by jcookson | Apr 26, 2013 | Blake Swihart, Boston Red Sox, Devin Marrero, Dustin Pedroia, Garin Cecchini, Henry Owens, Jackie Bradley, Sean Coyle, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
This week I will be previewing the High A level Salem Red Sox, who feature three Red Sox first round draft picks. 2012 Season: Under manager Billy McMillon, the Salem Red Sox finished the 2012 season at 68-69, missing the Carolina League playoffs. The 2012 club was...
by dpodheiser | Apr 26, 2013 | Adrian Gonzalez, Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Nava, Jon Lester
Sixty-nine wins and a last-place finish in the American League East in 2012 was the culmination of one of the most disappointing seasons in Red Sox history. Boston was a bad baseball team last year, and the press that followed the club only made things worse. The 2012...
by bcowett | Apr 26, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Boston Red Sox, Daniel Bard, David Ortiz, Felix Doubront, Josh Reddick, Matt Stairs, Ryan Lavarnway
With the strikeout-prone Houston Astros in town, I fully expect Felix Doubront to rack up 15 Ks in 5 innings, and then be pulled because his pitch count will be somewhere around 225. We’re in the midst of one of the Red Sox’ best starts to a season in...
by scandage | Apr 25, 2013 | Alex White, Alex Wilson, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brad Peacock, Brandon Barnes, Brandon Laird, Bud Norris, Carlos Pena, Chris Carter, Clay Buchholz, David Ortiz, Erik Bedard, Felix Doubront, Gio Gonzalez, Hector Ambriz, Houston Astros, J.D. Martinez, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jason Castro, Jed Lowrie, Jose Altuve, Josh Fields (RP), Junichi Tazawa, Justin Maxwell, Koji Uehara, Marwin Gonzalez, Matt Dominguez, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli, Oakland Athletics, Paul Clemens, Philip Humber, Rhiner Cruz, Rick Ankiel, Ronny Cedeno, Ryan Dempster, Stephen Drew, Washington Nationals, Wesley Wright, Will Middlebrooks
After winning two of three against the Athletics, the Boston Red Sox (14-7, 2 games ahead in the AL East) welcome the newest member of the junior circuit, the Houston Astros (7-14, tied for 4th in the AL West), to Fenway Park for a four-game series. The Red Sox are...
by bcowett | Apr 24, 2013 | Alfredo Aceves, Boston Red Sox, Daniel Bard, Dustin Pedroia, John Lackey, Manny Ramirez, Mike Napoli, Shane Victorino, Steven Wright
I keep seeing all these players in balaclavas while in Boston and I’m just sitting here in Phoenix like “It’s gonna be 90 today. Better wear shorts.” No more calling Alfredo Aceves “Ace”. Doesn’t deserve it. Unless he gets a...
by huntergolden | Apr 24, 2013 | Alfredo Aceves, Allen Webster, Boston Red Sox, Franklin Morales, Mike Napoli, Rubby de la Rosa
Last night, Alfredo Aceves’ third inning was just… incredible. Here’s what happened: Walk, single, walk, walk, K, single, Balk, Sac Fly, infield Single, Error, Balk, error, groundout. He failed to cover 1st base, threw a ball to home plate that was nearly 20 feet off...
by tbrooks | Apr 23, 2013 | Billy Beane, Boston Red Sox, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jose Iglesias, Nick Cafardo Mail Bag, Pete Abraham, The Boston Globe, Theo Epstein
(Key – BOLD – Reader Questions, Italics – Nick Cafardo, Stadard – My response) With the Red Sox off to a good start, there’s a better feeling about the team.We do have some lament about Jose Iglesias being returned to Pawtucket, but there are...
by bcowett | Apr 23, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Trivia
Fire Brand Trivia! Go get it! Question: Mike Napoli has the team lead in RBI with 25 so far this year. Who had the most RBI in April in 2012? HONOR CODE: No search engines or keyword searches. Previous Question Answer: Jackie Robinson’s career high in home runs...
by bcowett | Apr 22, 2013 | Allen Webster, Billy Beane, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Moss, Joel Hanrahan, Jose Iglesias, Josh Reddick, Mike Napoli, Oakland A's, Oakland Athletics, Stephen Drew, Theo Epstein, Xander Bogearts
“Things always end badly. Otherwise they’d never end.” That quote, while perfectly relatable to the end of the winning streak, is also the only reason to mention the horrible movie Cocktail. Defense always seems to only be a problem when someone...
by scandage | Apr 22, 2013 | A.J. Griffin, Adam Rosales, Alex Wilson, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Barry Zito, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Moss, Brett Anderson, Chris Resop, Chris Young, Clayton Mortensen, Coco Crisp, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, David Ross, Derek Norris, Dustin Pedroia, Eric Sogard, Felix Doubront, Fernando Rodriguez, Grant Balfour, Hiroyuki Nakajima, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jed Lowrie, Jerry Blevins, John Jaso, Jon Lester, Josh Donaldson, Josh Reddick, Junichi Tazawa, Kansas City Royals, Koji Uehara, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Pedro Ciriaco, Ryan Cook, Scott Sizemore, Sean Doolittle, Seth Smith, Stephen Drew, Will Middlebrooks, Yoenis Cespedes
After losing two of three to the Royals during an emotional weekend, the Boston Red Sox (12-6, leading the AL East by 1.5 games) welcome the Oakland Athletics (12-7, .5 games behind in the AL West) to Fenway Park for a three-game series. (Please note the changes to...
