by mike edelman | May 19, 2007 | Andy Pettitte, Bobby Abreu, Chien-Ming Wang, Joe Torre, Mike Mussina, New York Yankees, Phil Hughes, Roger Clemens
This is part one of a two part series, discussing whether or not the current Red Sox division lead is safe. First I will be visiting why it is that the Red Sox can’t feel comfortable quite yet. Keep in mind that the points I’m bringing up are arguing a...
by zach hayes | Apr 29, 2007 | Chien-Ming Wang, Game Threads, Julian Tavarez, New York Yankees
APRIL 29TH, 2007 GAME THREAD Julian Tavarez (0-2, 8.36) @ Chien-Ming Wang (0-1, 5.68) Boston Red Sox (15-8) @ New York Yankees (9-13) 7:05 PM EDT in Yankee Stadium (Bronx, NY) TV: NESN | RADIO: WRKO 680 TODAY’S AL EAST GAMES: TEX @ TOR l TB @ OAK l CLE @ BAL...
by mike edelman | Apr 27, 2007 | Andy Pettitte, Chien-Ming Wang, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jeff Karstens, Julian Tavarez, Tim Wakefield
The Red Sox were lucky enough to put another game of separation between themselves and the Yankees going into this weekend’s series. They come into the series hot, having won both of their last two games in the 7th inning or later against what was the American...
by evan brunell | Apr 17, 2007 | B.J. Ryan, Carl Pavano, Chien-Ming Wang, Hideki Matsui, Humberto Sanchez, Jeff Karstens, Mike Mussina, New York Yankees, Reed Johnson, Toronto Blue Jays, Troy Glaus
After the thrilling sweep of the Angels that announced that the Red Sox’s pitching staff is indeed legit and that the offense was just slumbering before, the Sox now have a great opportunity in front of them to do some serious damage to the hopes of the other AL...
by mike edelman | Apr 11, 2007 | Chien-Ming Wang, Craig Hansen, David Pauley, Devern Hansack, John Lackey, Julian Tavarez, Kason Gabbard, Runelvys Hernandez, Trot Nixon
If you’ve been reading Fire Brand for no more than a few weeks now, you’re probably well aware of how I feel about Devern Hansack. I feel as though he can be very successful in the majors by virtue of his veteran experience both in amateur and professional...
by evan brunell | Mar 29, 2007 | Alex Rodriguez, Andy Pettitte, Andy Phillips, Bobby Abreu, Brian Bruney, Brian Cashman, Carl Pavano, Chien-Ming Wang, Derek Jeter, Doug Mientkiewicz, Hideki Matsui, Jason Giambi, Jeff Karstens, Joe Torre, Johnny Damon, Jorge Posada, Josh Phelps, Kei Igawa, Know Thy Enemy, Kyle Farnsworth, Luis Vizcaino, Mariano Rivera, Melky Cabrera, Miguel Cairo, Mike Mussina, Mike Myers, New York Yankees, Robinson Cano, Scott Proctor, Wil Nieves
Ah, the New York Yankees. Hated team and bitter rival to the Red Sox. The Stadium affectionately referred to as The Toilet … the home of The Slap … and the rivalry never reached heightened levels (and probably never will again) from 2003-2004 with the...
by evan brunell | Dec 26, 2006 | Andy Pettitte, Arizona Diamondbacks, Carl Pavano, Chien-Ming Wang, Kei Igawa, Mike Mussina, New York Yankees, Randy Johnson, Runelvys Hernandez, Trades
There is absolutely nothing going on in Red Sox land lately. The most recent transaction or news of any kind came four long and agonizing days ago when the Red Sox signed Runelvys Hernandez (scroll to see the Royals Authority’s take on this releasing of...
