by tbrooks | Dec 3, 2013 | 2007 World Series, 2013 World Series, 2014 Red Sox offseason, Boston Red Sox
We all gathered around turkey and declared how thankful we were for family, friends, food, jobs, etc. We are also thankful for a shiny 2013 World Series trophy that can never be taken from us. In a year of unspeakable tragedy in the city, it was nice to be able...
by tbrooks | Nov 26, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Boston Red Sox
2013 was fun, but it wasn’t enough, was it? I used to think that I only wanted “one,” but now that I have 3, I want 4…or 20. So, we at Fire Brand of the American League have gleefully turned to 2014. Some are not happy that we are talking...
by tbrooks | Nov 19, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Freddie Freeman, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Trout, Xander Bogearts
I wanted to entitle this article: “Why the MVP Vote is Wrong,” but I didn’t want to make you think this was another one of those tired “Mike Trout should be the MVP” articles. He should be, but that is besides the point of what needs to...
by tbrooks | Nov 12, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Felix Doubront, Mark Trumbo, Nick Cafardo Mail Bag, Will Middlebrooks
We witnessed it again in 2013. Another World Series, another roster of patient hitters. The Red Sox philosophy has been to see pitches, work counts, and avoid outs. When it has worked, the duck boats have rolled down Boylston Street. Yet, while many are still nursing...
by tbrooks | Sep 24, 2013 | 2004 World Series, 2007 World Series, Fenway Park, Jason Varitek, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
Listen, I like Brock Holt. You like Brock Holt. We all like Brock Holt because we get that (a) he is a Quadruple-A player who can cover an injury for a couple weeks at the big league level, (b) we do not expect that he is going to be a starter, so anything...
