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Tag: Boston
Do We Really Need Giancarlo Stanton?
As nice as it would be to have Giancarlo Stanton playing for the Boston Red Sox, do we really need him?
The Craig Connection
Who is the enigmatic Allen Craig, and how does he fit into the Red Sox’ crowded outfield?
The Ballad of Jonny Gomes Or: Now That We’re Done with Him How Can We Extract Value from Him?
After all Gomes has done for Red Sox Nation, it's time to turn him loose and harvest whatever value he may have left.
A Tale of Two, Maybe Three, Peavys: Part Two
An in-depth look at the evolution of Jake Peavy, and an investigation into what kind of pitcher he really is.
The Future Holds many Questions for the Red Sox Catching — And Hopefully an Answer
Fact: As a catcher, Victor Martinez makes a good first baseman – and a D.H.
Ellsbury’s time to stand up and deliver
When you think of a high powered offense, a few traits often come to mind; a table setter, a professional hitter, power at the clean up spot, and depth at the bottom of the order.
Thinking more specifically about recent Red Sox history and the potent offenses past, there have been players within the lineup to hit each of these roles. From Johnny Damon to David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez, rounded out with batting champions like Bill Mueller bringing up the tail, the "post-Theo" lineup has been as potent as any in baseball.
Looking more closely at this season, the Red Sox offense has been a top five unit. Scoring 472 runs with a .792 team OPS is impressive, especially considering the slow start of David Ortiz, extended slumps by Kevin Youkilis, Dustin Pedroia, and Jason Bay.
Looking up and down the lineup, the Red Sox have top ten OPS from all spots in the lineup aside from two. With David Ortiz' monumental slump to start the season while in the three hole, it shouldn't be a surprise that #3 is was one of the culprits.
The other culprit? The leadoff spot.
Looking more closely at this season, the Red Sox offense has been a top five unit. Scoring 472 runs with a .792 team OPS is impressive, especially considering the slow start of David Ortiz, extended slumps by Kevin Youkilis, Dustin Pedroia, and Jason Bay.
Looking up and down the lineup, the Red Sox have top ten OPS from all spots in the lineup aside from two. With David Ortiz' monumental slump to start the season while in the three hole, it shouldn't be a surprise that #3 is was one of the culprits.
The other culprit? The leadoff spot.
Poll: Better or Worse: Jon Lester’s innings pitched in 2009?
New Poll Question: Better or Worse: Jon Lester's innings pitched in 2009?
Jon Lester pitched a yeomans-like 237 innings in 2008. There is debate over whether Lester will be a candidate for the now famous "Verducci-effect" in 2009. Can Lester's arm hold up for another 200+ innings this season? Vote in the poll to the left and give your community projection for Lester here.
Find out how you all responded to our previous poll, "Will Josh Beckett drop a sub-3.50 ERA in 2009?" after the jump.
Poll: Better or Worse: Josh Beckett’s ERA in 2009
New Poll Question: Better or Worse: Josh Beckett's ERA in 2009?
Josh Beckett pitched better than his 4.03 ERA might suggest in 2008, so it's safe to assume he'll better that total in 2009. The question is, "by how much?". How low can he go? How does 3.50 sound for a bar? Vote in the poll to the left and give your community projection for Beckett here.
Find out how you all responded to our previous poll, "Will Jason Varitek hit .240+ in 2009?" after the jump.
Poll: Better or Worse: Jason Varitek’s Average in 2009
New Poll Question: Better or Worse: Jason Varitek's Average in 2009?
Coming off a career low batting average of .220 in 2008 and one of the lowest averages for a primary catcher in the past ten years, will Jason Varitek be able to right the ship and break the .240 barrier this season? Vote in the poll to the left and give your community projection for Varitek here. Find out how you all responded to our previous poll, "How many bases will Jacoby Ellsbury steal in 2009?" after the jump.