by josh lacey | Jul 9, 2009 | Brad Penny, Game Threads, Kansas City Royals, Luke Hochevar
What is a MUP? Most Under-appreciated Player. I think the first half award for 2009 Red Sox MUP belongs to Brad Penny. Considering what we expected from him (who thought he’d still be on the team in July?), Penny’s ability to go deep in games consistently...
by evan brunell | Nov 20, 2008 | Coco Crisp, Jacoby Ellsbury, Justin Masterson, Kansas City Royals, Kevin Youkilis, Ramon Ramirez, Texas Rangers
Coco Crisp – Evan Brunell We sure woke up yesterday to some staggering news, didn’t we? I don’t know about you, but I didn’t expect to hear that Coco Crisp had been traded to the Kansas City Royals for a reliever. The expectation was that Crisp...
by shawn medeiros | Nov 19, 2008 | Coco Crisp, Kansas City Royals, Ramon Ramirez
When Johnny Damon bolted for the the New York Yankees in January of 2006, the Red Sox had a hole in center field. A few weeks later, enter Covelli Loyce Crisp as part of a six player trade with the Cleveland Indians. Boston sacrificed uber-prospect Andy Marte,...
by josh lacey | Aug 6, 2008 | Game Threads, Kansas City Royals, Luke Hochevar, Tim Wakefield
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (65-49) @ Kansas City Royals (53-61) Tim Wakefield (6-8, 3.77) @ Luke Hochevar (6-9, 5.42) 8:10 PM EDT | Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City, Missouri) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: With the Rays getting all dramatic in front of us...
by shawn medeiros | Aug 5, 2008 | Alex Gordon, J.D. Drew, Josh Beckett, Kansas City Royals, Manny Ramirez
Obviously, no team in the MLB is a pushover but after a revamped offense and a hot streak a lot of us in Boston were expecting a sweep. Boston at least won game two tonight 8-2 with Jason Bay collecting four hits – third time he has done so this season –...
by shawn medeiros | Aug 5, 2008 | Brian Bannister, Game Threads, Josh Beckett, Kansas City Royals
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (64-49) @ Kansas City Royals (53-60) Josh Beckett (9-8, 4.15) @ Brian Bannister (7-9, 5.33) 8:10 PM EDT | Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City, Missouri) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: May I have your attention please? May I have your...
by shawn medeiros | Aug 4, 2008 | Clay Buchholz, Game Threads, Gil Meche, Kansas City Royals
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (64-48) @ Kansas City Royals (52-60) Clay Buchholz (2-6, 5.94) @ Gil Meche (9-9, 4.22) 7:10 PM EDT | Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City, Missouri) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: More than a few story lines to watch in...
by shawn medeiros | Aug 3, 2008 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jed Lowrie, Jonathan Papelbon, Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics
Jed Lowrie’s triple to deep center field that plated two was the difference in the Red Sox 5-2 win. It gave Boston a 3-0 edge at the time and Boston led the rest of the way through as Daisuke Matsuzaka earned his 12th win over six innings of work with only two...
by shawn medeiros | Aug 3, 2008 | Jason Bay, Jon Lester, Kansas City Royals, Kevin Youkilis, Oakland Athletics
Well it has not taken Jason Bay a long time to fit in with the Boston Red Sox as he launched a three-run homer, Kevin Youkilis homered twice, every Red Sox hitter had a hit, and finally Jon Lester won his seventh straight decision. Whoever complained about the Sox...
by shawn medeiros | May 22, 2008 | Craig Hansen, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Aardsma, J.D. Drew, Jonathan Papelbon, Kansas City Royals, Mike Lowell, Tim Wakefield
J.D. Drew and Mike Lowell both hit grandslams over the Green Monster while Daisuke Matsuzaka stayed perfect on the season improving his record to 8-0 as Boston beat the Kansas City Royals 11-8. Boston completed the sweep of the seven game homestand behind Matsuzaka...
