Tuesday Links: Homecoming for Han-Ram?

by | Nov 4, 2014 | Adam Eaton, Adam Jones, Boston Red Sox, Chase Headley, Dustin Pedroia, Francisco Liriano, Ian Kinsler, Jackie Bradley Jr., James Shields, Jonathan Herrera, Mookie Betts, Pablo Sandoval, Robinson Cano, Torey Lovullo

While free agents like Pablo Sandoval and Chase Headley are both logical fits for the Red Sox at third base, it’s important to not overlook a player like Hanley Ramirez. A shortstop by trade, Ramirez figures to slide over to third base in the near future due to...

Friday Links: World Series shifts to San Fran

by | Oct 24, 2014 | Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brandon McCarthy, Francisco Liriano, Jackie Bradley Jr., Jeremy Guthrie, Joe Maddon, Justin Masterson, Kansas City Royals, San Francisco Giants, Tim Hudson, Yoenis Cespedes

After splitting the first two games of the World Series at Kauffman Stadium, the Kansas City Royals and the San Francisco Giants will resume the fall classic tonight at AT&T Park. The scheduled pitching match-up for tonight is set to feature two veterans, who are...

Tuesday Links: Waiting until the end

by | Sep 16, 2014 | Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Workman, Clay Buchholz, Cole Hamels, David Ortiz, Francisco Liriano, James Shields, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Max Scherzer, Pittsburgh Pirates, Rusney Castillo, Xander Bogaerts

After taking three games of four from the Kansas City Royals over the weekend, the Red Sox hit the road on Monday and traveled to Pittsburgh for the first time since 2011. Boston will send rookie right-hander Anthony Ranaudo to the mound to start the series, while the...

The Advanced Scout – Minnesota Twins

by | May 6, 2013 | Aaron Hicks, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Brian Dozier, Brian Duensing, Carlos Quentin, Casey Fien, Chicago White Sox, Chris Parmelee, Clay Buchholz, Clayton Mortensen, Cole DeVries, Darin Mastroianni, David Ortiz, David Ross, Felix Doubront, Francisco Liriano, Glen Perkins, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jamey Carroll, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joe Mauer, John Lackey, Jonny Gomes, Josh Roenicke, Josh Willingham, Junichi Tazawa, Justin Morneau, Kevin Correia, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli, Minnesota Twins, Oswaldo Arcia, Pedro Ciriaco, Pedro Florimon, Pedro Hernandez, Philadelphia Phillies, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Doumit, San Diego Padres, Scott Diamond, Shane Victorino, St. Louis Cardinals, Stephen Drew, Texas Rangers, Tim Wood, Trevor Plouffe, Vance Worley, Wilkin Ramirez, Will Middlebrooks

After being swept by the Rangers, the Boston Red Sox (20-11, 1.5 games ahead in the AL East) return home to Fenway Park for a four-game series against the Minnesota Twins (13-14, 4th place, 4.5 games back in the AL Central). The Red Sox are 6-4 in their last 10 games...

Winter Meetings Preview

by | Dec 1, 2012 | Adam LaRoche, Alex Gonzalez, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Anibal Sanchez, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brandon McCarthy, Brennan Boesch, Brian Wilson, Cody Ross, Dan Haren, Daniel Bard, Detroit Tigers, Edwin Jackson, Francisco Liriano, Jair Jurrjens, Jerry Owens, Joakim Soria, Joe Blanton, Jonathan Broxton, Jonny Gomes, Jose Iglesias, Jose Valverde, Josh Hamilton, Koji Uehara, Kyle Lohse, Mark Reynolds, Mike Adams, Mike Napoli, Nate Schierholtz, Nick Swisher, Rafael Perez, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Madson, San Francisco Giants, Shaun Marcum, Shin-Soo Choo, Stephen Drew

The 2012 Baseball Winter Meetings will be held in Nashville on Monday through Wednesday. Let’s take a look at some of the free agents and non-tendered players that the Red Sox may be interested in. As everybody knows, Boston is looking for a first baseman, and...

What pitchers could the Red Sox trade for?

by | Jul 26, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Francisco Liriano, Franklin Morales, James Shields, Jason Vargas, Joe Blanton, Josh Johnson, Matt Garza, Ryan Dempster, Wade Davis, Zack Greinke

Leading up to the trade deadline, all signs point to the Red Sox being buyers. It’s obvious what the team needs most: starting pitching. With Josh Beckett and Jon Lester not pitching up to snuff, the rotation has been in shambles all season long. Felix Doubront...

The intangible benefit of Pedroia

by | May 27, 2010 | Adrian Beltre, Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Denard Span, Dustin Pedroia, Francisco Liriano, J.D. Drew, Kevin Youkilis, Matt Garza, Minnesota Twins, Terry Francona, Victor Martinez

Everybody knows about “The Laser Show.” Dustin Pedroia is the working man of working men on the Sox roster (next to Kevin Youkilis, of course) and the straw that stirs the proverbial cocktail. Pedroia seems more like a whiskey type of guy to me, not that...