by mike silver | Sep 15, 2009 | Casey Kotchman, Jason Varitek, Kevin Youkilis, Victor Martinez
Projecting the Playoffs With just 20 games remaining in the regular season, the Sox’ Hunt for Red October is getting stronger by the day. At this juncture, with this team, a 4 ½ game lead in the Wild Card is a considerable advantage. Don’t get cozy though,...
by mike silver | Sep 10, 2009 | Boston Red Sox, Jose Iglesias, Quick Post
With the recent signing of shortstop prospect Jose Iglesias, the Sox now have four shortstops among their top 20 prospects. Soxprospects.com rates the 19 year-old Cuban defector as the 14th best prospect in the organization and second-best prospect behind #12 Yamaico...
by mike silver | Sep 10, 2009 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jon Lester
What to Do With Daisuke? As the Boston Red Sox get set for their weekend series against Tampa Bay, embattled starter Daisuke Matsuzaka gets prepared for a return to the Red Sox rotation. Under any normal circumstances, the answer would be simple: bench him. But these...
by mike silver | Sep 8, 2009 | Jed Lowrie, Quick Post
Injured shortstop Jed Lowrie was activated from the 15-day disabled list today, following a rehab stint in Pawtucket. Lowrie has struggled with his surgically repaired wrist this season, causing him to lose his feel for the lumber. Lowrie was successful in his latest...
by mike silver | Sep 8, 2009 | Daniel Bard, Hideki Okajima, Jonathan Papelbon, Manny Delcarmen
The popular rumor growing in MLB trade circles is that Red Sox closer and fan favorite, Jon Papelbon, will be traded in the offseason with Billy Wagner assuming closer duties for 2010. With the claims gaining steam, it’s time to look at the Sox’ possible...
