2014 Free Agent Class: Possible Red Sox Reunions

by | Nov 4, 2013 | Atlanta Braves, Bartolo Colon, Boston Red Sox, Bronson Arroyo, Bruce Chen, Carlos Pena, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Murphy, Erik Bedard, Houston Astros, James Loney, Kelly Shoppach, Kevin Youkilis, Los Angeles Angels, Lyle Overbay, Mark Kotsay, Marlon Byrd, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Nick Punto, Oakland A's, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays

The 2014 offseason is officially underway. The Red Sox don’t figure to be the big players in free agency this year that they were before the 2013 season, but depending on which players leave and which players stay, there will still be a few holes to fill. You’ll see...

The Advanced Scout – Kansas City Royals

by | Aug 8, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Alcides Escobar, Alex Gordon, Bartolo Colon, Billy Butler, Bruce Chen, Eric Hosmer, Ervin Santana, Felix Doubront, George Kottaras, James Shields, Jeremy Guthrie, Kansas City Royals, Lorenzo Cain, Matt Thornton, Miguel Tejada, Mike Moustakas, Salvador Perez, Wade Davis

No jet lag on this flight! Which is good, because I’d probably feel awful coming out of Houston having to work my backside off for two wins against the American League’s worst team. Be gentle, Central Time Zone. Please. KANSAS CITY ROYALS – 58-53,...

The Advanced Scout – Kansas City Royals

by | Apr 19, 2013 | Aaron Crow, Alcides Escobar, Alex Gordon, Alex Wilson, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Billy Butler, Boston Red Sox, Bruce Chen, Chris Getz, Clay Buchholz, Clayton Mortensen, Daniel Nava, Danny Duffy, Dustin Pedroia, Eric Hosmer, Ervin Santana, Felipe Paulino, Felix Doubront, Greg Holland, James Shields, Jeff Francoeur, Jeremy Guthrie, Jonny Gomes, Juan Gutierrez, Junichi Tazawa, Kansas City Royals, Kelvin Herrera, Koji Uehara, Lorenzo Cain, Los Angeles Angels, Luke Hochevar, Mike Carp, Mike Moustakas, Mike Napoli, Ryan Dempster, Salvador Perez, Stephen Drew, Tampa Bay Rays, Tim Collins, Wil Myers

Having earned their second sweep in a row, the Boston Red Sox (11-4, 2.5 games ahead in the AL East) return home to Fenway Park for a three-game series (which will start TBA due to the ongoing manhunt for the Boston Marathon bomber) against the Kansas City Royals...

The Advanced Scout – Kansas City Royals

by | Aug 24, 2012 | Adrian Gonzalez, Alcides Escobar, Alex Gordon, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Miller, Billy Butler, Blake Wood, Boston Red Sox, Bruce Chen, Chris Getz, Clay Buchholz, Colorado Rockies, Craig Breslow, Danny Duffy, Dustin Pedroia, Eric Hosmer, Felipe Paulino, Felix Doubront, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jeff Francouer, Jeremy Guthrie, Joakim Soria, Johnny Giavotella, Jon Lester, Jonathan Sanchez, Josh Beckett, Junichi Tazawa, Kansas City Royals, Lorenzo Cain, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Luke Hochevar, Mark Melancon, Mike Moustakas, Pedro Ciriaco, Ryan Lavarnway, Salvador Perez, Scott Podsednik, Seattle Mariners, Vicente Padilla, Will Smith

After being swept by the Angels, the Boston Red Sox (59-66, 13.5 games back in the AL East) lick their wounds and welcome the Kansas City Royals (55-68, 13 games back in the AL Central) to Fenway Park for a four-game series. The Red Sox have lost four in a row and are...

The Advanced Scout – Kansas City Royals

by | May 7, 2012 | Alcides Escobar, Alex Gordon, Baltimore Orioles, Billy Butler, Blake Wood, Boston Red Sox, Bruce Chen, Chris Getz, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, Danny Duffy, Darnell McDonald, Eric Hosmer, Felix Doubront, Greg Holland, Humberto Quintero, Jarrod Dyson, Jeff Francoeur, Joakim Soria, Jon Lester, Jonathan Broxton, Jonathan Sanchez, Jose Mijares, Kansas City Royals, Lorenzo Cain, Mike Moustakas, Salvador Perez, San Francisco Giants, Stephen Strasburg, Tim Collins, Yuniesky Betancourt

The Red Sox (11-16) get out of town, and none too soon, to play a three-game series against the lowly Kansas City Royals (9-18). The Royals have some talent but not enough to, you know, consistently win. The Royals will host the 2012 MLB All-Star Game to celebrate the...