by chipbuck | May 6, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Jed Lowrie, Jose Iglesias, Marco Scutaro
There’s been a lot of chatter recently regarding the shortstop controversy brewing between Jed Lowrie and Marco Scutaro. While it’s certainly relevant to debate the merits of both players, I can’t help but wonder if we’re focusing on the wrong shortstop controversy. ...
by charliesap | May 5, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Kevin Youkilis
The Sox are approaching the .500 mark and, despite their early season woes, are only four games behind the first-place Yankees. Imagine what’s going to happen when the offense begins to fire on all cylinders. One issue that has led to some low batting averages...
by aconvery | May 5, 2011 | Bobby Jenks, Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Dan Wheeler, Dustin Pedroia, Game Threads, Joel Pineiro, John Lackey, Los Angeles Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim(17-14) @ Boston Red Sox (14-16) Joel Pineiro(0-0, 1.29) @ John Lackey (2-3, 5.65 ) 1:35 PM EDT |Fenway Park (Boston, MA.) TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, WWZN 1510 INJURY REPORT Anaheim: Kendrys Morales, broken ankle (Placed on the 15 day DL...
by chipbuck | May 4, 2011 | Boston Red Sox
In case you haven’t heard, Fire Brand of the American League is back on Facebook! In order to follow your favorite Red Sox blog (yes, I mean Fire Brand), and keep up on the latest Red Sox news, analysis, and announcements; click on the “Like” button...
by aconvery | May 4, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Ervin Santana, Game Threads, Josh Beckett, Kevin Youkilis, Los Angeles Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim(16-14) @ Boston Red Sox (14-15) Ervin Santana(1-3, 4.89) @ Josh Beckett (2-1, 2.65 ) 7:10 PM EDT |Fenway Park (Boston, MA.) TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, WWZN 1510 INJURY REPORT Anaheim: Kendrys Morales, broken ankle (Placed on the 15 day DL...
by chipbuck | May 4, 2011 | Bobby Jenks, Boston Red Sox
Gordon Edes of ESPN Boston recently caught up with Red Sox manager Terry Francona. Not surprisingly, Bobby Jenks was one of the primary topics of discussion. “After a tough weekend for Bobby Jenks, who blew a lead and was saddled with Friday’s 5-4 loss,...
by aconvery | May 3, 2011 | Adrian Gonzalez, Boston Red Sox, Dan Haren, David Ortiz, Game Threads, Jon Lester, Los Angeles Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim(16-13) @ Boston Red Sox (13-15) Dan Haren (4-1, 1.23) @ Jon Lester (3-1, 2.52) 7:10 PM EDT |Fenway Park (Boston, MA.) TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, WWZN 1510 INJURY REPORT Anaheim: Kendrys Morales, broken ankle (Placed on the 15 day DL March...
by charliesap | May 3, 2011 | Adrian Gonzalez, Boston Red Sox
If you drafted Adrian Gonzalez in your fantasy league, you’re likely disappointed with his numbers so far. Wait, let me rephrase that. You’re likely disappointed with his number so far. As in, the number one. Red Sox Nation couldn’t have been happier...
by aconvery | May 2, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, David Ortiz, Game Threads, Jered Weaver, Kevin Youkilis, Los Angeles Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim(16-12) @ Boston Red Sox (12-15) Jered Weaver (3-2, 3.32) @ Clay Buchholz (1-3, 5.33) 7:10 PM EDT |Fenway Park (Boston, MA.) TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, WWZN 1510 INJURY REPORT Anaheim: Kendrys Morales, broken ankle (Placed on the 15 day DL...
by Troy Patterson | May 2, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford
photo © 2011 Keith Allison | more info (via: Wylio)My statistical analysis can often get blamed for ignoring the “human” aspect, but I would say with all the writers willing to pile on millions of suggestions and reasons for slumps and streaks I think...
