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Jason Bay

Outfielder
Position
LF
Bats
R
Throws
R

Contract: Signed through 2009

  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 200 lbs
  • Born: Sep 20, 1978

  • Debut: May 23, 2003

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December 30, 2009

The fifth year, $17 million option in Jason Bay's contract with the Mets should be "easily vested," according to Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse.

Our View:

It sounds like Bay got the deal he had long been seeking this offseason. As long as he can stay healthy, he will be a New York Met the next five season.

December 29, 2009

Jason Bay's physical with the Mets, the only thing holding the two sides' agreement back from becoming official, will most likely be "extensive," according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated.

Our View:

The Red Sox were reportedly concerned about Bay's shoulders. While the physical may be "extensive," it's hard to believe the Mets would be able to stomach the embarrassment of the deal falling through. Expect him to be a Met by next week.

December 29, 2009

The Mets and free agent outfielder Jason Bay have reached an agreement on a contract, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated.

Our View:

The New York Post's Joel Sherman reports that it is a four-year, $66 million deal, with a vesting option for a fifth year. That's more money than Bay was ever publicly linked to, so it appears he has come out of the whole ordeal rather well. Stay tuned.

December 26, 2009

The Mets "may soon abandon" their pursuit of Jason Bay, according to Buster Olney of ESPN.

Our View:

They have long had an offer on the table for the prized free agent outfielder, believed to be for four or five years, but he has shown no inclination to accept it. It is widely assumed he does not actually want to play for the Amazins, and is simply using them as leverage in negotiations with other clubs. If they determine that to be the case, expect them to drop out of his sweepstakes very soon.

December 25, 2009

Jason Bay would "rather be playing in Beirut than Queens," according to Peter Gammons on WEEI.

Our View:

In other words, consider the Mets his emergency option this winter. With a Boston reunion not likely, though, where he actually wants to end up remains a total mystery.

December 25, 2009

According to Peter Gammons on WEEI, the Red Sox likely have no chance to bring back Jason Bay in 2010.

Our View:

If Gammons says it, it is most likely true. That being said, if Bay's market continues to fail to develop, he may just opt for the comfort and familiarity of Boston over a few extra million dollars somewhere else.

December 24, 2009

Jon Heyman tweets that Red Sox will make another offer to Jason Bay, but that it will be less than the Mets current offer of four years and $65 million.

Our View:

If the Red Sox somehow managed to sign Bay, they would have five starting-caliber outfielders. That would seem to indicate a possible trade scenario in which they could shore up their lone weakness at corner infield. They're still believed to be interested in first baseman Adrian Gonzalez.

December 23, 2009

The Red Sox are reportedly thinking about taking another shot at bringing back Jason Bay, according to Rod Bradford of WEEI Sports.

Our View:

The team would need to expand their team budget to keep the star outfielder in Boston. The new proposal would be around their initial offer of four years at $60MM.

December 22, 2009

FoxSports.com reports that four teams remain in discussion for the right to sign Jason Bay.

Our View:

The Mets were believed to be the front-runners for Bay, but apparently there is a lot of interest remaining on the West Coast. The Mariners, Giants, and Angels are all believed to hold interest in Bay. His hold up with the Mets has been reported to be a fifth year in his contract. It's uncertain if any of the other teams have made him an official offer.

December 19, 2009

According to the New York Daily News, negotiations between the Mets and free agent outfielder Jason Bay have stalled because of Bay's insistence on a fifth year.

Our View:

The Mets aren't willing to commit to more than four years, unless Bay significantly lowers his annual salary. As it stands they are offering around $65 million for the 31-year-old slugger, but they feel no need to up their offer with no other legitimately interested parties. Someone is going to have to budge here sooner or later, so expect a deal to get done, but fans may be waiting a while.

December 17, 2009

The Seattle Mariners are not "seriously" bidding on free agent outfielder Jason Bay, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated.

Our View:

So besides the Mets, then, it's unclear who is. Could perhaps a deal with the Amazins be close?

December 17, 2009

Contrary to previous reports, the New York Daily News claims that the Mets are reluctant to include a fifth year in their offer for Jason Bay and are currently standing pat on their four-year offer for around $65 million.

Our View:

Bay is reportedly desiring five, maybe even six years, but it's tough to know exactly what type of offers he's been receiving. Still, the Mets might have to budge and offer up five years if they want to land the premier outfielder.

