by chipbuck | Mar 9, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Jon Lester
Although he had an incredibly productive 2011 season, Jon Lester enters the season feeling like he has something to prove. Last season, Lester entered the season as the staff ace that many were touting as a favorite to win the American League Cy Young Award. ...
by charliesap | Mar 7, 2012 | Boston Red Sox
If you have not yet read Sports Illustrated writer Will Carroll’s 2012 team health reports, stop what you are doing and read them now. Actually, finish reading this article first and then head over to Carroll’s reports. Since I do not want to take the work...
by chipbuck | Mar 6, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Nick Cafardo Mail Bag
March 6th is a magical day. No, it’s not quite as amazing as Leap Day (there isn’t an equivalent of Leap Day William after all), but it’s pretty special nonetheless. For those of you who don’t know, some pretty important things have happened...
by aconvery | Mar 6, 2012 | Boston Red Sox
Well, the Red Sox have won back-to-back games for the first time since late August of last year. There’s always that to rejoice over. Unfortunately, Spring Training records don’t amount to too much (last year the Royals and Twins led the Cactus and Grapefruit leagues...
by chipbuck | Mar 5, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Kevin Youkilis
Last spring, lineup construction was one of the hottest topics of discussion surrounding the Red Sox. With so many weapon’s at Terry Francona’s disposal (not to mention the number of left handed hitters), the combinations were seemingly endless. Based on...
