by mike scandura | May 9, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Dusty Brown, Jason Varitek, Luis Exposito, Mark Wagner, Tim Federowicz, Uncategorized, Victor Martinez
Fact: As a catcher, Victor Martinez makes a good first baseman – and a D.H. Fact: Jason Varitek, at 38, is on the down side of a once brilliant career. Fact: Both players’ contracts expire after the 2010 season. Question: Who will comprise the next generation of Red...
by josh lacey | Jul 21, 2009 | Jacoby Ellsbury
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,...
by tim daloisio | Mar 11, 2009 | Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Poll
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...
by tim daloisio | Mar 3, 2009 | Jason Varitek, Josh Beckett, Poll, Quick Post
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...
by tim daloisio | Feb 24, 2009 | Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Poll, Quick Post
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...