by scandage | May 10, 2012 | Aaron Cunningham, Adrian Gonzalez, Asdrubal Cabrera, Boston Red Sox, Carlos Carrasco, Carlos Santana, Casey Kotchman, Clay Buchholz, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Dan Wheeler, Daniel Bard, Darnell McDonald, David Ortiz, Derek Lowe, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, Grady Sizemore, Jack Hannahan, Jason Kipnis, Joe Smith, Johnny Damon, Josh Beckett, Josh Tomlin, Justin Masterson, Kansas City Royals, Michael Brantley, Mike Aviles, Nick Hagadone, Rafael Perez, Shin-Soo Choo, Travis Hafner, Ubaldo Jimenez, Vinnie Pestano, Will Middlebrooks
Having lost two of three to the lowly Royals, the Boston Red Sox (12-18) return to Fenway Park to start a six-game homestand against the first place Cleveland Indians (17-15). First place? Somebody get Harry Doyle some more Jack Daniels. STARTING PITCHERS –...
by chipbuck | May 9, 2012 | Adrian Gonzalez, Boston Red Sox, Dustin Pedroia, J.D. Drew, Kevin Youkilis, Robinson Cano
Those of you whom have been reading my work for the past 15 months know that one of my favorite things to do is to expose and correct common false perceptions. It’s not so much that I like proving people wrong. (Although, I do.) It’s more so that I...
by scandage | May 7, 2012 | Alcides Escobar, Alex Gordon, Baltimore Orioles, Billy Butler, Blake Wood, Boston Red Sox, Bruce Chen, Chris Getz, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, Danny Duffy, Darnell McDonald, Eric Hosmer, Felix Doubront, Greg Holland, Humberto Quintero, Jarrod Dyson, Jeff Francoeur, Joakim Soria, Jon Lester, Jonathan Broxton, Jonathan Sanchez, Jose Mijares, Kansas City Royals, Lorenzo Cain, Mike Moustakas, Salvador Perez, San Francisco Giants, Stephen Strasburg, Tim Collins, Yuniesky Betancourt
The Red Sox (11-16) get out of town, and none too soon, to play a three-game series against the lowly Kansas City Royals (9-18). The Royals have some talent but not enough to, you know, consistently win. The Royals will host the 2012 MLB All-Star Game to celebrate the...
by chipbuck | May 7, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Clay Buchholz, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Daniel Bard, Darnell McDonald, Felix Doubront, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Kevin Youkilis, Lars Anderson, Nick Cafardo Mail Bag, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Lavarnway, Will Middlebrooks
This is a pretty long mailbag, so I’m just going to hop right into it. No time for discussion. No time for clever narratives today. It’s all mail, all the time. I hope you have a strong stomach because you’re really going to need it today…...
by charliesap | May 6, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett
Jon Lester and Josh Beckett have seen their fastball velocity dip a bit early in the 2012 season. This dip in velocity is but one of the factors that has led to some four-plus ERAs from the team’s top two hurlers. Pitchers lose velocity, it’s just part of...
by scandage | May 4, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Adam Jones, Adrian Gonzalez, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brian Roberts, Chris Davis, Clay Buchholz, David Ortiz, Endy Chavez, J.J. Hardy, Jason Hammel, Jim Johnson, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Kevin Gregg, Kevin Youkilis, Luis Ayala, Mark Reynolds, Matt Lindstrom, Matt Wieters, Nick Johnson, Nick Markakis, Nolan Reimold, Robert Andino, Taylor Teagarden, Tommy Hunter, Tsuyoshi Wada, Wei-Yin Chen, Will Middlebrooks, Wilson Betemit, Zach Britton
The 16-9 Baltimore Orioles come to Fenway Park for the weekend to play three games against the cellar-dwelling 11-13 Boston Red Sox. The Orioles are in second place in the American League East? And they are pitching well? Is this 1971? STARTING PITCHERS –...
by chipbuck | May 4, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Jose Iglesias, Kevin Youkilis, Mike Aviles, Will Middlebrooks
It’s been a little busy around these parts the last couple of days, so I don’t have time for a full article. Here are a few of my news, notes, and observations. Aaron Cook Can someone please explain the fascination of Aaron Cook? Seriously. I really...
by Troy Patterson | May 3, 2012 | Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, Daniel Bard, Josh Beckett
Well just this Tuesday I posted at The Hardball Times that Bobby Valentine is really letting the starters go by averaging 102 pitches per start in April. Obviously the fear of using his bullpen has played a part, but I think part of it has been going with a more...
by evan brunell | May 2, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Boston Red Sox, Jason Repko, Jose Iglesias, Will Middlebrooks
The Red Sox will recall Aaron Cook from Pawtucket in the next couple of days, Rob Bradford reports on Twitter. Cook will pitch out of the bullpen after Boston rejected trade offers from several teams. (UPDATE: Cook’s first appearance will be as a starter; Josh...
by evan brunell | May 2, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Boston Red Sox, Poll
It’s time for a new poll! This one wants to know your opinion on Aaron Cook. It appears as if he will be added to the Red Sox roster as a reliever. Is that a good idea? The choices are: Yes! The ‘pen needs all the help it can get. No! Cook can’t...
