by evan brunell | Aug 14, 2008 | Lincoln Holdzkom, Marcus McBeth
The Red Sox designated reliever Lincoln Holdzkom for assignment (5.24 ERA at Pawtucket) in order to claim Marcus McBeth from Cincinnati. McBeth has had a subpar year for the Triple-A club of Cincy, a 6.20 ERA due to giving up a ton of walks and homers. However, in his...
by evan brunell | Aug 14, 2008 | Charlie Zink, Tim Wakefield, Trivia
The last trivia question was word association. Foxy Lady is the name of a strip club Mo Vaughn frequented; Fear Strikes Out is the title of a movie about Jimmy Piersall; The Grey Eagle was Tris Speaker’s nickname; Fire Brand of the American League refers to...
by evan brunell | Aug 14, 2008 | Clay Buchholz
With the acquisition of Paul Byrd and return of Tim Wakefield in two weeks, the short-term future of Clay Buchholz is very much in doubt. He may be starting on Sunday, but it doesn’t mean that his future is intact. Tim Wakefield? Bartol Colon? Buchholz has...
by tim daloisio | Aug 13, 2008 | Fireside Chats Podcast
Boston Red Sox podcast for MVN Radio Episode 19 where Byrd is the wyrd and things are looking up for the Red Sox. Episode #19 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: Riding solo Tim and Paul react to the “Cowboys/Patriots-like” 19-17 bloodbath vs. Texas...
by shawn medeiros | Aug 13, 2008 | Dustin Pedroia, Jason Bay, Jason Varitek, Jed Lowrie, Jon Lester, Julio Lugo, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Ramirez, Texas Rangers
Kevin Youkilis hit three doubles, and Dustin Pedroia, Jed Lowrie, and Jason Bay all added doubles of their own in the 8-4 victory over Texas. Jon Lester earned the win on 7 1/3’s innings pitched, three runs (all earned), one walk, and six strikeouts.
