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Archive for May 5th, 2008:

Matsuzaka wins despite walking too many

Written on May 5th, 2008 by Shawn Medeiros26287 Commentshttp://firebrandal.com/2008/05/05/matsuzaka-wins-despite-walking-too-many.htmlMatsuzaka+wins+despite+walking+too+many2008-05-06+02%3A59%3A05Shawn+Medeiros

Mike Lowell was a triple shy of the cycle and Daisuke Matsuzaka earned his fifth win of the season only throwing for 5 innings. Dice-K threw 109 pitches en [...]

Filed under Daisuke Matsuzaka, Detroit Tigers, Jeremy Bonderman, Jonathan Papelbon, Justin Verlander, Mike Lowell Tags:

5/5: On the road again…

Written on May 5th, 2008 by Mike Edelman262517 Commentshttp://firebrandal.com/2008/05/05/55-on-the-road-again.html5%2F5%3A+On+the+road+again...2008-05-05+19%3A49%3A50Mike+Edelman

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Boston Red Sox (20-13) @ Detroit Tigers (14-18)
Daisuke Matsuzaka (4-0, 2.52) @ Jeremy Bonderman (2-2, 3.86)
7:05 PM EDT | Comerica Park (Detroit, MI)
TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN [...]

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Red Sox top MVN’s Power Picks

Written on May 5th, 2008 by Mike Edelman26264 Commentshttp://firebrandal.com/2008/05/05/red-sox-top-mvns-power-picks.htmlRed+Sox+top+MVN%27s+Power+Picks2008-05-05+19%3A36%3A21Mike+Edelman

The Red Sox sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays was enough to propel them up to the top of this weeks edition of MVN’s Power Picks.
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TRIVIA: Pitcher over 3.00 ERA to lead league?

Written on May 5th, 2008 by Evan Brunell262413 Commentshttp://firebrandal.com/2008/05/05/trivia-pitcher-over-3-00-era-to-lead-league.htmlTRIVIA%3A+Pitcher+over+3.00+ERA+to+lead+league%3F2008-05-05+17%3A14%3A38Evan+Brunell

Before I get to this trivia question, check out the last one:
Who is the only Red Sox player to have 30 or more home-runs at the All Star Break (use [...]

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BLOGPOLL: AL Awards 5/5

Written on May 5th, 2008 by Evan Brunell26235 Commentshttp://firebrandal.com/2008/05/05/blogpoll-al-awards-55.htmlBLOGPOLL%3A+AL+Awards+5%2F52008-05-05+15%3A59%3A22Evan+Brunell

Each week, I will be participating in the 2008 MLB Blog Poll, put together by BaseballHappenings.com. Below are my current votes for the Most Valuable Player, Cy Young and Rookie [...]

Filed under Blogpoll Awards, Casey Kotchman, Cliff Lee, Greg Smith, Jacoby Ellsbury, Joe Saunders, Justin Morneau, Manny Ramirez, Nick Blackburn, Zach Grienke Tags:

2008 April: As good as advertised

Written on May 5th, 2008 by Evan Brunell26197 Commentshttp://firebrandal.com/2008/05/05/2008-april-as-good-as-advertised.html2008+April%3A+As+good+as+advertised2008-05-05+11%3A51%3A04Evan+Brunell

Another season, another Month to Month! The Red Sox got off to a pretty good start. There’s been a ton of storylines so far this month, but for the most [...]

Filed under Alex Cora, Brandon Moss, Clay Buchholz, Coco Crisp, Craig Hansen, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Aardsma, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Javier Lopez, Jed Lowrie, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Julian Tavarez, Julio Lugo, Kevin Cash, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Delcarmen, Manny Ramirez, Mike Lowell, Mike Timlin, Sean Casey, Tim Wakefield Tags:

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