by chipbuck | Apr 18, 2012 | Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, Dustin Pedroia, Kevin Youkilis
As the Bobby V world turns… Of all of the things I thought I’d find on the Boston Globe website today, the last thing I thought I’d find was an article defending Valentine’s actions from Sunday night. Looking back at it now, I was clearly...
by chipbuck | Apr 16, 2012 | Bobby Valentine, Kevin Youkilis
I promise you, I used much restraint in not actually spelling out the acronym. Here’s what our fearless, moronic leader had to say last night about Kevin Youkilis, while on WHDH’s Sports Xtra show: “I don’t think he’s as physically or...
by chipbuck | Apr 13, 2012 | Kelly Shoppach, Quick Post
In honor of Kelly Shoppach’s first career major league stolen base, I now present to you his amazingly acrobatic slide into second base. Special thanks to David Schubert (@CurseofBenitez): Curse of Benitez mastermind, occasional Fire Brand guest poster, and...
by chipbuck | Apr 13, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Josh Beckett
Well, it’s Opening Day–again! Today, the Red Sox will open their doors for the 101st home opener in Fenway Park’s history. For some reason, this year’s opener feels more important than in years past. No, there isn’t any panic eminating...
by chipbuck | Apr 11, 2012 | Alfredo Aceves, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Cody Ross, Daniel Bard, Dustin Pedroia, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Kevin Youkilis, Mark Melancon, Ryan Sweeney
Following last night’s 7-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, our beloved Red Sox have fallen to 1-4 on the season. After last season’s woeful 2-10 start and brutal 7-21 finish, it’s safe to say that many of us were hoping for quicker, more positive...
