by evan brunell | Jun 27, 2007 | Brandon Moss, Chicago White Sox, Clay Buchholz, Craig Hansen, Ian Kennedy, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jed Lowrie, Joba Chamberlain, Jon Lester, Mark Buehrle, Michael Bowden, New York Yankees, Phil Hughes, Wily Mo Pena
Ever since the news exploded onto the scene that the Red Sox were highly interested in acquiring Mark Buerhle, the fervor has been tempered somewhat. Immediately after the Chicago Sun-Times ran that explosive piece that all but assured a deal was imminent, the Boston...
by evan brunell | May 22, 2007 | Coco Crisp, Craig Hansen, Curt Schilling, Eric Hinske, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jon Lester, Justin Masterson, Kason Gabbard, Oakland Athletics, Rich Harden, Wily Mo Pena
Daniel Rathman of Baseballistic posted a tidbit of news yesterday, saying that KNBR in San Francisco reported ongoing talks between the Red Sox and Athletics about Rich Harden:
by evan brunell | May 11, 2007 | Chad Spann, Cincinnati Reds, Craig Hansen, Edwin Encarnacion, Joe Torre, Josh Hamilton, Mike Lowell, Roger Clemens, Ryan Freel, Tim Wakefield
Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds optioned third baseman Edwin Encarnacion to Triple-A. Encarnacion, long known as the savior of the Reds. Perhaps burdened by unreasonable expectations, Encarnacion is not a popular man in Cincinnatti right now. Manager Jerry Narron (who...
by mike edelman | May 2, 2007 | Alex Cora, Clay Buchholz, Coco Crisp, Craig Hansen, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Julio Lugo, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Ramirez, Matt Clement
Last year was Theo Epstein’s most criticized as general manager of the Boston Red Sox. He made a multitude of unpopular moves in which he dealt players such as Hanley Ramirez, Andy Marte, Bronson Arroyo, Anibel Sanchez, Josh Bard, Cla Meredith and David Riske....
by mike edelman | Apr 22, 2007 | Craig Hansen, David Pauley, Devern Hansack, Edgar Martinez, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jon Lester, Kason Gabbard
At 11-5 the Red Sox currently have the best record in the American League. Not only have they played rather well but there’s no aspect of the team that could really be pointed out at a weakness. The season is still very young however, as the Red Sox will have...
by mike edelman | Apr 14, 2007 | Brendan Donnelly, Craig Hansen, Curt Schilling, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Devern Hansack, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Julian Tavarez, Manny Delcarmen, Mike Timlin, Tim Wakefield
Pitching around the major leagues has been in a morose state of affairs of late.
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 27, 2007 | Alberto Castillo, Alex Ochoa, Brendan Donnelly, Bryan Corey, Cory Keylor, Craig Hansen, Hideki Okajima, J.C. Romero, Javier Lopez, Joel Pineiro, Jonathan Papelbon, Kyle Snyder, Manny Delcarmen, Mike Timlin, Spring Training, Trades
Craig Hansen has been optioned to Triple-A (gee, what a surprise…). Alex Ochoa has accepted his assignment to Triple-A, and could have a chance of coming up as a backup outfielder due to injury. Bryan Corey has been sent to minor league camp, which firms up the...
by mike edelman | Mar 13, 2007 | Brendan Donnelly, Craig Hansen, Hideki Okajima, J.C. Romero, Joel Pineiro, Manny Delcarmen, Spring Training
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by mike edelman | Mar 12, 2007 | Brendan Donnelly, Carl Pavano, Craig Hansen, New York Yankees, Spring Training, Tim Wakefield
The Yankees are at the fort for the only time this spring. Tim Wakefield is facing off against Carl Pavano. More on the results as the game progresses. Wakefield simply didn’t have it today. He fell behind batters earlier and began throwing a bit more strikes in...
