by evan brunell | Sep 11, 2008 | Jonathan Papelbon, Tampa Bay Rays
Apparently, locating his fastball is more important than winning the game to Jonathan Papelbon. While Papelbon at times has an excellent split-fingered fastball, it’s his four-seamer that has been his bread-and-butter. And dedication to improved location of that...
by evan brunell | Sep 9, 2008 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Game Threads, Scott Kazmir, Tampa Bay Rays
Prev. Gm: Tampa Bay Rays (85-57) @ Boston Red Sox (85-58) Scott Kazmir (11-6, 2.99) @ Daisuke Matsuzaka (16-2, 2.88) 7:05 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: The Red Sox are a half-game behind the slumping Tampa Bay Rays,...
by evan brunell | Sep 9, 2008 | Chris Carter, Clay Buchholz, George Kottaras, Michael Bowden
The Red Sox have shut down minor league pitcher Michael Bowden (stay tuned for Mike Scandura’s interview with him tomorrow) and the No-Hit Kid, Clay Buchholz, who as we all know, had a rough season this year. Hopefully he comes into spring training ready to do...
by evan brunell | Sep 8, 2008 | Uncategorized
In lieu of a game thread (the game will be liveblogged later tonight…come join in the fun!), I thought I’d make mention of the sports story all over New England today. I am saddened by this news. Those of you who read the comments know Sean O’s...
by evan brunell | Sep 8, 2008 | Bobby Doerr, Ted Williams, Trivia
The last trivia question asked who the first two players were to have their numbers retired by the Red Sox and in what year. The answer is 1984, with Ted Williams and Bobby Doerr garnering the honors. Leaderboard is updated. The new trivia question: On the heels of...
