by guest | Aug 6, 2007 | Andy Phillips, Bobby Abreu, Brian Bruney, Carl Pavano, Coco Crisp, Curt Schilling, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Doug Mientkiewicz, Dustin Pedroia, Eric Gagne, Hideki Matsui, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jason Giambi, Joba Chamberlain, Johnny Damon, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Josh Phelps, Julio Lugo, Kei Igawa, Kevin Youkilis, Kyle Farnsworth, Manny Ramirez, Melky Cabrera, Miguel Cairo, Mike Lowell, Mike Mussina, New York Yankees, Phil Hughes, Robinson Cano, Roger Clemens, Shelley Duncan, Wil Nieves, Wilson Betemit
Hello folks. Jim Johnson here from The Bronx Block. I’m currently watching the Sox help the Yankees in their task of securing the Wild Card and I thought, “Hmm, it’s been a while since we’ve seen one another.” So I thought I’d come...
by mike edelman | Aug 3, 2007 | Game Threads, Horacio Ramirez, Jon Lester, Seattle Mariners
August 3rd, 2007 GAME THREAD Boston Red Sox (66-42) @ Seattle Mariners (59-47) Jon Lester, LHP (1-0, 4.26) @ Horacio Ramirez, LHP (6-3, 6.52) 10:05 PM EDT at Safeco Field (Seattle, WA) TV: NESN | RADIO: WRKO 680, WROL (Sp.) AL EAST GAMES: KC @ NYY | TEX @ TOR | BAL @...
by evan brunell | Aug 3, 2007 | Alex Cora, Coco Crisp, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Doug Mirabelli, Dustin Pedroia, Eric Hinske, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jason Varitek, Javier Lopez, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Julian Tavarez, Julio Lugo, Kason Gabbard, Kevin Youkilis, Kyle Snyder, Manny Delcarmen, Manny Ramirez, Mike Lowell, Mike Timlin, Tim Wakefield, Wily Mo Pena
July saw the Red Sox go 15-12, which represents an upgrade over the awful June. The Red Sox seemed to be going nowhere in the beginning of the month, but a five-game winning streak from July 20-24 and a three-game winning streak from the 26th-28th really helped...
by zach hayes | Jul 28, 2007 | Game Threads, James Shields, Jon Lester, Tampa Bay Rays
JULY 28th, 2007 GAME THREAD Jon Lester (1-0, 3.00) @ James Shields (8-6, 4.44) Boston Red Sox (63-40) @ Tampa Bay Devil Rays (38-64) 7:05 PM EDT at Tropicana Field (St. Petersburg, FL) TV: NESN | RADIO: WRKO 680, WROL (Sp.) AL EAST GAMES: NYY @ BAL l TOR @ CWS PRIOR...
by josh lacey | Jul 25, 2007 | Alex Cora, Brendan Donnelly, Coco Crisp, Curt Schilling, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Doug Mirabelli, Dustin Pedroia, Eric Hinske, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Javier Lopez, John Farrell, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Julian Tavarez, Julio Lugo, Kason Gabbard, Kevin Youkilis, Kyle Snyder, Manny Delcarmen, Manny Ramirez, Mike Timlin, Terry Francona, Tim Wakefield, Wily Mo Pena
What are the factors that have, historically, determined how long into a season the Sox have stayed competitive or how deep of a playoff run they have the potential to enjoy? A partial list would include: starting rotation, bullpen strength, everyday offense, defense,...
by evan brunell | Jul 24, 2007 | Bobby Kielty, Brandon Moss, Brendan Donnelly, Clay Buchholz, Coco Crisp, Craig Breslow, Curt Schilling, David Murphy, Jacoby Ellsbury, Javier Lopez, Joel Pineiro, Jon Lester, Julian Tavarez, Kason Gabbard, Kyle Snyder, Manny Delcarmen, Mike Timlin, Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, Salomon Torres, Trades, Wily Mo Pena
The triumphant return of Jon Lester last night certainly inspired many. It’s no small task to return from cancer to one of the biggest stages in the sports world, starting pitcher for a major league team, let alone the Boston Red Sox. However, it happened....
by shawn medeiros | Jul 24, 2007 | Cleveland Indians, Coco Crisp, Grady Sizemore, J.D. Drew, Jon Lester, Manny Ramirez, Mike Lowell
A setback is a setup for a comeback. Jon Lester returned from a big setback beating out a treatable form of lymphoma cancer and on “his” day, Lester went out and got two victories: a win in his first return to the Major Leagues beating Cleveland 6-2 and a...
by zach hayes | Jul 23, 2007 | Cleveland Indians, Game Threads, Jake Westbrook, Jon Lester
JULY 23rd, 2007 GAME THREAD Jon Lester (0-0, -.–) @ Jake Westbrook (1-5, 6.07) Boston Red Sox (59-39) @ Cleveland Indians (57-40) 7:05 PM EDT at Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: NESN/ESPN2 | RADIO: WRKO 680, WROL (Sp.) AL EAST GAMES: MIN @ TOR | NYY @ KC PRIOR GAME...
by josh lacey | Jul 13, 2007 | Curt Schilling, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Julian Tavarez, Kason Gabbard, Unaffiliated/Former Players
One of the biggest question marks facing the Red Sox as we open the second half is the depth of our starting pitching staff. Josh Beckett has been, for the most part, a rock, though according to Baseball Prospectus
by evan brunell | Jun 27, 2007 | Brandon Moss, Chicago White Sox, Clay Buchholz, Craig Hansen, Ian Kennedy, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jed Lowrie, Joba Chamberlain, Jon Lester, Mark Buehrle, Michael Bowden, New York Yankees, Phil Hughes, Wily Mo Pena
Ever since the news exploded onto the scene that the Red Sox were highly interested in acquiring Mark Buerhle, the fervor has been tempered somewhat. Immediately after the Chicago Sun-Times ran that explosive piece that all but assured a deal was imminent, the Boston...