by domara | Sep 4, 2014 | Allen Craig, Anthony Ranaudo, Brett Gardner, Brian McCann, Brock Holt, Carlos Beltran, Daniel Nava, Jackey Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Koji Uehara, Mookie Betts, Stephen Drew, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
In his fourth career start, Anthony Ranaudo suffered his first major league loss on Wednesday night. Pitching against his favorite childhood team, the New Jersey native allowed six hits in 5.1 innings pitched, while walking 2 and striking out just one. New York opened...
by jkeller | Dec 4, 2013 | A.J. Pierzynski, Boston Red Sox, Brian McCann, Carl Crawford, Jackie Bradley Jr., Jacoby Ellsbury, Johnny Damon, New York Yankees, Scott Boras, Xander Bogaerts
December 20, 2005, to me, a date that will live in infamy. I still remember all of the details. I can see the desk, the new flat screen monitor, and my internet browser opening to my familiar homepage, ESPN.com. Most of all I remember the image that was looking back...
by bcarsley | Dec 2, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Alex Hassan, Boston Red Sox, Brian McCann, Christian Vazquez, Curtis Granderson, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Ryan Lavarnway, Shin-Soo Choo, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
Brian McCann signed a five-year, $85 deal this weekend, with an option to extend the deal to 2019. He’ll spend the next five or six years playing for the Yankees, enjoying the short porch in right field and providing New York with above average production from behind...
by bcowett | Nov 29, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, 2014 Red Sox offseason, Boston Red Sox, Brian McCann, David Ortiz, David Ross, Michael Young, Will Middlebrooks
Sorry everyone, there’s no deals or coupons here. There’s only a collection of good ole’ Red Sox links. Trust me, I wish there were deals here for free stuff too. The way that the 2013 Red Sox’ roster was constructed is remembered vividly by...
by bcowett | Nov 25, 2013 | 2014 Red Sox offseason, Boston Red Sox, Brian McCann, Burke Badenhop, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Matt Kemp, Mike Napoli, New York Yankees
The Hot Stove is heating up. Thing is, the Red Sox haven’t been the fire under the frying pan. Is it something to fret about? Not exactly. But keep your eyes open. There’s a lot of tantalizing guys out there on the free agent market. But the Sox must...
by bcarsley | Nov 18, 2013 | Brian McCann, Carlos Ruiz, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Ryan Lavarnway
Earlier today, Carlos Ruiz signed a three-year, $26 million dollar contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. The deal includes a $4.5 million option with a modest buyout for 2017, as well as a limited no-trade clause that will allow Ruiz to block moves to four clubs....
by bcarsley | Nov 11, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Workman, Brian McCann, Carlos Beltran, Christian Vazquez, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Nava, David Price, Felix Doubront, Garin Cecchini, Giancarlo Stanton, Henry Owens, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Matt Barnes, Max Scherzer, Ryan Lavarnway, Tim Hudson, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
Ah, the offseason. A time for all 30 teams (or at least 26-or-so teams) to regain optimism. A time for rumors, whispers and arguments galore. A time for rampant #rosturbation, for MLB Trade Rumors, for @BadMLB and for Nick Cafardo’s trade ideas. We don’t all admit...
by bcowett | Nov 8, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Brian McCann, Carlos Ruiz, David Ortiz, Giancarlo Stanton, Jacoby Ellsbury
It’s been a long while since baseball happened. It needs to start up again soon. Like this boredom is pretty damn unacceptable. WHERE YOU AT, MLB? Exactly how much can the Red Sox safely spend? As we all know, there isn’t a salary cap in the MLB, but that...
by bcarsley | Sep 2, 2013 | A.J. Pierzynski, Blake Swihart, Brian McCann, Carlos Ruiz, Christian Vasquez, David Ross, Dioner Navarro, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, John Buck, Nick Hundley, Ryan Hanigan, Ryan Lavarnway, Yasmani Grandal
I’ve never really been a big supporter of Jarrod Saltalamacchia. I thought he was a worthwhile gamble to acquire from the Rangers for next to nothing, and I liked the idea of grooming him behind Jason Varitek. I was patient through the yips and then through the long,...
by bcarsley | Aug 19, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Brian McCann, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, David Ross, Dustin Pedroia, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jonny Gomes, Jose Dariel Abreu, Shane Victorino, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
Last week, I wrote about how the Red Sox are in great shape headed into the offseason thanks to their financial and organizational flexibility. With the Nick Punto trade creating more salary relief than anyone would’ve thought possible and a big steps forward by a...
