by bcarsley | May 6, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Alfredo Aceves, Allen Webster, Andrew Miller, Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Matt Barnes, Rubby de la Rosa, Ryan Dempster, Will Middlebrooks
The Boston Red Sox are 20-11 right now, tied with the Rangers and Cardinals for the best record in baseball and sitting alone atop the American League East. Those who have watched a majority of the team’s games should understand that while the Red Sox might not be...
by bcowett | Apr 29, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Boston Red Sox, Daniel Bard, Daniel Nava, Dustin Pedroia, Houston Astros, John Lackey, Mike Napoli, Will Middlebrooks
I’ll be the first to admit it – I would never have guessed that the Red Sox would be holding the best record in the majors even for a day. It’s the little things, y’know? I mean, yeah, it’s the Houston Astros, but you can’t feel...
by bcowett | Apr 26, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Boston Red Sox, Daniel Bard, David Ortiz, Felix Doubront, Josh Reddick, Matt Stairs, Ryan Lavarnway
With the strikeout-prone Houston Astros in town, I fully expect Felix Doubront to rack up 15 Ks in 5 innings, and then be pulled because his pitch count will be somewhere around 225. We’re in the midst of one of the Red Sox’ best starts to a season in...
by bcowett | Apr 24, 2013 | Alfredo Aceves, Boston Red Sox, Daniel Bard, Dustin Pedroia, John Lackey, Manny Ramirez, Mike Napoli, Shane Victorino, Steven Wright
I keep seeing all these players in balaclavas while in Boston and I’m just sitting here in Phoenix like “It’s gonna be 90 today. Better wear shorts.” No more calling Alfredo Aceves “Ace”. Doesn’t deserve it. Unless he gets a...
by jcookson | Apr 12, 2013 | Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Workman, Bryce Brentz, Christian Vazquez, Daniel Bard, Jason Varitek, Kolbrin Vitek, Matt Barnes, Michael Almanzar, Portland Sea Dogs, Xander Bogearts
This week I will be previewing the Double A Portland Sea Dogs, a team filled with the Red Sox system’s top prospects. 2012 Season: Under manager Kevin Boles, the Sea Dogs finished the 2012 season at 68-73, missing out on the playoffs. Outfielder Bryce Brentz...
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 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...
by bcowett | Mar 22, 2013 | Ben Cherington, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Daniel Bard, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, John Farrell, Scott Boras, Stephen Drew, Theo Epstein
I don’t know about you guys, but I have a doozy of a Friday ahead of me. 10 hours of work in an MLB team shop. Let the fun begin, right? I hate to sound like a cold-hearted fan here, but with Jackie Bradley in the fold, he makes Jacoby Ellsbury pretty much...
