by huntergolden | Mar 13, 2013 | Casey Blake, David Ortiz, David Ross, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jonny Gomes, Josh Willingham, Mauro Gomez, Mike Napoli, Raul Ibanez, Ryan Lavarnway
With the news of David Ortiz’s soreness in his heels breaking this past weekend, the prospects for Big Papi to play on Opening Day seem to be all but dashed. How long it will take Ortiz to get back into the lineup is a major question mark at this point, leaving the...
by tbrooks | Mar 12, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Jackie Bradley, Juan Carlos Linares, Ryan Lavarnway
Can we be honest with each other? Yes? David Ortiz is not likely to be ready for Opening Day. I know… I know… I heard the 5-7 day projection, but that was not a projection until he will be ready, that is the prescription for rest. He could be rushed back,...
by bcowett | Mar 11, 2013 | Alex Rodriguez, Boston Red Sox, Cal Ripken Jr., David Ortiz, David Ross, Dwight Evans, Giancarlo Stanton, Jeffrey Loria, John Lackey, Juan Carlos Linares, Miami Marlins, Xander Bogearts
The lesson learned here, everyone, is never have a foot injury. Ever. It ruins everything, apparently. A few days ago, David Ortiz was running, and now…this. Disappointing? Sure. Season-derailing? Not really. He’ll be back soon enough. (Red Sox to shut...
by jreilly | Mar 9, 2013 | Andrew Bailey, Bill James, Boston Red Sox, Daniel Bard, David Ortiz, David Ross, Jackie Bradley Jr., Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joel Hanrahan, Koji Uehara, Ryan Dempster
Although these questions will not determine the fate of the Boston Red Sox in 2013, they certainly are fun to think about and wager on. 1. One a scale of 1-10 how happy is Jacoby Ellsbury to be in a Red Sox uniform? I would say around a 7. While Ellsbury is not...
by bcowett | Mar 8, 2013 | Allen Webster, Ben Cherington, Boston Red Sox, Craig Breslow, Daniel Bard, David Ortiz, Lyle Overbay, Mariano Rivera, Mike Napoli, New York Yankees, Rubby de la Rosa, Ryan Westmoreland
Can we turn off the Mike Napoli Worry Machine now? He’s crushing the ball, to the tune of two homers in only six at-bats. Impressive, no? The 2013 Boston Red Sox – a projection puzzle, to say the least. No one really knows how good they’ll be. So,...
by bcowett | Mar 6, 2013 | Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Brian Wilson, David Ortiz, Drake Britton, Jacoby Ellsbury, John Lackey, Mark Teixeira, Nate Silver, Prince Fielder, Spring Training, World Baseball Classic
I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve been kind of bored with the World Baseball Classic so far. I’m wasn’t expecting much, but at least more than these mediocre games. Remember a couple seasons ago, where we all said Prince Fielder lost his...
by tim daloisio | Mar 5, 2013 | David Ortiz, Fire Brand Quick Take Video, Jackie Bradley
Are David Ortiz’ recovery from his achilles injury last year and Jackie Bradley Jr.’s future linked? Listen to this Fire Brand Quick Take from Tim Daloisio to find out. Listen to the most recent episode of the Fireside Chats Podcast here for more Red Sox...
by bcowett | Mar 4, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Jackie Bradley, Mike Napoli, New York Yankees, Rubby de la Rosa, Ryan Dempster, Spring Training
Finally got my hands on one of those new Spring Training caps for the Red Sox. Not too bad, even with the new material they used for them. Not all that stretchy, just a little less stiff. For the first time in what seems like forever, you can’t blame the...
by dpoarch | Mar 3, 2013 | 2004 World Series, Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz
You’ve probably heard it mentioned plenty of times by now, but the Red Sox will enter the 2013 season with only one member of the 2004 championship team left on the roster – David Ortiz. I wrote last week about the changing times for the Red Sox organization, but the...
by jkeller | Feb 28, 2013 | 2004 World Series, Alfredo Aceves, Allen Webster, Andrew Bailey, Ben Cherington, Boston Red Sox, Brett Lawrie, Clay Buchholz, Craig Breslow, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Daniel Bard, Daniel Nava, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, David Ross, Dustin Pedroia, Edwin Encarnacion, Felix Doubront, J.D. Drew, J.P. Arencibia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joel Hanrahan, John Farrell, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Jose Bautista, Juan Nieves, Junichi Tazawa, Kevin Millar, Kevin Youkilis, Koji Uehara, Lyle Overbay, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli, Pedro Ciriaco, Pedro Martinez, Rubby de la Rosa, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Sweeney, Shane Victorino, Stephen Drew, Will Middlebrooks, World Baseball Classic, Xander Bogaerts
Alfredo Aceves — Crazy (Gnarls Barkley) As a general rule of thumb, anyone who chooses their number as a tribute to Dennis Rodman has a screw, or two, lose. Aceves is certainly not an exception. Andrew Bailey — Everybody Hurts (REM) Every player gets hurt...
