Category: Boston Red Sox

Cafardo Mailbag: My Eyes are Bleeding

Oh, what a glorious day!  It’s time for another Cafardo mailbag, and this one is pretty epic.  We have a…

Mike Aviles: Starting Shortstop?

It’s probably safe to say that few Red Sox fans are thrilled with current shortstop situation.  I’ll admit it.  It’s underwhelming, meh, milquetoast. …

Does Spring Training Matter?

Last year, the Minnesota Twins boasted a 20-12 record in Spring Training, the best in the Grapefruit League. They finished…

Who’s The Next V-Tek/Wake?

Inevitably, all baseball heroes ride off into the sunset. Jason Varitek and Tim Wakefield, both Boston legends, have found their…

Minor League Roundup 3/10

Welcome to the first edition of the Fire Brand Minor League Round-Up. Throughout the season we’ll be looking at what’s…

Lester Looking to Make Adjustments

Although he had an incredibly productive 2011 season, Jon Lester enters the season feeling like he has something to prove.  Last season, Lester…