by aconvery | Dec 20, 2011 | Boston Red Sox
On October 6th, 2008, Jed Lowrie slipped the game winning hit through the right side of the infield, propelling the Red Sox past the Angels, and sending them to the American League Championship for a second straight year (two weeks later he would make the last out of...
by Troy Patterson | Dec 19, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Dustin Pedroia, Kevin Youkilis, Mike Aviles, Nick Punto
Immediate reaction to the Nick Punto signing was mixed and there was plenty of comments on his perception as “gritty”, “a winner” or soon to be “dirt dog”. That is all good for laughs, but unlike some players with those qualities...
by aconvery | Dec 17, 2011 | Boston Red Sox
At least Kyle Weiland will always be able to say he was part of the biggest collapse in baseball history. OK, that may not be how he prefers to describe his time in Boston, but it will be quite some time before the Fenway Faithful forget how the events of last...
by chipbuck | Dec 16, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jon Lester, Kevin Youkilis, Luxury Tax
On Wednesday, I discussed the Red Sox current payroll situation, and explained the club’s motives for avoiding long-term commitments with big named free agents this winter. With the team having already exceeded the luxury tax threshold in 2010 and 2011,...
by charliesap | Dec 15, 2011 | Poll
The first flurry of moves made by new GM Ben Cherington came yesterday. He acquired some much needed bullpen depth, but sent away a player once seen as being a potential mainstay in the Sox’ lineup. Almost immediately after the Melancon for Lowire and Weiland...
