by bcowett | Feb 13, 2013 | Billy Beane, Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Clay Buchholz, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Hideki Okajima, John Henry, Oakland Athletics
This is the first season in a long while where I truly don’t know how good the Red Sox will be. It’s kind of…exhilarating, not having such high expectations this time. Like anything could happen. There will be a time when the Red Sox will return to...
by bcowett | Jan 30, 2013 | Alex Rodriguez, Allen Webster, Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd, Hideki Okajima, Jerry Remy, John Farrell, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Scott Atchison
If you know what that title is from, then you most likely know what begins in two months. And you’re probably pretty awesome too. It’s a real shame this guy is moving on from the Red Sox. Your reigning Fire Brand of the Year, Scott Atchison, has signed...
by chipbuck | May 20, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Hideki Okajima
With John Lackey, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Junichi Tazawa, Dan Wheeler, and Bobby Jenks all on the disabled list, it was only a matter of time before the front office decided to make a few moves to add some depth to the pitching staff. Kevin Millwood Signs Minor League Deal...
by Troy Patterson | Apr 18, 2011 | Dennys Reyes, Felix Doubront, Hideki Okajima
photo © 2009 Keith Allison | more info (via: Wylio)After struggling a bit in the lefty role the Red Sox have sent down Felix Doubront and recalled Hideki Okajima. He has had a great start to 2011 with the Paw Sox going 4.1 innings with no runs scored against. His...
by mike scandura | Apr 7, 2011 | Alfredo Aceves, Hideki Okajima, Jose Iglesias, Michael Bowden, Scott Atchison
The Pawtucket Red Sox’ season opener Thursday night was notable not only for who played but also for who did not play. Ex-Yankee Alfredo Aceves was tabbed earlier in the week by manager Arnie Beyeler to start against the Rochester Red Wings. But approximately an hour...
by mike silver | Jul 26, 2010 | Daniel Bard, Hideki Okajima, Jonathan Papelbon, Manny Delcarmen, Ramon Ramirez
With the Sox bullpen letting another late lead slip away Sunday, there is little question that the collapse of the relief corps has been one team’s bigger issues this season. Compounding issues is the news that the Sox may not be making any significant adds at the...
by tom fratamico | Jun 25, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, Felix Doubront, Hideki Okajima, Jonathan Papelbon, Jose Iglesias, Kerry Wood
Even before Jonathan Papelbon blew a save on Wednesday night in Denver, the Red Sox needed help in the back end of the bullpen. Daniel Bard can not go two innings each game the Sox are leading in a close game in going into the eighth inning. Both Papelbon and Hideki...
by dan rowinski | Jun 10, 2010 | Bobby Jenks, Boof Bonser, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Lyon, Chicago White Sox, Cla Meredith, Daniel Bard, Felix Doubront, Hideki Okajima, Jonathan Papelbon, Manny Delcarmen, Ramon Ramirez, Robert Manuel, Scott Atchison, Scott Schoeneweis
Look on the bright side. When it comes to the Sox best relief pitchers, all are home grown. Yet, outside of Jonathan Papelbon, Daniel Bard and Manny Delcarmen there has not been a lot to like about the Sox bullpen this year. You probably had the feeling, as I did,...
by Troy Patterson | Apr 10, 2010 | Daniel Bard, Hideki Okajima, Jonathan Papelbon, Manny Delcarmen, Ramon A. Ramirez, Scott Schoeneweis
I love to preach patience and we have a long season ahead, but I think it’s time to question the bullpen. It’s only been 4 games, but a team putting big situations in the hands of Scott Schoeneweis and Scott Atchinson might want to start looking for...
by evan brunell | Jan 28, 2010 | Hideki Okajima
Lost in all the hubbub back when Daisuke Matsuzaka was being posted was Boston’s inking of left-handed reliever Hideki Okajima to a two-year deal with a club option. The signing flew rather under the radar given Okajima was a run-of-the-mill reliever in Japan...
