by bcowett | Jun 10, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Boston Red Sox, Daniel Nava, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Ryan Dempster, Trey Ball
Yet another consecutive series win by the Red Sox. While sweeps are great, seeing this team consistently beat tough opponents is better. The bleachers in center & right fields were busy yesterday, as the Red Sox belted four round-trippers as a send-off for the...
by scandage | Jun 7, 2013 | Albert Pujols, Alberto Callaspo, Alex Wilson, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Andrew Taylor, Boston Red Sox, C.J. Wilson, Chris Iannetta, Clay Buchholz, Clayton Mortensen, Craig Breslow, David Ortiz, David Ross, Dustin Pedroia, Erick Aybar, Ernesto Frieri, Felix Doubront, Garrett Richards, Hank Conger, Howie Kendrick, J.B. Shuck, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joe Blanton, Jose Iglesias, Josh Hamilton, Junichi Tazawa, Kevin Jepsen, Koji Uehara, Los Angeles Angels, Mark Trumbo, Mike Carp, Mike Trout, Pedro Ciriaco, Peter Bourjos, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Madson, Ryan Rowland-Smith, Scott Downs, Sean Burnett, Stephen Drew, Texas Rangers, Tommy Hanson
After taking two of three against the Rangers, the Boston Red Sox (37-24, 1st place in the AL East, 1.5 games ahead) welcome the Los Angeles Angels (26-34, 3rd place in the AL West, 10.5 games back) to Fenway Park for a three-game series. Friday night’s game was...
by scandage | Jun 4, 2013 | A.J. Pierzynski, Adrian Beltre, Alex Wilson, Alexi Ogando, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Clayton Mortensen, Colby Lewis, Craig Breslow, Craig Gentry, Daniel Nava, David Murphy, David Ortiz, David Ross, Derek Holland, Elvis Andrus, Geovany Soto, Ian Kinsler, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jeff Baker, Joakim Soria, Joe Nathan, Joe Ortiz, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Jose Iglesias, Junichi Tazawa, Jurickson Profar, Justin Grimm, Justin Miller, Koji Uehara, Lance Berkman, Leonys Martin, Leury Garcia, Matt Harrison, Mike Napoli, Mitch Moreland, Neal Cotts, Neftali Feliz, Nelson Cruz, New York Yankees, Robbie Ross, Ryan Dempster, Stephen Drew, Tanner Scheppers, Texas Rangers
After taking two of three against the Yankees (thanks, rain!), the Boston Red Sox (35-23, first place in the AL East, 2.5 games ahead) return to Fenway Park to face the Texas Rangers (35-21, first place in the AL West, 1.5 games ahead) in a three-game series. The Red...
by bcowett | May 31, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, 2013 Pawtucket Red Sox, Boston Red Sox, David Ross, Dustin Pedroia, Franklin Morales, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jon Lester, New York Yankees, Shane Victorino
A few pitchers batting and some fluky homers later, we’re back from the hell that is interleague to play the New York Yankees. Sox have a tough road ahead. Your wristwatch? He’ll have it. That gold ring? He’ll take that too. Jacoby Ellsbury was...
by jkeller | May 30, 2013 | Alex Wilson, Allen Webster, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Brock Holt, Clay Buchholz, Clayton Mortensen, Craig Breslow, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, David Ross, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, John Farrell, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Jose Iglesias, Junichi Tazawa, Justin Verlander, Koji Uehara, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli, Pedro Ciriaco, Robinson Cano, Ryan Dempster, Shane Victorino, Stephen Drew, Will Middlebrooks
Every month, here on Fire Brand, I take a look at the relative value of the 25 players on the current active roster. If you missed the March or April editions check them out for the criteria of these rankings. As always, tell me if you agree or disagree in the comment...
by scandage | May 23, 2013 | Alex Wilson, Andrew Miller, Asdrubal Cabrera, Blake Wood, Boston Red Sox, Brett Myers, Bryan Shaw, Chris Perez, Clayton Mortensen, Cleveland Indians, Cody Allen, Corey Kluber, Craig Breslow, David Ortiz, Drew Stubbs, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Frank Herrmann, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jason Giambi, Jason Kipnis, Joe Smith, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Josh Tomlin, Junichi Tazawa, Justin Masterson, Koji Uehara, Lou Marson, Mark Reynolds, Matt Albers, Michael Bourn, Michael Brantley, Mike Carp, Nick Swisher, Pedro Ciriaco, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Raburn, Scott Kazmir, Terry Francona, Yan Gomes, Zach McAllister
After winning just one of three in Chicago, the Boston Red Sox (28-19, second place, 0.5 games behind in the AL East) return home to face Terry Francona‘s Cleveland Indians (26-19, first place in the AL Central, 0.5 games ahead). The Red Sox are 6-4 in their...
