by mike scandura | Jul 29, 2012 | Arnie Beyeler, Boston Red Sox, Dwight Evans, Lars Anderson, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Sweeney
Even though he spent nearly 14 months on the disabled list, the last thing Pawtucket Red Sox outfielder Ryan Kalish wants is pity. “Maybe my nicks are a little different than other guys’,” Kalish said in an understatement. “But nobody’s feeling sorry for me. I’m not...
by aconvery | Jul 29, 2012 | Boston Red Sox
Buyers or sellers? That’s the question that has come out of the mouths of almost every member of the Boston media, and really, of every baseball analyst across the country, this week. The Red Sox find themselves in a tough spot. They have a roster full of talented...
by scandage | Jul 27, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Adrian Gonzalez, Alex Rodriguez, Alfredo Aceves, Andruw Jones, Andy Pettitte, Austin Romine, Boston Red Sox, Brad Meyers, Brett Gardner, Carl Crawford, cc sabathia, Cesar Cabral, Chad Qualls, Clay Buchholz, Curtis Granderson, Daniel Nava, David Aardsma, David Robertson, Derek Jeter, Eric Chavez, Felix Doubront, Hiroki Kuroda, Ichiro Suzuki, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joba Chamberlain, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Junichi Tazawa, Mariano Rivera, Mark Melancon, Mark Teixeira, Michael Pineda, New York Yankees, Nick Punto, Nick Swisher, Pedro Feliciano, Phil Hughes, Rafael Soriano, Raul Ibanez, Robinson Cano, Russell Martin, Ryan Sweeney, Texas Rangers, Vicente Padilla
After taking only one win against the Texas Rangers, the Boston Red Sox (49-50, 10.5 games behind in the AL East) move on to the Bronx to face their ancient rivals, the New York Yankees (59-39, 7.5 games ahead in the AL East). The Red Sox find themselves in last place...
by chipbuck | Jul 27, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Brent Lillibridge, Che-Hsuan Lin, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, Daniel Nava, Darnell McDonald, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Hernandez, Jacoby Ellsbury, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jose Iglesias, Josh Beckett, Kevin Youkilis, Lester's Cancer Scare, Mark Melancon, Marlon Byrd, Nick Cafardo Mail Bag, Ryan Kalish, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
It’s trading deadline time, so that means questions abound about possible trade options; the Josh Beckett/Jon Lester conundrum; and concern over Carl Crawford‘s elbow. Let’s dive right in to the yummy goodness that is this week’s Cafardo...
by evan brunell | Jul 26, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Francisco Liriano, Franklin Morales, James Shields, Jason Vargas, Joe Blanton, Josh Johnson, Matt Garza, Ryan Dempster, Wade Davis, Zack Greinke
Leading up to the trade deadline, all signs point to the Red Sox being buyers. It’s obvious what the team needs most: starting pitching. With Josh Beckett and Jon Lester not pitching up to snuff, the rotation has been in shambles all season long. Felix Doubront...
by chipbuck | Jul 25, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Will Middlebrooks
Have you read the latest article by Obnoxious Boston Fan of Boston.com yet? If you haven’t yet, you really should. It’s a doosy. For this piece he focuses his lonely, angry eyes on Jon Lester and Josh Beckett. Yeah, it’s absolutely shocking. Of...
by scandage | Jul 23, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Adrian Beltre, Adrian Gonzalez, Alfredo Aceves, Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Clay Buchholz, Cody Ross, Colby Lewis, Craig Gentry, Daniel Nava, David Murphy, Derek Holland, Elvis Andrus, Felix Doubront, Ian Kinsler, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joe Nathan, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Josh Hamilton, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara, Los Angeles Angels, Mark Lowe, Mark Melancon, Matt Albers, Michael Kirkman, Michael Young, Mike Napoli, Mitch Moreland, Neftali Feliz, Nelson Cruz, Nick Punto, Oakland Athletics, Robbie Ross, Roy Oswalt, Ryan Sweeney, Scott Feldman, Tanner Scheppers, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Vicente Padilla, Will Middlebrooks, Yorvit Torrealba
After being swept but the lowly and injured Blue Jays, the Boston Red Sox (48-48, 9.5 games back in the AL East) go to Arlington, Texas for a three-game skein against the Texas Rangers (56-38, 5 games ahead in the AL West). The Red Sox are 5-5 in their last 10, while...
by evan brunell | Jul 23, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Poll
As the trade deadline approaches, the Red Sox clearly need to make some changes to hope to contend for the postseason. It’s clear, in both actions and words, that the Sox organization intends to contend the rest of the way. Putting aside for the moment whether...
by scandage | Jul 20, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Aaron Laffey, Adam Lind, Adrian Gonzalez, Andrew Miller, Anthony Gose, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Lyon, Brandon Morrow, Brett Lawrie, Carl Crawford, Carlos Villanueva, Casey Janssen, Chicago White Sox, Clay Buchholz, Cody Ross, Colby Rasmus, Daniel Nava, Darren Oliver, David Ortiz, Drew Hutchison, Dustin McGowan, Edwin Encarnacion, Henderson Alvarez, Houston Astros, J.A. Happ, J.P. Arencibia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jerry Remy, Jesse Litsch, Jon Lester, Jose Bautista, Josh Beckett, Kelly Johnson, Kyle Drabek, Luis Perez, Mark Melancon, Matt Albers, Pedro Ciriaco, Ryan Sweeney, Scott Atchison, Sergio Santos, Toronto Blue Jays, Travis Snider, Vicente Padilla, Will Middlebrooks, Yunel Escobar
After taking three of four from the Chicago White Sox, the Boston Red Sox (48-45, 9.5 GB) welcome the struggling Toronto Blue Jays (45-47, 12 GB) to Fenway Park for a three-game set. The Blue Jays are 3-7 in their last 10 while the Red Sox are 6-4 in their last 10....
by chipbuck | Jul 20, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett
Entering this season, the Red Sox hoped to have a pair of co-aces in Jon Lester and Josh Beckett and a third pitcher in Clay Buchholz who could be a bonafide number two starter. If you look solely at ERA for each of these three pitchers, you’ll find that all...
