2008 July: A month of change

by | Aug 4, 2008 | Brandon Moss, Clay Buchholz, Coco Crisp, Craig Hansen, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Aardsma, David Ortiz, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Javier Lopez, Jed Lowrie, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Julio Lugo, Justin Masterson, Kevin Cash, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Delcarmen, Manny Ramirez, Mike Lowell, Mike Timlin, Sean Casey, Tim Wakefield

July was certainly a month of change… none more so than the end of the month. Manny Ramirez long overstayed his welcome in Boston, and he was long due to move on to (in his opinion) greener pastures. Let’s take a glance back at the month that was… To...

POLL: Justin Masterson’s nickname

by | Jul 28, 2008 | Justin Masterson

Here are the results of the nickname “contest” for Justin Masterson: Monsterson 27% of all votes Jedi Masterson 17% of all votes The Master 15% of all votes Sergeant (for his military demeanor/bald head) 13% of all votes Bat Masterson 9% of all votes...

SOX ON DECK: Mastering a New Role

by | Jul 25, 2008 | Justin Masterson

Believe it of not but Justin Masterson once did a reasonable impersonation of Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon. Masterson, who was optioned to Pawtucket on July 7 and recalled by Boston on July 20 when David Aardsma was placed on the D.L, joined the Wareham...

POLL: Retired numbers still a debate

by | Jul 24, 2008 | Justin Masterson

Well, never has a poll been so inconclusive in its results. When asked “Which, if any, current Red Sox player should have their number retired by the team?”, the crowd answered with parody. None 21% of all votes Tim Wakefield 21% of all votes Manny Ramirez...

Could Theo Stand Pat?

by | Jul 8, 2008 | Hideki Okajima, Justin Masterson, Theo Epstein

Filling in for Tim again is Daniel Rathman… Yesterday, the news came out that the Red Sox will recall Clay Buchholz to start Friday against the Orioles, and will meanwhile send Justin Masterson back to Pawtucket to work as a reliever. The goal of the move,...

2008 June: Making do without Big Papi

by | Jul 3, 2008 | Brandon Moss, Chris Smith, Coco Crisp, Craig Hansen, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Aardsma, Dustin Pedroia, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Julio Lugo, Justin Masterson, Kevin Cash, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Delcarmen, Manny Ramirez, Mike Lowell, Sean Casey, Tim Wakefield

A 16-11 swing has left the Sox in second place to start July, behind the surprising Tampa Bay Rays. Today comes the hated, the vaunted meek New York Yankees. Let’s kick butt and take names! Let’s take a glance back at the month that was… To the Fire...

POLL: Who’s the ace?

by | Jul 2, 2008 | Clay Buchholz, Justin Masterson

Midway through the season, of the four starters having made at least 12 starts, who should be considered the 2008 Red Sox’ de facto ace? Josh Beckett, postseason stud, and his rotation-leading 1.11 WHIP. 69% of all votes Jon Lester, who leads the rotation in ERA...