Jacksonville predicts the Sox

Our hometown paper, the Jacksonville Times-Union, did a major story listing the pluses and negatives of all Major League teams for 2009. In it, the Red Sox scored 18 [...]

Red Sox Madness Finals: For all the marbles

It has all come down to this. Sixteen men enter, one man leaves, and that man will be either Josh Beckett or Dustin Pedroia. Who’s success will go further in determining the Red Sox fate this season? Who will have their own Red Sox Madness tournament “One Shining Moment”?

Remember, the simple question is “who’s success is more important to the overall success of the Boston Red Sox in 2009?” Vote away after the jump!

Previewing the 2009 Draft: Part IV (16-20)

In last weeks article, I concluded the top half of the draft by giving scouting reports for the most likely amateur prospects in high school and collegiate baseball. The second half, however, features prospects that could very easily drop out of the first round with a bad spring. Anyone in the next three series are potential Sox picks in June. With the surplus of high-ceiling position prospects in our system, I could definitely see the Sox taking a college arm or bat with their first pick. So far, the name that has been widely discussed is Kentrail Davis, who was in last weeks preview. However, another name that I’d love to see fall to the Sox comes in at number 18 in this weeks preview.

16. Kendal Volz, RHP, Tulane
Volz ia a big, intimidating, sinkerballer with long arm action that draws many comparisons to Jake Westbrook. He brings his All-State linebacker attitude to the mound where he overpowers hitters with two legit out-pitches. He’s put up consistent numbers playing against the countries best in the biggest hitters parks in college baseball. His power sinker rates up there with Scott Bittle’s cutter in terms of pure dominance, sitting between 93-95 mph with explosive late sinking life. He also commands a low 80’s spike curveball that gives him a second legit out pitch. Above all, he commands both pitches very well, as made apparent by the low walk totals.