by askillin | Jul 16, 2014 | Allen Webster, Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Workman, Christian Vazquez, Garin Cecchini, Jackie Bradley, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Mookie Betts, Rubby de la Rosa, Stephen Drew, Xander Bogaerts
The first half of the Red Sox season proved to be a bumpier ride than just about anyone could have predicted, leaving Boston in an uncertain situation as the trade deadline approaches at the end of July. With Tuesday’s All-Star Game now in the past and the second half...
by askillin | Jul 9, 2014 | Allen Webster, Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Workman, Burke Badenhop, Christian Vazquez, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Jackie Bradley, Jake Peavy, John Lackey, Jon Lester, koji uehara, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli, Mookie Betts, Rubby de la Rosa, Stephen Drew, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
It has become painfully obvious in the last two weeks that the Red Sox are going nowhere in 2014. The club’s offense has scuffled all season long, and with summer no longer a novelty, these struggles have quickly grown from what appeared to be a passing fluke to cold,...
by askillin | Jul 2, 2014 | David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Mike Napoli
A number of factors have led to the Red Sox’s offensive woes in 2014, most notably the club’s subpar outfield production and Boston’s inability to replace departed players such as Jacoby Ellsbury and Jarrod Saltalamacchia. But the middle of the Red Sox lineup hasn’t...
by askillin | Jun 11, 2014 | 2014 Boston Red Sox, A.J. Pierzynski, Ben Cherington, Boston Red Sox, Brock Holt, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Grady Sizemore, Jackie Bradley, Jackie Bradley Jr., Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Major League Baseball, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli, Shane Victorino, Stephen Drew, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
The Red Sox’s deep and potent offense was one of the hallmarks of the club’s World Series run in 2013. From the top of the order to the bottom, Boston boasted hitters who could do damage to the opposition and also work the count, making it a tough task for opposing...
by askillin | Jun 4, 2014 | 2014 Boston Red Sox, Allen Webster, Anthony Ranaudo, Ben Cherington, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Workman, Clay Buchholz, Felix Doubront, henry owen, Matt Barnes, Rubby de la Rosa
A lot went wrong during the Red Sox’s 10-game losing streak, and the collapse of the club’s starting rotation was a contributing factor. As a whole this season, Boston has gotten roughly league-average work out of their starters, who place 14th among MLB teams in FIP...
