by mike silver | Oct 8, 2009 | Boston Red Sox, Manny Delcarmen, Paul Byrd, Quick Post, Terry Francona
With the Red Sox ALDS roster now available to the reading public, Tito has ended any speculation as to whether Manny Delcarmen would be carried over into the Division Series and postseason. Manny struggled for much of the latter part of the season, though his lousy...
by mike silver | Oct 8, 2009 | 2009 ALDS, John Lackey, Jon Lester
With the opening pitch set for 9:37 pm, Eastern Standard Time, the Sox and Angels get ready to kick off their leg of the American League playoffs. The short-series ALDS puts tremendous emphasis on the opening game, as a 1-0 lead in a Best of 5 is better than gold....
by mike silver | Oct 6, 2009 | 2009 ALDS, Bobby Abreu, Chone Figgins, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Mike Napoli, Quick Post
Certain to be among the major themes in the ALDS are the Angels’ aggressiveness and superiority on the basepaths. Perennially among the league leaders in steals, the team placed third in 2009, behind Tampa Bay and Texas with 148 thefts. Anaheim will be sure to remind...
by mike silver | Oct 6, 2009 | 2009 ALDS, Brian Fuentes, Darren Oliver, Ervin Santana, Jason Bulger, Jered Weaver, Joe Saunders, John Lackey, Kevin Jepsen, Matt Palmer, Scott Kazmir
With the last installation focusing on the Anaheim Angels’ hitters, its time to take a look at the other half of the California equation: the pitching staff. The Angels come into the ALDS with one of the deeper rotations among the contenders, with five quality options...
by mike silver | Oct 5, 2009 | 2009 ALDS, Los Angeles Angels, Mike Scioscia, Quick Post
Mike Scioscia released his postseason roster on Sunday, giving fans even more to feast on as the playoffs near. The team will consist of 15 position players and 10 pitchers, giving Scioscia some additional late-inning options, but potentially hampering the bullpen....
