by jkeller | May 30, 2013 | Alex Wilson, Allen Webster, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Brock Holt, Clay Buchholz, Clayton Mortensen, Craig Breslow, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, David Ross, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, John Farrell, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Jose Iglesias, Junichi Tazawa, Justin Verlander, Koji Uehara, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli, Pedro Ciriaco, Robinson Cano, Ryan Dempster, Shane Victorino, Stephen Drew, Will Middlebrooks
Every month, here on Fire Brand, I take a look at the relative value of the 25 players on the current active roster. If you missed the March or April editions check them out for the criteria of these rankings. As always, tell me if you agree or disagree in the comment...
by bcowett | May 29, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Boston Red Sox, Cliff Lee, Dustin Pedroia, Interleague, Jackie Bradley, Jonathan Papelbon, Jose Iglesias, Philadelphia Phillies
Personally, I think the NL should adopt the DH so this silly interleague stuff can just be commonplace, but you work with what ya got, I guess. He wasn’t horrible, but Ryan Dempster ended up losing the pitchers’ duel to Cliff Lee. Gotta look on the bright...
by chipbuck | May 29, 2013 | Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Jacobs, Brandon Workman, Brian Johnson, Bryce Brentz, Devin Marrero, Drake Britton, Henry Owens, Jackie Bradley, Matt Barnes, Sean Coyle
At some point over the next week, I’ll release my version of the Top 15 prospects currently in the Red Sox farm system. Before I do that, I thought it might be a good idea to look at five prospects that we don’t really know a lot about, but...
by tbrooks | May 28, 2013 | Babe Ruth, Boston Red Sox, Clayton Kershaw, Don Mattingly, Jose Iglesias, Los Angeles Dodgers, Matt Kemp, Nick Cafardo Mail Bag, Will Middlebrooks
Nick Cafardo brings the intensity on Sundays. Sitting in Peter Gammons’ distinguished chair, Cafardo drops insights. Here are a few of the most glimmering moments (this week only!). Don Mattingly may lose his job as manager of the Dodgers, but he gained respect...
by bcowett | May 28, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Trivia
Fire Brand Trivia! The final showdown! Question: The Red Sox are not a fan of the intentional walk – how many have they surrendered? HONOR CODE: No search engines or keyword searches. Also, no BRef or Fangraphs for this one. Previous Question Answer:...