December 16, 2009

The Mets have upped their offer to Jason Bay to include a fifth year, according to SI.com.

Our View:

The offer is apparently for five years and around $75 million. The Mets have also continued to pursue Matt Holliday and appear dead set on landing one of the two premier outfielders. We'll have to wait and see if either accepts.

December 15, 2009

An undisclosed source stated that Jason Bay is a possibility for the Mariners, even after adding Chone Figgins and Cliff Lee, according to FOX Sports.

Our View:

The Mariners still need a productive right-handed bat for the heart of their order. Bay notably owns a home in the Seattle area, and would be joining a team that looks to be on the rise for 2010.

December 15, 2009

The Yankees have contacted representatives for Jason Bay, according to the Boston Herald.

Our View:

With Boston's recent signing of Mike Cameron, Bay appears to be on his way out of Beantown. Still, that doesn't mean the Yankees don't have plenty of competition for his services, with the Mets, Angels and Mariners very much in the mix. Stay tuned.

December 12, 2009

Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated reports that Jason Bay's "Plan A" is to sign with the Mets.

Our View:

It is unknown if they are the "mystery team" that has offered him a five-year contract, but they are the most likely suspect. Were Bay to go to the Mets, it could drastically change the landscapes of both the AL and NL East divisions.

December 12, 2009

A "mystery team" has offered Jason Bay a five-year contract, according to Newsday's David Lennon.

Our View:

This is significant, since Bay appeared to bow out of discussions with the Red Sox today after they refused to offer him five years. If this "mystery" team and offer are indeed legitimate, Bay could be signing somewhere very shortly.

December 12, 2009

Free agent Jason Bay has rejected Boston's latest offer, according to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal. "We have other offers on table that are of greater interest to Jason," said agent Joe Urbon.

Our View:

There's no word yet on the exact numbers on the offer that Bay refused, but it was believed to be around four years for $60 million. Bay apparently wants another year on the contract, and you have to believe that somebody out there will give him a legit five-year offer, whether it's Boston or another franchise.

December 11, 2009

Peter Gammons of ESPN stated that Jason Bay does not want to play for the Giants, according to WEEI Sports Radio.

Our View:

The club is willing to offer the five-year deal that he covets, but Bay is not interested in playing in San Francisco.

December 11, 2009

Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated speculates that if the New York Mets are willing to give Jason Bay a five-year contract, they may be the ones who end up with his bat.

Our View:

The Red Sox are apparently unwilling to go longer than four years, while another potential Bay suitor, Seattle, is now said to be focusing on pitching. It would be quite a coup for a franchise in need of some positive news.

December 11, 2009

For now, at least, the Boston Red Sox are not willing to give Jason Bay more than a four-year contract, according to Fox Sports.

Our View:

Bay, of course, wants five years. With Boston apparently facing very serious competition for his services, his return to Beantown is far from certain.

December 10, 2009

Updating an earlier report, Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated tweeted that the Mets offered Jason Bay a four-year deal worth $65MM.

Our View:

Heyman believes the Mets would have to extend their proposal to five years to have a chance to reel him in.

December 10, 2009

The Mets have made an offer to free agent outfielder Jason Bay, according to David Lennon of Newsday.

Our View:

The Mets have been sending mixed-messages this offseason about how much money they have to spend, but as everyone knows, an offer to Bay would not come cheap, especially considering the enormous market that has sprung up around him. It doesn't seem likely that they would be able to outbid many of his potential suitors, but as they say, stranger things have happened.

December 9, 2009

Skipper Mike Scioscia does not expect the Angels to sign Jason Bay, according to the Hot Stove Blog on MLB.com.

Our View:

Scioscia noted that the Angels have had internal discussions regarding the star outfielder, but the manager added that he is yet to reach out to him. Scioscia also pointed out that the Angels have more pressing needs to address. Also worth noting, the Mariners are yet to reveal how serious they are about reeling in Bay, who owns a home in the Seattle area.

December 8, 2009

Updating an earlier report, Ed Price (AOL Fanhouse) tweeted that there is belief that the Angels are "pushing hard" for outfielder Jason Bay.

Our View:

Boston remains in the picture to re-sign Bay, and the Mariners are interested in acquiring the star outfielder as well.

December 8, 2009

The Red Sox will have a meeting with representatives for Jason Bay this morning, according to Yahoo Sports' Tim Brown.

