The Advanced Scout – Texas Rangers

by | Jul 23, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Adrian Beltre, Adrian Gonzalez, Alfredo Aceves, Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Clay Buchholz, Cody Ross, Colby Lewis, Craig Gentry, Daniel Nava, David Murphy, Derek Holland, Elvis Andrus, Felix Doubront, Ian Kinsler, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joe Nathan, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Josh Hamilton, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara, Los Angeles Angels, Mark Lowe, Mark Melancon, Matt Albers, Michael Kirkman, Michael Young, Mike Napoli, Mitch Moreland, Neftali Feliz, Nelson Cruz, Nick Punto, Oakland Athletics, Robbie Ross, Roy Oswalt, Ryan Sweeney, Scott Feldman, Tanner Scheppers, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Vicente Padilla, Will Middlebrooks, Yorvit Torrealba

After being swept but the lowly and injured Blue Jays, the Boston Red Sox (48-48, 9.5 games back in the AL East) go to Arlington, Texas for a three-game skein against the Texas Rangers (56-38, 5 games ahead in the AL West). The Red Sox are 5-5 in their last 10, while...

The Advanced Scout – Toronto Blue Jays

by | Jul 20, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Aaron Laffey, Adam Lind, Adrian Gonzalez, Andrew Miller, Anthony Gose, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Lyon, Brandon Morrow, Brett Lawrie, Carl Crawford, Carlos Villanueva, Casey Janssen, Chicago White Sox, Clay Buchholz, Cody Ross, Colby Rasmus, Daniel Nava, Darren Oliver, David Ortiz, Drew Hutchison, Dustin McGowan, Edwin Encarnacion, Henderson Alvarez, Houston Astros, J.A. Happ, J.P. Arencibia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jerry Remy, Jesse Litsch, Jon Lester, Jose Bautista, Josh Beckett, Kelly Johnson, Kyle Drabek, Luis Perez, Mark Melancon, Matt Albers, Pedro Ciriaco, Ryan Sweeney, Scott Atchison, Sergio Santos, Toronto Blue Jays, Travis Snider, Vicente Padilla, Will Middlebrooks, Yunel Escobar

After taking three of four from the Chicago White Sox, the Boston Red Sox (48-45, 9.5 GB) welcome the struggling Toronto Blue Jays (45-47, 12 GB) to Fenway Park for a three-game set. The Blue Jays are 3-7 in their last 10 while the Red Sox are 6-4 in their last 10....

The Resurrection of the Farm System

by | Jul 18, 2012 | Anthony Ranaudo, Anthony Rizzo, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Jacobs, Brandon Workman, Bryce Brentz, Casey Kelly, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, Drake Britton, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jed Lowrie, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Jose Iglesias, Junichi Tazawa, Kevin Youkilis, Kyle Weiland, Reymond Fuentes, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Lavarnway, Stolmy Pimentel, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts

<a title="" When Theo Epstein assumed the role of Red Sox General Manager prior to the 2003 season, one of his missions was to build a “$100M player development machine.”  While his goal was certainly ambitious, he faced two big obstacles:  a...

The Advanced Scout – Chicago White Sox

by | Jul 16, 2012 | A.J. Pierzynski, Aaron Cook, Adam Dunn, Addison Reed, Adrian Gonzalez, Alejandro De Aza, Alex Rios, Alexei Ramirez, Alfredo Aceves, Boston Red Sox, Brent Morel, Brian Bruney, Chicago White Sox, Clay Buchholz, Cleveland Indians, Cody Ross, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, Dayan Viciedo, Detroit Tigers, Dylan Axelrod, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, Gavin Floyd, Gordon Beckham, Hector Santiago, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jesse Crain, John Danks, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Kevin Youkilis, Mark Melancon, Matt Albers, Matt Thornton, New York Yankees, Paul Konerko, Pedro Ciriaco, Philip Humber, Ryan Sweeney, Tampa Bay Rays, Vicente Padilla, Will Middlebrooks

After taking two of three in St. Petersburg against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Boston Red Sox (45-44, 3-7 in their last 10) return to Fenway Park to host a four-game set against the Chicago White Sox (49-39, 7-3 in their last 10). The White Sox lead the AL Central by 3.5...

Examining the Trade Market: Starting Pitchers

by | Jul 16, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Casey Kelly, Cole Hamels, Felix Hernandez, Jackie Bradley, James Shields, Jeremy Guthrie, Jon Lester, Matt Barnes, Matt Barnes, Matt Garza, Ryan Dempster, Wandy Rodriguez, Zack Greinke

With the trading deadline just 15 days away, I thought I’d take a few moments to examine the starting pitchers the Red Sox could be looking to acquire for the stretch run.  Let’s jump right in! Felix Hernandez – Rrrrrr.  LMFAO!  That’s funny....

What Went Wrong in the First Half: Part 1

by | Jul 12, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Clay Buchholz, Cody Ross, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Daniel Bard, Daniel Nava, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Repko, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Ryan Kalish

So here we are at the so-called mid-point of the season:  the All-Star break.  While we knew this season would likely be tougher than seasons in recent memory, few could have expected the veritable roller coaster ride the Red Sox have been on since Opening Day.  Up...