Henry Skrimshander, The Art Of Fielding, And The Human Element
“The Human Condition being, basically, that we’re alive and have access to beauty, can sometimes even erratically create it, but…
Category: Boston Red Sox
The Trade Market for Starting Pitching Sucks
Several name brand starting pitchers have been traded already this offseason and the players involved in the trades tells you…
Putting Together My Hall of Fame Ballot
With the flurry of the Winter Meetings feeling like a distant memory, many baseball writers have shifted their attention away…
Closing The Book On The Legend (Or Myth) Of Jed Lowrie
On October 6th, 2008, Jed Lowrie slipped the game winning hit through the right side of the infield, propelling the…
Nick Punto’s Value in Utility Role
Immediate reaction to the Nick Punto signing was mixed and there was plenty of comments on his perception as “gritty”,…
The Ghost Of Kyle Weiland, Alex Wilson, And Two-Seam Fastballs
At least Kyle Weiland will always be able to say he was part of the biggest collapse in baseball history.…
Looking Beyond 2012
On Wednesday, I discussed the Red Sox current payroll situation, and explained the club’s motives for avoiding long-term commitments with…
Why the Red Sox (Probably) Won’t Make it Rain
If you read my link around yesterday, you probably saw Matt Kory’s piece for Over the Monster on the effect…
The 2012 Bill James Projections: Red Sox Offense Pt. 1
Every year thousands upon thousands of baseball fans await the unveiling of Bill James’ projections. Thanks to the great and…
Ryan Braun & the Monday Link Around
As I’m sure most of you have heard by now, National League MVP Ryan Braun tested positive for a banned…