by jcookson | Aug 23, 2013 | 1946 Red Sox, Boston Red Sox, Carlton Fisk, Fred Lynn, Hanley Ramirez, Johnny Pesky, Mike Trout, Nomar Garciaparra, Rick Burleson, Ted Williams, Xander Bogearts
Monday was one of the most exciting days in quite some time for fans of Red Sox prospects, as Xander Bogaerts joined the team. If you want the full story on Bogaerts and his potential, Ben Carsley did a great job summing it up here. My mind has been churning all week...
by jcookson | Aug 16, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Brett Lawrie, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Jake Peavy, Jonny Gomes, Mark Buehrle
My little prospect corner of Fire Brand is taking a road trip this week, as I’m in Virginia to visit one of my college friends, and to see the Salem Red Sox High A team in person. Before I thrill everyone with a full length Mookie Betts scouting report, I watched the...
by jcookson | Aug 9, 2013 | Boston Red Sox
The Red Sox were in Houston this past week for a three game series, and I attended two of the games. I enjoy seeing games at Minute Maid Park in Houston, but it can’t compare to Fenway Park, one of my favorite places on earth. My baseball memories start at an...
by jcookson | Jul 26, 2013 | Allen Webster, Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox, Garin Cecchini, Henry Owens, Jackie Bradley, Matt Barnes, Portland Sea Dogs, Xander Bogaerts
Summertime brings warm weather, trips to the beach… and prospect writers unveiling their updated Red Sox prospects rankings. I’ve taken a look at how the rankings have changed for the Red Sox top prospects from preseason to midseason. One caveat to these rankings is...
by jcookson | Jul 19, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Jose Iglesias, Michael Young, Stephen Drew, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
Don’t worry Red Sox fans… Michael Young (hopefully) isn’t walking through that door. The third base situation has been in flux throughout the season, but the Sox have an in-house candidate who could solidify the spot going forward. Who is it? The same guy who started...
