Category: Anthony Rizzo

Interview With Evan Lepler

The "Voice of the Salem Red Sox" on his years broadcasting in the Carolina League and meeting Red Sox prospects before they make the majors.

Tuesday Links

3 wins in a row is definitely a winning streak, right?

The Resurrection of the Farm System

Chip examines the resurrection of the Red Sox farm system, and provides some insight on the organization's most exciting prospects.

The Sunday Red Sox Excursive

If you are one of the millions of four-sport Boston fans in the world, then this has been an awe-inspiring…

Sunday Red Sox Ramblings

photo © 2006 Jamie Baker | more info (via: Wylio) First of all, it’s really ridiculous what the Red Sox…

‘Tis the season… it is better to give than receive

New York Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli stands near Boston Red Sox J.D. Drew, Dustin Pedroia and Kevin Youkilis as they celebrate Drew's 3-run homer in the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium in New York City on May 17, 2010. UPI/John Angelillo Photo via Newscom
The calendar is closing in on July 31, 2010 and most are discussing who could the Red Sox acquire to help the team close the gap in the A.L. East. But few talk about the prospects that could be moved until a year or two or twenty years from now. Hopefully, the Olde Towne Team will not give up another future Hall of Famer this summer.

Hopefully, the Olde Towne Team will not give up another future Hall of Famer this summer. Two that could go are Lars Anderson and Oscar Tejada . The former Red Sox top prospect could now find his w

Q+A: Boston OF prospect Pete Hissey

Hissey - CourtesyPete Hissey was drafted in the fourth round of the 2008 draft and hails from Pennsylvania. Hissey, 19, spent his second professional baseball season with mid-A Greenville. SoxProspects notes Hissey as a speedy centerfielder with an advanced approach at the plate with current below-average power that has the potential to improve. In 369 at-bats for the Drive, Hissey hit .279/.356/.347. He currently ranks 34th on the SoxProspects chart, an impressive ranking for a 19-year old (ranks seventh among under-20 prospects). You completed your first full professional season recently. How do you feel you handled it both on and off the field? Was it more difficult than you imagined? I learned a lot as the year progressed, and found out how to take care of my body, balance my eating, and manage the ups and downs of the season. I stayed positive through the tough times and felt like my attitude helped me to turn things around.

Top Sox prospect diagnosed with cancer

Anthony Rizzo, the 18th best prospect in the Sox system as measured by SoxProspects.com (13th best position player) has been…