Our View:

The Angels and Mariners are said to be in pursuit of Bay, but the Red Sox are still very much in the mix of retaining the star left fielder. Wherever Bay does end up signing, expect his deal to be on of the biggest of this offseason.

December 7, 2009

In very unsurprising news, Jason Bay will turn down Boston's offer of arbitration, according to the Boston Herald.

Our View:

This of course does not mean he will not be back in Beantown in 2010, only that he believes there is a serious market of teams willing to give him a long-term deal developing. Were he to leave Boston, his status as a Type A free agent would net the Red Sox two compensatory draft picks.

December 3, 2009

The Mariners are reportedly seriously pursuing free agent outfielder Jason Bay, according to the Seattle Times.

Our View:

A move to the Pacific Northwest would seem to bad news for Bay, as he would have to patrol a cavernous left field at Safeco Field and would be hitting in the first pitcher-friendly home stadium of his career. He would still be a nice catch for Mariners, but the fantasy repercussions would likely be big.

December 2, 2009

Jason Bay's agent is not making any predictions as to when the star outfielder may ink a deal after being offered arbitration by Boston, according to ESPN. His agent Joe Urbon said, "I do not have a time frame for a deal at this point. Despite the interest, it would be unwise for me to speculate."

Our View:

Bay and Matt Holliday are the prized bats on the free agent market, and the Angels are among the teams believed to be interested in Bay. He has until December 7 to accept his arbitration offer from Boston, and is not expected to do so.

December 1, 2009

Jason Bay will be offered salary arbitration from Boston, according to the Providence Journal.

Our View:

The Sox will receive draft pick compensation if the star outfielder signs with another team. Boston is believed to be interested in re-signing him.

November 30, 2009

The Boston Globe reports that the Red Sox are still very interested in re-signing free agent outfielder Jason Bay.

Our View:

There has been speculation in recent days that the club's interest had waned in Bay after he rejected their initial five-year, $60 million offer, and that they prefer Matt Holliday. They still believe Bay will come cheaper than Holliday, however, and that coupled with his familiarity with the city, makes Boston his most likely landing spot.

November 30, 2009

The Red Sox are considering "trading" Jason Bay by offering him arbitration they know he will decline, thus getting compensatory draft picks, and then instead signing fellow free agent outfielder Matt Holliday, according to Fox Sports.

Our View:

The Red Sox are rich, so why not get richer? This is a nightmare scenario for many small market teams, but with the playing field baseball is currently operating on, not surprising.

November 24, 2009

According to the Toronto Star, there is a "school of thought" that the Blue Jays could be a player for native Canadian Jason Bay.

Our View:

This would be a highly interesting move, though one that would ease the sting of the inevitable loss of Roy Halladay. That being said, with the big pocket teams that are interested in Bay's services, Toronto seems like a longest of shots.

November 21, 2009

According to Jon Heyman on Twitter, the Red Sox are looking at other alternatives to free agent outfielder Jason Bay.

Our View:

Bay has already turned down a four-year $60 million deal from the Red Sox and made it clear that he wants to test the free agent market, so it makes sense that Boston would explore their options. Still, don't count the Sox out of Bay sweepstakes. Along with the Angels, they are still the favorites to land him. If Bay is the first man snatched up out of the big-time free agent pool, expect Boston to increase their pursuit of Matt Holliday.

November 20, 2009

The Angels appear to be interested in free agent outfielder Jason Bay, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Our View:

Angels owner Arte Moreno has said he likes Bay's "great bat and great makeup." With Vladimir Guerrero likely not coming back, he would be a great fit in Anaheim's stacked lineup.

November 19, 2009

Free agent outfielder Jason Bay has rejected the Red Sox's first offer, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated.

Our View:

The offer was believed to be in the neighborhood of four years and $60 million. "It's not a surprise that a player that's gone this far wants to see what's out there," were the words of Red Sox GM Theo Epstein. The Red Sox are still the heavy favorites to retain his services.

November 18, 2009

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that the Cardinals are not viewing free agent outfielder Jason Bay as a priority this offseason. The team has been turned off by Bay's struggles defensively.

Our View:

The Cards want desperately to bring back Matt Holliday, but Bay doesn't look like much of an option even if Holliday ends up elsewhere. The Birds are also interested in Adam Dunn and Josh Willingham, both of whom may be more attractive to the team than Bay.

