by josh lacey | Jul 17, 2009 | Clay Buchholz, Game Threads, Ricky Romero, Toronto Blue Jays
The second half starts with a bang and without Julio Lugo to kick around. Clay Buchholz gets the nod tonight in a cameo appearance with the big club. With Mike Lowell back, and Lowrie on the way tomorrow, the Red Sox will get a good look at what their potential...
by evan brunell | Jul 17, 2009 | Julio Lugo, Quick Post
Well, that was a surprise. Julio Lugo has been designated for assignment, bringing to a close a tumultuous two-and-a-half years with Lugo as our apparent shortstop. I opined on this transaction over at the Hardball Times. Some nuggets: This year, Lugo’s offense...
by evan brunell | Jul 17, 2009 | Quick Post, Trivia
In the spirit of Lugo no longer being a Red Sox, let’s have a shortstop trivia question. What Red Sox shortstop set the all-time (not just modern, all-time) record of consecutive games played before future players surpassed him? Previous trivia question: The...
by evan brunell | Jul 16, 2009 | Julio Lugo, Quick Post
The Red Sox have informed all teams that they are willing to pay most of Lugo’s remaining salary, Ken Rosenthal reports. The team has publicly announced its intention of bringing Mike Lowell aboard Friday with Jed Lowrie to follow Saturday, so Lugo’s time...
by evan brunell | Jul 15, 2009 | Quick Post, Trivia
Congratulations to Mike for winning the trivia contest spanning April to now! He tied with trivia guru Tessie’s Dad for the final standings; given that Tessie’s Dad retired, Mike gets the grand prize of Fenway!: The Ultimate Fan’s Guide, 2009...
