by domara | Dec 15, 2014 | Boston Red Sox, Christian Vasquez, Cole Hamels, David Ross, Houston Astros, James Shields, Jason Castro, Jon Lester, Jordan Zimmermann, Justin Masterson, Max Scherzer, Philadelphia Phillies, Rick Porcello, Wade Miley, Washington Nationals
Now that the dust has settled on the flurry of moves that the Red Sox made last week, it’s safe to evaluate what still remains for the team going forward. Although the team added three capable pitchers to their rotation in Wade Miley, Justin Masterson, and Rick...
by askillin | Dec 12, 2014 | 2014 Boston Red Sox, 2014 Red Sox offseason, 2014 Trade Deadline, Brian Johnson, Eduardo Rodriguez, Henry Owens, James Shields, Jon Lester, Justin Masterson, Rick Porcello, Wade Miley, Yoenis Cespedes
The Red Sox didn’t spend much time wallowing over the loss of Jon Lester to the Cubs. In less than a day following Lester’s decision to sign with Chicago, Ben Cherington added three starting pitchers to Boston’s roster as the makings of the 2015 club begin to take...
by domara | Dec 4, 2014 | Allen Craig, Anthony Ranaudo, Billy Butler, Blake Swihart, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Moss, Brandon Webb, Cole Hamels, Deven Marrero, Henry Owens, James Shields, Jeff Samardzija, Jon Lester, Josh Donaldson, Mat Latos, Matt Barnes, Mookie Betts, Pedro Martinez, Will Middlebrooks, Yoenis Cespedes, Zack Greinke
Once Jon Lester makes his final decision, most expect the floodgates to open on the starting pitching market. Lester, who has garnered interest from the Red Sox, Cubs, Mariners, and most recently the Dodgers, is reportedly set to make his final decision before the...
by domara | Dec 2, 2014 | Bartolo Colon, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Ervin Santana, Hanley Ramirez, James Shields, Jon Lester, New York Mets, Pablo Sandoval, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners
As the Jon Lester sweepstakes heads down the home stretch, the Red Sox find themselves right in the thick of conversations involving the left-hander. Boston, along with the Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, and Seattle Mariners, are teams vying for the services of...
by domara | Nov 26, 2014 | Allen Craig, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Red, Clay Buchholz, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Doug Fister, Dustin Pedroia, Hanley Ramirez, James Shields, Johnny Cueto, Jon Lester, Jordan Zimmermann, Mat Latos, Max Scherzer, New York Yankees, Pablo Sandoval, Seattle Mariners, Washington Nationals, Yoenis Cespedes
With the signings of Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval squared away, the Red Sox can now shift their focus to retooling the top of the starting rotation. As has been the case the entire offseason, Boston seems poised to bring back their former home grown starter...
by askillin | Nov 19, 2014 | 2014 Boston Red Sox, 2014 Red Sox offseason, Alex Anthopolous, Andrew Friedman, Colby Rasmus, David Price, Dioner Navarro, Drew Hutchison, Ervin Santana, James Shields, Joe Maddon, Jon Lester, Jose Bautista, Jose Reyes, Nelson Cruz, Russell Martin
The Blue Jays aren’t messing around. That much became clear when they signed free-agent catcher Russell Martin to a five-year, $82.5 million contract Monday, outbidding notable heavyweights in the Cubs and Dodgers in the process. The signing comes with its fair share...
by domara | Nov 12, 2014 | Andrew Miller, Baltimore Orioles, Ben Cherington, Boston Red Sox, Buck Showalter, Deven Marrero, Jackie Bradley Jr., James Shields, Jon Lester, Pablo Sandoval, San Francisco Giants, Washington Nationals
With the Rookie of the Year Awards announced on Monday, Major League Baseball continued to hand out the offseason hardware by announcing the Manager of the Year awards on Tuesday. In the American League, Orioles skipper Buck Showalter took home the distinction, after...
by domara | Nov 6, 2014 | Allen Craig, Boston Red Sox, Brandon McCarthy, Clay Buchholz, Cole Hamels, James Shields, Jeff Samardzija, Johnny Cueto, Jon Lester, Kansas City Royals, Mike Trout, Oakland Athletics, Philadelphia Phillies, Yoenis Cespedes
Outside of Boston’s need for an upgrade at third base, the team must upgrade their starting rotation as well. After gutting their entire rotation at the trade deadline last season, Boston now has gaping holes with no obvious fit in mind. The good news is that...
by domara | Nov 5, 2014 | Adrian Beltre, Allen Craig, Boston Red Sox, Chase Headley, Cole Hamels, Colorado Rockies, Dustin Pedroia, Ian Kinsler, James Shields, Johnny Cueto, Jon Lester, Josh Donaldson, Max Scherzer, Mookie Betts, New York Mets, Pablo Sandoval, Robinson Cano
With the offseason now officially underway, it will be interesting to see when the Red Sox pull the trigger on their first move of the shopping season. Early speculation predicts Boston to be heavily involved in both the starting pitching market and third base front....
by domara | 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...
