by scandage | Jun 4, 2013 | A.J. Pierzynski, Adrian Beltre, Alex Wilson, Alexi Ogando, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Clayton Mortensen, Colby Lewis, Craig Breslow, Craig Gentry, Daniel Nava, David Murphy, David Ortiz, David Ross, Derek Holland, Elvis Andrus, Geovany Soto, Ian Kinsler, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jeff Baker, Joakim Soria, Joe Nathan, Joe Ortiz, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Jose Iglesias, Junichi Tazawa, Jurickson Profar, Justin Grimm, Justin Miller, Koji Uehara, Lance Berkman, Leonys Martin, Leury Garcia, Matt Harrison, Mike Napoli, Mitch Moreland, Neal Cotts, Neftali Feliz, Nelson Cruz, New York Yankees, Robbie Ross, Ryan Dempster, Stephen Drew, Tanner Scheppers, Texas Rangers
After taking two of three against the Yankees (thanks, rain!), the Boston Red Sox (35-23, first place in the AL East, 2.5 games ahead) return to Fenway Park to face the Texas Rangers (35-21, first place in the AL West, 1.5 games ahead) in a three-game series. The Red...
by tbrooks | Jun 4, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Garin Cecchini, Jose Iglesias, Nick Cafardo Mail Bag, Shane Victorino, Will Middlebrooks, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
Hey Nick, when and where are you writing to us? In case we wanted to stop you for an autograph and pic to put on Instagram? Writing to you after a 9-2 win over the Phillies as we head to New York. Thanks for the update. The bag this week is a Jose Iglesias lovefest....
by scandage | May 31, 2013 | Alex Rodriguez, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Miller, Andy Pettitte, Austin Romine, Boone Logan, Boston Red Sox, Brennan Boesch, Brett Gardner, cc sabathia, Cesar Cabral, Chris Stewart, Clay Buchholz, Clayton Mortensen, Craig Breslow, Curtis Granderson, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, Derek Jeter, Dustin Pedroia, Eduardo Nunez, Felix Doubront, Francisco Cervelli, Hiroki Kuroda, Ichiro Suzuki, Ivan Nova, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jayson Nix, Joba Chamberlain, Jon Lester, Jose Iglesias, Junichi Tazawa, Kevin Youkilis, Koji Uehara, Mariano Rivera, Mark Teixeira, Michael Pineda, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli, New York Yankees, Pedro Ciriaco, Phil Hughes, Philadelphia Phillies, Preston Claiborne, Reid Brignac, Robinson Cano, Stephen Drew, Travis Hafner, Vernon Wells
Having split the home-and-home series in Philly, the Boston Red Sox (33-22, first place in the AL East, 2 games ahead) head north to the Bronx for a weekend series with the New York Yankees (30-23, second place in the AL East, 2 games back). The Red Sox are 6-4 in...
by jcookson | May 31, 2013 | Allen Webster, Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Workman, Clay Buchholz, Cliff Lee, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Garin Cecchini, Henry Owens, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jon Lester, Jose Iglesias, Matt Barnes, Rubby de la Rosa, Ryan Lavarnway, Xander Bogaerts
In 2006, the Red Sox farm system hit their high water mark for player development under Theo Epstein. The system featured two position players who would go on to be stalwarts for the major league club, Dustin Pedroia and Jacoby Ellsbury. It also contained two pitchers...
by jkeller | May 30, 2013 | Alex Wilson, Allen Webster, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Brock Holt, Clay Buchholz, Clayton Mortensen, Craig Breslow, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, David Ross, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, John Farrell, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Jose Iglesias, Junichi Tazawa, Justin Verlander, Koji Uehara, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli, Pedro Ciriaco, Robinson Cano, Ryan Dempster, Shane Victorino, Stephen Drew, Will Middlebrooks
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 or April editions check them out for the criteria of these rankings. As always, tell me if you agree or disagree in the comment...
by bcowett | May 29, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Boston Red Sox, Cliff Lee, Dustin Pedroia, Interleague, Jackie Bradley, Jonathan Papelbon, Jose Iglesias, Philadelphia Phillies
Personally, I think the NL should adopt the DH so this silly interleague stuff can just be commonplace, but you work with what ya got, I guess. He wasn’t horrible, but Ryan Dempster ended up losing the pitchers’ duel to Cliff Lee. Gotta look on the bright...
by tbrooks | May 28, 2013 | Babe Ruth, Boston Red Sox, Clayton Kershaw, Don Mattingly, Jose Iglesias, Los Angeles Dodgers, Matt Kemp, Nick Cafardo Mail Bag, Will Middlebrooks
Nick Cafardo brings the intensity on Sundays. Sitting in Peter Gammons’ distinguished chair, Cafardo drops insights. Here are a few of the most glimmering moments (this week only!). Don Mattingly may lose his job as manager of the Dodgers, but he gained respect...
by scandage | May 27, 2013 | Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Miller, Antonio Bastardo, Ben Revere, Boston Red Sox, Carlos Ruiz, Chad Durbin, Chase Utley, Clayton Mortensen, Cleveland Indians, Cliff Lee, Craig Breslow, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, Delmon Young, Domonic Brown, Dustin Pedroia, Erik Kratz, Freddy Galvis, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jimmy Rollins, John Lackey, John Lannan, John Mayberry, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Jonathan Pettibone, Jonny Gomes, Jose De La Torre, Jose Iglesias, Junichi Tazawa, Justin DeFratus, Kevin Frandsen, Koji Uehara, Kyle Kendrick, Michael Stutes, Michael Young, Mike Carp, Pedro Ciriaco, Philadelphia Phillies, Roy Halladay, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Howard, Tyler Cloyd
Having been victorious in three out of four games against the Indians, the Boston Red Sox (31-20, tied for first in the AL East) take on the Philadelphia Phillies (24-26, third place in NL East, 6.5 games back) in a four-game home-and-home series starting at Fenway...
by bcarsley | May 27, 2013 | Allen Webster, Boston Red Sox, Felix Doubront, Jose Iglesias, Pedro Ciriaco, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
The Red Sox have already played 51 baseball games this season. While those of us who watch the team day in and day out know this to be factually true, it’s also easy to be caught off guard by that number. In many ways it seems like Opening Day was just last weekend,...
by bcowett | May 27, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Alfredo Aceves, Boston Red Sox, Chris Perez, Clay Buchholz, Cleveland Indians, Jacoby Ellsbury, John Farrell, Jose Iglesias, Michael Bourn, Mike Aviles, Philadelphia Phillies, Terry Francona
What a comeback. The Red Sox are officially en fuego and ready to wreck Philadelphia. No one needed that hit more than Jacoby Ellsbury, who put the finishing touches on a furious rally in the 9th against Chris Perez and the Cleveland Indians. (Jacoby Ellsbury double...