October 18, 2009

The Red Sox would prefer to sign Jason Bay to a three or four year deal this offseason, while the outfielder himself wants a four or five year deal, according to the Boston Herald.

Our View:

Bay has exceeded everyone's expectations in Boston, and he has put up equal, if not better, numbers there than he did with lowly Pittsburgh. Expect Boston to eventually cave and give Bay the years he wants.

October 11, 2009

Although Jason Bay says he would like to return to the Red Sox, he has not ruled out exploring other opportunities as a free agent this winter, according to WEEI. "I can't say this is the only place in the world [he'd like to play], but it's one of [them]," said Bay. "There isn't a ton of other places."

Our View:

Bay will be competing with Matt Holliday to be the first big name outfielder signed this offseason. It's a good bet that one of the two end up playing for Boston next season.

September 27, 2009

Jason Bay went 2-for-4 and scored both Boston runs in a 4-2 loss to the Yankees on Saturday. The loss gave the AL East title to the rival New York club.

Our View:

Bay is having a solid month down the stretch hitting .317 with seven homers and 23 RBI and he had a stint of four straight games in which he homered. The Sox would love for his hot bat to carry over into the postseason.

September 26, 2009

Jason Bay is not in Boston's lineup against the Yankees today, according to the Boston Globe.

Our View:

Brian Anderson will start in his place. This is nothing more than a routine day off, and Bay could be in line for a pinch-hit opportunity. Look for him to start tomorrow.

September 21, 2009

Jason Bay went 2-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored in tonight's 12-9 loss at Kansas City. He hit a single and a three-run homer off Lenny DiNardo.

Our View:

Bay launched his 36th homer of 2009, setting a new personal season-high. He hit 35 homers with Pittsburgh back in 2006.

September 20, 2009

Jason Bay was back in the Red Sox lineup on Sunday after missing one and a half games with the flu, according to the Boston Globe.

Our View:

The free agent to be is hitting .266 with 34 home runs and 107 RBI in 138 games this season. He has also stolen 13 bases.

September 19, 2009

According to the Boston Globe, Jason Bay was a late scratch for Saturday's game against the Orioles due to flu-like symptoms.

Our View:

Bay left Friday's game after four innings and is still feeling the effects of the flu. He is being replaced by rookie Josh Reddick, but should be back in a game or two.

September 18, 2009

Jason Bay exited tonight's game at Baltimore in the fifth inning due to flu-like symptoms, according to the Boston Globe.

Our View:

Josh Reddick replaced him in the batter's box. Bay homered in the game prior to leaving.

September 17, 2009

Jason Bay went 2-for-4 with his 33rd home run on Thursday, but Boston would still end up losing 4-3 to the Angles at home.

Our View:

Bay now has RBI in four straight games, and is coming alive at the right time for the (likely) playoff-bound Red Sox.

September 16, 2009

Jason Bay went 2-for-5 with two RBI in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Angels at Fenway Park. Both of his knocks were singles.

Our View:

Bay notched an RBI in each of his last three games, and continues to lead Boston with 104. He recorded a personal-high 109 RBI with Pittsburgh back in 2006, and is on pace to surpass that total.

September 13, 2009

Jason Bay drilled his 32nd home run of the season in Sunday's 4-0 shutout of the Rays. He was 1-for-4 on the day.

Our View:

Bay's .261 average doesn't impress much, but he's a great source of power. He's popped at least 30 homers and driven in 100 runs in four of the last five seasons.

September 9, 2009

Jason Bay collected three hits and two RBI on Wednesday night, as Boston edged the Orioles 7-5 at home.

Our View:

The two RBI gave him 100 on the season. He has now driven in 100 runs in four of the past five seasons.

September 5, 2009

Jason Bay went 1-for-3 with a solo homer off Gavin Floyd in Saturday's 5-1 loss at Chicago.

Our View:

The Red Sox only mustered three hits in the game, and Bay was their lone source of scoring. He hit his second homer of September, and his team-leading 31st of 2009. He is also currently tied with Justin Morneau for third in the AL with 97 RBI.

September 3, 2009

Jason Bay led the way for the Red Sox on Thursday in their 6-3 win over the Rays. Bay went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI in the game.

Our View:

Bay has turned it on as of late, and he looks to be back to where he was earlier this season. Although he struggled some in the middle of the year, he should remain an excellent fantasy play down the stretch.

