by broach | Mar 13, 2014 | 2014 Red Sox Spring Training, Alex Wilson, Boston Red Sox, Bryce Brentz, Mike Carp
The Boston Red Sox have made some roster decisions prior to Thursday’s contest against the Minnesota Twins at Hammond Park. There are 12 players that won’t be at major league game and a little more than half were reassigned to minor league camp. Bryce...
by huntergolden | Jul 10, 2013 | Alex Wilson, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Miller, Franklin Morales, Joel Hanrahan, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara, Matt Thornton, Mike Gonzalez
As a rule of thumb, I hate the idea of trading for relievers because, well, let’s face it – trades involving relievers almost always end up as a losing bet for the team that needs one. We needn’t be reminded of that in Boston where we’ve been on both sides of that...
by scandage | May 23, 2013 | Alex Wilson, Andrew Miller, Asdrubal Cabrera, Blake Wood, Boston Red Sox, Brett Myers, Bryan Shaw, Chris Perez, Clayton Mortensen, Cleveland Indians, Cody Allen, Corey Kluber, Craig Breslow, David Ortiz, Drew Stubbs, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Frank Herrmann, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jason Giambi, Jason Kipnis, Joe Smith, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Josh Tomlin, Junichi Tazawa, Justin Masterson, Koji Uehara, Lou Marson, Mark Reynolds, Matt Albers, Michael Bourn, Michael Brantley, Mike Carp, Nick Swisher, Pedro Ciriaco, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Raburn, Scott Kazmir, Terry Francona, Yan Gomes, Zach McAllister
After winning just one of three in Chicago, the Boston Red Sox (28-19, second place, 0.5 games behind in the AL East) return home to face Terry Francona‘s Cleveland Indians (26-19, first place in the AL Central, 0.5 games ahead). The Red Sox are 6-4 in their...
by scandage | May 20, 2013 | Adam Dunn, Addison Reed, Alejandro De Aza, Alex Rios, Alex Wilson, Alexei Ramirez, Angel Sanchez, Boston Red Sox, Casper Wells, Chicago White Sox, Chris Sale, Clay Buchholz, Clayton Mortensen, Conor Gillaspie, Craig Breslow, Daniel Nava, Dayan Viciedo, DeWayne Wise, Dustin Pedroia, Dylan Axelrod, Felix Doubront, Gavin Floyd, Gordon Beckham, Hector Gimenez, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jeff Keppinger, Jesse Crain, John Danks, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Jose De La Torre, Jose Quintana, Koji Uehara, Leyson Septimo, Matt Lindstrom, Matt Thornton, Mike Carp, Minnesota Twins, Nate Jones, Paul Konerko, Pedro Ciriaco, Ryan Lavarnway, Stephen Drew, Tyler Flowers, Tyler Greene
Having swept the Twins, the Boston Red Sox (27-17, second place, 0.5 games behind in the AL East) go to the South Side to take on the Chicago White Sox (19-23, tied for fourth place, 6 games behind in the AL Central) for a three-game series. The Red Sox are 6-4 in...
by scandage | May 17, 2013 | Aaron Hicks, Alex Wilson, Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Brian Dozier, Casey Fien, Chris Parmelee, Clay Buchholz, Clayton Mortensen, Cole DeVries, Craig Breslow, Darin Mastroianni, David Ortiz, Glen Perkins, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jared Burton, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joe Mauer, John Lackey, Jose De La Torre, Josh Roenicke, Josh Willingham, Justin Morneau, Mike Napoli, Minnesota Twins, Oswaldo Arcia, Pedro Florimon, Pedro Hernandez, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Pressly, Scott Diamond, Stephen Drew, Tampa Bay Rays, Tim Wood, Trevor Plouffe, Vance Worley
Having won two of three against the Rays, the Boston Red Sox (24-17, 2nd place, 1 game behind in the AL East) visit the Twin Cities for a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins (18-19, 4th place, 3 games back in the AL Central). The Red Sox are 4-6 in their...
