by evan brunell | Jun 12, 2010 | Daniel Nava, Josh Reddick, Quick Post
It’s been a long time for Daniel Nava, but the 27-year-old former independent league player has made it. Sox Prospects is reporting that Josh Reddick has been sent down for Nava. Not only has Nava thoroughly dominated minor league competition in his time with...
by evan brunell | Jun 10, 2010 | David Ortiz, John Lackey, Josh Beckett, Marco Scutaro, Mike Cameron, Quick Post
Although my time at NESN was far, far shorter than I hoped/expected, I’ve moved on to the next phase of my career which takes me to the MLB Facts and Rumors blog at CBS Sports. I’ll be writing alongside long-time Mariners reporter David Andriesen...
by evan brunell | Apr 5, 2010 | Boston Red Sox
Best-case scenario: The Red Sox figure to have a powerhouse rotation, airtight defense and an offense that, despite its alleged warts, should rank in the upper echelon of the majors. Baseball Prospectus projects Boston to win the AL East with 95 wins. It’s easy to see...
by evan brunell | Mar 27, 2010 | Brian Shouse, Kevin Frandsen, Scott Schoeneweis
The Red Sox made a couple moves yesterday to shore up their depth. For starters, Brian Shouse was released and Scott Schoeneweis picked up. It was clear the Sox weren’t too keen on Shouse and his low 80s fastball from day one. Schoeneweis certainly throws harder...
by evan brunell | Mar 20, 2010 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jed Lowrie, Quick Post, Ryan Westmoreland
Do the Red Sox have another curse on their hands? Two separate Boston players have had bouts with cancer. David Ortiz had heart problems a few years ago. This year, Boston has had injuries befall two, with another stricken with an illness. Daisuke Matsuzaka has what...