by evan brunell | Jul 22, 2009 | Adam LaRoche, Quick Post
As some may be aware, I contribute to The Hardball Times, serviing as their transaction guru. I opined on the LaRoche trade just now. Some excerpts: Given the Sox needed hitting against right-handed pitching and it’s the second half, LaRoche had to be considered...
by evan brunell | Jul 21, 2009 | Adam LaRoche, Alex Rios, Aubrey Huff, Garrett Atkins, J.J. Hardy, Matt Holliday, Nick Johnson
On the heels of the Sox’s fourth disappointing offensive game in a row, it’s becoming abundantly clear that despite the team’s top five offense, it’s a top five incapable of sustaining any sort of playoff-caliber offense. With that in mind, I...
by shawn medeiros | Nov 19, 2007 | Adam LaRoche, Arizona Diamondbacks, Ben Broussard, Bobby Kielty, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Moss, Clay Buchholz, Doug Mientkiewicz, Free Agency, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jose Vidro, Lars Anderson, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mark Teixeira, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Lowell, Mike Piazza, Minnesota Twins, Philadelphia Phillies, Richie Sexson, Ryan Klesko, Scott Boras, Todd Helton, Trades
Editor’s Note: Sorry this post is late, got caught in a central Pennsylvania snowstorm on the way home from Philadelphia last night. Costello: Well then who’s on first? Abbott: Yes. Costello: I mean the fellow’s name. Abbott: Who. Costello: The guy...
by shawn medeiros | Nov 14, 2007 | Adam Dunn, Adam LaRoche, Barry Bonds, James Loney, Kevin Youkilis
Well, if Mike Lowell decides not to come back to Boston the move of Kevin Youkilis to third base seems logical. Who would replace YOOOOOUUUKKK? The answer lies in the obvious and the not so obvious. The obvious: is calling up Jeff Bailey (.245/15/60) from Pawtucket in...
by zach hayes | Jul 26, 2007 | Adam LaRoche, Bobby Kielty, Clay Buchholz, Damaso Marte, Free Agency, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jermaine Dye, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mark Teixeira, Michael Bowden, Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, Scott Linebrink, Torii Hunter
Last night was one of the more frustrating games of the Red Sox season. Fausto Carmona was dealing, mixing pitches with perfection and keeping our lineup off balance all night, and it almost seemed like a lost cause. The Sox were putrid last night against the Indians...
by evan brunell | Mar 21, 2007 | Adam LaRoche, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Dustin Pedroia, Jon Lester, Pittsburgh Pirates, Ronny Paulino, Spring Training, Tom Gorzelanny
Daisuke Matsuzaka and Jon Lester, two important components to the future of the Red Sox starting rotation, both took the mound today with divergent outcomes. First, the one with all the attention: Dice-K pitched 5.2 innings, gave up one run on one hit, one walk, and...
