by bcarsley | Feb 25, 2013 | Austin Romine, Baltimore Orioles, Blake Swihart, Buster Posey, Carlos Santana, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, David Ross, Dusty Brown, Francisco Cervelli, Gustavo Molina, J.P. Arencibia, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jason Varitek, Jesus Montero, Joe Mauer, John Jaso, Jose Lobaton, Jose Molina, Kevin Cash, Matt Wieters, Mike Napoli, Mike Zunino, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Ryan Doumit, Ryan Hanigan, Ryan Lavarnway, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, Yasmani Grandal
The Red Sox have assembled one of the best collections of catchers in all of baseball. And if you think that speaks to the paucity of passable backstops in the game as much as it does Boston’s roster construction, you’re right. As you all know, the Red Sox currently...
by scandage | Sep 3, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Blake Beavan, Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, Carlos Peguero, Charlie Furbush, Clay Buchholz, Cody Ross, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Dustin Ackley, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Franklin Gutierrez, George Sherrill, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jason Vargas, Jesus Montero, John Jaso, Jon Lester, Jose Iglesias, Junichi Tazawa, Justin Smoak, Kevin Millwood, Kyle Seager, Mauro Gomez, Michael Saunders, Mike Carp, Oliver Perez, Rich Hill, Ryan Lavarnway, Seattle Mariners, Tom Wilhelmsen, Trayvon Robinson
After getting swept in yet another series, the Boston Red Sox (62-73, 15 games back in the AL East) finish up a terrible West Coast swing with three games against the Seattle Mariners (65-70, 15 games back in the AL West). Yes, you read that right: the Mariners are...
by chipbuck | Jul 6, 2012 | Alex Rodriguez, Boston Red Sox, David Robertson, Jesus Montero, New York Yankees, Rafael Soriano, Russell Martin
Today, I’m releasing the third installment of my “Five Questions with the Enemy” series. Once again, my guest is the incomparable Matt Imbrogno, the Editor-in-Chief of the outstanding site Yankee Analysts. If you don’t already read their work...
by scandage | Jun 28, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Andy Pettitte, Boston Red Sox, Brendan Ryan, C.C. Sabathia, Casper Wells, Charlie Furbush, Cody Ross, Daniel Nava, Darnell McDonald, David Ortiz, Dustin Ackley, Erasmo Ramirez, Felix Doubront, Felix Hernandez, Franklin Gutierrez, Franklin Morales, George Sherrill, Hector Noesi, Hisashi Iwakuma, Ichiro Suzuki, Jason Vargas, Jesus Montero, John Jaso, Josh Beckett, Justin Smoak, Kyle Seager, Lucas Luetge, Matt Albers, Michael Pineda, Michael Saunders, Mike Carp, New York Yankees, Nick Punto, Ryan Kalish, Seattle Mariners, Stephen Pryor, Tom Wilhelmsen, Toronto Blue Jays, Vicente Padilla, Will Middlebrooks
After taking two of three against the pesky Toronto Blue Jays, the Boston Red Sox (40-35) wing it to the West Coast to take on the foundering Seattle Mariners (32-45). The Mariners are 4-6 in their last 10 games, while the Red Sox are 8-2 in their last 10. The Sox are...
by scandage | May 14, 2012 | Adrian Gonzalez, Blake Beavan, Boston Red Sox, Brandon League, Brendan Ryan, Chone Figgins, Cleveland Indians, Cody Ross, Daniel Bard, Daniel Nava, Dustin Ackley, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Franklin Gutierrez, George Sherrill, Ichiro Suzuki, Jason Vargas, Jesus Montero, John Jaso, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Justin Smoak, Kelly Shoppach, Kyle Seager, Lucas Luetge, Michael Saunders, Miguel Olivo, Mike Aviles, Mike Carp, Seattle Mariners, Tom Wilhelmsen, Will Middlebrooks
The Boston Red Sox (15-19) finish their current homestand with a two-game series against the Seattle Mariners (16-20). The Mariners aren’t setting the world on fire lately but are 5-5 in their last 10 games, which is pretty good for the Mariners. Then again, the...
by chipbuck | Feb 1, 2012 | Alex Rodriguez, C.C. Sabathia, Cole Hamels, Derek Jeter, Freddy Garcia, Hiroki Kuroda, Jesus Montero, Johnny Damon, Jorge Posada, Mariano Rivera, Michael Pineda, New York Yankees, Phil Hughes, Zach Grienke
Today, I’m releasing the first installment of a new series I’ll be starting here at Fire Brand. From time to time, I’ll check in with other writers within the baseball blogosphere to discuss their team, an upcoming series with the Red Sox, or just...
by chipbuck | Jan 16, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Hiroki Kuroda, Jesus Montero, Michael Pineda, New York Yankees
The 2011-2012 off season sure has been a strange one. Let’s quickly recap it. Ryan Madson went from being on the cusp from signing a four year $44M contract to remain with the Phillies, only get to get spurned at the last second. The Phillies signed Jonathan...
by scandage | Sep 1, 2011 | A.J. Burnett, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Conor Jackson, Former Red Sox, Game Threads, Jason Place, Jesus Montero, Joe Harris, Jon Lester, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Philadelphia A's
New York Yankees (81-53) @ Boston Red Sox (83-52) A.J. Burnett (9-11, 5.31) @ Jon Lester (14-6, 3.09) 7:10 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: NESN, YES, MLB Network RADIO: WEEI 850, WWZN 1510 GAME NOTES The Red Sox beat the Yankees last night 9-5 to take the second...
