by tom fratamico | Jan 23, 2011 | Adrian Gonzalez, Boston Red Sox
Since the recently forecast Daisuke Matsuka is “…like a box of chocolates”, let’s go glass half full and empty on the Red Sox biggest trade acquisition this winter. Adrian Gonzalez Optimism: The sweet swinging first baseman was made for Fenway Park. Gonzalez can...
by charliesap | Jan 20, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Junichi Tazawa
In 2009, Junichi Tazawa began his journey with the Red Sox organization. Before the start of his second season, he would be undergoing Tommy John Surgery. Almost a year later, Tazawa continues to rehab his surgically repaired right elbow. While there is no need to...
by darryl johnston | Jan 19, 2011 | Boston Red Sox
This summer the Red Sox will kick off the annual Interleague tour by hosting the Chicago Cubs at Fenway Park. The matchup is sure to draw a lot of attention given how long it’s been since the Cubbies came to Boston. Interleague play has been favorable to Boston since...
by charliesap | Jan 18, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Daisuke Matsuzaka
Dice-K 2011 projection: Where do we go from here? In his four seasons with the Red Sox, Dice-K has yet to put up a sub 4.00 FIP. Sure, he had a 2.80 ERA in 2008, but there were warning signs left and right screaming FLUKE! In the seasons since 2008, Dice-K has been a...
by tom fratamico | Jan 15, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Jacoby Ellsbury
Jacoby Ellsbury Optimist: Ellsbury is healthy. The outfielder’s ribs are healed and he is ready to make up for loss time. He should be able to jump right in causing havoc on the bases and making great plays in the field, as the injury was not to his legs. The pressure...
