by evan brunell | Dec 31, 2007 | Dustin Pedroia, Mike Lowell
It’s December 31. That means that Fire Brand has hit its fourth-year anniversary and it comes on the heels of what was by all designs a grand year for the Red Sox and a grand year for Boston. Boston put itself squarely on the map as the current capital of the...
by evan brunell | Dec 27, 2007 | Clay Buchholz, Pedro Martinez, Roger Clemens
David Ortiz is the most charismatic hitter the Red Sox have had since Yaz. I interviewed Jonathan Papelbon while in Double-A and witnessed his final start for Portland. Jason Varitek has been a steadying influence behind the plate and when he hangs it up will probably...
by shawn medeiros | Dec 26, 2007 | Dustin Pedroia, Julio Lugo, Kevin Youkilis, Mike Lowell
The defensive play from the corner infield positions was remarkable last season. Hopefully, this year Mike Lowell and Kevin Youkilis can continue that stellar defense. Electrified by their second baseman Dustin Pedroia, Boston had a strong defensive right side of the...
by evan brunell | Dec 25, 2007 | Clay Buchholz, Curt Schilling, David Ortiz, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon
From all of us here at Fire Brand, Merry Christmas! Happy Hannukah, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Festivus and Happy Holidays! The top 10 Red Sox things I am thankful for: 10. I am thankful that we are in a generation of success and joy after 86 years of failure and...
by zach hayes | Dec 24, 2007 | Uncategorized
Hey guys. I started an in-depth MLB blog earlier this week and was hoping the loyal Firebranders would check it out, leave your two cents and visit again. I’ve been working hard on it. I’ll be adding team power rankings, player rankings and much more as...