by evan brunell | Jul 15, 2008 | Brian Schneider, Jason Varitek
Today is the day of the All-Star Game, and the Red Sox are represented quite well. There is, however, one person undeserving to be there, and that’s our captain, Jason Varitek. His defense, pitch-calling and leadership may be All-Star caliber, but his offensive...
by shawn medeiros | Jul 15, 2008 | Jonathan Papelbon, Mariano Rivera
Jonathan Papelbon feels he should pitch the ninth inning of the All-Star game. Earlier today though, Papelbon has turned that statement around saying Mariano Rivera deserves the right to close out the ninth. I like Papelbon’s mentality in that he wanted the ball...
by zach hayes | Jul 14, 2008 | Game Threads
July 14 2008 HOME RUN DERBY 2008 Yankee Stadium (Bronx, NY) 8:00 PM EDT, ESPN LF Ryan Braun (MIL) 1B Justin Morneau (MIN) 2B Dan Uggla (FLA) CF Josh Hamilton (TEX) 1B Lance Berkman (HOU) CF Grady Sizemore (CLE) 2B Chase Utley (PHI) 3B Evan Longoria (TB) GAME NOTES:...
by evan brunell | Jul 14, 2008 | Alex Rodriguez, Blogpoll Awards, Cliff Lee, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Evan Longoria, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Justin Duchscherer, Milton Bradley, Nick Blackburn
Each week, I am participating in the 2008 MLB Blog Poll at RotoJunkie.com. Below are my current votes for the Most Valuable Player, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards. These votes will be tabulated among other votes from other blogs to create a running master list...
by shawn medeiros | Jul 14, 2008 | Uncategorized
Sorry for the radio silence on my part on the site the last week. A much overdue and needed vacation and some time on the beach has me ready for the second half of the season. Given that I’ve not been able to watch the team since the second game in New York, I...
