Wednesday Links: Sox, others awaiting on Jon Lester’s decision

Right now, the Boston Red Sox appear to be in holding pattern until free agent southpaw Jon Lester makes his…

Memories of 2004

My memories from the Red Sox 2004 postseason.

Monday’s Links – Divisional Divide

The Sox have a chance to strengthen their hold on the AL East.

The Advanced Scout – New York Yankees

The Advanced Scout starts storing nuts for winter and analyzes the New York Yankees

The Advanced Scout – New York Yankees

The Advanced Scout tries not to vomit like Mr. Creosote and analyzes the New York Yankees

The Advanced Scout – Cleveland Indians

The Advanced Scout starts pounding Sam Adams Imperial Whites and analyzes the Cleveland Indians. Hic.

All-Aughts Team of the Decade RP4: Derek Lowe

During Derek Lowe's tenure with the Red Sox, he was a 21-game winner, 42-save closer and 5.42 ERA starter. Lowe was consistently inconsistent and gave birth to what we all refer to as the "Derek Lowe" face -- a face of pure failure. All Star Game Lowe was acquired along with Jason Varitek in the Heathcluff Slocumb heist of 1997. After making his major league debut for the Mariners and tossing 53 innings, Lowe saw 16 innings of relief work in Boston. In 1998, Lowe was a swingman, making 10 starts and relieving in 53 others. As 1999 rolled around, Lowe eventually was anointed the closer and finished the year with 15 saves.

BOS 3, ATL 0: Aces wild

Derek Lowe is one pitcher Boston fans will never forget. After last night's performance on the mound, Josh Beckett will also be in that category sooner rather than later.

Yankees, Cashman land Sabathia

For the Yankees, there was only one move that would make this off season anything short of disappointing; signing CC Sabathia. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Yankees and Brian Cashman have accomplished that goal.

Fireside Chats #28: Where the hot stove keeps us warm and we tool on Evan Grant in honor of the AL MVP

In this week's Fireside Chats podcast, Tim and Paul celebrate the coronation of Dustin Pedroia: AL MVP, look at what the trade of Coco Crisp to the Royals may signify, and talk over a hot stove.