by evan brunell | Jul 27, 2009 | Adrian Gonzalez, Clay Buchholz, Ian Snell, Jack Wilson, Justin Masterson, Michael Bowden, Quick Post, Roy Halladay, Stolmy Pimentel, Victor Martinez
Tom Werner says that Theo Epstein is “burning the midnight oil” for an impact trade. The article specifically mentions Roy Halladay and Victor Martinez. Is there no middle ground for Victor Martinez? As NESN.com rounds up, the Indians reportedly rejected a...
by shawn medeiros | Jul 12, 2009 | Game Recap, John Smoltz, Justin Masterson, Kevin Youkilis
Even though Boston got out to a 9-0 lead after four innings of play the Red Sox bullpen made it interesting. John Smoltz earned his first victory in a Sox uniform pitching five innings allowing four hits, one run, one walk and seven strikeouts. However, Justin...
by shawn medeiros | Jul 1, 2009 | Game Recap, Hideki Okajima, Justin Masterson, Takashi Saito
Even the best bullpen in baseball can have off days. This was just of the extreme variety. Boston’s pen gave up 10 runs in just two innings pitched and the Baltimore Orioles mounted the best comeback in franchise history. Justin Masterson handed out five runs,...
by shawn medeiros | May 27, 2009 | Anthony Swarzak, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Game Recap, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Bay, Josh Beckett, Justin Masterson, Manny Delcarmen
The Boston Red Sox did their best impression of Rick Vaughn in a 4-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Daisuke Matsuzaka, Manny Delcarmen and Justin Masterson combined to tie a modern-day MLB record with six wild pitches. Boston dropped their second straight game to the...
by evan brunell | May 17, 2009 | Game Threads, Jason Vargas, Justin Masterson, Seattle Mariners
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (22-15) @ Seattle Mariners (17-20) Justin Masterson, (2-2, 4.89) v. Jason Vargas (1-0, 1.04)4:10 PM EDT | Safeco Field (Seattle, WA)TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: This is probably Masterson’s final start before he goes...
by shawn medeiros | May 17, 2009 | Game Recap, Garrett Olson, Jason Bay, Jason Vargas, Jason Varitek, Jeff Bailey, Josh Beckett, Justin Masterson
No warning track power this time, Jason Bay wasn’t going to be short changed. Bay blasted a fastball from Garrett Olson to left field well over the fence giving Boston a 2-0 lead in the first inning. Then, Jason Varitek took Olson deep for another two-run homer...
by evan brunell | May 13, 2009 | Brad Penny, Clay Buchholz, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Justin Masterson, Tim Wakefield
At what point can the Red Sox wait to address their AL-worst starting corps (or should I say corpse?), second-last in the bigs with a 5.81 ERA? Even the Yankees are faring better with a 5.64 ERA. Yes, Jon Lester has been burned by his defense — but he still has...
by josh lacey | May 12, 2009 | Game Threads, Jered Weaver, Justin Masterson, Los Angeles Angels
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (20-12) @ Los Angeles Angels (16-14) Justin Masterson (2-2, 5.28) v. Jered Weaver (3-1 2.66)10:05 PM EDT | Angel Stadium of Anaheim (Anaheim, CA)TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: Have I mentioned how much I hate the west coast...
by josh lacey | May 12, 2009 | Brad Penny, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Julio Lugo, Justin Masterson
While they haven’t shown the “stuff” that was expected of them this season thus far, the Red Sox do have rotational depth. With Daisuke Matsuzaka on his way back to the big club and Clay Buchholz and Michael Bowden in the minor leagues, decisions...
by josh lacey | May 7, 2009 | Brad Penny, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Justin Masterson, Tim Wakefield
Coming into the season, Red Sox fans may have had some worries about the Red Sox offense, but general consensus was that the 2009 team was going to ride the success of it’s deep and potentially dominant starting pitching. Experts, pundits, bloggers, and fans...
