by andrew lipsett | Aug 5, 2010 | Clay Buchholz, Daniel Nava, Darnell McDonald, David Ortiz, Felix Doubront, Jon Lester, Kevin Youkilis, Mike Lowell, Ryan Kalish
For a brief shining moment there, it seemed like these Red Sox were poised for a legendary season. Beset by injuries, hampered by a slow and painful start, facing an uphill battle against two tough divisional foes, the Sox rode unlikely bats, some exceptional pitching...
by mike silver | Jun 21, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Daniel Nava, Darnell McDonald, Josh Beckett, Tampa Bay Rays
Sox Catch Tampa Bay The Sox finally playing inspired baseball, the club has been rolling with a 14-5 record in June. Meanwhile, the Devil Rays have stagnated, posting just an 8-9 mark over that period. It has been a long time coming, but the Red Sox have finally drawn...
by tom fratamico | Jun 4, 2010 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Darnell McDonald, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jeremy Hermida, John Lackey, Josh Beckett, Mike Cameron, Tim Wakefield
Red Sox offense is in good shape. The local nine is second in runs scored and OPS. The lineup has been legit even with Jeremy Hermida (649 OPS) and Darnell McDonald (746 OPS) getting 246 of the 1920 Red Sox at-bats or 12.8%. The other seven regulars are collectively...
by mike silver | May 17, 2010 | Darnell McDonald, Jonathan Papelbon
How About That Papelbon? For two seasons now, the Sox have agonized in their decision whether to pop the engagement question or consult a lawyer about divorce arrangements concerning Jon Papelbon. Given his struggles thus far this season, their deliberations have only...
by brandwon stewart | Apr 30, 2010 | Bill Hall, Boston Red Sox, Darnell McDonald, David Ortiz, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Jeremy Hermida, Jonathan Papelbon, Mike Cameron, Mike Lowell, Poll
As the baseball season enters the second month, what is the lasting impression from the Red Sox start? The mighty struggles David Ortiz, and his decreased role as of late? Starting the month with two center-fielders in the outfield and finishing it with two...
by mike silver | Apr 26, 2010 | Darnell McDonald, J.D. Drew, Jeremy Hermida, Tim Wakefield, Uncategorized
What Needs to Happen: JD Drew The bad starts just keep piling up… and keep continuing, causing some real problems in the lineup and some real frustration for the millions of Fenway Faithful. J.D. Drew’s poor April just keeps on coming, which has only added to the...
by andrew lipsett | Apr 21, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, Casey Kelly, Darnell McDonald, Jason Varitek, Jeremy Hermida, Josh Reddick, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Delcarmen
It’s been a rough couple of weeks, folks. We’ve all heard it, we’ve all said it, we’ve all felt it. There’s been enough negative energy in this town lately to give Vigo from Ghostbusters II a sugar high. However, if you sat there tonight...
by mike scandura | Apr 8, 2010 | Boof Bonser, Darnell McDonald, Joe Nelson, Tug Hulett
Boof Bonser wasn’t upset that he gave up two home runs. The fact his surgically-repaired right shoulder and right groin strain felt fine was his primary concern. Bonser allowed three runs in 4 1/3 innings during a rehab start for the Pawtucket Red Sox in an...
