Ellsbury

Red Sox Disappointed By Ellsbury's Production

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:31:20 GMT

Source: baseball.realgm.com --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The assumption was that Jacoby Ellsbury would return to MVP-caliber form this season with free agency approaching. Ellsbury is batting .241 with a .303 on-base percentage. He has only one home run and it came on April 7 in Toronto. He leads the league with 13 stolen bases and the majors with 208 plate appearances, but also has produced 147 outs, most in the majors. "I wouldn't say he's pressing," John Farrell said. "How do you differentiate pressing and frustrated? Because it feels like he's gotten pitches that he hasn't squared up. He's just missed them, so there's a little frustration. I wouldn't say he's pressing to the point of something's ticking on him, time is ticking. No. He's a good player, and we've got to get him back to that level." ...

Notebook: John Farrell drops a hint on Jacoby Ellsbury

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:58:25 GMT

Source: bostonherald.com --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
CHICAGO — If Shane Victorino was healthy, slumping Jacoby Ellsbury may not still be the Red Sox leadoff hitter. With Ellsbury mired in a 4-for-27 funk that has lowered his on-base percentage to .307, manager John Farrell admitted yesterday to considering dropping him down in the batting order. But Victorino, the Sox’ most viable leadoff-hitting alternative, has been hampered by assorted injuries, most recently a tight left hamstring that had him sidelined again last night. ...

Source: Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox haven’t talked contract extension

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:23:24 GMT

Source: www.weei.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
CHICAGO – According to a major league source, the Red Sox and Jacoby Ellsbury’s agent, Scott Boras, have not engaged in talks regarding a possible extension for the outfielder. Ellsbury will be eligible to become a free agent at the conclusion of this season. Prior to the Red Sox’ game with the White Sox Tuesday [...] Source: Full Count | 22 May 2013 | 12:45 am ...

Jacoby Ellsbury on leading off: ‘You see what happens when I get going’

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:23:23 GMT

Source: www.weei.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
CHICAGO — It was undoubtedly a step in the right direction, and might keep Jacoby Ellsbury from moving out of the Red Sox’ lineup’s top spot for the time being. Three of Ellsbury’s four at-bats during the Red Sox’ 3-1 loss to the White Sox Tuesday night were solid showings, with the outfielder lining sharply [...] Source: Full Count | 22 May 2013 | 4:30 am ...

FACTS/FLUKES: Ellsbury, Tillman, Y. Escobar, Keppinger, Grimm

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:06:00 GMT

Source: www.baseballhq.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
article teaser: Jacoby Ellsbury has had trouble living up to his epic 2011—can he do it this year? Also Tillman, Y. Escobar, Keppinger, Grimm. SBs are Ellsbury’s game, not power... If “consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds,” don’t worry, Jacoby Ellsbury (OF, BOS)—you’re an absolute genius. Between injuries and regression, he’s earned that “F” grade for consistency. As a free agent at the end of the year, Ellsbury is on a quest to reproduce the epic speed and power numbers of the past. read more ...

Sox stick with Ellsbury in leadoff spot

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:55:21 GMT

Source: espn.go.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
CHICAGO -- If you've been watching, you don't need an explanation for why Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell said dropping Jacoby Ellsbury from the leadoff spot in the order has been considered. "Consider it yes, but we're sticking with him," Farrell said Tuesday. "Giving him the opportunity to get out of the situation he is in now. But I can say this: Whether he's hitting first or hitting somewhere else in the lineup, there are still things we have to address, and he has to address. ...

Source: Ellsbury, Sox haven't talked new deal

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:48:38 GMT

Source: www.weei.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
CHICAGO – According to a major league source, the Red Sox and Jacoby Ellsbury’s agent, Scott Boras , have not engaged in talks regarding a possible extension for the outfielder. Ellsbury will be eligible to become a free agent at the conclusion of this season. read more ...

Jacoby Ellsbury not struggling because of impending free agency, Red Sox manager John Farrell says

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:13:25 GMT

Source: www.masslive.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
CHICAGO — Red Sox manager John Farrell said Tuesday that he does not think Jacoby Ellsbury's struggles are tied to his upcoming free agency. ...

Farrell sticking with Ellsbury for now

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:39:12 GMT

Source: www.boston.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff CHICAGO Â Red Sox manager John Farrell is sticking with Jacoby Ellsbury at the top of the order. But he has given thought to dropping the struggling center fielder down. "I've considered it, yes," Farrell... ...

