by zach hayes | Dec 21, 2006 | Coco Crisp, Curt Schilling, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, J.D. Drew, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Julio Lugo, Manny Ramirez, Mike Lowell, Terry Francona
As you all know, during this glorious time of the year the mood is all about sharing and giving. Going along with the holiday spirit and my unabashed love for the Red Sox, I figured it would only be proper to give back what the Sox have given to me. Over the last...
by guest | Dec 15, 2006 | Coco Crisp, Craig Hansen, Curt Schilling, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Devern Hansack, Dustin Pedroia, Hideki Okajima, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Julio Lugo, Manny Delcarmen, Mike Timlin, Tim Wakefield
Ladies and Gentlemen, I have fantastic news for you today. Rather, I think it’s fantastic, and it impacts Fire Brand. Fire Brand will be at a new home on Monday. I will let you know the URL to update your bookmarks. As you know (or don’t know), I am the...
by zach hayes | Dec 14, 2006 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Daisuke Matsuzaka Chase, Scott Boras
We got him. Daisuke Matsuzaka will sign a six year, 52 million dollar deal with incentives that would allow Matsuzaka to earn as high as 60 million. In an off-season where Gil Meche got 5/55, and pitchers like Adam Eaton and Miguel Batista and their 4.50...
by evan brunell | Dec 13, 2006 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Daisuke Matsuzaka Chase, Doug Mirabelli
That’s Japanese for “victory!” Sports Illustrated’s Jon Heyman reports that the Red Sox and Daisuke Matsuzaka have agreed to terms on a six-year, $52 million contract with escalators making the total value $60 million. Doug Mirabelli is also...
by guest | Dec 13, 2006 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Daisuke Matsuzaka Chase, J.D. Drew, Julio Lugo
The Red Sox are throwing their financial muscle around again this offseason, but can you really say that their moves thus far have inspired your confidence? I can’t. I’m an equal-opportunity hater, if you will. My suspicions start with Daisuke Matsuzaka,...
by evan brunell | Dec 12, 2006 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Daisuke Matsuzaka Chase, David Ortiz, J.D. Drew, Julio Lugo, Scott Boras, Theo Epstein
We’re going to stop freaking out about Daisuke Matsuzaka. We’re going to stop wondering if Theo has his head screwed on right. We’re going to stop worrying about J.D. Drew and Julio Lugo. Today, we’re going to be positive. I know it’s...
by zach hayes | Dec 11, 2006 | 2004 World Series, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Daisuke Matsuzaka Chase, J.D. Drew, Jonathan Papelbon, Julio Lugo, Nomar Garciaparra, The Nomar Trade, Theo Epstein
THEO EPSTEIN / SPORTING NEWS Since Keith Foulke tossed the final out of the 2004 World Series to Doug Mientkiewicz, Theo Epstein’s pattern of development as general manager of the Red Sox has been as alarming as a botched John Kerry joke. The boy wonder, the...
by evan brunell | Dec 10, 2006 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Daisuke Matsuzaka Chase, Scott Boras
Don’t mean to bump Ian’s article, but… Michael Silverman gives Red Sox fans a reason to jump off the nearest bridge. Negotiations between the Red Sox and Japanese pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka have essentially broken down, a source familiar with the...
