Jason Johnson

Yankees keep sticking it to Red Sox

It started with Jose Contreras as the first strike then moved on to Mark Bellhorn and Alan Embree... it graduated to Johnny Damon and Carl Pavano... then they whisked away Mark Teixeira and made sure we couldn't bring Kevin Cash back by bringing him aboard too... and now they've signed... JASON JOHNSON!

When will this madness ever end! Johnson, an ex-Red Sox had an 0-4 record with six starts for the Red Sox during 2006 where he also played for the Cleveland Indians and Cincinatti Reds. His ERA in those starts? 7.36. Curse you, New York! Who will you take from us next?

January 6, 2009 evan brunell

Kyle Weiland

Interviewing Red Sox prospect Stephen Fife

Red Sox prospect Stephen Fife took some time out of his schedule to answer some questions for Fire Brand.

Fife, 22, was drafted in the third round of the draft out of Utah. In 14 relief appearances for the Lowell Spinners, he posted a 2.33 ERA while participating in the Futures at Fenway doubleheader.

January 5, 2009 evan brunell

Community post

What’s the Problem?!?!?!

Got the flu, so have cruised baseball blogs, and thought some comments might be appropriate, the most significant being that many of Scott Boras' moves around the league have blown up in his face, and those of his clients. Awwww! It's not just Sox fans who rank him below Cheney.

I am appalled at all the panic, finger pointing, and accusations (even Amalie sounds negative about 2009), sky is falling attitude among Sox Nation; and perturbed at the number of 'fans' who are calling to dump our legendary players, and empty our farm system for big name trades, and to outspend the Yankees. Win at all costs, now. After decades of following the Sox, to hear such negativity about this Camelot of a team is, to put it politely, stupid. The Sox FO, Tito, the players must be shaking their heads in wonder, after all this team and these players have accomplished; or perhaps they are just learning to ignore the fanbase entirely. Loyalty goes two ways.

January 3, 2009 josh lacey

Quick Post

Recommended Reading: Amalie Benjamin’s Chat Wrap

A little short on time this weekend, I'll throw up a couple quickposts with content from around the web to keep you going! Starting off, check out the chat wrap on the Boston Globe's website with Amalie Benjamin (link after the jump). Amalie might not have the name recognition of Nick Cafardo yet, but I always enjoy her insight and opinions on the team. She touches on many topics including Lars Anderson, Rocco Baldelli, Mark Kotsay, Jason Varitek, long-term deals for Papelbon, Youkilis, and Lester, and of course, Manny Ramirez. Would love to hear some of your feedback on her chat, I'll post back this afternoon!

January 3, 2009 shawn medeiros

Andrew Miller

Fenway’s Futures: Daniel Bard

Daniel Bard, the 6'4" flame thrower out of UNC has enjoyed some failures and successes as a member of the Boston Red Sox organization, has he cured those demons? or is he destined to repeat them?

As far as long term, as Bard has shown he can recover from rough spots and be a consistent/dominant reliever, I could easily project him as a long time set-up man for Jonathan Papelbon, but with the crowded pen as it is, Bard may end up being traded, or forcing the Red Sox to make a trade to accommodate a spot for him.

January 1, 2009 brandwon stewart