by jkeller | May 2, 2013 | Alex Wilson, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Clayton Mortensen, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, David Ross, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli, Pedro Ciriaco, Ryan Dempster, Shane Victorino, Stephen Drew
Every month, here on Fire Brand, I take a look at the relative value of the 25 players on the current active roster. In case you missed the last one, here are the criteria for the power rankings: 1) What is the value of each player on the Red Sox roster relative to...
by scandage | Apr 22, 2013 | A.J. Griffin, Adam Rosales, Alex Wilson, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Barry Zito, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Moss, Brett Anderson, Chris Resop, Chris Young, Clayton Mortensen, Coco Crisp, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, David Ross, Derek Norris, Dustin Pedroia, Eric Sogard, Felix Doubront, Fernando Rodriguez, Grant Balfour, Hiroyuki Nakajima, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jed Lowrie, Jerry Blevins, John Jaso, Jon Lester, Josh Donaldson, Josh Reddick, Junichi Tazawa, Kansas City Royals, Koji Uehara, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Pedro Ciriaco, Ryan Cook, Scott Sizemore, Sean Doolittle, Seth Smith, Stephen Drew, Will Middlebrooks, Yoenis Cespedes
After losing two of three to the Royals during an emotional weekend, the Boston Red Sox (12-6, leading the AL East by 1.5 games) welcome the Oakland Athletics (12-7, .5 games behind in the AL West) to Fenway Park for a three-game series. (Please note the changes to...
by scandage | Apr 19, 2013 | Aaron Crow, Alcides Escobar, Alex Gordon, Alex Wilson, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Billy Butler, Boston Red Sox, Bruce Chen, Chris Getz, Clay Buchholz, Clayton Mortensen, Daniel Nava, Danny Duffy, Dustin Pedroia, Eric Hosmer, Ervin Santana, Felipe Paulino, Felix Doubront, Greg Holland, James Shields, Jeff Francoeur, Jeremy Guthrie, Jonny Gomes, Juan Gutierrez, Junichi Tazawa, Kansas City Royals, Kelvin Herrera, Koji Uehara, Lorenzo Cain, Los Angeles Angels, Luke Hochevar, Mike Carp, Mike Moustakas, Mike Napoli, Ryan Dempster, Salvador Perez, Stephen Drew, Tampa Bay Rays, Tim Collins, Wil Myers
Having earned their second sweep in a row, the Boston Red Sox (11-4, 2.5 games ahead in the AL East) return home to Fenway Park for a three-game series (which will start TBA due to the ongoing manhunt for the Boston Marathon bomber) against the Kansas City Royals...
by scandage | Apr 16, 2013 | Alex Wilson, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Asdrubal Cabrera, Blake Wood, Boston Red Sox, Bryan Shaw, Carlos Santana, Clayton Mortensen, Cleveland Indians, Cody Allen, Colorado Rockies, Daniel Nava, Drew Stubbs, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Frank Hermann, Jackie Bradley Jr., Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jason Giambi, Jason Kipnis, Joe Smith, Joel Hanrahan, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Josh Tomlin, Junichi Tazawa, Justin Masterson, Koji Uehara, Lonnie Chisenhall, Lou Marson, Mark Reynolds, Michael Bourn, Michael Brantley, Mike Napoli, Nick Swisher, Rich Hill, Scott Kazmir, Stephen Drew, Steven Wright, Tampa Bay Rays, Terry Francona, Ubaldo Jimenez, Vinnie Pestano
Having swept the Rays, the Boston Red Sox (8-4, leading the AL East by 1.5 games) travel to the southern shore of Lake Erie to take on the Cleveland Indians (5-6, third place in the AL Central, 1.5 games back) in a three-game series. This will be the first time this...
by huntergolden | Feb 6, 2013 | Alan Webster, Alex Wilson, Clay Buchholz, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Matt Barnes, Rubby de la Rosa, Ryan Dempster
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a million times – if the 2013 Boston Red Sox are going to go anywhere, they’re going to have to get better production out of their starting rotation than they’ve had the past few seasons. While there’s been little question as...
