by jkeller | Jul 4, 2013 | Alex Wilson, Allen Webster, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Snyder, Brian Daubach, Chris Davis, Clay Buchholz, Clayton Mortensen, Craig Breslow, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, Drew Sutton, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Homer Bailey, Jackie Bradley Jr., Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Jose Bautista, Jose Iglesias, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Lavarnway, Shane Victorino, Stephen Drew, Will Middlebrooks
(Happy 4th of July everyone…scoreboard, England…USA, USA, USA!) Every month, here on Fire Brand, I take a look at the relative value of the 25 players on the current active roster. If you missed the March, April, or May editions check them out for the...
by chipbuck | Jun 5, 2013 | Allen Webster, Boston Red Sox, Darnell McDonald, David Ortiz, Drew Sutton, Dustin Pedroia, Garin Cecchini, Jed Lowrie, Jon Lester, Jose Iglesias, Matt Barnes, Michael Almanzar, Xander Bogearts
Today, I’m taking a look at five pressing (ok, four pressing and one not so pressing) questions that are currently facing the Red Sox organization. Let’s jump right in! 5. Should we be concerned with Matt Barnes‘s performance in Portland? Entering...
by jcookson | Apr 5, 2013 | Alex Hassan, Alex Wilson, Allen Webster, Arnie Beyeler, Boston Red Sox, Brock Holt, Bryce Brentz, Chris Carpenter, Craig Breslow, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, Drew Sutton, Franklin Morales, Jackie Bradley, Jose Iglesias, Lars Anderson, Mauro Gomez, Pawtucket Red Sox, Pedro Beato, Rubby de la Rosa, Ryan Lavarnway, Steven Wright, Terry Doyle, Tim Wakefield
I will be writing a team preview for each of the Red Sox minor league affiliates over the next four weeks. First up the Pawtucket Red Sox, who feature a new manager (Gary DiSarcina), and a roster filled with valuable depth for the major league team as they look to...
by evan brunell | Dec 20, 2012 | Aubrey Huff, Daniel Nava, David Ross, Drew Sutton, Ivan De Jesus, Jason Giambi, Jerry Sands, Jose Iglesias, Pedro Ciriaco, Rick Ankiel, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Raburn
Much of the attention this offseason has so far (rightly) been focused on who will be in the lineup and rotation for the Red Sox. But what about who will be coming off the bench? These players, while their value is less than those of starters, will still play...
by evan brunell | May 25, 2012 | Adrian Gonzalez, Carlos Pena, David Price, Desmond Jennings, Drew Sutton, Jeremy Hellickson, Matt Moore, Tampa Bay Rays
The Red Sox are on a roll, and they head into a big weekend matchup with the Rays after a much-needed day of rest, concluding 20 games in 20 days. The series will boast quite the pitching matchup, as Jon Lester, Josh Beckett and Clay Buchholz will roll out against the...
by scandage | Sep 5, 2011 | Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Drew Sutton, Game Threads, Henderson Alvarez, Jose Bautista, Josh Beckett, Kyle Weiland, Nate Spears, New York Yankees, Patsy Dougherty, Philadelphia A's, Ryan Lavarnway, Toronto Blue Jays
Boston Red Sox (84-55) @ Toronto Blue Jays (69-71) Josh Beckett (12-5, 2.54) @ Henderson Alvarez (1-2, 3.52) 1:07 PM EDT | Rogers Centre (Toronto, ON) TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, WWZN 1510 GAME NOTES The Red Sox will try to stop their fall in the American League East in...
by chipbuck | Jun 21, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Drew Sutton, Jed Lowrie, Marco Scutaro
According to Ian Browne of MLB.com, Red Sox shortstop Jed Lowrie is traveling to California on Tuesday to receive a second opinion on his ailing right shoulder from Dr. Lewis Yocum. Though the injury is being classified as a strained right left shoulder, Terry...
by scandage | Jun 17, 2011 | Bob Uecker, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, David Price, Drew Sutton, Game Threads, Jed Lowrie, Joe Cronin, John Lackey, Jonathan Papelbon, Milwaukee Brewers, Shaun Marcum, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays
Milwaukee Brewers (39-31) @ Boston Red Sox (41-27) Shaun Marcum (7-2, 2.68) @ John Lackey (4-5, 7.41) 7:10 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: NESN, MLB Network RADIO: WEEI 850, WWZN 1510 INJURY REPORT Milwaukee: Mitch Stetter, left hip labral irritation (Placed on...
by aconvery | May 24, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Drew Sutton, Dustin Pedroia, Fausto Carmona, Game Threads, Josh Beckett
Boston Red Sox (25-22) @ Cleveland Indians (30-15) Josh Beckett (3-1, 1.73) @ Fausto Carmona (3-4, 4.76) 7:05 PM EDT |Progressive Field (Cleveland, OH) TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, WWZN 1510 INJURY REPORT Cleveland: Grady Sizemore, right knee contusion (Placed on the 15...