Author: tbrooks

Want to Make People Uncomfortable? Speculate on Race!

Jackie Bradley, Jr. is the only African American on the Boston Red Sox in 2013. Just how big of a problem is that? Noted sociologist Nick Cafardo wades through at least one or two issues that may or may not contribute to this phenomenon.

In Praise of Juan Carlos Linares

Ortiz is likely to miss some of the Regular Season. Most of the options to replace him for a week or two interrupt development of young players or involve using trade chips. One option is both reasonable and keeps the organization in order: J.C. Linares.

Ask Nick: Bridge Year Edition

In which Nick channels Theo Epstein c. 2010, champions Saltalamacchia based on one counting stat, and is jazzed to be at "The Fort."

Cafardo Mail Bag Fun!

I did it for you. Last week a wrote a simple, insipid piece about the joys of Spring Training inĀ Florida…