by Troy Patterson | Mar 29, 2011 | Quick Post
In a minor deal the Red Sox have added catching depth by aquiring Mike McKenry from the Rockies for minor league pitcher Daniel Turpen. Turpen was obtained by the Yankees in the Rul 5 draft, but returned to the Red Sox. In five minor league seasons including Triple-A...
by Troy Patterson | Mar 28, 2011 | Boston Red Sox
photo © 2007 Keith Allison | more info (via: Wylio)There were plenty of things that plagued the Red Sox last year; Bullpen, injuries, etc. Looking towards this year though the biggest factor is definitely the impact of two pitchers; John Lackey and Josh Beckett. Now...
by Troy Patterson | Mar 28, 2011 | Tampa Bay Rays
photo © 2009 Keith Allison | more info (via: Wylio)The Rays could be labeled as a rebuild stage entering 2011, but I don’t think we can write them off or expect the “rebuild” to last long. With boat loads of pitching prospects the team knows what it...
by darryl johnston | Mar 27, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays
photo © 2009 Myrone Delacruz | more info (via: Wylio) The first thing I thought of when we received these assignments was “Know Your Enemy” by Rage Against the Machine. It’s a great song and although a slight variation in wording, it’s the same...
by darryl johnston | Mar 27, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Jacoby Ellsbury, Poll
photo © 2009 Keith Allison | more info (via: Wylio) Now that Jacoby Ellsbury is back in the lineup and healthy, he appears ready to burn up the base paths. Two seasons ago Ellsbury set the team stolen base record by swiping 70 bags. On the surface, the number seems...
