by jkeller | Aug 22, 2013 | Alfredo Aceves, Allen Webster, Andrew Bailey, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, David Ross, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jake Peavy, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joel Hanrahan, John Lackey, Jonny Gomes, Koji Uehara, Manny Ramirez, Matt Thorton, Mike Napoli, Pedro Ciriaco, Rubby de la Rosa, Ryan Dempster, Shane Victorino
As soon as a new deal is signed the debate begins over whether or not the player is actually worth the money that they will be paid. It happened with all of the free agent acquisitions last winter, it happened when Pedroia signed his extension, and it will happen...
by huntergolden | Aug 21, 2013 | Daniel Nava, Dustin Pedroia, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jonny Gomes, Mike Napoli, Shane Victorino, Xander Bogaerts
Nothing particularly cool to talk about this week, guys – so here’s the stuff that I’m thinking about right now. Dustin Pedroia isn’t hitting. I don’t know if his thumb injury acting up again, but the bottom line is that since July 1st, Dustin...
by bcarsley | Aug 19, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Brian McCann, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, David Ross, Dustin Pedroia, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jonny Gomes, Jose Dariel Abreu, Shane Victorino, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
Last week, I wrote about how the Red Sox are in great shape headed into the offseason thanks to their financial and organizational flexibility. With the Nick Punto trade creating more salary relief than anyone would’ve thought possible and a big steps forward by a...
by jcookson | Aug 16, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Brett Lawrie, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Jake Peavy, Jonny Gomes, Mark Buehrle
My little prospect corner of Fire Brand is taking a road trip this week, as I’m in Virginia to visit one of my college friends, and to see the Salem Red Sox High A team in person. Before I thrill everyone with a full length Mookie Betts scouting report, I watched the...
by bcowett | Aug 16, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, 2013 Pawtucket Red Sox, Alex Rodriguez, Boston Red Sox, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jonny Gomes, Mike Napoli, New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays
Frustration, thy name is the Red Sox. They’ll fly in from Toronto hungry for some wins, and the New York Yankees will be in town. They had tons of opportunities to score. To win. To get past the Blue Jays. But the Red Sox just couldn’t pull through at any...
by bcowett | Aug 9, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, 2013 Pawtucket Red Sox, Alex Hassan, Boston Red Sox, Bruce Chen, Daniel Bard, David Ross, Garin Cecchini, Jake Peavy, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Mike Napoli
Bruce Chen, guys. Bruce effing Chen. I mean, being inept against that rookie lefty in Houston was somewhat understandable, but Chen? Really? That first inning…could’ve gone a lot better. Jon Lester didn’t have his best stuff, but Jonny Gomes...
by jkeller | Aug 1, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Brandon Jacobs, Brandon Snyder, Brandon Workman, Brock Holt, Clay Buchholz, Craig Breslow, Craig Kimbrel, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, David Ross, Drake Britton, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jake Peavy, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jim Johnson, Joe Nathan, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Jose De La Torre, Jose Iglesias, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara, Mariano Rivera, Matt Thorton, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli, Pedro Beato, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Lavarnway, Shane Victorino, Stephen Drew, Ted Williams, Will Middlebrooks, Wins Above Replacement, Xander Bogaerts
Every month, here on Fire Brand, I take a look at the relative value of the 25 players on the current active roster. If you missed the March, April, May, or June editions check them out for the criteria and history of these rankings. This month sees a season high six...
by bcowett | Jul 29, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, David Price, David Ross, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jonny Gomes, Ryan Dempster, Stephen Drew, Xander Bogaerts
Hey everyone! Are you ready to see David Price again so soon? No? Neither am I! Thanks rain delay, you da best! So you’re telling me…Jon Lester‘s used his cutter a lot less often, and now he’s doing really well? What is this madness? Because...
by bcowett | Jul 24, 2013 | Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Dustin Pedroia, Francisco Rodriguez, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Junichi Tazawa, Tampa Bay Rays
Now that I think about it, a split of this series would be fine as well. It would keep the Rays at bay, even if there’s only 1.5 games of breathing room left. Guess who learned not to throw cutters in 0-2 counts yesterday? Yep, Jon Lester did! And it worked very...
by jkeller | Jul 11, 2013 | Andrew Bailey, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Gomes, Cleveland Indians, David Ortiz, Felix Doubront, Fenway Park, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jonny Gomes, Mike Napoli, Minnesota Twins, San Diego Padres, Shane Victorino, Stephen Drew, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays
There is nothing better than a walk-off Red Sox win. It doesn’t matter how many we have in a season, they never get old. There is the initial moment of doubt. Does it have enough to get out of here? Is it going to stay fair? Will the ball get through the drawn...
