by bcowett | Apr 4, 2014 | Boston Red Sox
The conquering heroes have returned home – the one and only Boston Red Sox are back in town. The action kicks off at Fenway at 2:05 this afternoon against the Milwaukee Brewers, and in celebration, we’ve partnered up with Uber to give the city of Boston their...
by bcowett | Apr 1, 2014 | Boston Red Sox, Trivia
Red Sox Trivia! Just warming up its arm! Question: Prior to 2014, when was the last Opening Day that the Red Sox started a catcher that did not switch-hit? (Name the player & year for the full point) No search engines or keyword searches. Previous Question Answer:...
by bcowett | Mar 27, 2014 | Boston Red Sox
The annual Mayor’s Cup competition between the Red Sox and the Twins is now a Spring Training tradition, as much as Spring Training has any real traditions. Amazingly, it’s not even The Mayor’s Cup anymore, because fun and arbitrary trophies are...
by bcowett | Mar 19, 2014 | Boston Red Sox, Trivia
Red Sox Trivia! Back in gear! Question: Who was the unfortunate pitcher to give up Xander Bogaerts’ first hit? No search engines or keyword searches. Previous Question Answer: Jose Iglesias toted a 12.8% walk rate on the Sox, lowest at the shortstop position....
by bcowett | Mar 6, 2014 | 2013 World Series, Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Joel Peralta, John Farrell, John Lackey, Lance Lynn, Luke Gregerson, Mike Napoli, San Diego Padres, Seth Maness, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Yadier Molina
I don’t think anyone will truly be able to express the elation + stomach-turning cocktail of feelings that come with postseason play. Language just isn’t that precise enough, nor is it truly that descriptive. But in the end, it’s something of a...
