by evan brunell | May 12, 2008 | Aaron Cook, Blogpoll Awards, Brandon Webb, Chase Utley, Chipper Jones, Edison Volquez, Geovany Soto, Jair Jurrjens, Kosuke Fukudome, Lance Berkman
Each week, I will be participating in the 2008 MLB Blog Poll, put together by 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...
by evan brunell | May 12, 2008 | Julian Tavarez
Does Theo read Fire Brand? A few weeks ago, I said that I thought it was time for Julian Tavarez to move on. Rather than option Craig Hansen, the Sox designated Sexy Lips to make room for Sean Casey. Expect Tavarez to be moved to the Colorado Rockies.
by evan brunell | May 12, 2008 | Trivia
The previous trivia question asked who the only Red Sox player garnered 100+ RBI for the Sox while posting an OBP of under .300. Joe got the answer correct with Tony Armas, who posted a staggering .218/.254/.453 line with 36 HR and 107 RBI in 1982. He just missed...
by evan brunell | May 12, 2008 | Coco Crisp, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Manny Ramirez
Could four outfielders work out for the Red Sox after all? With the Red Sox finding no trading partner to depose Coco Crisp to, the Sox opted to keep Crisp instead of trading him to Texas for Gerald Laird. The move, so far, has turned out to be a smart one as the...
by evan brunell | May 12, 2008 | Abe Alvarez
Well, I suppose you had to see this coming. Former 2003 second round pick Abe Alvarez, a left-handed starter, made a fast rise through the system and debuted in Boston in 2004. He would also see time in 2005 and 2006, but could never put it all together after...
