by evan brunell | May 28, 2008 | Blogpoll Awards, Brandon Webb, Chase Utley, Chipper Jones, Edison Volquez, Geovany Soto, Jair Jurrjens, Joey Votto, Lance Berkman, Tim Lincecum
Each week, I will be participating in the 2008 MLB Blog Poll at BaseballHappenings.com. Below are my current votes for the Most Valuable Player, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards. These votes will be tabulated among other votes from other blogs to create a...
by evan brunell | May 28, 2008 | Clay Buchholz, Daisuke Matsuzaka
As we all know, Daisuke Matsuzaka came out of last night’s game with shoulder fatigue, not making it into the fifth inning. He was taken off the hook for a loss by Manny Ramirez’s 499th homer later in the game. Matsuzaka said that he experienced the same...
by evan brunell | May 27, 2008 | Brian Daubach, Dan Duquette, Fred Lynn, Ted Williams, Trivia
First, the previous trivia question: Who are the three left-handed batters for the Red Sox that have hit 20 or more home runs in their rookie year? Mostly Running got Fred Lynn, Chops got Ted Williams, and Daniel Rathman got … (drum roll, please) … Brian...
by evan brunell | May 26, 2008 | Jon Lester
With Jon Lester’s no-hitter, does it alter your outlook on his career? No, always thought he’d have a nice career as a starter. 38% of all votes Yes, he could be a No. 2/3. 30% of all votes Yes, he may have a career in the rotation after all. 12% of all...
by evan brunell | May 26, 2008 | Manny Ramirez
Even though Manny Ramirez is in a slump, there’s no questioning his overall offensive value to the Red Sox. There is, however, a question as to if that offensive value at his advanced age, plus the baggage coming from “Manny being Manny,” is worth...
