by scandage | May 6, 2013 | Aaron Hicks, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Brian Dozier, Brian Duensing, Carlos Quentin, Casey Fien, Chicago White Sox, Chris Parmelee, Clay Buchholz, Clayton Mortensen, Cole DeVries, Darin Mastroianni, David Ortiz, David Ross, Felix Doubront, Francisco Liriano, Glen Perkins, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jamey Carroll, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joe Mauer, John Lackey, Jonny Gomes, Josh Roenicke, Josh Willingham, Junichi Tazawa, Justin Morneau, Kevin Correia, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli, Minnesota Twins, Oswaldo Arcia, Pedro Ciriaco, Pedro Florimon, Pedro Hernandez, Philadelphia Phillies, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Doumit, San Diego Padres, Scott Diamond, Shane Victorino, St. Louis Cardinals, Stephen Drew, Texas Rangers, Tim Wood, Trevor Plouffe, Vance Worley, Wilkin Ramirez, Will Middlebrooks
After being swept by the Rangers, the Boston Red Sox (20-11, 1.5 games ahead in the AL East) return home to Fenway Park for a four-game series against the Minnesota Twins (13-14, 4th place, 4.5 games back in the AL Central). The Red Sox are 6-4 in their last 10 games...
by bcarsley | May 6, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Alfredo Aceves, Allen Webster, Andrew Miller, Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Matt Barnes, Rubby de la Rosa, Ryan Dempster, Will Middlebrooks
The Boston Red Sox are 20-11 right now, tied with the Rangers and Cardinals for the best record in baseball and sitting alone atop the American League East. Those who have watched a majority of the team’s games should understand that while the Red Sox might not be...
by scandage | May 3, 2013 | A.J. Pierzynski, Adrian Beltre, Alex Wilson, Alexi Ogando, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Clayton Mortensen, Colby Lewis, Craig Gentry, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Daniel Nava, David Murphy, David Ortiz, David Ross, Derek Holland, Dustin Pedroia, Elvis Andrus, Felix Doubront, Geovany Soto, Ian Kinsler, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jason Frasor, Jeff Baker, Joakim Soria, Joe Ortiz, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Junichi Tazawa, Justin Miller, Lance Berkman, Martin Perez, Matt Harrison, Michael Kirkman, Mitch Moreland, Neftali Feliz, Nelson Cruz, Robbie Ross, Tanner Scheppers, Texas Rangers, Will Middlebrooks, Yu Darvish
After taking two of three in Canada, the Boston Red Sox (20-8, 2.5 games ahead in the AL East) travel to Arlington to take on the Texas Rangers (17-11, 1.5 games ahead in the AL West) for a three-game weekend series. The Boston Red Sox, still holders of the best...
by jkeller | May 2, 2013 | Alex Wilson, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Clayton Mortensen, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, David Ross, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli, Pedro Ciriaco, Ryan Dempster, Shane Victorino, Stephen Drew
Every month, here on Fire Brand, I take a look at the relative value of the 25 players on the current active roster. In case you missed the last one, here are the criteria for the power rankings: 1) What is the value of each player on the Red Sox roster relative to...
by bcowett | Apr 29, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Boston Red Sox, Daniel Bard, Daniel Nava, Dustin Pedroia, Houston Astros, John Lackey, Mike Napoli, Will Middlebrooks
I’ll be the first to admit it – I would never have guessed that the Red Sox would be holding the best record in the majors even for a day. It’s the little things, y’know? I mean, yeah, it’s the Houston Astros, but you can’t feel...
by bcowett | Apr 24, 2013 | Alfredo Aceves, Boston Red Sox, Daniel Bard, Dustin Pedroia, John Lackey, Manny Ramirez, Mike Napoli, Shane Victorino, Steven Wright
I keep seeing all these players in balaclavas while in Boston and I’m just sitting here in Phoenix like “It’s gonna be 90 today. Better wear shorts.” No more calling Alfredo Aceves “Ace”. Doesn’t deserve it. Unless he gets a...
by bcarsley | Apr 22, 2013 | Allen Webster, Andrew Miller, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, John Lackey, Will Middlebrooks
I went to high school at The Newman School, located near the corner of Marlborough and Exeter, about three blocks away from the Copley T-Stop and the Boston Marathon finish line. I interned at NESN, which is located right in Watertown and was locked down for much of...
by dpoarch | Apr 21, 2013 | Andrew Bailey, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, Jacoby Ellsbury, Joel Hanrahan, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara, Ryan Dempster, Shane Victorino, Will Middlebrooks
The Red Sox won their seventh consecutive game today as Daniel Nava hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth. It’s been quite a while since we’ve watched a Red Sox team play quite this well, and as such, I wanted to list out the aspects of this season that have me...
by bcowett | Apr 19, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, John Lackey, Jonny Gomes, Keith Law, Koji Uehara, Mo Vaughn, Portland Sea Dogs, Shane Victorino
It might’ve only been 3 days, but ever since that Monday…it’s really felt like the Red Sox haven’t been home in a while. The Red Sox are deploying a #DeathBySingles offense. So why are they not losing more? The starting pitching has been...
by huntergolden | Apr 10, 2013 | John Lackey, Tommy John
It’s amazing how 4-5 innings of really good baseball can change people’s perceptions of a player. Last Friday, people were cautiously optimistic about John Lackey’s prospects for a bounce back season in 2013. By Saturday, they were teased with a glimpse of the Lackey...
