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Archive for May 7th, 2009:

Fireside Chats Breaking Report: Where we react to Manny’s suspension

Written on May 7th, 2009 by Tim Daloisio43391 Commenthttp://firebrandal.com/2009/05/07/fireside-chats-breaking-report-where-we-react-to-mannys-suspension.htmlFireside+Chats+Breaking+Report%3A+Where+we+react+to+Manny%27s+suspension2009-05-08+00%3A46%3A15Tim+Daloisio

When news breaks, you’ll hear it here…a few hours later.

Paul and I react to the news of Manny Ramirez’ positive test and 50 game suspension. What does this mean for the current Red Sox? Are 2004 and 2007 tainted in anyway? Has ESPN’s “History Blown Away” headline taken it too far?

All that and more on a special edition of Fireside Chats on MVN!

Interested in voicing your reactions to Manny, his legacy in Boston, or the impact of this news on the organization past or present? Leave us a voice mail to be played on the air at 641-715-3900 ext. 57843 and we’ll play it on next week’s show.

And if anyone has a number for Jose Canseco, let him know we are interested in having him on the show.

Filed under Fireside Chats Podcast Tags:Boston Red Sox, LA Dodgers, Manny Ramirez, MLB, Steroids

5/7: Insert Manny joke here

Written on May 7th, 2009 by Josh Lacey433720 Commentshttp://firebrandal.com/2009/05/07/57-insert-manny-joke-here.html5%2F7%3A+Insert+Manny+joke+here2009-05-07+21%3A14%3A41Josh+Lacey

Manny, Manny, Manny….Manny, Manny, Manny (throw in a “Paint” from Eckersly), Manny…Manny………Manny

Filed under Cleveland Indians, Game Threads, Jeremy Sowers, Tim Wakefield Tags:

Willis, Bowden shine on mound

Written on May 7th, 2009 by Shawn Medeiros43361 Commenthttp://firebrandal.com/2009/05/07/willis-bowden-shine-on-mound.htmlWillis%2C+Bowden+shine+on+mound2009-05-07+18%3A45%3A00Shawn+Medeiros

Dontrelle Willis resembled the pitcher who was the 2003 National League Rookie of the Year with Florida.

Michael Bowden resembled a pitcher who could be an American League Rookie of the Year.

Willis allowed two runs over 7 2/3 innings during a rehab start Wednesday for the Toledo Mud Hens against the Pawtucket Red Sox, who won 2-1, behind Bowden.

Filed under Dontrelle Willis, Game Recap, Michael Bowden Tags:

Breaking: Manny suspended 50 games for positive test

Written on May 7th, 2009 by admin433535 Commentshttp://firebrandal.com/2009/05/07/breaking-manny-suspended-50-games-for-positive-test.htmlBreaking%3A+Manny+suspended+50+games+for+positive+test2009-05-07+16%3A29%3A01admin

Per ESPN.com. I was the #1 guy against the Jason Bay trade, but THANK GOD we got the Canadian Killer for Manny. Can’t wait to hear all the [...]

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For Starters

Written on May 7th, 2009 by Josh Lacey43345 Commentshttp://firebrandal.com/2009/05/07/for-starters.htmlFor+Starters2009-05-07+13%3A59%3A45Josh+Lacey

ALDS Los Angeles Angels vs Boston Red Sox

Coming into the season, Red Sox fans may have had some worries about the Red Sox offense, but general consensus was that the 2009 team was going to ride the success of it’s deep and potentially dominant starting pitching. Experts, pundits, bloggers, and fans alike all agreed that the Red Sox staff was easily one of the best in baseball.
In my very own preseason preview of the Boston Red Sox, I certainly thought as highly of the Red Sox rotation as everyone else.

“As a whole, and whole being defined 1-7, there isn’t a better or deeper starting rotation in baseball. Even when confined to the five that will take the mound every five days, I would put these guys up against anyone and feel confident.”

With Josh Beckett and Jon Lester off to slow and inconsistent starts and with Daisuke Matsuzaka’s early trip to the DL with “post World Baseball Classic-itis”, the Red Sox rotation hasn’t lived up to those lofty expectations.

Filed under Brad Penny, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Justin Masterson, Tim Wakefield Tags:Boston Red Sox, FIP, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, MLB, Pitching, UZR

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