by evan brunell | Sep 26, 2009 | C.C. Sabathia, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Game Threads, New York Yankees
GAME NOTES: A huge test on if Dice can be trusted … ok, he can’t ever be trusted this season, so let me modify… A huge test on if Dice can be somewhat trusted in the playoffs will come with his performance against the Yankees. If the dam breaks, it...
by evan brunell | Sep 26, 2009 | Jason Varitek, Victor Martinez
If Friday night’s game didn’t convince you that Jason Varitek’s time as a starting catcher has passed him by, I’ve got a fantastic house with a view of the ocean for you in Wyoming. For some reason, dropped third strikes have become common with...
by evan brunell | Sep 25, 2009 | Game Threads, Joba Chamberlain, Jon Lester, New York Yankees
GAME NOTES: Jon Lester, the probable ace in October, duels against Joba Chamberlain who is fighting for his rotation spot (versus Chad Gaudin).
by evan brunell | Sep 25, 2009 | Jon Lester, Quick Post
Today, Rob Neyer talked about the news that Jon Lester was going to be the No. 1 starter for the Sox in the ALDS. While he concedes that on some ends it makes sense, he gave more face time to making the case for Lester starting Game 2. I’m here to disagree....
by evan brunell | Sep 24, 2009 | Anthony Lerew, Clay Buchholz, Game Threads, Kansas City Royals
GAME NOTES: Sorry for the late game thread, fellas… but boy, what a job this Clay is doing, eh?
