by jreilly | Jan 30, 2014 | 2004 World Series, 2007 World Series, 2013 Boston Red Sox, 2013 MLB Playoffs, 2013 World Series, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia
David Ortiz is the owner of 3 Boston Red Sox World Championship rings; this is a feat that no other Boston player or coach can claim. It is a feat that 99.9% of professional athletes can not dream of accomplishing. It is also the type of triumph that should earn you...
by jcookson | Jan 24, 2014 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, 2013 MLB Draft, Anthony Ranaudo, Blake Swihart, Clay Buchholz, Garin Cecchini, Henry Owens, Jackie Bradley, Mookie Betts, Trey Ball, Xander Bogaerts
While the major league club rebounded spectacularly in 2013, the Red Sox minor league system also had a banner year. Strong seasons from the top prospects, some breakout performances from off the radar players, and the highest Sox draft pick since 1993 were the...
by bcowett | Dec 30, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, 2013 Playoffs, 2013 World Series, 2014 Red Sox offseason, Boston Red Sox, Daniel Nava, Jackie Bradley, Xander Bogaerts
It’s the end of 2013, folks. And boy, what a ride it has been. From blanketing uncertainty in the beginning of the year to sheer joy and excitement by the end. Amazing. It’s still so surreal, even for the most emotionally stoic of fans. Can the be a year...
by jcookson | Dec 14, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, 2014 Red Sox offseason, Alex Hassan, Brendan Ryan, Bryce Brentz, Derek Jeter, Jake Peavy, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Lavarnway, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
Despite reports in November that the Red Sox were “moving on” from Stephen Drew, last year’s starter at shortstop remains on the market. So why would a deal to bring Drew back to Boston make sense? The market that agent Scott Boras may have envisioned for Drew hasn’t...
by bcarsley | Dec 2, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Alex Hassan, Boston Red Sox, Brian McCann, Christian Vazquez, Curtis Granderson, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Ryan Lavarnway, Shin-Soo Choo, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
Brian McCann signed a five-year, $85 deal this weekend, with an option to extend the deal to 2019. He’ll spend the next five or six years playing for the Yankees, enjoying the short porch in right field and providing New York with above average production from behind...
by bcowett | Nov 29, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, 2014 Red Sox offseason, Boston Red Sox, Brian McCann, David Ortiz, David Ross, Michael Young, Will Middlebrooks
Sorry everyone, there’s no deals or coupons here. There’s only a collection of good ole’ Red Sox links. Trust me, I wish there were deals here for free stuff too. The way that the 2013 Red Sox’ roster was constructed is remembered vividly by...
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 bcowett | Nov 23, 2013 | 2012 Boston Red Sox, 2013 Boston Red Sox, 2014 Red Sox offseason, Aaron Cook, Ben Cherington, Blake Swihart, Boston Red Sox, Cliff Lee, Darin Ruf, Devin Marrero, Freddy Galvis, Garin Cecchini, Giancarlo Stanton, Henry Owens, Jackie Bradley, Kyle Weiland, Matt Barnes, Miami Marlins, Michael Young, Mike Trout, Philadelphia Phillies, Roy Halladay, Tim Wakefield, Xander Bogaerts
To be honest, the offseason frustrates me more than the regular season does. At least in the regular season, the team can right some wrongs just by winning a game the next day and everyone will be happy and content. Beers all around. Now, however, no one will be fine...
by bcarsley | Nov 11, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Workman, Brian McCann, Carlos Beltran, Christian Vazquez, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Nava, David Price, Felix Doubront, Garin Cecchini, Giancarlo Stanton, Henry Owens, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Matt Barnes, Max Scherzer, Ryan Lavarnway, Tim Hudson, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
Ah, the offseason. A time for all 30 teams (or at least 26-or-so teams) to regain optimism. A time for rumors, whispers and arguments galore. A time for rampant #rosturbation, for MLB Trade Rumors, for @BadMLB and for Nick Cafardo’s trade ideas. We don’t all admit...
by bcowett | Nov 8, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Brian McCann, Carlos Ruiz, David Ortiz, Giancarlo Stanton, Jacoby Ellsbury
It’s been a long while since baseball happened. It needs to start up again soon. Like this boredom is pretty damn unacceptable. WHERE YOU AT, MLB? Exactly how much can the Red Sox safely spend? As we all know, there isn’t a salary cap in the MLB, but that...
