by mike silver | Apr 4, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, C.C. Sabathia, David Ortiz, Josh Beckett, Kevin Youkilis, Mark Teixeira, New York Yankees, Nick Johnson, Quick Post
And the season begins… There’s no doubt the bureaucrats “got it right” on this one – pairing the league’s biggest rivals in the 2010 MLB opener. All signs point to a classic, fit with a marquee pitching matchup, palpable hatred on both sides, and the two best teams...
by Troy Patterson | Mar 11, 2010 | Josh Beckett
It’s rumored that the Red Sox and Josh Beckett are in strong discussions on a new contract according to Gordon Edes at ESPN Boston. The target is the end of spring training to finalize something or wait until the offseason. I have made my opinion on...
by Troy Patterson | Feb 13, 2010 | Clay Buchholz, David Ortiz, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Delcarmen, Marco Scutaro
With trucks heading to Florida yesterday it’s a good time to look at the questions for what the Red Sox hope will happen in 2010. With breakouts and new levels of performance there is always the possibility of regression. That can also include getting better as...
by Troy Patterson | Feb 10, 2010 | Josh Beckett
There has been a lot of talk this offseason of how Josh Beckett will approach 2010 with John Lackey signed for the next five years. Will he be pissed or determined? We can’t know, but while Curt Schilling is feeling free to share his opinion again I’ll...
by evan brunell | Jan 21, 2010 | Josh Beckett
As Theo Epstein exited Fenway Park under a gorilla suit, the Red Sox were busy trading away their best prospect, shortstop Hanley Ramirez, to the Florida Marlins for third baseman Mike Lowell (considered a throw-in that became much more) and starting pitcher Josh...
by evan brunell | Dec 15, 2009 | Adrian Gonzalez, Clay Buchholz, Felix Hernandez, John Lackey, Josh Beckett, Tim Wakefield
By all indications, the Red Sox will have John Lackey serving as their No. 3 starter this upcoming season. The right-hander inked a five-year, $85 million deal which is exactly market value for his services. Lackey is a solid signing for the Red Sox, as long as they...
by mike silver | Nov 5, 2009 | Cliff Lee, Josh Beckett, Roy Halladay, Theo Epstein
Theo’s “95-Win Team” In recent years, one of the most important axioms put forth by the Theo Epstein and the Red Sox front office is the law of the “95-Win Team”. According to this directive, the team’s goal is to target 95-wins annually in an effort to compete...
by evan brunell | Nov 4, 2009 | A.J. Burnett, C.C. Sabathia, Josh Beckett, Quick Post
In the coming weeks, Josh Beckett and his agent (Michael Moye) will meet with Theo Epstein and brass to discuss an extension. Entering his age 30 year, Beckett has come a long way since being acquired after the 2005 season from the Florida Marlins. (Need I remind you...
by mike silver | Oct 13, 2009 | Alex Gonzalez, Billy Wagner, Jason Bay, Josh Beckett, Paul Byrd, Rocco Baldelli, Takashi Saito, Victor Martinez
As is customary at the conclusion of every MLB season, the Boston Red Sox are now the proud holders of a number of expiring contracts and options. For a team swept in the opening round of the playoffs, there is often the urge to spend big on the free agent market in...
by evan brunell | Oct 10, 2009 | 2009 ALDS, Josh Beckett, Los Angeles Angels, Poll, Quick Post
New Poll Question: What do you expect out of the Kaz/Buchholz game Sunday? Gotta love that home cookin’, baby. For Kaz to be a Sox killer again and Buchholz to wilt. A pitching duel with the Sox bats not showing up again. It’ll come down to who hits more...
