by evan brunell | Feb 4, 2009 | Brad Wilkerson, Mark Kotsay, Quick Post
The Boston Red Sox revealed today that Mark Kotsay underwent surgery Jan. 29th to remove a displaced disc fragment (H/T Extra Bases). This makes the Brad Wilkerson signing yesterday (minor league deal) make more sense. Wilkerson is likely ahead of Jeff Bailey, Chris...
by evan brunell | Feb 4, 2009 | Fire Brand Categories, Poll, Quick Post
Thanks to everyone who voted in our latest poll on if Fire Brand should continue doing excerpts on the home page. By a wide margin, it was voted to keep doing that. There were also other great suggestions that I’ve sent in to the webmaster to get done. Today...
by evan brunell | Feb 2, 2009 | Doug Mirabelli, Jason Varitek, Kevin Cash, Theo Epstein
Yesterday, Pat discussed what the Jason Varitek signing means for the backup catcher position. Today, I look at the man himself, Jason Varitek. What does the return of Varitek mean for the club? Does it mean “more of the same?” No, I don’t think it...
by evan brunell | Jan 30, 2009 | Jason Varitek, Quick Post
Word on the street via Jon Heyman has Jason Varitek accepting the Red Sox’s offer of one year plus a second year with a mutual option. The race to find a catcher of the future can wait.
by evan brunell | Jan 29, 2009 | Quick Post, Trivia
I can’t see it happening, but apparently Jason Varitek may elect to sit out the 2009 season or even retire. According to a baseball source, the deadline by which Varitek must accept or decline the Red Sox’ latest contract offer is set for 8:30 a.m. on...
