by scandage | Apr 8, 2013 | Adam Jones, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brian Roberts, Chris Davis, Chris Tillman, Clay Buchholz, Darren O'Day, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, J.J. Hardy, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jake Arrieta, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joel Hanrahan, Jose Iglesias, Koji Uehara, Luis Ayala, Manny Machado, Matt Wieters, Mike Napoli, Nate McLouth, Nick Markakis, Nolan Reimold, Pedro Strop, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Flaherty, Steve Johnson, T.J. McFarland, Tommy Hunter, Troy Patton, Tsuyoshi Wada, Wei-Yin Chen, Will Middlebrooks, Wilson Betemit
After winning their first two road series of the season, the Boston Red Sox (4-2, first place in the AL East) come home to Fenway Park for their opening series against the Baltimore Orioles (3-3, 1 game back in the AL East). Baltimore was one of the surprises of 2012,...
by bcarsley | Apr 8, 2013 | Alfredo Aceves, Clay Buchholz, John Lackey, Johnny Damon, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Nomar Garciaparra, Terry Francona
I have never really liked John Lackey. I hate his demeanor on the mound, the way he mopes around after a bad inning or throws his hands up in the air after an error is committed behind him. I dislike his somewhat flippant attitude towards the press, even if some...
by dpoarch | Apr 7, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, Jackie Bradley, Jon Lester, Jose Iglesias, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara, Mike Napoli
It’s probably a sign of just how much of a baseball nerd I am, but the aspect of the 2013 Red Sox I’m most excited for is not Jackie Bradley Jr., the new faces, potential rebound seasons from Jon Lester and Clay Buchholz, or anything like that. Nah, it’s the bullpen....
by jreilly | Apr 6, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Clay Buchholz, Joel Hanrahan, Jose Iglesias, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara, Mike Napoli, Ryan Dempster, Shane Victorino, Will Middlebrooks
The long spring is over and we have regular season baseball. We have a chance to get our first true Major League glimpse of young prospects Jose Iglesias and Jackie Bradley Jr. We get a newfound hope that John Lackey, Jon Lester, and Clay Buchholz will turn their...
by bcowett | Apr 3, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Andrew Bailey, Ben Francisco, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Nava, Jackie Bradley, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, John Farrell, Kevin Youkilis, New York Yankees, Pawtucket Red Sox, Robinson Cano, Stephen Drew, Vernon Wells
Who likes watching fun teams? I like watching fun teams. And from what I saw, the 2013 Red Sox will be fun. So strap yourselves in and enjoy the ride. Sure, it’s a bit early to do this, but why not give credit where credit is due? The new Red Sox skipper did a...
by bcarsley | Apr 1, 2013 | Allen Webster, Andrew Bailey, Anthony Ranaudo, Bryce Harper, Clay Buchholz, David Ortiz, Deven Marrero, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Jackie Bradley Jr., Jacoby Ellsbury, Joel Hanrahan, Jon Lester, Jose Iglesias, Koji Uehara, Mike Napoli, Mike Trout, Ryan Dempster, Stephen Drew, Wil Myers, Xander Bogaerts
It’s finally here. As these predictions hit The Internet, we are just three hours away from Opening Day 2013. While I am trapped at work and victimized by GameDay’s blackout rules, I will be sneaking out at 1pm to watch the first inning or so at a bar, and I’m already...
by scandage | Apr 1, 2013 | Adam Warren, Alex Rodriguez, Alfredo Aceves, Andy Pettitte, Bobby Valentine, Boone Logan, Boston Red Sox, Brennan Boesch, Brett Gardner, cc sabathia, Cesar Cabral, Chris Stewart, Clay Buchholz, Cleveland Indians, Cody Eppley, Curtis Granderson, David Ortiz, David Robertson, David Ross, Derek Jeter, Eduardo Nunez, Francisco Cervelli, Hiroki Kuroda, Ichiro Suzuki, Jackie Bradley Jr., John Farrell, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Kevin Youkilis, Lyle Overbay, Mariano Rivera, Mark Teixeira, Michael Pineda, New York Yankees, Phil Hughes, Robinson Cano, Ryan Dempster, Shane Victorino, Shawn Kelley, Travis Hafner, Vernon Wells
The Boston Red Sox (69-93, 26 games back in 2012) visit the Bronx to open the 2013 season with a three-game set against their perennial rivals, the New York Yankees (95-67, first place in the AL East in 2012). New faces are plentiful in Boston but injuries are the...
by bcowett | Mar 29, 2013 | Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, Jackie Bradley, John Lackey, Jon Lester, New York Yankees, Ryan Dempster, Stephen Drew
Now be honest here, everyone: are you going to be watching Texas @ Houston or Game of Thrones on Opening Night? I wouldn’t think less of you either way. After a fantastic March, Jackie Bradley may actually be getting his first taste of the big leagues much...
by jkeller | Mar 28, 2013 | Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Clayton Mortensen, Craig Breslow, Daniel Bard, Daniel Nava, Daniel Nava, David Ross, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joel Hanrahan, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Jose Iglesias, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli, Pedro Ciriaco, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Sweeney, Shane Victorino, Will Middlebrooks
Every month, here on Fire Brand, I am going to take a look at the relative value of the 25 players on the current active roster. For March, that will require some projections. So for our case here we are going to assume (hope, and pray) that the front office decides...
by bcowett | Mar 25, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, Houston Astros, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, John Farrell, Kyle Lohse, New York Yankees, Stephen Drew, Vernon Wells
In just one week, your Red Sox will take the field for their first game of 2013. Kick back, grab a bottle of your favorite brew, and prepare to enjoy the sweetness that is Boston baseball. What kind of links post would this be if Jackie Bradley wasn’t the first...
