by shawn medeiros | Jun 15, 2008 | Cincinnati Reds, Coco Crisp, Craig Hansen, Edwin Encarnacion, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Kevin Youkilis
After Edwin Encarnacion homered to tie the game at 4-4 Kevin Youkilis and Coco Crisp followed with back-to-back homers to push the Sox past the Reds 6-4. Jonathan Papelbon blew his third save of the season but improved to 3-2 overall after Craig Hansen delivered in...
by evan brunell | Jun 13, 2008 | Kevin Youkilis, Sean Casey
In a rare case of emotion clouding judgment, Sean Casey will draw the assignment tonight at first base. Kevin Youkilis, born and raised in Cincinnati, gave his blessing for the former long-time Red to draw the start, saying that he grew up watching Casey and respects...
by shawn medeiros | Jun 12, 2008 | J.D. Drew, Jon Lester, Kevin Youkilis, Mike Lowell
Mike Lowell’s grand slam in the fifth inning just about sealed the fate of the Baltimore Orioles who dropped another road contest at Fenway Park losing 9-2. Lowell’s 10th home run of the season put Boston ahead 5-1 and they never looked back scoring two...
by evan brunell | Jun 6, 2008 | Akinori Iwamura, Carl Crawford, Coco Crisp, Edwin Jackson, James Shields, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Ramirez, Sean Casey
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by shawn medeiros | Jun 6, 2008 | Brandon Moss, Chris Carter, Coco Crisp, David Ortiz, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jon Van Every, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Ramirez, Tampa Bay Rays, Terry Francona
Earlier this week I made the argument that it was in fact time for the Red Sox to make a statement and put a stamp on this early season by taking it to the American League leading Tampa Bay Rays. Well, I think after the events of last night, culminating in a series...
by evan brunell | Jun 2, 2008 | Alex Cora, Bartolo Colon, Brandon Moss, Clay Buchholz, Coco Crisp, Craig Hansen, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Aardsma, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Javier Lopez, Jed Lowrie, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Julio Lugo, Justin Masterson, Kevin Cash, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Delcarmen, Manny Ramirez, Mike Lowell, Mike Timlin, Sean Casey, Tim Wakefield
May saw the Red Sox go 17-12 and a concerning trend arise: road struggles. