The Warning Tracker

It’s not a secret that the Red Sox have been taking on water ever since they touted a 20-19 record on May 14th. Even though a lot of blame has been placed on injuries, the sheer ineptitude of some players has been just as much of a culprit. Sure, you can point...

The Advanced Scout – Minnesota Twins

Having won two of three against the Rays, the Boston Red Sox (24-17, 2nd place, 1 game behind in the AL East) visit the Twin Cities for a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins (18-19, 4th place, 3 games back in the AL Central). The Red Sox are 4-6 in their...

The Advanced Scout – Minnesota Twins

After being swept by the Rangers, the Boston Red Sox (20-11, 1.5 games ahead in the AL East) return home to Fenway Park for a four-game series against the Minnesota Twins (13-14, 4th place, 4.5 games back in the AL Central). The Red Sox are 6-4 in their last 10 games...

With David Ortiz Heel Injury, Red Sox Ponder Options

With the news of David Ortiz’s soreness in his heels breaking this past weekend, the prospects for Big Papi to play on Opening Day seem to be all but dashed. How long it will take Ortiz to get back into the lineup is a major question mark at this point, leaving the...

Boston’s Platoon Advantage

There were two American League outfielders who posted an OPS of .880 or higher in 2012: Mike Trout (.963) and Josh Willingham (.890). Needless to say, finding an outfielder who can put up that kind of production is rare in the recent low-offense environment, and it’s...

The Advanced Scout – Minnesota Twins

After winning two of three against the Tigers, the Boston Red Sox (53-52, 8.5 games back in the American League East) host the Minnesota Twins (44-60, 13 games back in the American League Central). Both teams are 5-5 in their last 10 games. STARTING PITCHERS Sam...

The Advanced Scout – Minnesota Twins

The Red Sox dragged their sorry butts out of town and will try to get healthy by taking on the 5-11 Minnesota Twins in the first game of a seven-game road trip. The Twins look like a carbon-copy of the Red Sox so far – the top of the order hitting well, the...

Searching for a Right Fielder

As much fun as it’s been dissecting every rumor, and providing rational responses to every over-the-top editorial written for the past two months; I’ve decided it’s time to stop living in the past and look toward planning for the future.  The 2011...