September 1, 2009

Jason Bay went 1-for-4 with a solo homer off Andy Sonnanstine in Tuesday's 8-4 win at Tampa Bay.

Our View:

Bay hit a homer in three of his last six games, and reached at least 30 homers in a season for the third time in his career.

August 28, 2009

Jason Bay smoked his 29th home run of the season in the Red Sox 6-5 win over Toronto on Friday. The two-run shot came in the 5th inning.

Our View:

Bay hit just one home run in all of July, but is already up to nine this month. He's also driven in 18 in August and is hitting just under .300. The Sox will need him to keep up this pace if they're going to avoid the golf course in October.

August 19, 2009

Jason Bay went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer off Roy Halladay in tonight's 6-1 win at Toronto.

Our View:

Bay hit a home run in back-to-back games, and collected three over his last four. He is currently tied with Russell Branyan for fifth in the AL with 27 homers as well.

August 18, 2009

Jason Bay went 1-for-3 with a solo homer off Shawn Camp in tonight's 10-9 win at Toronto. He scored two runs in the game.

Our View:

Bay hit his sixth homer of August, and continues to lead Boston with 26. Tonight's shot was also the 175th of his career.

August 15, 2009

Jason Bay went 1-for-4 with a solo homer off Derek Holland in tonight's 7-2 loss at Texas.

Our View:

Bay hit a homer in four of his last six games, and continues to lead the Sox with 25. He should remain a strong source for power in fantasy leagues as long as he stays healthy.

August 12, 2009

Jason Bay was perfect at the plate in Wednesday's 8-2 whipping of the Tigers. He went 3-for-3 with a homer, two RBI, two runs scored and two walks.

Our View:

Bay has now homered in four of his last five games. Despite dealing with a sore hamstring, Bay is still getting it done when he's healthy enough to start. Monitor his progress daily, but he's a must play when he's fit.

August 11, 2009

Jason Bay went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored in tonight's 7-5 win over Detroit at Fenway Park. He hit a single and a solo homer off Chris Lambert.

Our View:

Bay hit a homer in three of his last four games, and continues to lead the Sox with 23, surpassing his 2008 total of 22.

August 8, 2009

MLB.com reports that Jason Bay's sore hamstring is improving and the outfielder will likely avoid a trip to the disabled list.

Our View:

There is no time line for his return, but Bay has been testing the hammy any way he can and pushing it, and so far it has responded well. He'll likely miss the rest of the weekend series with the Yankees, but hasn't completely ruled out a Sunday return. Next week seems more plausible though.

August 8, 2009

Jason Bay looks doubtful for the rest of the weekend series against the Yankees, according to the Boston Globe. Bay is still suffering from an injured right hamstring.

Our View:

Bay knows the importance of the series, but he also knows there is still a lot of season left. It is still possible he could return Sunday, but it looks much more likely that he will wait until next week. Keep him on the bench for now, but check back for updates in the coming days.

August 6, 2009

ESPN.com reports that Jason Bay doesn't expect to play in Thursday or Friday's contest due to his injured right hamstring.

Our View:

Bay was quoted saying he has "no idea how much time he'll miss". The injury flared up when he tried to play though it and it looks like he'll just need some consistent rest before getting back out on the field. He claims the injury doesn't hurt very bad, so at least he's not in a horrible amount of pain. Still, fantasy lineups will feel the sting.

August 5, 2009

Jason Bay re-injured his right hamstring in tonight's battle at Tampa Bay, according to the Associated Press.

Our View:

Bay noted that the ailment does not hurt really bad, but is expected to miss at least the first two games of Boston's next series against the rival Yankees.

August 5, 2009

Jason Bay went 1-for-4 with a solo homer off David Price in tonight's 6-4 loss at Tampa Bay.

Our View:

Bay is only batting .252, but continues to lead the contending Red Sox with 21 homers and 75 RBI. He ended a 20-game drought without a home run.

August 5, 2009

According to WEEI.com, Jason Bay will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Rays.

Our View:

Bay hasn't played since Saturday due to a hamstring issue, but he's fine to get back into lineups. He'll face off against struggling rookie David Price on Wednesday.

August 4, 2009

Jason Bay is out of Tuesday's lineup at Tampa Bay while dealing with a hamstring ailment, according to the Boston Globe.

