Home Opener

As I do in preparation for every home opener, I look back to the following post that was written shortly after Aaron Boone ended the Red Sox 2003 season as we all looked forward to what would turn out to be a special 2004. While the World Series victories in 2004 and...

Colon headed to the DL

As seen on MVN’s Sox on Deck: Amalie Benjamin of the Boston Globe is reporting that Pawtucket starting pitcher Bartolo Colon is to be placed on the minor league Disable List. Amalie writes, Terry Francona confirmed this afternoon that Bartolo Colon has had some...

Perspective: Ortiz’ early struggles

David Ortiz is hitless through his first three games, now 0-11 this season. Evan’s new poll prompted me to look at Ortiz’ longest hitless streaks as a member of the Red Sox. Given Papi’s history against Rich Harden, 4-6 with a double, two home runs,...