by domara | Jan 20, 2015 | Blake Swihart, Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Doug Fister, Gio Gonzalez, Hanley Ramirez, Jordan Zimmermann, Josh Beckett, Lars Anderson, Max Scherzer, Mookie Betts, Pablo Sandoval, Ryan Lavarnway, Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals, Will Middlebrooks
With Max Scherzer now in the fold, the Washington Nationals “super rotation” is something that should only be tampered with should an irresistible deal slide across GM Mike Rizzo’s desk. In adding the former Cy Young Award winner to an already...
by domara | Jan 19, 2015 | Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Chris Sale, Cole Hamels, Daniel Nava, Doug Fister, James Shields, Jordan Zimmermann, Junichi Tazawa, Justin Masterson, Mookie Betts, Oakland A's, Philadelphia Phillies, Rick Porcello, Rusney Castillo, Stephen Strasburg, Wade Miley, Washington Nationals
Ever since the Red Sox acquired Rick Porcello, Wade Miley, and Justin Masterson this offseason, general manager Ben Cherington has down played the team’s desire to acquire an ace. With high price tags on both the trade and free agent market’s, Boston...
by domara | Jan 6, 2015 | Baseball Hall of Fame, Baseball Writer's Association of America, Boston Red Sox, Cole Hamels, David Ortiz, James Shields, Jordan Zimmermann, Max Scherzer, Mitchell Boggs, Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson
As I’m writing this the 2015 Hall of Fame election results have yet to be announced, but thanks to ballot trackers we have a pretty good guess as to who will join baseball’s greats in Cooperstown. Among the 34 names on the ballot, most predict that former...
by domara | Dec 16, 2014 | Allen Craig, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, Felix Doubront, Jon Lester, Jordan Zimmermann, Justin Masterson, Miami Marlins, Mike Napoli, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, Rick Porcello, Shane Victorino, St. Louis Cardinals, Wade Miley, Washington Nationals
First baseman/outfielder Allen Craig is perhaps the most interesting trade chip that the Boston Red Sox have left on their current roster. While the 30-year old’s 2014 numbers don’t seem to give him much trade value, Craig’s overall career stats seem...
by domara | Dec 15, 2014 | Boston Red Sox, Christian Vasquez, Cole Hamels, David Ross, Houston Astros, James Shields, Jason Castro, Jon Lester, Jordan Zimmermann, Justin Masterson, Max Scherzer, Philadelphia Phillies, Rick Porcello, Wade Miley, Washington Nationals
Now that the dust has settled on the flurry of moves that the Red Sox made last week, it’s safe to evaluate what still remains for the team going forward. Although the team added three capable pitchers to their rotation in Wade Miley, Justin Masterson, and Rick...
by domara | Dec 10, 2014 | Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Cole Hamels, Hisashi Iwakuma, Jeff Samardzija, Johnny Cueto, Jon Lester, Jordan Zimmermann, Mat Latos, Max Scherzer, Mookie Betts, Rick Porcello, Wade Miley
The Red Sox were in it until the bitter end, but free agent starter Jon Lester ultimately decided to join the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday morning. The 30-year old accepted Chicago’s offer of 6 years, $155M, and officially bought into Theo Epstein’s vision...
by domara | Nov 26, 2014 | Allen Craig, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Red, Clay Buchholz, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Doug Fister, Dustin Pedroia, Hanley Ramirez, James Shields, Johnny Cueto, Jon Lester, Jordan Zimmermann, Mat Latos, Max Scherzer, New York Yankees, Pablo Sandoval, Seattle Mariners, Washington Nationals, Yoenis Cespedes
With the signings of Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval squared away, the Red Sox can now shift their focus to retooling the top of the starting rotation. As has been the case the entire offseason, Boston seems poised to bring back their former home grown starter...
by askillin | Nov 5, 2014 | 2014 Boston Red Sox, 2014 Red Sox offseason, 2014 Trade Deadline, Ben Cherington, Chris Sale, Cole Hamels, Jordan Zimmermann, Mat Latos
The Red Sox will likely seek to sign one of the top free-agent starters this winter, but they could also upgrade their rotation via trade. Ben Cherington and the Red Sox brass are hoping to add to the team’s starting rotation this offseason–that is no secret....
by scandage | Jun 8, 2012 | Adam LaRoche, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brad Lidge, Bryce Harper, Carlos Maldonado, Chad Tracy, Chris Marrero, Cole Kimball, Craig Stammen, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Daniel Bard, Drew Storen, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Gio Gonzalez, Henry Rodriguez, Ian Desmond, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jayson Werth, Jesus Flores, Jon Lester, Jordan Zimmermann, Mark DeRosa, Michael Morse, Mike Aviles, Pedro Martinez, Rich Hill, Rick Ankiel, Ryan Mattheus, Ryan Zimmerman, Sandy Leon, Scott Atchison, Scott Podsednik, Sean Burnett, Stephen Strasburg, Steve Lombardozzi, Tyler Clippard, Washington Nationals, Will Middlebrooks, Wilson Ramos, Xavier Nady
After avoiding a sweep at the hands of the Orioles, the Boston Red Sox (29-28) welcome the Washington Nationals (32-23) for a three-game series at Fenway Park. Led by the stellar Stephen Strasburg and the phenom Bryce Harper, the Nationals have surprised the baseball...
by shawn medeiros | Jun 26, 2009 | David Ortiz, Game Recap, John Smoltz, Jordan Zimmermann, Rocco Baldelli
It’s not quite the debut John Smoltz may have wanted but it’s a starting point. Smoltz pitched five innings, allowing five earned runs on seven hits, one walk and five strikeouts. David Ortiz drove home his 34th RBI on a sacrifice fly to left field and...