Our View:

Josh Reddick will start in left field in his absence. Bay's injury is believed to be minor, and should not miss much action.

August 2, 2009

Jason Bay will receive the day off on Sunday, according to WEEI.com.

Our View:

Bay exited Boston's game on Saturday in the sixth inning with a cramping right hamstring, which seems to have cemented what was already expected to be a day off on Sunday. Replace him in your lineup today if you can, but the injury does not seem to be serious. He's day-to-day, and with an off day for Boston on Monday, may not miss any games after today.

July 17, 2009

According to WEEI.com, the Red Sox spoke with Jason Bay's agent over the All Star break about extending the outfielder's stay in Boston, but talks were not significant.

Our View:

Bay is apparently looking for a deal that would pay him around $14 million a year for three to four years. The Sox are thinking more along the lines of Adam Dunn money (two years $20 million). Sounds like Bay may be getting low-balled a bit. He leads the club with 20 homers and 72 RBI.

July 14, 2009

Negotiations between the Red Sox and Jason Bay's rep are expected this week, according to the Boston Globe.

Our View:

Bay leads the Sox with 20 homers and 72 RBI at the All-Star break, and should be a top priority to lock up with a new deal at only 30 years old.

July 7, 2009

Jason Bay went 2-for-3 with a double and a solo homer off Dana Eveland in tonight's 5-2 win over the Athletics at Fenway Park. He also swiped two bases.

Our View:

Bay ended an 11-game skid without a homer, but continues to lead the Sox with 20. He should remain a strong source for power in fantasy leagues.

July 6, 2009

Jason Bay went 1-for-3 with a single in tonight's 6-0 loss to Oakland at Fenway Park.

Our View:

The Sox only mustered two hits in the shutout loss. Bay has a hit in three of five games in July, but has not launched a homer since June 23 at Washington.

July 2, 2009

In a non-fantasy related note, Red Sox outfielder Jason Bay will become a U.S. citizen Thursday afternoon, reports ESPN.com.

Our View:

The ceremony will be held in Boston's historic Faneuil Hall. The 30-year-old Bay is from British Columbia, Canada and is the first Red Sox player to be naturalized since David Ortiz became a citizen last summer.

June 28, 2009

According to the Boston Globe, the Red Sox have begun contract negotiations with outfielder Jason Bay.

Our View:

The Sox would love to give Bay an extension, as he is raking this season, but he will require a significant pay raise than the $7.5 million he's earning in 2009. Bay leads the Red Sox with 69 RBI this season and has filled Manny Ramirez's extremely large shoes admirably since landing in Boston.

June 27, 2009

According to the Boston Globe, Jason Bay is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game.

Our View:

Worry not, statheads. Bay is just getting a routine day off. The mashing Red Sox outfielder is good to go for Sunday and will be in the lineup. Mark Kotsay will fill in for Bay.

June 23, 2009

Jason Bay went 4-for-6 with three RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 11-3 win at Washington. Bay collected three singles and a solo homer off John Lannan.

Our View:

Bay continues to rank third in the AL with 19 homers, and leads with 69 RBI. He should continue to generate strong numbers for fantasy owners as long as he stays healthy.

June 19, 2009

Jason Bay went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer in Friday's 8-2 loss to the Braves at Fenway Park. His other knock was a double.

Our View:

Bay continues to lead the Sox with 18 homers and also leads the majors with 65 RBI. He should remain a top option among fantasy outfielders.

June 13, 2009

Jason Bay went 2-for-5 with three RBI in Saturday's 11-6 win at Philadelphia. He hit a two-run homer and a single.

Our View:

Bay hit his 17th homer of the season, and took advantage of launching pad Citizens Bank Park tonight. He has a five-game hitting streak and leads the Sox with 60 RBI.

June 13, 2009

The Boston Globe is reporting that the Red Sox have yet to resume contract negotiations with outfielder Jason Bay. The two sides made progress during spring training, but they haven't had any discussions since the season began. Bay is set to become a free agent at the end of the season.

Our View:

The Red Sox may be wishing that they would have got something done before the season now that Bay has become one of the better players in the AL this year. Expect the Sox to get Bay signed before he hits the open market, but it may be closer to the end of the season before the deal gets done.

June 2, 2009

Jason Bay went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's 5-1 win at Detroit.

Our View:

Bay hit a home run in back-to-back games, and leads the Sox with 16. He also leads the club with 51 RBI.

