by Troy Patterson | Apr 19, 2016 | Boston Red Sox
Understanding what a pitcher is best suited for is the number one job of a manager and especially one who used to be a pitching coach. In the eight inning it was clear Koji Uehara did not have his control so Farrell went to his closer for a five out save with the...
by Troy Patterson | Apr 17, 2016 | Boston Red Sox
I Think Hanley Ramirez could be the first baseman for the next two to three years. Who would have thought those words could ever be said when we were waiting for 2016 to begin. Myself included thought playing Ramirez at first was going to be another disaster like last...
by Troy Patterson | Apr 16, 2016 | Boston Red Sox
In news that came as a surprise to everyone it looks like Panlo Sandoval is injured and his shoulder is “pretty bad” according to the Red Sox. It’s unclear if surgery is needed or what type of injury he has, but expect this to end the trade talk...
by Troy Patterson | Apr 15, 2016 | Boston Red Sox
It’s only been two games and Joe Kelly has a record of 1-0 with an atrocious ERA of 10.13 in only 8 innings. He has struggled to control his pitches, but there appears to be a trending his approach appearing over the last few seasons to use his slider more....
by Troy Patterson | Apr 14, 2016 | Boston Red Sox
Evan Drellich is reporting that the Red Sox will promote Christian Vazquez from Triple-A on Friday after one year of recovery from Tommy John Surgery. It’s unclear at this point if any move will be made regarding Blake Swihart or Ryan Hannigan since the team has...
by Troy Patterson | Apr 12, 2016 | Boston Red Sox, David Price
It’s been a rough first week for the starting pitchers as Red Sox starters have an ERA of 6.66 in 25.2 innings pitched. That was supposed to end today with the second start for David Price coming on the home opener. In the end Price struggled in the 3rd inning...
by domara | Aug 19, 2015 | Ben Cherington, Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, Jackie Bradley Jr., Larry Lucchino, Los Angeles Angels, Miami Marlins, Rusney Castillo, Travis Shaw
What seemed like a normal, mid-August night at Fenway Park was quickly turned on its head on Wednesday. As the Red Sox were finishing up a tidy 9-1 win over the Cleveland Indians, FOX Sport’s Ken Rosenthal dropped two twitter bombs of epic proportions: #RedSox...
by domara | Aug 17, 2015 | Boston Red Sox, Brock Holt, David Ortiz, Hanley Ramirez, John Farrell, Mike Napoli, Nelson Cruz, Travis Shaw, Wade Miley, Will Middlebrooks
Mike Napoli’s departure from the Red Sox wasn’t something that blind-sided fans in Boston, but trying to pin-point exactly who would succeed the 33-year old was something of an mind bender for fans and media alike Following the trade that sent Napoli back...
by domara | Jul 27, 2015 | Andrew Miller, Blake Swihart, Boston Red Sox, Carlos Carrasco, Cole Hamels, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Eduardo Rodriguez, Henry Owens, Jon Lester, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara, Mike Napoli, Mookie Betts, Pedro Martinez, Shane Victorino
Despite being dead and buried by the trade deadline last season, the Red Sox were still one of the most active teams on the trade market. With impending free agents and expiring contracts, like those of Jon Lester and John Lackey, Boston collected a cornucopia of...
by domara | Jul 16, 2015 | Alexi Ogando, Boston Red Sox, Craig Breslow, David Ortiz, Eduardo Rodriguez, Joe Kelly, Jonathan Papelbon, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara, Matt Barnes, Robbie Ross, Steven Wright, Tommy Layne
Of all the shortcomings that the Red Sox have featured this season, the bullpen is arguably the biggest. This season Boston has used 14 relievers, who have combined to hold a 3.89 ERA in 284.1 innings pitched, which rank 22nd and 6th in the MLB respectively. While...
