by evan brunell | Nov 30, 2006 | Uncategorized
Remember the 2004 ALCS when Mike Myers made Hideki Matsui look silly? Remember it no more and experience it again in 2007. The lack of a dominant lefty reliever plagued the Red Sox all through 2006. We now have a solution in the form of 30-year old Hideki Okajima....
by zach hayes | Nov 30, 2006 | Mark McGwire
MARK MCGWIRE / MLB.COM Just a few days ago, there was an official announcement that Mark McGwire??s name would be placed on the upcoming Hall of Fame ballot. Let the debate begin. Sure, the voters consist of sulky, biased sportswriters who often hold grudges against...
by evan brunell | Nov 29, 2006 | J.D. Drew, Johnny Damon, Trading Manny Saga
Looks like it’s official. J.D. Drew has signed with the Red Sox for 4 years and 56 million, with a fifth year option, likely to be finalized soon. This means a couple things: 1) The deal could either be considered a bust by those fearful of Drew’s style...
by evan brunell | Nov 29, 2006 | J.D. Drew, Kei Igawa, Mark Loretta, Trading Manny Saga
– From RH in the comments: The Red Sox have agreed to a 5-year deal worth $74Million with JD Drew. – Manny Ramirez to the Dodgers still looks like the best possibility, but word is there are many other interested teams inquiring that we don’t know...
by evan brunell | Nov 28, 2006 | Uncategorized
Not only is Matsuzaka in the fold, but it appears another Japanese player is set to sign with Boston. His name is Hideki Okajima, a 30-year old left handed reliever from the Hokkaido Ham Fighters. Career Stats I like this for many reasons: One, it appears the Orioles...
