Category: Jim Thome

The Injury Replacement Rises

...and when Mike Napoli's hip is ashes... then, they will have Daniel's permission to start.

Remy Returns, Clay Stumbles, Sox Win – All is Forgiven

Red Sox vs. Rangers
The Sox take the first game of the series against the White Sox, 12-8, on the strength of a 6 run third inning. Clay Buchholz struggled with his command, being chased in the fifth inning.

And Firebrand would like to welcome Jerry Remy back to the booth. It's a little belated, but hey, someone had to do it...

American League Central Preview.

Victor Martinez should get back on track upon returning from injury. Martinez may not be a great catcher, but he actually has value outside of the batters box, unlike Hafner. I expect good things out of Martinez this season, maybe not great things, but good. Shoppach will handle some of the duties behind the plate as well, which will help Victor stay rested. If Carlos Santana can make his way up to the big leagues this season, Victor could basically stay at first, and Shoppach could be moved for another piece, since they will need something, somewhere, eventually...

CWS 4, BOS 2: Sox can’t complete sweep

Gavin Floyd improved to 15-6 pitching 6 2/3’s innings of work against Tim Wakefield who turned in his 17th quality…

Manny drives in four, Red Sox win 8-5

After a somewhat awful stretch of baseball certain Boston Red Sox players have been putting together good games and turning…