8/16: …

Junichi Tazawa makes his second start of a very short career. Once he settled in, and the defense actually started to play defense behind him, he looked good in his first start.

If Youkilis had any chance at MVP, even though Mauer is clearly the best player, then I think it went out the window with his helmet throwing incident. Now he is suspended, and because Drew is hurt, the lineup won't be as strong the next few days...

...But that is just one man's opinion.

The Weekend Series Preview

With Thursday's game still to be played, the Sox look toward their three-game weekend series in Texas, back 5.5 of the Yankees; up 1.5 on the Rangers in the wildcard. This is a big set - don't take it likely...

7/22: Youth shall be served

Adam LaRoche and Chris Duncan in, Julio Lugo and prospects out....but none of them will be an impact in today's game. With the Yankees win today already in the books, tonight is all about Clay Buchholz.

Red Sox complete sweep

Julio Lugo lead the way with four hits in the game and the Boston Red Sox completed the four game…