May 31, 2009

According to WEEI, Jason Bay has said that he would not participate in the Home Run Derby if asked. Bay is currently third in the AL in home runs and he is the leading vote-getter for AL outfielders at this time.

Our View:

Bay competed in the Home Run Derby in 2005, and he failed to launch any long balls in the event. Bay isn't the kind of guy who pounds home runs in batting practice, so this event just isn't for him.

May 28, 2009

Jason Bay will get a day off today, according to the Boston Globe.

Our View:

Jeff Bailey will roam in left field in his place. Bay is not nursing an injury and skipper Terry Francona just wants to give him some rest.

May 27, 2009

Jason Bay knocked another home run on Wednesday, his 14th, in the Red Sox' 4-2 loss to the Twins. Bay was 1-for-4 on the night with the homer, a run scored, and an RBI.

Our View:

Bay continued his hot start tonight, and he looks to be one of the better power hitters in the American League. He should continue to produce all season, so keep playing him and don't trade him unless you can get more than he is worth.

May 21, 2009

Jason Bay hit his 13th home run of the season in the first inning of Boston's 5-1 win over Toronto. It was a two-run shot and his only hit in four at-bats.

Our View:

Bay has been fantastic this season. He's hitting over .300 with 13 bombs and 44 RBI. He's mashing in the heart of Boston's order and looks like every bit of the superstar the Red Sox needed to fill Manny Ramirez's shoes.

May 17, 2009

Jason Bay hit another home run on Saturday to help the Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Mariners. Bay was 1-for-4 with the homer, a run scored, and two RBI.

Our View:

Bay is showing no signs of slowing down, and with Manny being suspended for 50 games this trade is looking like a steal for the Sox. Bay has been awesome, and expect him to keep it up all season.

May 13, 2009

Jason Bay pounds the ball for a living, and he earned his paycheck on Wednesday. Bay went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the Red Sox 8-4 loss to the Angels.

Our View:

Bay has been nothing short of phenomenal this season, and tonight was no different. He now has eight homers on the year, and expect many more to come.

May 10, 2009

Jason Bay continues to be absolutely clutch for Boston. On Sunday, he doubled in the game-winning run in the ninth inning and finished the night 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored.

Our View:

Bay had been hitting sixth in the healthy Red Sox lineup, but injuries to a variety of players have opened up the cleanup spot and even the three-hole for him in recent games. He is second in the AL in RBI, OBP, and walks. He is the best hitter in a lineup full of potent bats.

May 8, 2009

Jason Bay was 2-for-4 with a three-run homer in the Red Sox' 7-3 win over the Rays on Friday. The homer was his ninth.

Our View:

Bay has been on fire this season and is looking like the legitimate power threat that he was in Pittsburgh in 2005-06. He's hitting .323 with nine homers and 32 RBI and has made Sox fans forget all about Manny Ramirez.

May 7, 2009

Jason Bay went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, four RBI, and two runs scored as the Red Sox defeated the Indians 13-3 on Thursday. Bay hit third in the order tonight while David Ortiz and Kevin Youkilis were out of the lineup.

Our View:

Bay has three home runs and nine RBI in his last four games. He now has 29 RBI in 29 games, and there's really no question any more regarding who won the Manny Ramirez trade.

May 5, 2009

Jason Bay lanched a three run home run in the first inning on Tuesday, helping the Red Sox to a 7-3 win over the Yankees. Bay now has seven homers on the season.

Our View:

Bay has had a great start to 2009, and he looks right at home in Boston. Expect his numbers to continue to impress, as he has shown the ability to be a very good fantasy player when healthy.

May 2, 2009

Jason Bay exited Saturday's game at Tampa Bay in the sixth inning with a left ankle contusion, according to the Boston Globe.

Our View:

Jeff Bailey replaced Bay in left field. The severity of the ailment is yet to be determined.

April 27, 2009

Jason Bay hit a three-run home run off of Kerry Wood in the ninth inning to push the Red Sox past the Indians 3-1 on Monday. He finished the game 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored.

Our View:

Bay is 9-for-14 in his last four games. He has four extra base hits, eight RBI, five runs scored, and three walks against only one strike out. He remains a phenomenal fantasy outfielder and should keep up the solid performance throughout the season.

April 25, 2009

Jason Bay was 2-for-3 with two walks, three RBI, and three runs scored in Boston's 16-11 win over the Yankees.

