7/11: Time for Smoltz to unleash the Warrior

Mojo video time, take your pick:



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BOS 1, KAN 0: Lester delivers

Boston's bullpen will be thanking Jon Lester.

Today’s trades show how lucky Sox fans are

Today, two extremely puzzling trades occurred. Check out the trades and my reaction to them.

Then, just be happy you're not a Royals or Mets fan.

7/10: Hold that line

Need I say more?

Sox interested in Atkins; should Sox go to 11 pitchers?

Rumors abound that the Red Sox and Colorado Rockies have discussed a deal around reliever Takashi Saito for third-baseman Garrett Atkins, making roughly $7 million this year.

The benefit to Atkins is that he would give the Sox a legitimate power bat off the bench, something the team lacks. Atkins would play first and third base off the bench, providing invaluable depth should Mike Lowell's return prove unsuccessful.

Which brings us to a more important question: are the Sox better served with an extra bench bat or an extra pitcher?

KAN 8, BOS 6: Four run sixth ruins Red Sox

Boston's bullpen could use a break.

7/9: 1st half MUP = Penny

What is a MUP? Most Under-appreciated Player. I think the first half award for 2009 Red Sox MUP belongs to Brad Penny. Considering what we expected from him (who thought he'd still be on the team in July?), Penny's ability to go deep in games consistently has given the team a chance to win and kept the bullpen alive and kicking.

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Fenway Guide TRIVIA: ROY infielder

Who is the only other Red Sox infielder aside from Nomar Garciaparra and Dustin Pedroia to win the Rookie of the Year award?

BOS 5, OAK 4: Drew, Papi blasts lead Sox

During the game yesterday, Oakland Athletics shortstop Orlanda Cabrera was shown on camera asking a teammate "how can you hit that." Carbera was referencing Tim Wakefield's knuckleball that was dancing all around the plate last night.