by Troy Patterson | Apr 11, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, John Lackey
I spent a lot of time last April trying to figure out what was wrong with John Lackey last year and when I sat down to write this I realized I was starting again. Something I didn’t note last year was besides the obvious injuries he has suffered early in many...
by Troy Patterson | Apr 8, 2011 | Alfredo Aceves, Boston Red Sox, Dennys Reyes, Felix Doubront, Matt Albers, Quick Post
In news we all saw coming. The Red Sox have designated Dennys Reyes for assignment. There was no way they let Reyes walk onto the field for opening day at home. Along with Matt Albers headed to the 15 day DL the team needed two pitchers to add to the bullpen. Called...
by Troy Patterson | Apr 4, 2011 | Adrian Gonzalez, Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, David Ortiz, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury
photo © 2008 Keith Allison | more info (via: Wylio)While adding the two best hitters this offseason the Red Sox also entered the season with an abundance of left handed hitters. This could cause problems in 2011 if not handled properly and so far I don’t think...
by Troy Patterson | Mar 29, 2011 | Quick Post
In a minor deal the Red Sox have added catching depth by aquiring Mike McKenry from the Rockies for minor league pitcher Daniel Turpen. Turpen was obtained by the Yankees in the Rul 5 draft, but returned to the Red Sox. In five minor league seasons including Triple-A...
by Troy Patterson | Mar 28, 2011 | Boston Red Sox
photo © 2007 Keith Allison | more info (via: Wylio)There were plenty of things that plagued the Red Sox last year; Bullpen, injuries, etc. Looking towards this year though the biggest factor is definitely the impact of two pitchers; John Lackey and Josh Beckett. Now...
