by evan brunell | Apr 10, 2008 | Bryan Corey, David Aardsma, Javier Lopez, Mike Timlin
Mike Timlin is returning tomorrow, so another move in the bullpen will have to be made. For a variety of purposes, it is unlikely that Javier Lopez will be given the boot (2 IP, 2.50 WHIP, 9.00 ERA, 3 H, 2 BB, 2K). The choice likely comes down to either David Aardsma...
by evan brunell | Apr 10, 2008 | J.D. Drew, Julio Lugo, Mike Lowell
How ’bout that Drew? No, not Nancy Drew. J.D. Drew. He’s hit safely in all six games that he’s played in (and shades of a psychic, I wrote this line prior to last night’s game — how’s that for confidence in Drew?) and already has...
by shawn medeiros | Apr 9, 2008 | David Ortiz, Detroit Tigers, Jeremy Bonderman, Jon Lester, Marcus Thames, Tim Wakefield
It is about time a team to picked to be in the World Series got a win. Unfortunately, it came against the Red Sox in a 7-2 loss. Jon Lester gave up four runs after getting an early 2-0 lead in his second start but got the loss with four walks, no strikeouts, and...
by evan brunell | Apr 9, 2008 | Detroit Tigers, Game Threads, Jeremy Bonderman, Jon Lester
Prev. Gm: Detroit Tigers (0-7) @ Boston Red Sox (4-4) Jeremy Bonderman (0-1, 5.68) @ Jon Lester (1-1, 3.38) 7:05 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: NESN | RADIO: WEEI 850, WROL 950 GAME NOTES: While I do feel bad for the Tigers for the losing streak they’re...
by zach hayes | Apr 9, 2008 | Coco Crisp, Jacoby Ellsbury
Entering spring training and the 2008 season, the number one question lingering from the previous campaign dealt with centerfield. Fans asked if a platoon situation would be in order, a system where Crisp and Ellsbury split playing time with Crisp facing more...