by jkeller | May 23, 2013 | Andrew Bailey, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Morrow, Clay Buchholz, Cleveland Indians, Cody Ross, Daniel Bard, David Ross, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jim Johnson, Joe Girardi, Joel Hanrahan, John Farrell, Josh Johnson, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Lyle Overbay, Mark Buehrle, Miami Marlins, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, R.A. Dickey, Raul Ibanez, Ricky Romero, Robinson Cano, Shane Victorino, Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, Travis Hafner, Vernon Wells
Making spring training predictions usually guarantees two things: 1) You will hit on a few. 2) You will miss on a lot more. Since we’re now through more than a quarter of the 2013 season, let’s take a look at five predictions that I already wish I could...
by scandage | May 20, 2013 | Adam Dunn, Addison Reed, Alejandro De Aza, Alex Rios, Alex Wilson, Alexei Ramirez, Angel Sanchez, Boston Red Sox, Casper Wells, Chicago White Sox, Chris Sale, Clay Buchholz, Clayton Mortensen, Conor Gillaspie, Craig Breslow, Daniel Nava, Dayan Viciedo, DeWayne Wise, Dustin Pedroia, Dylan Axelrod, Felix Doubront, Gavin Floyd, Gordon Beckham, Hector Gimenez, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jeff Keppinger, Jesse Crain, John Danks, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Jose De La Torre, Jose Quintana, Koji Uehara, Leyson Septimo, Matt Lindstrom, Matt Thornton, Mike Carp, Minnesota Twins, Nate Jones, Paul Konerko, Pedro Ciriaco, Ryan Lavarnway, Stephen Drew, Tyler Flowers, Tyler Greene
Having swept the Twins, the Boston Red Sox (27-17, second place, 0.5 games behind in the AL East) go to the South Side to take on the Chicago White Sox (19-23, tied for fourth place, 6 games behind in the AL Central) for a three-game series. The Red Sox are 6-4 in...
by scandage | May 17, 2013 | Aaron Hicks, Alex Wilson, Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Brian Dozier, Casey Fien, Chris Parmelee, Clay Buchholz, Clayton Mortensen, Cole DeVries, Craig Breslow, Darin Mastroianni, David Ortiz, Glen Perkins, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jared Burton, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joe Mauer, John Lackey, Jose De La Torre, Josh Roenicke, Josh Willingham, Justin Morneau, Mike Napoli, Minnesota Twins, Oswaldo Arcia, Pedro Florimon, Pedro Hernandez, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Pressly, Scott Diamond, Stephen Drew, Tampa Bay Rays, Tim Wood, Trevor Plouffe, Vance Worley
Having won two of three against the Rays, the Boston Red Sox (24-17, 2nd place, 1 game behind in the AL East) visit the Twin Cities for a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins (18-19, 4th place, 3 games back in the AL Central). The Red Sox are 4-6 in their...
by scandage | May 14, 2013 | Alex Cobb, Ben Zobrist, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Gomes, Cesar Ramos, Dan Shaughnessy, David Ortiz, David Price, Desmond Jennings, Evan Longoria, Felix Doubront, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jake McGee, James Loney, Jamey Wright, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jeff Niemann, Joel Peralta, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jose Lobaton, Jose Molina, Josh Lueke, Juan Carlos Oviedo, Kelly Johnson, Kyle Farnsworth, Luke Scott, Matt Joyce, Matt Moore, Ryan Roberts, Sean Rodriguez, Shane Victorino, Stephen Drew, Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, Will Middlebrooks, Yunel Escobar
After losing two of three to Toronto, the Boston Red Sox (22-16, third place in the AL East, 2 games back) travel to St. Petersburg, Florida to face the Tampa Bay Rays (19-18, 4th place in the AL East, 4.5 games back) in a three-game series. The Red Sox are a woeful...
