by Troy Patterson | Mar 16, 2010 | Tim Wakefield
While Tim Wakefield continues to stand for a spot in the starting rotation as he continues to try for the wins record as a Red Sox pitcher. At this date the Red Sox are ready to give the five starter spots to Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, John Lackey, Clay Buchholz and...
by Troy Patterson | Mar 11, 2010 | Josh Beckett
It’s rumored that the Red Sox and Josh Beckett are in strong discussions on a new contract according to Gordon Edes at ESPN Boston. The target is the end of spring training to finalize something or wait until the offseason. I have made my opinion on...
by Troy Patterson | Mar 9, 2010 | Andy Sonnanstine, David Price, James Shields, Jeff Niemann, Matt Garza, Tampa Bay Rays, Wade Davis
While Tampa Bay has had plenty of named talent over the last few years from Scott Kazmir, James Shields, Matt Garza to David Price. This along with a top offense and elite defense has led to their recent success in the AL East. Perhaps overvalued is a bit harsh, but...
by Troy Patterson | Mar 4, 2010 | Uncategorized
Monday saw the Red Sox claim Casey Fien from the Detroit Tigers. Of little note is the dropping of Gaby Hernandez to clear a spot. I am a bit shocked to see a pitcher with such solid peripherals in the minors given up on by the Tigers. Perhaps there is something they...
by Troy Patterson | Mar 2, 2010 | Michael Bowden
Is there any article about Michael Bowden that doesn’t make reference to the Aug. 21 debacle against the Yankees. It’s bad enough that we have to deal with relievers small sample sizes, but if we’re going to boil a pitchers skill down to 2 IP then...
