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| The Red Sox released Doug Mirabelli on Thursday. The Sox will go with Kevin Cash as Jason Varitek's backup and Tim Wakefield's personal catcher. Mirabelli hit just .195 over the previous two seasons, but he was kept around just for Wakefield. It will be interesting to see if the absence of his security blanket affects Wake this year. |
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| As expected, the Red Sox re-signed Doug Mirabelli Friday. Mirabelli will get a $550,000 base salary and can make $275,000 more in roster bonuses, $150,000 in conditioning bonuses and $1.25 million in performance bonuses based on games and games started, according to the AP. Tim Wakfield's personal catcher hit just .202 in 114 at-bats last year. |
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| The Red Sox and Doug Mirabelli are closing in on a one-year deal, MLB.com reports. Mirabelli has been Tim Wakefield's personal catcher in recent years, and this news suggests the Red Sox want to keep Wakefield in the rotation this year. Mirabelli has very little fantasy value. |
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| Doug Mirabelli's injured left hamstring is still bothering him, and he's unlikely to start tonight despite the fact that Tim Wakefield is on the mound, according to the Boston Herald. "I told them I was all right. I don’t know if they believe me," said Mirabelli. Kevin Cash is expected to get the start tonight. |
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| Doug Mirabelli was forced to exit Thursday's game in the third inning due to an injured left hamstring. He pulled up lame while rounding first base on a single, according to the AP. It's a tough blow for the catcher, who was making his first start since coming off the disabled list. Mirabelli had been out with a strained right calf. |
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| The Red Sox may get backup catcher Doug Mirabelli back on Tuesday. He has missed the last two games because of a family issue. "We're hopeful he'll be back tonight," manager Terry Francona told the Boston Globe. "If he is, he'll be welcomed back. He doesn't have to be back. It's pretty serious." |
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| The Red Sox activated Doug Mirabelli off the disabled list on Saturday. He had been out for a couple of weeks with a strained calf. |
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| Doug Mirabelli (strained right calf) is still wearing a boot and hasn't resumed baseball related activities, the AP reports. |
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| Doug Mirabelli suffered a strained right calf during Friday’s game, according to NESN. Mirabelli hurt himself rounding third base. Jason Varitek took his place and will likely now catch both games of this doubleheader without a true backup unless the Sox can get a minor leaguer to the stadium in time. |
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| Doug Mirabelli has signed a one-year contract to remain the backup catcher for the Red Sox, according to the Boston Herald. He will again be the personal catcher for Tim Wakefield. |
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| Doug Mirabelli missed his third straight game with a sprained ankle on Wednesday, according to the AP. "We're hopeful he can catch Thursday," manager Terry Francona said. "It doesn't mean it's going to happen, but we're hoping." |
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| Doug Mirabelli could be ready to play by the middle of the week, according to the AP. He suffered a sprained ankle on Friday. |
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| It appears that Doug Mirabelli will be able to avoid the disabled list, according to the Boston Globe. The ankle he sprained on Friday was still sore Saturday, but it didn't appear to be too serious. "There was no structural damage," he said. "If we can get the swelling down and restore the mobility, we should be OK.” |
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| Doug Mirabelli will miss at least several days of action because of the ankle injury he suffered on Friday night. X-rays were negative, but the Sox will add a catcher to the roster on Saturday. |
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| Doug Mirabelli left Friday night's game after twisting his left ankle. Mirabelli was replaced by Javy Lopez, who joined the Sox fresh off his trade from Baltimore. |
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| Because the Red Sox acquired Javy Lopez, Doug Mirabelli has once again been relegated to backup duties. Prior to the trade, Mirabelli was expected to get the bulk of the playing time with Jason Varitek on the DL. |
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