by guest | Feb 6, 2006 | Uncategorized
With the 2006 Boston Red Sox (over?)assembled, there remain a few roster questions to answer. While several of the major positions – catcher, LF, CF, and RF, DH – are set in stone, several other have residual question marks (some much larger than others)....
by guest | Jan 30, 2006 | Uncategorized
With the Crisp deal completed, the 2006 Red Sox have finally – after a grueling offseason that included the departure of one GM and the hiring of three, as well as a turnover more extensive than any the Sox have seen in a decade – taken shape.The light at...
by guest | Jan 28, 2006 | Uncategorized
On the weekend, Fire Brand does not usually post articles. However, if someone sends in a guest article, they will be posted. If you would like to contribute to Fire Brand, simply send an email to Evan to be published. Today, Andy Lavin, Red Sox fans and Marlins...
by guest | Jan 26, 2006 | Uncategorized
I no longer know what to think. About any of it, really: the whole offseason in general, to me, was thrown massively into question on Tuesday. You’ll recall that I’d been rather bullish about the moves up to that point; the Beckett deal was – I...
by guest | Jan 24, 2006 | Uncategorized
As the trade rumors continue to swirl, I wanted to take a quick look at the man who is likely to become our new center fielder. Perhaps the best way to do this is to compare him, in a few key categories, to our previous CF. The better total is in bold. BA/OBP/SLG/OPS...