Farrell sticking with Ellsbury -- for now

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:19:23 GMT

Source: blogs.providencejournal.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
By Tim Britton CHICAGO -- Jacoby Ellsbury is still leading off for the Red Sox. It's not clear for how much longer that will be the case. "I've considered it, yes," manager John Farrell said when asked about the idea of dropping the slumping Ellsbury in the order. "We're sticking with him to hopefully give him the opportunity to come out of the situation he's in right now. But I can say this: Whether he's hitting first or whether he's hitting somewhere else in the lineup, there are still things we have to address and he has to address. Those are ongoing." Ellsbury went 0-for-4 on Monday night with all four at-bats ending in groundouts to second. He has only eight hits in his last 60 at-bats, and his on-base percentage is hovering just above .300. "It comes down to timing -- timing at the plate -- whether it's four groundballs to second base or whether it's three line drives to third base," Farrell said. "He's in a situation where he's working to do what he can to get out of this and we're working there with him. This isn't a matter of effort. It's a matter of maybe being a little bit more free of mind and letting that natural ability take over." Dropping Ellsbury in the order isn't unprecedented. Ellsbury was dropped from first to eighth in the order at the end of May in 2009, even as he was hitting .299 with a .332 on-base percentage. He hit in the bottom third for much of the next six weeks, posting a .361 on-base percentage to ...

What to do about Jacoby Ellsbury?

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:09:20 GMT

Source: www.boston.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Among the 18 qualified leadoff hitters in baseball, Jacoby Ellsbury has the fourth-lowest on-base percentage (.303), second-lowest OPS (.638) and second-lowest batting average (.241). ...

Jacoby Ellsbury's Struggles Continue

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:52:40 GMT

Source: sportsblognet.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
[caption id="attachment_179" align="aligncenter" width="500"] boston.com[/caption] There was a lot of talk about Jacoby Ellsbury coming into this Red Sox season. Much of the talks were about him being in a contract year and the chances of him being back in Boston next year. Ellsbury's career thus far is full of ups and downs. He came in during the 07 playoffs, took over for Coco Crisp, and helped the Red Sox win a World Series. He had two solid seasons in 08 and 09 stealing 50 and 70 bases respectively and showing off his great speed in center field. Red Sox fans looked at him as the next great thing for the Red Sox, he also looked like the lead off hitter for the Sox for a long time. In 2010 Ellsbury collided with Adrian Beltre, broke his ribs, and was only able to play in 18 games. This brought up a lot of questions about Ellsbury's toughness and brought a lot of questions about his future with Boston. Ellsbury came back in 2011 and had the best year of his career hitting .321 with 32 HR, 105 RBI, and 39 stolen bases. He also finished second in the MVP voting and immediately was considered one of the best outfielders in the league, and had just entered his prime. With a historic collapse of the Red Sox and another injury plagued season in 2012, there was a lot of talk of trading Ellsbury at the end of the 2012 season. Many thought if he was not traded, he would walk once he was a free agent after the 2013 season. The 2013 season ...

Could looming free agency be affecting slumping Jacoby Ellsbury?

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:59:00 GMT

Source: bostonherald.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
MINNEAPOLIS — All along, the assumption was that the anticipation of free agency after this season would inspire Jacoby Ellsbury to once again reach MVP-caliber heights for the Red Sox. But take it from two of Ellsbury’s teammates: It isn’t so simple. ...

Is Jacoby Ellsbury being negatively impacted by his looming free agency?

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:15:00 GMT

Source: bostonherald.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
CHICAGO -- All along, the assumption was that the anticipation of free agency after this season would inspire Jacoby Ellsbury to once again reach MVP-caliber heights for the Red Sox. But take it from two of Ellsbury’s teammates: It isn’t so simple. ...

It's about that time: Red Sox need to uncover an improved Jacoby Ellsbury

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:58:41 GMT

Source: www.weei.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
CHICAGO -- They've looked at video of 2011. Why wouldn't you? That is, after all, the year Jacoby Ellsbury has hoped to bottle and shove down opposing pitchers' throats for years to come. More Red Sox Rubby De La Rosa scratched due to intercostal injury Checking radar gun readings no longer in Felix Doubront’s repertoire Why Andrew Bailey might save Red Sox, in more ways than one Anatomy of the Red Sox batting order John Lackey postgame guest after the last game of the Minnesota series John Lackey postgame guest after the last game of the Minnesota series More from WEEI Dennis Seidenberg still not ready, unsure of status Claude Julien on Game 3: ‘It’s what we expect from ourselves’ that matters Hand it to Claude Julien for orchestrating winning maneuvers for Bruins Who expected Bruins to get to Henrik Lundqvist? Elliotte Friedman of CBC on the Bruins dominance of the Rangers Elliotte Friedman of CBC on the Bruins dominance of the Rangers .node #outbrain_widget_0{ position:absolute; } read more ...

