by evan brunell | Dec 8, 2008 | Quick Post
Thanks to the fine fellow, Rob, over at “The Bottom Line“, Kevin Youkilis is available for an interview and is soliciting questions. Head there and submit your question if you have...
by evan brunell | Dec 8, 2008 | Jason Varitek, Paul Byrd, Quick Post, Rocco Baldelli, Willie Bloomquist
As expected, Jason Varitek declined arbitration. Paul Byrd did the same, so the Sox are still likely on the hunt for a starting pitcher. The Red Sox have been hotly linked to two players: Seattle’s Willie Bloomquist and Tampa Bay’s Rocco Baldelli. Buster...
by evan brunell | Dec 8, 2008 | Bill James, Micah Owings, Zach Grienke
I had the pleasure of asking Bill James a few questions the other day, and his answers are here for your pleasure… In an interview with Slate Magazine in 2003, you say this: “Well, no, there is no such thing as a Four A hitter. That idea, as I understand...
by evan brunell | Dec 7, 2008 | Jason Varitek, Quick Post
Jon Heyman is reporting that the Red Sox’s longtime catcher, Jason Varitek, will decline arbitration. He was theorized to possibly accept, as he would have received a raise over his current $10.4 million salary and possibly rebuild his value for the free agent...
by evan brunell | Dec 4, 2008 | Dustin Pedroia, Joe Harris, Quick Post
What is Dustin Pedroia’s Spanish nickname and what does it mean? (Two-parter answer.) HONOR CODE: No search engines. Previous trivia question: Joe Harris holds the American League-record 20 consecutive scoreless innings in a game? (He is also tied for the AL...