by evan brunell | Aug 14, 2008 | Uncategorized
TRIVIA standings May 2, 2008 — August 14, 2008 TRIVIA sponsor: Peps Tessie’s Dad: 9.25 Daniel Rathman: 4.33 Tom A: 3.25 Chops: 2.33 Joe: 2 Cait: 1.82 Jc: 1.81 Mostly Running: 2.66 radiohix: 1 Justin: 1 Steven Roth: 1 Sean O: 0.99 Ryne Crabb: 0.50 Number of...
by evan brunell | Aug 14, 2008 | Lincoln Holdzkom, Marcus McBeth
The Red Sox designated reliever Lincoln Holdzkom for assignment (5.24 ERA at Pawtucket) in order to claim Marcus McBeth from Cincinnati. McBeth has had a subpar year for the Triple-A club of Cincy, a 6.20 ERA due to giving up a ton of walks and homers. However, in his...
by evan brunell | Aug 14, 2008 | Charlie Zink, Tim Wakefield, Trivia
The last trivia question was word association. Foxy Lady is the name of a strip club Mo Vaughn frequented; Fear Strikes Out is the title of a movie about Jimmy Piersall; The Grey Eagle was Tris Speaker’s nickname; Fire Brand of the American League refers to...
by evan brunell | Aug 14, 2008 | Clay Buchholz
With the acquisition of Paul Byrd and return of Tim Wakefield in two weeks, the short-term future of Clay Buchholz is very much in doubt. He may be starting on Sunday, but it doesn’t mean that his future is intact. Tim Wakefield? Bartol Colon? Buchholz has...
by evan brunell | Aug 12, 2008 | Paul Byrd
The Boston Red Sox today acquired pitcher Paul Byrd from the Cleveland Indians, a sign that the Red Sox will likely demote Clay Buchholz to Triple-A. Byrd, 37, will be a free agent after the year and is 7-10 with a 4.53 ERA on the season. He has been a steady and...
