The Advanced Scout – Toronto Blue Jays

And once more with the Blue Jays. We’ve already seen 2012, Toronto – we don’t need you coming back here to remind us of how bad a “superteam” can get. And for just the seventh time in team history, the Red Sox have a chance to clinch the...

Don’t Forget How Fun This Is

Let’s play word association with the last few editions of the Boston Red Sox. For me, 2011 equals “failure.” When I think of 2012, the first thing that jumps to mind is “fecundity.” And 2013? Apologies for the language, but the first thing is “really f-ing good.” So...

The Advance Scout – New York Yankees

Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more. The Red Sox will play their final rivalry series of the year this weekend. Will we miss it? Not at first, but eventually, we’ll miss it dearly. NEW YORK YANKEES – 79-68, 3rd place in the AL East (9.5 GB)...

The [Potential] Playoff Roster

Let’s start here: KNOCK ON WOOD. We are all fully aware that 2011 happened. They peaked at a 9 game lead on September 3.  Today, we stand at 7.5 games on September 10. It’s happened before, but in spite of the past, ESPN ranks the Red Sox as a 99.9%...