by evan brunell | Jul 23, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Poll
As the trade deadline approaches, the Red Sox clearly need to make some changes to hope to contend for the postseason. It’s clear, in both actions and words, that the Sox organization intends to contend the rest of the way. Putting aside for the moment whether...
by evan brunell | Jul 19, 2012 | Jarrod Saltalamacchia
Jarrod Saltalamacchia has been a pleasant surprise for the Red Sox and has emerged as a power threat, leading all catchers with 17 bombs — even though his last blast came on July 6. Even though Salty struggles with contact and doesn’t get on base enough to...
by evan brunell | Jul 15, 2012 | Jose Vinicio
Most baseball players are concerned about watching their weight. In the case of 19-year-old shortstop Jose Vinicio, perhaps he should go on a high-calorie diet. Vinicio checks in at 5-11 and 160 pounds (up 10 from last season). But his minimal size belies what could...
by evan brunell | Jul 11, 2012 | Brent Lillibridge, Carl Crawford, Cody Ross, Daniel Nava, Jacoby Ellsbury, Poll, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Sweeney
Decisions, decisions. The Red Sox have Jacoby Ellsbury slated to return on Friday, and Carl Crawford is not that far behind. That means some difficult decisions have to be made. There are reports Boston is looking to trade Ryan Sweeney to alleviate the situation, and...
by evan brunell | Jul 11, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Mike Aviles
When the Red Sox traded Jed Lowrie to the Astros, it sent a clear signal that the team believed Mike Aviles could be a serviceable shortstop in the interim — serviceable enough to give up on a young player who had produced, but struggled with injuries. There was...
