by charliesap | Dec 21, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, Dustin Pedroia
Dustin Pedroia 2011 projection: AB AVG OBP SLG OPS HR R RBI SB 644 .300 .373 .477 .850 15 112 76 21 Pedroia was on his way to another fine season when a broken foot cut things short. In only 75 games, Pedroia hit 12 home runs and stole nine bases. His season line of...
by charliesap | Dec 16, 2010 | Bobby Jenks, Boston Red Sox
It is being reported that the Sox have added a major piece to their bullpen puzzle today, former White Sox closer. Bobby Jenks. Jenks will not only change the color of his socks for 2011, but his role as well. The deal is being reported at two-years and $12M, which is...
by charliesap | Dec 14, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, Jon Lester
Late last night, it was reported that Cliff Lee had decided to accept an offer from one of his former teams, the Philadelphia Phillies. Lee, though he took a little less money to return to Philly, will be paid like a king and be locked up until 2015 (option for 2016)....
by charliesap | Dec 9, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford
Forget for a few minutes the years and dollar amount of the Carl Crawford deal and bask with us here at Fire Brand in the brilliant light that is the 2011 Red Sox. Things seemed to be winding down on a quiet-ish day at the Winter Meetings. No Cliff Lee deal to...
by charliesap | Dec 7, 2010 | Boston Red Sox
The Sox have landed their offseason prize. Adrian Gonzalez not only adds tremendous power and AVG/OBP to the middle of the lineup, but he plays pretty darn good defense at first. With A-Gone at first, the Sox have the luxury to take advantage of Kevin Youkilis‘s...
