Happy Holidays!
On behalf of everyone at Fire Brand (Evan, Charlie, Troy, Alex, Scott, Justine, Tim, Paul, and myself), I wanted to…
Author: chipbuck
Putting Together My Hall of Fame Ballot
With the flurry of the Winter Meetings feeling like a distant memory, many baseball writers have shifted their attention away…
Looking Beyond 2012
On Wednesday, I discussed the Red Sox current payroll situation, and explained the club’s motives for avoiding long-term commitments with…
Turning Two: Sox Sign Punto
In a move that takes some time to absorb, the Red Sox came to terms with Nick Punto on a…
Why the Red Sox (Probably) Won’t Make it Rain
If you read my link around yesterday, you probably saw Matt Kory’s piece for Over the Monster on the effect…
Ryan Braun & the Monday Link Around
As I’m sure most of you have heard by now, National League MVP Ryan Braun tested positive for a banned…
Winter Meeting Thoughts and Friday Links
Well, the Winter Meetings are officially over. They closed up shop in Dallas yesterday afternoon, and everyone went back to their…
It Had to be Yu: Darvish to be Posted
According to Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker (with a hat tip to the incomparable Drew Silva of NBC Hardball Talk…
Dear Santa
Some people feel that baseball’s winter meetings are an overblown festivity, but I couldn’t disagree more. For a hot stove…
The Cafardo Mail Bag: Super Serious Edition
At this point, there’s no need for an introduction. We all know the drill, so let’s jump right in. I…