by evan brunell | Jun 30, 2008 | Kevin Youkilis, Mark Teixeira
Talk about your loaded question: should the Red Sox trade Kevin Youkilis for Mark Teixeira? The logic? The Red Sox upgrade their long-term power output and put them in position to, perhaps, jettison Manny Ramirez after the year. The Red Sox do not have many holes and...
by evan brunell | Jun 27, 2008 | Ray Culp, Trivia
Daniel Rathman and Tessie’s Dad are jockeying for first place! Tessie’s Dad was able to identify Ray Culp as the last Red Sox pitcher who pitched five consecutive home openers. Here’s the new trivia question: Name the starting rotation of the Boston...
by evan brunell | Jun 27, 2008 | Curt Schilling
Is Curt Schilling a Hall of Fame pitcher? Yes, he’ll make it there but it will take a few years of rejection 59% of all votes. No, his post season dominance doesn’t offset his overall body of work 21% of all votes Absolutely, first ballot. He’ll...
by evan brunell | Jun 27, 2008 | Mike Timlin
My buddy Sean Williams ran into Mike Timlin at Logan Airport today, where he’s flying to Rochester for a rehab appearance. Timlin pitched last night against Richmond, pitching a clean inning. Timlin said he’s going to be on the disabled list for one more...
by evan brunell | Jun 26, 2008 | Uncategorized
I have a question for the community that I’d like us to discuss in the comments. What should our focus be as the trading deadline approaches? Should it be acquiring a starter? Dumping Coco Crisp? Let’s talk about what we should do, and I’ll cobble...