by jkeller | Aug 22, 2013 | Alfredo Aceves, Allen Webster, Andrew Bailey, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, David Ross, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jake Peavy, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joel Hanrahan, John Lackey, Jonny Gomes, Koji Uehara, Manny Ramirez, Matt Thorton, Mike Napoli, Pedro Ciriaco, Rubby de la Rosa, Ryan Dempster, Shane Victorino
As soon as a new deal is signed the debate begins over whether or not the player is actually worth the money that they will be paid. It happened with all of the free agent acquisitions last winter, it happened when Pedroia signed his extension, and it will happen...
by chipbuck | Aug 20, 2013 | Allen Webster, Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Garin Cecchini, Henry Owens, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jake Peavy, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Matt Barnes, Mike Napoli, Portland Sea Dogs, Xander Bogaerts
1. Is it time to worry about the Red Sox? Grab some wood their, bub. Not so fast. Entering this most recent series against the Giants, the Red Sox had lost nine of 14 games against the Astros, Royals, Blue Jays, and Yankees–a crew they should have won nine of...
by bcarsley | Aug 12, 2013 | Alex Wilson, Allen Webster, Andrew Miller, Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Snyder, Brandon Workman, Brock Holt, Bryce Brentz, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, Drake Britton, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jose Dariel Abreu, Junichi Tazawa, Matt Thorton, Rubby de la Rosa, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Lavarnway, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
Jacoby Ellsbury, Koji Uehara, Stephen Drew, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Mike Napoli and Joel Hanrahan. You have just read an exhaustive list of Red Sox players who will become free agents after the 2013 season. Two additional players – Jon Lester and Matt Thornton – have...
by bcarsley | Aug 5, 2013 | Allen Webster, Anthony Ranaudo, Blake Swihart, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Snyder, Brandon Workman, Brock Holt, Bryce Brentz, Drake Britton, Garin Cecchini, Henry Owens, Jackie Bradley, Jose Iglesias, Matt Barnes, Portland Sea Dogs, Rubby de la Rosa, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Lavarnway, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
When I first set out to write this column on Sunday, my idea was pretty simple: highlight which Red Sox prospects have done the most to improve their value in 2013, as well as those who’ve taken major steps back in their development. Filling out the first part of the...
by bcarsley | Jul 29, 2013 | Allen Webster, Anthony Ranaudo, Bryce Brentz, Jackie Bradley, Jake Peavy, Jose Iglesias, Stephen Drew, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
The trade deadline is just two days away, and let’s face it: the Red Sox need to bolster their pitching if they want to make a deep run into the playoffs. You can argue all day about whether they should be targeting a starter or a reliever (or both). You can debate...
by jcookson | Jul 26, 2013 | Allen Webster, Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox, Garin Cecchini, Henry Owens, Jackie Bradley, Matt Barnes, Portland Sea Dogs, Xander Bogaerts
Summertime brings warm weather, trips to the beach… and prospect writers unveiling their updated Red Sox prospects rankings. I’ve taken a look at how the rankings have changed for the Red Sox top prospects from preseason to midseason. One caveat to these rankings is...
by bcarsley | Jul 22, 2013 | Alex Wilson, Allen Webster, Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Workman, Chris Carpenter, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, Drake Britton, Franklin Morales, Garin Cecchini, Jackie Bradley, Jon Lester, Jose De La Torre, Junichi Tazawa, Matt Thornton, Pedro Beato, Portland Sea Dogs, Rubby de la Rosa, Xander Bogaerts
Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Joel Hanrahan, Franklin Morales and Alex Wilson are all on the DL. If the playoffs started today, here’s what we’d probably be left with for a bullpen. RHP LHP Koji Uehara Matt Thornton Junichi Tazawa Craig Breslow Pedro Beato Drake...
by chipbuck | Jul 17, 2013 | Allen Webster, Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox, Brock Holt, Clay Buchholz, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Garin Cecchini, Henry Owens, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jose Iglesias, Matt Barnes, Mookie Betts, Ryan Dempster, Shane Victorino, Stephen Drew, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
Well, we’ve made it. We’re finally at the artificial mid-point in the season, and the Red Sox are a cool 58-39.* Despite some twists, turns, and impromptu injuries, life should feel pretty damn amazing if you’re a Red Sox fan. Seriously, by a show...
by bcarsley | Jul 15, 2013 | Allen Webster, Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Workman, Clay Buchholz, Jon Lester, Matt Barnes, Rubby de la Rosa
With Jon Lester’s best days clearly behind him and Clay Buchholz’ inability to stay on the mound a serious problem, it’s fair to say the Red Sox do not have a real No. 1 starter. Given Boston’s highly touted farm system, the inclination is to look down on the farm for...
by jreilly | Jul 13, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Adrian Gonzalez, Alfredo Aceves, Allen Webster, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Clay Buchholz, Craig Breslow, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Jacoby Ellsbury, Joel Hanrahan, John Farrell, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jose Iglesias, Koji Uehara, Ryan Dempster, Shane Victorino, Stephen Drew, Will Middlebrooks
With the All-Star break looming on the horizon (it begins after Sunday’s game) I think now is a good time as ever to take a look back over the first 94 games of the season and grade out the Boston Red Sox. The categories we will use are the typical five: offense,...
