by askillin | Apr 30, 2014 | 2014 Boston Red Sox, 2014 Red Sox offseason, 2014 Red Sox Spring Training, Boston Red Sox, Grady Sizemore, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Shane Victorino
He was the story of the spring, the 31-year-old outfielder signed on a one-year flyer after myriad injuries knocked him out of professional baseball for over two years. Heading into the 2014 season, Grady Sizemore looked like he might just become the story of the...
by jkeller | Mar 29, 2014 | 2014 Boston Red Sox, 2014 Red Sox offseason, 2014 Red Sox Spring Training, A.J. Pierzynski, Andrew Miller, Ben Cherington, Blake Swihart, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Workman, Brock Holt, Burke Badenhop, Chris Capuano, Christian Vazquez, Clay Buchholz, Craig Breslow, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, David Ross, Dustin Pedroia, Edward Mujica, Felix Doubront, Garin Cecchini, Grady Sizemore, Jake Peavy, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jonathan Herrera, Jonny Gomes, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli, Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Shane Victorino, St. Louis Cardinals, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
Every month during the season, here on Fire Brand, I take a look at the relative value of the 25 players on the current active roster. The criteria for the power rankings: 1) What is the value of each player on the Red Sox roster relative to the other players? If a...
by broach | Mar 28, 2014 | 2014 Boston Red Sox, 2014 Red Sox Spring Training, Craig Breslow, Drake Britton, Grady Sizemore, Ryan Lavarnway, Steven Wright
With the regular season less than 72 hours away, the Boston Red Sox have made a flurry of moves to trim down the roster. After John Farrell announced earlier that Grady Sizemore will start in center field, Jackie Bradley Jr. was demoted to Triple-A. Drake Britton and...
by broach | Mar 28, 2014 | 2014 Boston Red Sox, 2014 Red Sox Spring Training, Grady Sizemore, Jackie Bradley
It took a strong spring from Grady Sizemore and a week spring from Jackie Bradley Jr. to decide who would roam center field on Opening Day, but it will be the veteran who will get the nod on Monday. The 31-year-old has not played in two years, but he found a groove...
by domara | Mar 28, 2014 | 2014 Red Sox Spring Training, Chris Capuano, Craig Breslow, Jackie Bradley, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Ryan Kalish
John Lackey looked strong in his final tune up of the spring on Thursday. Lackey stymied the Twins over 6.1 innings, allowing just 4 hits while striking out 6. The Red Sox offense was in full force as well as the team collected 11 hits, 7 of which went for extra...
by domara | Mar 27, 2014 | 2014 Red Sox Spring Training, Grady Sizemore, Jackie Bradley, John Farrell, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Rocco Baldelli, Shane Victorino, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
Although the Red Sox lost Wednesday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles 5-4, there was a lot fans could be excited about. Grady Sizemore collected a hit and ran the bases like he never left the game, forcing throws and sliding without hesitation. While Xander...
by domara | Mar 26, 2014 | 2014 Red Sox Spring Training, Boston Red Sox, Bryce Brentz, Clay Buchholz, David Ortiz, Grady Sizemore, Jackie Bradley, Shane Victorino
Clay Buchholz ended his spring on a high note on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The right hander tossed 6 innings and surrendered 2 runs on 3 hits, while striking out 5. Buchholz was backed up by the Red Sox offense that pushed across 4 runs, including a solo...
by broach | Mar 24, 2014 | 2014 Red Sox Spring Training, Dalier Hinojosa, John Ely, Jose Mijares, Rich Hill
The Boston Red Sox made some more cuts on Sunday before the contest against the Tampa Bay Rays. Pitchers Rich Hill, Dalier Hinojosa and John Ely were all reassigned to minor league camp. Dan Butler, a catcher, was optioned to Pawtucket. Jose Mijares was outright...
by domara | Mar 24, 2014 | 2014 Red Sox Spring Training, Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Grady Sizemore, John Farrell, Johnny Gomes, Jon Lester, Rich Hill, Xander Bogaerts
While the Red Sox lost games on Saturday and Sunday, the weekend actually wrapped up on a good note. Reports surfaced that the Red Sox and David Ortiz agreed to a one year, $16 million extension that includes vesting options in ’16 and ’17. After...
by domara | Mar 21, 2014 | 2014 Red Sox Spring Training, Boston Red Sox, Brock Holt, Chris Capuano, Clay Buchholz, David Ortiz, Grady Sizemore, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, John Farrell, Jonathan Herrera, Xander Bogaerts
The Red Sox dropped their second meeting of the spring against the New York Yankees on Thursday night. Clay Buchholz threw 5 innings and was touched up for 3 runs on 5 hits. Newcomer Chris Capuano impressed in relief of Buchholz, throwing 3 no hit inning. Grady...
