Lester signs with BoSox for 5 years, $30 million

by evan brunell | Mar 8, 2009 | Jon Lester, Quick Post

Jon Lester has agreed to a five-year deal, buying out his first year of free agency. The Sox have a $13 million team option for his second year in 2014. The five years total $30 million and locks up yet another Sox youngster. Great news, especially with Lester on the...

Nomar called Sox to play, Evan chatting Tuesday night

by evan brunell | Mar 8, 2009 | Nomar Garciaparra, Quick Post

I previously wrote that Nomar Garciaparra would be a good option for the Sox to bring in as a backup infielder. Bottomline Rob left a comment saying he was unsure if the burned bridges from 2003-4 had been repaired for that to be likely. Well, Cafardo in today’s...

Rick Burleson interviewed by Angels blog

by evan brunell | Mar 6, 2009 | Quick Post, Rick Burleson

Angels blog “Three Days Of Cryin’” interviewed Rick Burleson yesterday, the former Red Sox and Angels infielder. “Rooster” had some great stuff: After becoming a Boston icon of sorts, you’re traded to the Angels before the 1981...

A-Rod out ’til May; Manny’s condo on market

by evan brunell | Mar 5, 2009 | Alex Rodriguez, Bobby Crosby, Manny Ramirez, Mark Grudzielanek, Quick Post, Ray Durham

Alex Rodriguez will have hip surgery and be out for 10 weeks, or until May. Who the heck will play the hot corner for them? Cody Ransom? Angel Berroa? Hah! Methinks they’ll ink either Ray Durham or Mark Grudzielanek… or hey, could a Bobby Crosby trade be...

Defensive Misplays and the Sox that excel at them

by evan brunell | Mar 5, 2009 | Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Bay, Kevin Youkilis, Mark Kotsay, Mike Lowell

You may recall when we covered Defensive Runs here last week. We learned that Jason Bay has negative value as a left-fielder while Mike Lowell and Dustin Pedroia are exceptionally good fielders. Before I move into this article’s subject, a refresher: Defensive...