by evan brunell | Sep 24, 2009 | David Ortiz, Quick Post, Theo Epstein
The Sporting News released their All-Decade honors today. The Red Sox were well-represented with David Ortiz winning DH of the decade, Theo Epstein GM of the decade and your beloved Red Sox as team of the decade with two World Series rings. Let’s hope we end the...
by evan brunell | Sep 23, 2009 | Game Threads, Josh Beckett, Kansas City Royals, Luke Hochevar
GAME NOTES: Josh Beckett looks to grab his 16th win and continue his exit from the doldrums. Boston will face Luke Hochevar, who recently learned that he was tipping his pitches and thinks it’s part of his struggles since entering the majors. He shut out the...
by evan brunell | Sep 23, 2009 | Poll, Quick Post
New Poll Question: Should the Sox carry a third catcher in the postseason? Yes, at the expense of a 11th pitcher Yes, at the expense of a 5th OF Yes, at the expense of Kotchman No My selection was ‘Yes, at the expense of Kotchman.’ The choice comes down to...
by evan brunell | Sep 23, 2009 | Manny Delcarmen
Back in 2006, a game thread was posted at Fire Brand (link doesn’t work, sorry) in which Julian Tavarez gave up a game-winning grand slam to Jason Kubel. Former Fire Brander Andrew Lipsett wanted Delcarmen in the game; I defended Taveras. Lipsett’s point:...
by evan brunell | Sep 22, 2009 | Game Threads, Kansas City Royals, Paul Byrd, Zach Grienke
GAME NOTES: The former Royal, Paul Byrd, will take on the likely Cy Young winner. Zach Grienke is basically the only good thing the Royals have going for them at the moment. x
