by huntergolden | Jul 17, 2013 | 2013 MLB Trade Deadline, Andrew Bailey, Aramis Ramirez, Chase Headley, Jerry Sands, Joel Hanrahan, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Reddick, Koji Uehara, Mariano Rivera, Mark Melancon, Michael Young, Miles Head, Stolmy Pimentel, Yovanni Gallardo
With all the talk about whom the Red Sox should go out and try to get at the trade deadline, there hasn’t been much discussion surrounding some of the players they should avoid. And trust me when I say – there are a lots of guys who aren’t close to worth their...
by huntergolden | Jul 10, 2013 | 2013 Trade Deadline, Trey Ball
The trade deadline is a shade over two weeks away and the Red Sox – like any team – have needs. Which one do you feel is the most pressing? The bullpen’s certainly thin, but as we’re keenly aware of here in Boston – trading for relievers...
by huntergolden | Jul 10, 2013 | Alex Wilson, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Miller, Franklin Morales, Joel Hanrahan, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara, Matt Thornton, Mike Gonzalez
As a rule of thumb, I hate the idea of trading for relievers because, well, let’s face it – trades involving relievers almost always end up as a losing bet for the team that needs one. We needn’t be reminded of that in Boston where we’ve been on both sides of that...
by huntergolden | Jul 3, 2013 | John Lackey
So John Lackey, guys. He’s a good pitcher again. Really good, even. What’s not stunning about Lackey is that he’s righted the ship. I think most people worth their salt had some hope heading into the season that he’d be better than expected. The off the field...
by huntergolden | Jun 26, 2013 | Alberto Callaspo, Jayson Nix, Jose Iglesias, Michael Young, Mike Moustakas, Stephen Drew, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
After suffering through a slump that wouldn’t go away, the Red Sox finally dropped the hammer Tuesday, optioning the struggling Will Middlebrooks to Triple-A Pawtucket where they’ll hope he can find whatever might be left of his swing. To some fans, the demotion was a...
