The Advanced Scout – Miami Marlins

The Boston Red Sox (29-31), having been swept over the weekend by the Washington Nationals, take the show on the road for a three-game skein against the Miami Marlins (31-29). The Marlins are on a cold streak, having lost their last six games in a row. And the Red Sox...

Cafardo Mail Bag: The Cafardo Gets Sassy Edition

Oh, no he didn’t!  He don’t know Nick!  He don’t know Nick!  Shut up!  Shut up!  You know he looks good.  You just jealous! Oh, I’m sorry.  I was just channeling my “Jerry Springer white trash” persona for a second.  Why would I do...

Episode #123: Where we’ve just been demoted to AAA…

Episode #122Episode #123 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: none [podcast]http://redsoxtimes.com/podcast/123_6_5_12_firesidechats.mp3[/podcast] If you are not able to view the podcast player embedded in this page, just go here to listen to the latest episode. The...

The Advanced Scout – Baltimore Orioles

After taking two of three from the Blue Jays in a quick road trip to Toronto, the Boston Red Sox (28-26) return home to Fenway Park to start a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles (30-24). The injury bug has hit the Orioles, with Nick Markakis most notably...

The Advanced Scout – Toronto Blue Jays

After taking three of four from the Detroit Tigers, the Boston Red Sox (26-25) take off to the Great White North for a weekend set with the Toronto Blue Jays (27-24). The Blue Jays seem to be doing their annual “We look better than we are” routine, but...

The Advanced Scout – Detroit Tigers

Having lost the series against the Rays on a tough loss on Sunday, the Boston Red Sox (23-24) welcome the Detroit Tigers (23-24) to Fenway Park for a four-game series. Detroit hasn’t had the start that most expected them to have this season, but the talent is...

Cafardo Mailbag: The Juan Carlos Linares Kool-Aid Edition

Ok, boys and girls.  By now you know the drill.  People ask Nick questions, I intervene and answer correctly on his behalf.  All “questioners” will remain nameless unless they truly deserve to be mocked.  Luckily, no one has to be outed this...

The Advanced Scout – Philadelphia Phillies

After a split with the Rays, the Boston Red Sox (18-20) start interleague play with a three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies (20-19) at Citizens Bank Park. The Red Sox have won six of their last seven and the Phillies have won five in a row. These are two...

Cafardo Mailbag: The Let’s Play A-Gon in CF Edition

<a title=" If you think playing A-Gon in center is a crazy idea, you’ll love the first question in today’s Cafardo mailbag… Has any thought been given to moving Middlebrooks to shortstop (his original position) upon the return of Youkilis to...