by scandage | Apr 26, 2012 | A.J. Pierzynski, Adam Dunn, Addison Reed, Alejandro De Aza, Alex Rios, Alexi Ramirez, Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, Brent Morel, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Daniel Bard, David Ortiz, Dayan Viciedo, Detroit Tigers, Felix Doubront, Gavin Floyd, Gordon Beckham, Hector Santiago, Jake Peavy, Jesse Crain, John Danks, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Kansas City Royals, Matt Thornton, Mike Aviles, Minnesota Twins, Paul Konerko, Philip Humber, San Diego Padres
The Red Sox, having swept the hapless Minnesota Twins, continue their road trip by coming to Chicago’s South Side to take on the White Sox in a four-game series. The 10-8 White Sox are currently in a tie for first in the American League Central (with the Tigers...
by scandage | Apr 23, 2012 | Adrian Gonzalez, Alexi Casilla, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Chris Parmelee, Clay Buchholz, Clayton Mortensen, Clete Thomas, Daniel Bard, Danny Valencia, Denard Span, Jamey Carroll, Jason Marquis, Joe Mauer, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Josh Willingham, Justin Morneau, Kelly Shoppach, Kyle Waldrop, Liam Hendrix, Mark Melancon, Marlon Byrd, Michael Bowden, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Nick Blackburn, Ross Ohlendorf, Ryan Doumit, Scott Baker
The Red Sox dragged their sorry butts out of town and will try to get healthy by taking on the 5-11 Minnesota Twins in the first game of a seven-game road trip. The Twins look like a carbon-copy of the Red Sox so far – the top of the order hitting well, the...
by chipbuck | Apr 23, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Alex Wilson, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Boston Red Sox, Daniel Bard, Franklin Morales, Jonathan Papelbon, Junichi Tazawa, Mark Melancon, Matt Albers, Vicente Padilla
I haven’t been this angry with a game in nearly two-and-a-half years. I’m serious. Not even during last September’s epic 7-20 slide that pushed the Red Sox out of the playoffs was I ever this angry. Confused, yes, but never angry. For whatever...
by chipbuck | Apr 20, 2012 | Adrian Gonzalez, Alex Rodriguez, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Anibal Sanchez, Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Daniel Bard, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Kevin Youkilis, Nick Cafardo Mail Bag
Bobby Valentine has a problem. He likes to talk. For most people, this wouldn’t be a problem. For Bobby, though, he tends to gossip to people he shouldn’t. To be fair, I feel a little bad for him. He’s a new guy in a big city without a lot of...
by scandage | Apr 19, 2012 | Alex Rodriguez, Austin Romine, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brett Gardner, cc sabathia, Cesar Cabral, Chicago White Sox, Clay Buchholz, Cleveland Indians, Curtis Granderson, Daniel Bard, David Aardsma, Derek Jeter, Eduardo Nunez, Felix Doubront, Freddy Garcia, Ivan Nova, Kansas City Royals, Mark Teixeira, Michael Pineda, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Nick Swisher, Oakland Athletics, Pedro Feliciano, Raul Ibanez, Robinson Cano, Russell Martin, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers
The Red Sox celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first game at Fenway Park with the opener of a three-game series against their long-time rival, the New York Yankees. The Yankees haven’t really had quality starting pitching yet this year, but watch out when...
by scandage | Apr 17, 2012 | Adrian Beltre, Boston Red Sox, C.J. Wilson, Colby Lewis, Daniel Bard, David Murphy, Derek Holland, Elvis Andrus, Ian Kinsler, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Josh Hamilton, Kevin Youkilis, Los Angeles Angels, Michael Young, Mike Napoli, Mike Scioscia, Mitch Moreland, Nelson Cruz, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Yoshinori Tateyama, Yu Darvish
The two-time American League champion Texas Rangers visit Fenway Park for a short two-game series. For years, the analysis of the Texas Rangers said “all bat, no pitching.” Today they can pitch, and pitch well. STARTING PITCHERS – Colby Lewis and...
by chipbuck | Apr 11, 2012 | Alfredo Aceves, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Cody Ross, Daniel Bard, Dustin Pedroia, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Kevin Youkilis, Mark Melancon, Ryan Sweeney
Following last night’s 7-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, our beloved Red Sox have fallen to 1-4 on the season. After last season’s woeful 2-10 start and brutal 7-21 finish, it’s safe to say that many of us were hoping for quicker, more positive...
by scandage | Apr 9, 2012 | Adam Lind, Adrian Gonzalez, Alan Farina, Alfredo Aceves, Ben Francisco, Boston Red Sox, Brett Lawrie, Cody Ross, Colby Rasmus, Daniel Bard, David Ortiz, Dustin McGowan, Edwin Encarnacion, Eric Thames, Felix Doubront, Henderson Alvarez, J.P. Arencibia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jesse Litsch, Jose Bautista, Kelly Johnson, Kevin Youkilis, Kyle Drabek, Mark Melancon, Ricky Romero, Ryan Sweeney, Toronto Blue Jays, Yunel Escobar
The Advanced Scout grabs a cup of Tim Horton’s coffee and analyzes the first AL East opponent of the year – the Toronto Blue Jays. The Red Sox will have to do well against the Blue Jays this year if they have any chance of making the playoffs. Will the...
by Troy Patterson | Apr 5, 2012 | Alfredo Aceves, Boston Red Sox, Daniel Bard, Mariano Rivera, Mike Adams, Troy Percival, Vicente Padilla
With the announcement that Aceves will be the Boston Red Sox closer on opening day there was a mix of emotions from Red Sox Nation. The Globe sure wasn’t pleased as this mornings articles included picking Vicente Padilla or the insane idea of moving Daniel Bard...
by chipbuck | Apr 4, 2012 | Andrew Bailey, Boston Red Sox, Daniel Bard, Franklin Morales, Jonathan Papelbon, Mark Melancon, Matt Albers, Michael Bowden, Scott Atchison
By now you’ve probably heard the news about our new closer. If not, here’s the scoop from the Boston Globe’s Peter Abraham: “The Red Sox took a gamble when they acquired Andrew Bailey from the Oakland Athletics in December. The righthander...
