by chipbuck | Feb 15, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Cody Ross, Daniel Bard, Kevin Youkilis, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Sweeney
After a September collapse that knocked the Red Sox out of the playoffs, many fans and analysts expected the organization to make some big sweeping moves this offseason. While a shakeup with field and front office management occurred in late-September and...
by tim daloisio | Feb 14, 2012 | Fireside Chats Podcast
Episode #117 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: none [podcast]http://redsoxtimes.com/podcast/117_2_14_12_firesidechats.mp3[/podcast] Who knew when the Red Sox hired their successor to Terry Francona as manager of the club that he would come with his own national...
by aconvery | Feb 14, 2012 | Boston Red Sox
A few thoughts as we wait out that anticipatory time between Truck Day and Spring Training: Is Roy Oswalt even really worth the effort? The guy doesn’t seem to want to pitch in Boston, and honestly if that’s the attitude he’s going to have, I’d rather not dish out...
by chipbuck | Feb 13, 2012 | David Ortiz, Quick Post
This one came down to the eleventh hour, but it looks like the Red Sox’s streak of avoiding arbitration will continue on for at least one more year. According to the Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo, David Ortiz has agreed to a one year deal worth $14.575M. ...
by charliesap | Feb 13, 2012 | Boston Red Sox
Dan Szymborski is the creator of the ZiPS projection system. Whether you have read his musings on Baseball Think Factory, ESPN.com or elsewhere, you’ve likely been introduced to his work. If not, you should become acquainted. Adrian Gonzalez lead the hitters...