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Peter Abraham

@peteabeglobe.bsky.social

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Baseball columnist for The Boston Globe since 2019. Previous: Red Sox beat writer for the Globe (2010-18). Mets (2002-05) and Yankees (2006-09) for The Journal News. UConn men's hoops (1986-99) for the Norwich Bulletin. Native of New Bedford, Mass.

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 4h

You’re really asking why somebody who covers baseball is watching a playoff game?

Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 4h

Jays and Mariners should wear 1977 throwbacks for Game 1 of the ALCS.

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 5h

Tigers cool as can be turning that double play. What a fantastic game.

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 13h

You mean bunting for hits? There were 153 bunt hits in the entire American League last season. The Sox had 5.

I do not see them changing their philosophy to starting bunting for hits. They were 3rd in the AL in runs last season and 3rd jn OBP. Their on-base is fine.

Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 14h

You know it’s a bad call (which it really was) when guys like Bogaerts and Iglesias complained enough to draw MLB’s ire.

MLB Trade Rumors @mlbtraderumors.bsky.social · 14h

MLB Disciplines Jose Iglesias, Xander Bogaerts

Major League Baseball has announced that infielder Jose Iglesias has received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for his conduct towards umpires after Game Three of the Wild Card series against the Cubs last week. It does not say if Iglesias will appeal. If the suspension is either uncontested or upheld, Iglesias would serve…

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 14h

Sorry to hear about the passing of long-time radio reporter Craig Heist, a regular in the press boxes at Camden Yards and Nationals Park.

Craig sat near the visiting writers in Baltimore. Such a nice guy. Always seemed happy to be at the ballpark. Condolences to his family.

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 16h

Fits Fenway Park well is not "the next Ted Williams." And if you really can't grasp he was hitting well until he got hurt not sure what to say.

Troll elsewhere. This is tired,

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 16h

Counting on a free-swinger to suddenly become a contact hitter or a player who has had two major injuries to play all season and produce isn't a plan, it's wishing.

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 16h

1. Nobody said that or remotely suggested it.
2. He had a .938 OPS before he hurt his leg, .724 after. It's dumb not to acknowledge that.

No wonder you're afraid to post under your actual name.

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 19h

Difficult? Sign Schwarber. Expensive, sure. But the Red Sox can afford anybody they want. Way too many fans accept the idea they can’t spend like they used when they were winners.

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 19h

Like who exactly?

Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 22h

First time a postseason series ended on a walkoff error. So not really.

Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 22h

This speaks to why the Red Sox need to add more thump to their lineup.

slangsonsports.bsky.social @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 1d

so far this postseason:

- Teams to score first are 15-12
- Teams to out-homer opponents are 15-3 (23-8 in ‘24 PS)
- 39.2% of runs have been scored via HR (was 41.1% in ’25 RS, 47.0% in '24 PS)

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 1d

What the heck was that?

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 1d

Mike Greenwell, two-time Red Sox All-Star and MVP runner-up, passes away at 62:

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/09/s...

Former Red Sox left fielder Mike Greenwell dies at 62 after cancer diagnosis - The Boston Globe

Greenwell, who spent his entire 12-year major league career with the Red Sox, announced in August that he had been diagnosed with medullary thyroid cancer.

www.bostonglobe.com

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 1d

Going back to 2015 when Moncada first signed with the Red Sox, the whole situation was hinky. It was hard to get straight answers about anything. Turned out to be a lot of commotion for a guy who turned out to be just a little better than average.

Jon Heyman @jonheyman.bsky.social · 1d

Exclusive: Yoan Moncada wins $7M judgment against his former agent @nypostsports.bsky.social

nypost.com/2025/10/09/s...

Exclusive | Yoan Moncada wins $7 million arbitration in fraud case against former agent

Free agent third baseman Yoan Moncada has won a $7 million-plus arbitration judgment against his former agent David Hastings, according to court documents obtained by The Post.

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 1d

You hit on it. He needs to stay on the field. He's going to hit. Whatever it is he needs to do this winter — go to a private facility, go to Fort Myers, etc. — he needs to do that and come back better equipped to stay on the field.

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 1d

Greenwell finished second to Jose Canseco in the 1988 MVP voting.

He was a good all-around player. Contact hitter with a high OBP. He had power, could steal a base, didn't strike out much, etc.

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 1d

Sad to hear about the passing of Mike Greenwell at only 62. He was diagnosed with medullary thyroid cancer a few months ago.

"The Gator" played for the Red Sox from 1985-96. He was a two-time All-Star who hit 130 homers and had a career .831 OPS. Left fielder who played some 3B and 2B.

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Alex Speier @alexspeier.bsky.social · 1d

Where does Red Sox payroll sit for 2026 at the start of the offseason? Probably closer to next year’s luxury tax threshold ($244M) than expected… www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/09/s...