by zach hayes | Oct 1, 2007 | 2007 ALDS, Chone Figgins, Chris Bootcheck, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Dustin Moseley, Ervin Santana, Francisco Rodriguez, Garrett Anderson, Gary Matthews Jr., J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jered Weaver, Joe Saunders, John Lackey, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Juan Rivera, Know Thy Enemy, Los Angeles Angels, Manny Ramirez, Orlando Cabrera, Reggie Willits, Terry Francona, Tim Wakefield, Vladimir Guerrero
Last year, the experience was shattered by an August collapse. In 2005, the postseason was washed away in the blink of an eye. The magical postseasons of 2004 and 2003 will never be forgotten, and we all sincerely hope 2007 adds its name to that cherished list. The...
by guest | Sep 30, 2007 | J.D. Drew
By Daniel Rathman Entering Saturday night’s game, there were five American League hitters with a higher September OBP than the Red Sox’s J.D. Drew (.441). Their names: David Ortiz, Jorge Posada, Carlos Pena, Alex Rodriguez, and Magglio Ordonez. You’d...
by evan brunell | Sep 29, 2007 | Bryan Corey, Curt Schilling, David Ortiz, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Mike Lowell
This comes to you as the first column of Fire Brand as the home of the DIVISION CHAMPION RED SOX! He’s on fire. Big Papi, who nabbed four hits in four outings yesterday with a walk, had another successful night last night, nabbing three hits and a homer. Without...
by shawn medeiros | Sep 28, 2007 | David Ortiz, J.D. Drew, Jason Varitek, Josh Beckett, Minnesota Twins, Torii Hunter
With the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning with one out Jason Varitek and Kevin Youkilis both struck out ending the rally against the Minnesota Twins and closer Joe Nathan losing 5-4. David Ortiz was 4-4 with his 34th homerun of the season and two...
by shawn medeiros | Sep 26, 2007 | Bobby Kielty, Bryan Corey, Curt Schilling, David Ortiz, Eric Gagne, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jonathan Papelbon, Manny Ramirez, Oakland Athletics
J. D. Drew was 3-4, David Ortiz smacked a two-run homerun and Curt Schilling pitched for 6 innings earning his 9th victory as the Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 7-3. With New York losing in extra innings to the Devil Rays and the Red Sox win the magic number is...
by zach hayes | Sep 23, 2007 | Edwin Jackson, Game Threads, J.D. Drew, Tampa Bay Rays, Tim Wakefield
September 23rd, 2007 GAME THREAD Boston Red Sox (92-63) @ Tampa Bay Devil Rays (63-92) Tim Wakefield (16-11, 4.73) @ Edwin Jackson (4-15, 5.99) 1:40 PM EDT at Tropicana Field (St. Petersburg, FL) TV: NESN | RADIO: WRKO 680, WROL (Sp.) KEEP YOUR EYE ON: TOR @ NYY | KC...
by shawn medeiros | Sep 23, 2007 | Al Reyes, Andy Sonnanstine, Carlos Pena, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Eric Gagne, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Jonathan Papelbon, Julio Lugo, Tampa Bay Rays
Down by a run in the ninth inning Jason Varitek tied the game with his 15th homerun of the season and Julio Lugo’s 8th homerun of the season put Boston ahead clinching a playoff birth for the club. Al Reyes (3-3) blew his fourth save of season assuring the Red...
by shawn medeiros | Sep 19, 2007 | Clay Buchholz, Eric Hinske, J.D. Drew, Jason Varitek, Jeremy Accardo, Jesse Litsch, Mike Timlin, Russ Adams, Toronto Blue Jays
It may be time to hit the panic button for Red Sox Nation. Clay Buchholz (3-1) suffered his first loss of the season pitching for 4 2/3 innings, on five hits, two runs, one earned, two walks, and five strikeouts as the Boston Red Sox saw their lead over the New York...
by mike edelman | Sep 18, 2007 | Alex Cora, Clay Buchholz, Coco Crisp, Curt Schilling, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Eric Gagne, Eric Hinske, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Julian Tavarez, Julio Lugo, Kevin Cash, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Ramirez, Terry Francona, Tim Wakefield
Okay, I wouldn’t say “too close for comfort,” but after last night I have an uneasy feeling. Last night’s game was just a lackluster performance all the way around. Tim Wakefield’s knuckler didn’t have a lot of bite, resulting in a...
by zach hayes | Sep 16, 2007 | Clay Buchholz, Coco Crisp, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Manny Ramirez
Some news and notes before a big Sunday night game featuring Hall of Famers Curt Schilling and Roger Clemens. Only Joe Morgan can ruin the night
