by josh lacey | Jun 29, 2008 | Bubba Bell, Charlie Zink, Clay Buchholz, Jeff Bailey, Jeff Corsaletti, Jon Van Every, Michael Bowden, Ron Johnson
When Clay Buchholz was optioned to Pawtucket, it was with explicit instructions to work on (i.e. throw) his fastball. So far consider it mission accomplished. Buchholz not only has been using his fastball more – which obviously makes his breaking pitches more...
by evan brunell | Jun 18, 2008 | Charlie Zink
Nice piece on Charlie Zink in the New York Times. Telling quote: “The Red Sox have told Zink
by josh lacey | Jun 12, 2008 | Charlie Zink
Charlie Zink would have been justified in suing the Pawtucket Red Sox
by evan brunell | May 29, 2008 | Alex Cora, Charlie Zink, Chris Smith, Clay Buchholz, Coco Crisp, Craig Hansen, David Aardsma, David Ortiz, Devern Hansack, Dustin Pedroia, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Jonathan Papelbon, Julio Lugo, Kevin Cash, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Delcarmen, Manny Ramirez, Mike Lowell, Mike Timlin, Tim Wakefield
Billy Beane has been quoted saying that the first two months show you what you have, the next two are spent acquiring what you need and the final two is the playoff push (if applicable). Dan Duquette, a man before his time (remember Mike Gimbel?), also subscribed to...
by josh lacey | May 26, 2008 | Charlie Zink, Jeff Karstens
Charlie Zink did what Jeff Karstens was unable to do Sunday at windy McCoy Stadium. Zink, the Pawtucket Red Sox