by shawn medeiros | Apr 30, 2008 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Jason Varitek, Jonathan Papelbon, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Ramirez, Toronto Blue Jays
After being scratched from his last start, Daisuke Matsuzaka came back with a solid effort pitching for 7 innings only allowing two hits while striking out four Toronto Blue Jays as Boston won in the bottom of the ninth 2-1. A repeat of last night’s game, Jason...
by shawn medeiros | Apr 15, 2008 | Jason Varitek, Jed Lowrie, Kevin Cash
Jason Varitek had a day off today with Tim Wakefield getting the nod, but when called upon in the top of the ninth to pinch hit for starting catcher Kevin Cash, Varitek delivered a solo-homerun to put Boston up 4-3 and eventually won the game 5-3. Hideki Okajma got...
by mike edelman | Apr 15, 2008 | Clay Buchholz, Coco Crisp, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Julian Tavarez, Julio Lugo, Kevin Cash, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Delcarmen, Manny Ramirez, Mike Lowell, Mike Timlin, Sean Casey, Tim Wakefield
A few weeks ago I asked “the crowd” here at MVN and specifically the Fire Brand community to participate in an social experiment of the highest order of importance to the future of mankind. The challenge at the time was to investigate the merits of group...
by evan brunell | Apr 7, 2008 | Coco Crisp, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Julio Lugo, Uncategorized
Now that the three-country odyssey has come to an end, perhaps the Red Sox can put their struggles behind them. The offense has been streaky, the bullpen mediocre en route to a 3-4 start and the schedule won’t get any easier. The off-day tomorrow will be...
by shawn medeiros | Apr 6, 2008 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Aardsma, David Ortiz, Frank Thomas, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Josh Beckett, Manny Delcarmen, Toronto Blue Jays, Vernon Wells
Josh Beckett got roughed for five runs in his season debut and the Toronto Blue Jays completed the sweep winning 7-4. Vernon Wells and Frank Thomas went yard in the win for the Jays in the win. Vernon’s dinger sent Beckett packing after 4.2 innings pitched with...
by shawn medeiros | Apr 2, 2008 | David Ortiz, Jason Varitek, Jon Lester, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Ramirez, Mike Lowell, Shaun Marcum, Tim Wakefield, Toronto Blue Jays
Jon Lester (1-1) out-pitched Rich Harden the second time around earning his first victory of the season. David Ortiz and Jason Varitek provided the offense both homering to propel the Red Sox to their second straight victory winning 5-0. Lester managed to turn over...
by shawn medeiros | Apr 2, 2008 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Joe Blanton, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Oakland Athletics, Rich Harden
Daisuke Matsuzaka struck out nine and gave up just two hits in 6.2 innings pitched to earn his first victory of the season. The Boston offense contributed with two runs batted in from Jacoby Ellsbury and Jason Varitek in the win. Jonathan Papelbon notched his second...
by zach hayes | Mar 29, 2008 | Jason Varitek
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by mike edelman | Mar 25, 2008 | Clay Buchholz, Coco Crisp, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Julian Tavarez, Julio Lugo, Kevin Cash, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Delcarmen, Manny Ramirez, Mike Lowell, Mike Timlin, Sean Casey, Tim Wakefield
I usually write my posts the day before they publish here on Fire Brand of the American League and then press publish them when I get to my computer in the morning. In theory, today – as you read this – is no different. In reality however, as I publish...
by evan brunell | Mar 24, 2008 | Alex Cora, Bobby Kielty, Bryan Corey, Clay Buchholz, Coco Crisp, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Aardsma, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Javier Lopez, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Julian Tavarez, Julio Lugo, Kevin Cash, Kevin Youkilis, Know Thy Enemy, Kyle Snyder, Manny Delcarmen, Manny Ramirez, Mike Lowell, Mike Timlin, Sean Casey, Tim Wakefield
You guessed it — we’re picking the Red Sox to repeat as American League East Division Champions. Coming off a World Series, the Red Sox will look to repeat and make it three titles in five years (shades of the Patriots). The Red Sox have a strong team...
