by evan brunell | Sep 23, 2009 | Game Threads, Josh Beckett, Kansas City Royals, Luke Hochevar
GAME NOTES: Josh Beckett looks to grab his 16th win and continue his exit from the doldrums. Boston will face Luke Hochevar, who recently learned that he was tipping his pitches and thinks it’s part of his struggles since entering the majors. He shut out the...
by evan brunell | Sep 23, 2009 | Poll, Quick Post
New Poll Question: Should the Sox carry a third catcher in the postseason? Yes, at the expense of a 11th pitcher Yes, at the expense of a 5th OF Yes, at the expense of Kotchman No My selection was ‘Yes, at the expense of Kotchman.’ The choice comes down to...
by evan brunell | Sep 23, 2009 | Manny Delcarmen
Back in 2006, a game thread was posted at Fire Brand (link doesn’t work, sorry) in which Julian Tavarez gave up a game-winning grand slam to Jason Kubel. Former Fire Brander Andrew Lipsett wanted Delcarmen in the game; I defended Taveras. Lipsett’s point:...
by jake digregorio | Sep 23, 2009 | Alex Gordon, Billy Butler, Boston Red Sox, David DeJesus, Game Recap, Jacoby Ellsbury, Josh Beckett, Luke Hochevar, Mark Teahen, Paul Byrd, Victor Martinez, Zach Grienke
Seven sterling innings could not undo the wrongs of the first inning, as the Red Sox lose the second game of a four game series to the Kansas City Royals, 5-1. Red Sox starter Paul Byrd gave up five earned runs in the first inning, a deficit from which the Red Sox...
by mike silver | Sep 22, 2009 | Boston Red Sox, C.C. Sabathia, Felix Hernandez, Jon Lester, Justin Verlander, Quick Post, Zach Grienke
The Cy Young Award campaigns are beginning to get heated this time of year. The baseball media has zeroed in on four prime candidates: Zack Greinke, C.C. Sabathia, Justin Verlander, and Felix Hernadez. Each of these pitchers has a great resume, but Jon Lester has had...
