Peter Gammons checks in with Fire Brand
Peter Gammons stops by Fire Brand to answer a few questions. He cautions not to write off David Ortiz and muses about an Eric Byrnes and Miguel Montero to Boston trade.
Category: David Ortiz
Why Red Sox should not sign Mark Teixeira
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While signing Teixeira and trading Mike Lowell are possibilities, it would mean investing money in a position that we do not have foreseeable issues at for the next two years and perhaps beyond
The premise for signing Teixeira, many people seem to believe, is predicated on the fact that they think David Ortiz is done. Sorry, I'm not prepared to write off a hitter who has finished in the top five of MVP voting five straight years after one injury-marred season.
Wednesday Wrap-up: Red Sox news from all over
Three big stories headline the local papers today in Red Sox Nation. The Providence Journal is reporting that David Ortiz would like to see the Sox add a 30 HR bat, and some bullpen help. The Boston Globe's Mazz gives us his insight on the front office philosophy of the organization as it pertains to pitching this offseason. Finally, the Boston Herald shows proof of the economic state of the country, reporting that ticket prices in Fort Myers and Boston this year will freeze and be the same as 2008.
Projections for 2009 Red Sox and others
Bill James has come out with his new handbook for 2009, and in the handbook are the early statistical projections for players next year. This may be especially significant in the case of the Red Sox, as James has a vast amount of knowledge of players in the Red Sox system due to being employed by the team.
BOS 4, TB 2: One win away
Now, the Boston Red Sox are playing like the defending champions they are.
BOS 7, LAA 5: Drew comes through
Make that 11 in a row. Tied at 5-5, J. D. Drew smacked a two-run homer off of Angels closer…
Series Preview: Boston vs Orange County
This is not 1986. This is not 2004. This is not 2007. The 2008 Halos are 100-62 and, on paper,…
Photos from Johnny Pesky’s induction ceremony
It was a rainy, cloudy ceremony to honor Johnny Pesky and his lifetime contributions to the Red Sox. Just as…
CLE 4, BOS 3: Just wait
With runners on second and third, the Boston Red Sox squandered a chance to clinch playoff spot as Jed Lowrie…
BOS 3, TOR 0: Dice-K earns 18th
Daisuke Matsuzaka went 7-strong on two hits to earn his 18th win of the season.