by chipbuck | Jul 10, 2011 | Boston Red Sox
Just a few observations from last night’s game against the Orioles: Last night, John Lackey arguably hurled his best start of the season (only competition was his 4/24 start against the Angels) going 6-2/3 innings while giving up no runs on three hits, one walk,...
by chipbuck | Jul 9, 2011 | Alex Wilson, Alfredo Aceves, Boston Red Sox, Kyle Weiland, Stephen Fife
It looks like Kyle Weiland will get finally get his chance. According to Mike Petraglia of WEEI.com, Weiland has been added to the Red Sox 40-man roster, and will make his first major league start on Sunday afternoon against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. No...
by chipbuck | Jul 8, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Coco Crisp, David DeJesus, Hunter Pence, J.D. Drew, Jeff Francouer, Josh Willingham, Ryan Ludwick
Considering the wave of injuries that have overcome the Red Sox pitching staff during the past several weeks, I think most of us figured the front office would focus on finding creative ways to shore up the pitching staff at the trade deadline. Apparently, not so...
by chipbuck | Jul 6, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Jon Lester
According to Nick Carfardo of the Boston Globe, Jon Lester will hit the disabled list regardless of the results of today’s MRI. Journeyman reliever Scott Atchison has been recalled from AAA Pawtucket to take his spot on the roster, and Alfredo Aceves is...
by chipbuck | Jul 6, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Jon Lester, Tim Wakefield
Alright folks, there’s an awful lot going on around Red Sox Nation, so it’s time to catch up with a little bit of news, notes and observations. Jon Lester‘s Injury After Lester was lifted from last night’s game with an apparent injury, Twitter...
