Cespedes RF, Ramirez LF, Sandoval 3B, Napoli 1B, Bogaerts SS, Vazquez c. If Cespedes dealt, Betts RF?
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Domestic battery charges against former Red Sox utility player and NESN commentator Steve Lyons have been dismissed by a California judge.
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If the Red Sox land both Ramirez and Sandoval there's obviously another shoe or two to drop. Cespedes deal for a pitcher?
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10 years
Clay Buchholz, Mike Napoli and John Lackey spent the night at the ballpark because of the short night.
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The Red Sox have decided to recall veteran second baseman Brandon Phillips from Pawtucket.
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Nick Markakis, Matt Wieters, James Shields and Scott Kazmir are some of the latest players to clear waivers.
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Giancarlo Stanton is just what the Red Sox need via @BostonGlobe
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Good protection at second base the Red Sox signing veteran Brandon Phillips to a minor league deal. Phillips has won 4 Gold Gloves.
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Manny Machado should be the Red Sox’ primary target via @BostonGlobe
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Looks like Gary DiSarcina will be Mets bench coach.
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Red Sox source said no truth to Cespedes/Reds deal or increased offer to Lester.
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6 years
Players Association executive director Tony Clark says the universal DH is gaining steam among players
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7 years
Wow. Pablo! hits a three-run opposite field bomb on an 0-2 pitch to give Red Sox a 5-4 lead in the eighth. They trailed 4-0.
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I'm intrigued about how Brian Johnson hits tonight vs. the Marlins. He's the 2012 John Olerud Award winner as the best two-way player in college baseball for Florida. He's been walking around with a bat all week..
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10 years
A Dodgers source indicated there are no major talks going on between Red Sox and Dodgers at this time involving Jon Lester or Matt Kemp.
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9 years
Red Sox offer to Justin Masterson would be for a starter job not relief. The Red Sox have offered at least two years.
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In addition to offers by San Francisco and Boston, Pablo Sandoval is expected to receive an offer from the Blue Jays in next 24 hours.
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Matt Kemp is in play for the Red Sox and the Dodgers would eat some money in the right deal. Just a question of whether the Red Sox want to
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Joe Kelly has interest from about 15 teams according to a major league source. Some teams are looking at him as a closer. Red Sox are still very much involved.
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9 years
Red Sox trying to move some "immovable" assets. Pablo Sandoval perhaps? Padres and Giants bid last offseason, but Giants happy with Duffy.
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"What can you say about Derek Jeter?" I asked Dustin Pedroia. "More like what can't you say. He's the best."
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Professional Bowlers Association CEO and Commissioner Tom Clark will present Mookie Betts a PBA 300 ring for the perfect game Betts rolled during the PBA World Series of Bowling in Reno, Nev., on Nov. 12, 2017 at tonight's game vs. the White Sox..
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In addition to his role as an adviser for the Cincinnati Reds, John Farrell has joined Baseball Tonight on ESPN.
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Padres getting calls on Brad Hand but Padres said to be asking for "an enormous return" according to one AL gm
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With launch angle all the rage, Alex Cora had an interesting take on Boston's offensive approach: “Just stay with the process,” Cora said. “We’re not preaching launch angle or hit the ball in the air. We’re preaching swing at strikes. When we do that, we’re going to be better.”
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10 years
This pine tar thing will surely bring back the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry in full force
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9 years
In porcello, Miley, Buchholz and Kelly the Red Sox have everything except for their no 1. Shields/hamels could solve that.
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Multiple teams interested in Hanley Ramirez.
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Dave Dombrowski said IL HR champ Bryce Brentz willl not get callup from Pawtucket. Brentz hit 31 HR but no 40-man roster spot available.
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The Giants came really close on Cole Hamels to the point where Hamels waived his no trade to SF according to a Giants source.
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JD Martinez has opt outs in Years 2,3 and 4 of the 5-year, $110m deal. A 3-man doctor panel will determine whether DL time is specific to the original foot injury. If it is and he misses 120 days or more in Years 2 and 3 the Red Sox can trigger a mutual option in Year 4.
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pawsox reliever Pat Light joining Red Sox in Houston.
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Nathan Eovaldi pitched like he had ice water in his veins via @BostonGlobe
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8 years
Red Sox all done. Just Fernando Abad.
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7 years
Life has changed dramatically for David Ross, and he’s enjoying it via @BostonGlobe
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According to WBZ's Jon Miller, Jackie Bradley Jr. is the first Red Sox player to arrive in Fort Myers.
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The Red Sox always thought JD Martinez fell into the Justin Upton $21.2 million AAV and not the Yoenis Cespedes $27.5 AAV. In the end there was a slight compromise but certainly not half way. The opt outs may have been the other concessions but Martinez will be 32 at that point.
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8 years
Asked about interest in Jonathan Papelbon, Dave Dombrowski responded, "At this point, is worth investigating."
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10 years
Pablo Sandoval agent Gus Vasquez meeting with Ben Cherington this afternoon in Phoenix.
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8 years
The Royals are interested in some of Bostons starters not named Price Or Porcello.
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6 years
Tough news: Jerry Remy has cancer again.
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