by lee perrault | Jan 17, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, Jonathan Papelbon, Theo Epstein
With arbitration cases kicking in, payroll comes to the forefront of team concerns this week. While the Red Sox only have 4 arbitration cases left to settle, we can start to look at the overall payroll concerns going into 2010 and beyond. 2010 is supposed to be our...
by evan brunell | Jan 16, 2010 | Hideki Okajima, Jeremy Hermida, Jonathan Papelbon, Manny Corpas, Manny Delcarmen, Quick Post, Ramon Ramirez
This year, four Red Sox are eligible for arbitration. The big name is closer Jonathan Papelbon while Manny Delcarmen, Ramon Ramirez (the original one) and Jeremy Hermida round out the other three. (Hideki Okajima recently avoided arbitration, signing for $2.75...
by evan brunell | Dec 25, 2009 | Daniel Bard, David Ortiz, Jason Bay, John Lackey, Jonathan Papelbon, Kevin Youkilis, Marco Scutaro, Mike Lowell, Theo Epstein, Tim Wakefield
Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Happy Holidays to everyone! While I celebrate both Christmas and Hannukah, there’s no denying the holiday that stops America in its tracks — that’s Christmas. That’s why I’ve chosen Christmas as the...
by lee perrault | Dec 13, 2009 | Jonathan Papelbon
In 2007, pitching analysis was changed forever with the addition of the Pitch FX system. While the technology in 2007 was not as widely available throughout all ballparks as it is today, it has helped the average fan be able to take a critical eye to pitches. Have...
by evan brunell | Dec 9, 2009 | Jonathan Papelbon
Keith Foulke gave his right arm to pitch the Sox to the 2004 World Series. I’m forever appreciative of what Foulke did — moreso than most people, I think — but it’s obvious that Jonathan Papelbon ranks as the closer of the All-Aughts Team of...
by jake digregorio | Oct 11, 2009 | Clay Buchholz, Game Recap, J.D. Drew, Jonathan Papelbon, Los Angeles Angels, Scott Kazmir
“Uninspiring” is the word that you’re probably looking for… The Red Sox apparently carried their lack of motivation with them into October. The Los Angeles Angels handedly swept the Red Sox, and for a third night in a row, the Red Sox simply beat themselves by playing...
by tim daloisio | Sep 17, 2009 | Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Jonathan Papelbon, Kevin Youkilis, Tim Wakefield
The Turning Point There’s no better way to enter the playoffs than on a hot streak, unless, of course, your opponent is reeling in defeat. The ninth inning of last night’s game must have put a real damper on the spirit in the Los Angeles clubhouse. After...
by mike silver | Sep 8, 2009 | Daniel Bard, Hideki Okajima, Jonathan Papelbon, Manny Delcarmen
The popular rumor growing in MLB trade circles is that Red Sox closer and fan favorite, Jon Papelbon, will be traded in the offseason with Billy Wagner assuming closer duties for 2010. With the claims gaining steam, it’s time to look at the Sox’ possible...
by evan brunell | Aug 26, 2009 | Billy Wagner, Jonathan Papelbon
The Billy Wagner acquisition by the Red Sox is a major acquisition that will have an impact on the Sox’s ability to close out games, both down the stretch run and (cross your fingers) in the playoffs. This is one of your more complicated trades: the Red Sox had...
by evan brunell | Aug 19, 2009 | Adrian Gonzalez, Alex Gonzalez, Brian Anderson, Casey Kotchman, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Bay, Jason Varitek, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Junichi Tazawa, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Delcarmen, Mike Lowell, Nick Green, Ramon Ramirez, Takashi Saito, Victor Martinez
In a homage to Twitter, the new social media application that is changing how news is delivered (in the same vein how blogs changed everything) I bring to you a summary of each Red Sox player on the 25-man roster in 140 characters or less (the maximum number of...