Where has Jacoby Ellsbury's power gone?

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:35:03 GMT

Source: www.boston.com --- Monday, May 20, 2013
Also featuring thoughts on Jose Iglesias's potential as a utility man, Daniel Nava's superb performance at the plate, and Josh Hamilton's transition into a lefty-hitting Pete Incaviglia. ...

What To Do With Jacoby Ellsbury?

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:36:13 GMT

Source: www.overthemonster.com --- Monday, May 20, 2013
I am seriously wondering what one does with Jacoby Ellsbury . It is very hard to pull for the guy when he is the lead off hitter and he can not get on base. Should Farrell bat him in the lower third of the order? Should they try and trade him for whatever he might be worth? Or just stick it out? I understand that it is still relatively early in the season, but, from what I can see he is way off at the plate and I am noticing a bit of a problem with him throwing from the outfield. Has anyone else noticed the double pumps and looks of uncertainty when he throws back into the infield, especially when runners are on base? I am seriously wondering what one does with Jacoby Ellsbury . It is very hard to pull for the guy when he is the lead off hitter and he can not get on base. Should Farrell bat him in the lower third of the order? Should they try and trade him for whatever he might be worth? Or just stick it out? I understand that it is still relatively early in the season, but, from what I can see he is way off at the plate and I am noticing a bit of a problem with him throwing from the outfield. Has anyone else noticed the double pumps and looks of uncertainty when he throws back into the infield, especially when runners are on base? ...

Sox Talk- M&M discuss the winning streak and future of Ellsbury

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:06:00 GMT

Source: audio.weei.com --- Monday, May 20, 2013
Mut and Merloni get into a Red Sox discussion after a successful weekend in Minnesota. They discuss Pedroia, Lackey, and the future of Ellsbury with the Red Sox. [0:04:49] ... are backing to push everybody back down you get better performance from Andrew Miller now. To get him close in Miller we are this outlook it's a much healthier bullpen no question about it help here ... [0:05:32] ... game there on Friday three Q with situationally hitting. -- bases loaded Jonny Gomes the team had -- background in to. Go back and look round at double plays it was -- doubled three double plays ... [0:07:55] ... attorney and pitched he showed. Texas and don't forget about -- voice Stephen Drew we're not we that he called and he had to say. Drew obviously offensively is found his group is a better hitter ... [0:18:26] ... expect among the thing. That Michael board territories a good one and Michael Bourn is not getting paid like Jacoby Ellsbury a couple of years ago. We thought again paid arts in Walpole and Jacoby Ellsbury ... ...

Ellsbury rests as Sox win again

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:18:20 GMT

Source: www.wickedlocal.com --- Sunday, May 19, 2013
In one of his best outings as a member of the Boston Red Sox, John Lackey gave up one run on one hit as he pitched six full innings as the Sox downed the Minnesota Twins 5 – 1 to win their fifth straight game. The only thing that got in Lackey’s way today was the foul weather that moved into the Twin Cities in the seventh inning, causing a lengthy rain delay. This is the kind of performance that Lackey has demonstrated being capable of – still inconsistently – as he returns from elbow surgery. It was too bad that the foul weather that has been causing havoc across the country got in the way of Lackey going deeper into the game, given that he had only thrown 84 pitches through his six innings of work. Supporting Lackey as the offensive star of the game was Dustin Pedroia with two hits (including his second home run) and three runs batted in. As a Sox fan one would have to hope that when John Farrell talked about giving all his regulars at least one day off before the Sox have their next scheduled break on June 3 rd that he was going to exclude Pedey – who is swinging a hot bat right now as he creeps up on the league leaders in batting average. One individual who Farrell did rest today was Jacoby Ellsbury. Farrell was wise to give Ellsbury a breather given that his centerfielder had yet to miss a game this season, the club was facing a left-hander, and Ellsbury has been scuffling along this year – his upcoming free agency weigh ...

Who is the real Jacoby Ellsbury?

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:28:05 GMT

Source: blogs.eagletribune.com --- Sunday, May 19, 2013
BOSTON — Is he the dashing young superstar who awed the baseball world with his speed and power in 2011? Or is he the middle-of-the-road ballplayer he’s been much of the rest of his career? Few questions have inspired more barroom arguments around New England than: Who is the real Jacoby Ellsbury? He and super-agent Scott [...] ...