Minor League Roundup 3/17

Welcome back to the Minor League Roundup. It’s been an eventful week in camp, at least as eventful as Spring Training can be. Let’s take a look at the latest goings-on: The Week In Summary: The Sox went 4-2, beating the Yankees, Rays, Marlins, and Orioles. They lost...

Does Spring Training Matter?

Last year, the Minnesota Twins boasted a 20-12 record in Spring Training, the best in the Grapefruit League. They finished the regular season with a 63-99 record, easily the worst in the American League. Over in the Cactus League, the Kansas City Royals went 20-10,...

Minor League Roundup 3/10

Welcome to the first edition of the Fire Brand Minor League Round-Up. Throughout the season we’ll be looking at what’s going on around the Red Sox’ minor league system, update you on how players are doing, tell you what players are screwing up, and what players should...