by evan brunell | Apr 13, 2008 | Bartolo Colon, Curt Schilling, J.D. Drew
Who will be the key piece to the Sox’s season that will come out of nowhere? Bartolo Colon 27% of all votes J.D. Drew 26% of all votes Jed Lowrie 12% of all votes David Aardsma 10% of all votes Craig Hansen 10% of all votes Julio Lugo 6% of all votes Coco Crisp...
by guest | Mar 5, 2008 | Clay Buchholz, Cleveland Indians, Curt Schilling, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Detroit Tigers, J.D. Drew, Josh Beckett, Julio Lugo, Los Angeles Angels, Manny Ramirez, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies
1. 99% of the 2007 Championship squad will be back for the 2008 campaign The Red Sox have the right mix of talent, experience and depth that enable them to win in a number of ways: Power (Ramirez, Ortiz, Lowell), small ball (Pedroia, Cora, Youkilis, Lugo) and speed...
by josh lacey | Feb 8, 2008 | Clay Buchholz, Curt Schilling, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Julian Tavarez
While the Red Sox bats made hay in last year’s post-season, it was their arms that got in position to ride some hot bats home throughout the season. From Josh Beckett at the top to Jonathon Papelbon at the end, each pitcher stepped up and did their job time and...
by evan brunell | Feb 7, 2008 | Clay Buchholz, Curt Schilling
[UPDATE 7:04] The stalemate between the Red Sox and Schilling may be over. Reports have Schilling acceding to the Sox’s wishes of not having shoulder surgery. However, as a result of that, Curt Schilling will be sidelined until the All-Star Break. He and the...
by evan brunell | Feb 1, 2008 | Chris Carter, Clay Buchholz, Coco Crisp, Curt Schilling, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Aardsma, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Javier Lopez, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Julio Lugo, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Delcarmen, Manny Ramirez, Mike Lowell, Mike Timlin, Sean Casey, Tim Wakefield
Some quick and dirty reactions to the PECOTA predictions of Red Sox players: For those who wanted Sean Casey over Chris Carter, Carter is projected to hit .259/.325/.394 with a -9 FRAA, while Casey is at .275/.330/.380, with a -2 FRAA. As Daniel Rathman revealed in...
by evan brunell | Jan 25, 2008 | Alex Cora, Brandon Moss, Brendan Donnelly, Bryan Corey, Chris Carter, Clay Buchholz, Coco Crisp, Craig Breslow, Craig Hansen, Curt Schilling, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Doug Mirabelli, Dustin Pedroia, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Javier Lopez, Jed Lowrie, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Julian Tavarez, Julio Lugo, Kevin Youkilis, Kyle Snyder, Manny Delcarmen, Manny Ramirez, Mike Lowell, Mike Timlin, Tim Wakefield
On October 20th at Fenway Park under the bright lights, he found redemption. All year, he struggled to find a niche in his new home, with fans already against him being there. It was a long, taxing year for him personally as his son struggled through a malady of...
by evan brunell | Dec 25, 2007 | Clay Buchholz, Curt Schilling, David Ortiz, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon
From all of us here at Fire Brand, Merry Christmas! Happy Hannukah, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Festivus and Happy Holidays! The top 10 Red Sox things I am thankful for: 10. I am thankful that we are in a generation of success and joy after 86 years of failure and...
by evan brunell | Dec 7, 2007 | Curt Schilling, Eric Gagne, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jonathan Papelbon, Mike Timlin
It’s official: Mike Timlin is coming back. Timlin will return on a one-year deal worth around $3 million. Scott Boras is already showing Jacoby the dollars. He signed autographs today at F.Y.E. store at 411 Washington Street (Boston) where his autograph ran a...
by shawn medeiros | Nov 7, 2007 | Clay Buchholz, Curt Schilling, Jon Lester
Curt Schilling agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal and may not know it yet but has also agreed to be the mentor to part of the Red Sox pitching staff. Better get those notebooks handy Mr. Schilling. As you all know Schilling can earn an additional $2 million in...
by zach hayes | Nov 6, 2007 | Curt Schilling
Note: I wrote this column Monday night before Schilling agreed to a new 1 yr/8 mil deal. What are the odds? The big hoopla around this year’s Hot Stove involving the Boston Red Sox centers on the speculation about re-signing our third baseman, Mike Lowell....