Our View:

Bay is 6-for-8 with five RBI in his last two games, both against the Yankees. He had just one hit in his previous five games. For the season, he has drawn 19 walks against 11 strike outs.

April 24, 2009

Jason Bay hit a big two run homer off Mariano Rivera to tie the game in the ninth inning, and the Red Sox won the game in the eleventh. Bay was 3-for-5 on the night with the homer and two RBI.

Our View:

Big night for Bay, made even more impressive by his game tying homer off of supercloser Mariano Rivera. Bay will continue to hit for power and drive runs in, so owners should make sure he stays in your lineup.

April 17, 2009

Outfielder Jason Bay went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer, walk, two runs, and three RBI against the Orioles on Friday night. He is off to a strong start at .344 with three homers and 10 RBI on the year.

Our View:

Bay is clearly seeing the ball well, as he has also drawn 11 walks over 10 games and owns seven extra-base hits. He is a solid No. 2 fantasy outfielder in mixed leagues.

April 15, 2009

Jason Bay is fine after grinding his left hand into the ground trying to catch a Jason Giambi double during Monday's game against Oakland, according to the Boston Globe.

Our View:

His thumb got caught in his hand, but experienced very minor soreness. He was fine on Tuesday, and should be good to go for Wednesday's game.

April 13, 2009

Jason Bay has reached base safely in all six games so far this season, according to the Boston Globe.

Our View:

Bay has five hits (two homers) and seven walks, with four runs scored and a .500 OBP. He has a .478 OBP over five career games against Oakland, tonight's opponent.

April 11, 2009

Jason Bay clubbed two home runs in Boston's 5-4 win over the Angels on Saturday. He had a fine all-around day as well, scoring three runs, driving in three and drawing a walk. The long balls were his first of the season.

Our View:

Bay has now driven in six runs in his first five games this season, and that's exactly what they're looking for in Boston. He replaced a certain future Hall-of-Famer in the outfield that was quite good at driving in runners and if Bay doesn't do the same he will draw out the boo-birds in Beantown.

April 2, 2009

Jason Bay hit his fourth homer of the spring Thursday against the Twins. He was 1-for-2 with a pair of RBI in Boston's 7-3 loss.

Our View:

Bay was terrific after being dealt to Boston last July. In 49 games, he hit nine homers and drove in 37 runs. With a full season to take aim at the short left field porch at Fenway, Bay could be headed for another solid offensive season.

March 21, 2009

Jason Bay was 0-for-3 on Saturday in the Red Sox 4-3 win over the Marlins in a rain-shortened game.

Our View:

Bay's spring struggles continue. He's only hitting .250 so far and seems sluggish. He's still a decent fantasy option though as he should hover around the 30 homer 100 RBI plateaus and wind up with double digit steals.

March 15, 2009

According to Boston's WEEI Radio, the Red Sox and outfielder Jason Bay have reached a decision to halt negotiations for a contract extension for the time being.

Our View:

The two sides reportedly hit a stalemate because of the unexpected dip in salaries given to free-agent corner outfielders this offseason, such as Pat Burrell and Adam Dunn. Both Bay and the Red Sox remain open to talking again during the course of the season.

February 25, 2009

Jason Bay got off to a rough start on Wednesday, going 0-for-3 with a strikeout.

Our View:

Bay had a very nice year for the Pirates and Red Sox in 2008, batting .286 with 31 home runs and 101 RBI. He should have even better number in 2009 playing the entire season with Boston as opposed to part of it with the lowly Pirates.

February 20, 2009

Red Sox GM Theo Epstein has had casual conversations about a long-term contract extension with Jason Bay, according to Sports Illustrated.

Our View:

Bay played well for the Red Sox last year after he was acquired at the trade deadline. He performed also performed well during the postseason, batting .341 with three home runs and nine RBI.

January 14, 2009

Jason Bay will represent Canada in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, according to the Boston Globe.

Our View:

He will headline Team Canada's outfield, as he blasted 31 homers and 101 RBI in 2008, with 111 runs scored. He will be entering the final year of his contract with Boston in 2009.

January 12, 2009

According to the Boston Globe, the Red Sox plan on opening contract negotiations with outfielder Jason Bay before the season starts.

Our View:

Bay, who was acquired by Boston at the trading deadline a year ago, is in the final year of his current contract and will be a free agent next fall.

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