7/6: Nomar…thanks

Nomar, Smoltz, got so wrapped up in the moment, I missed the game thread ;)

What a great moment at Fenway tonight.

7/5: The day after

Short game thread post from iPhone at the beach. Dedication has no boundaries.

7/4: Happy Independence Day

7/3: Wake’s All-Star Statement Game

Tim Wakefield has never been to an All-Game and this year may be his best and last chance. With a 10-3 record, the few blips that bounced his ERA above 4.00 can be ignored along the way, especially with a win in a head to head duel with 8-3 Felix Hernandez (2.54 ERA) tonight.

Twitter Alert: Lowell to the DL?

My article from this morning may have just taken on a little extra context as it appears Mike Lowell is headed to the DL after a setback with his right hip.

@amaliebenjamin with the scoop

Keeping up with the corners

With Mike Lowell's recent injury concerns creeping back into the active conscious of Red Sox Nation, depth at the corners and in the middle of the lineup has suddenly been thrust to the forefront of the early pre-trade deadline chatter.

Much of the Red Sox trade innuendo to this point has surrounded the potential acquisition of a shortstop or catcher, positions without organizational depth or strength. But with Jason Varitek and George Kottaras holding down the fort behind the plate with acceptable production and Nick Green earning the job at short with Jed Lowrie waiting in the wings (and Julio Lugo being Julio Lugo), those positions may not be the most critical to address as July rolls in.

Buchholz tired of “wasting bullets”

With an off night tonight for the big club, Clay Buchholz and the Pawtucket Red Sox will get top billing on NESN this evening. For those of us who have been itching to see Buchholz pitch this season having heard of his dominance in AAA, this may be the only opportunity that we get. While Buchholz might be in control in Pawtucket, his future is frustratingly out of his control.

That frustration of "wasting bullets" in Pawtucket may be eating at the talented young right hander more than we've been lead to believe in the public eye.

It's no secret that (a) Clay Buchholz is dominating in the minors right now and like Daniel Bard before him, has nothing to prove in Pawtucket that he hasn't already and (b) with John Smoltz impending return, there is no room for that talent in Boston right now.

In a recent interview with NECN's Mike Giardi, Clay candidly admits to just how frustrating this has become for him.

6/14: You’re the best around!

Sweep the leg Josh...

6/13: Dice K vs. the Bastardo

Two Red Sox go for a little redemption tonight as Julio Lugo gets the start at SS and Daisuke Matsuzaka takes to the hill. Both could use a confidence booster.

6/12: Bring on the defending champs

Tonight is all about riding hot streaks. Can Jon Lester stay hot on the mound? Can David Ortiz, who will be playing first base tonight, stay warming at the plate? Can the Red Sox stay high after their sweep vs. NY?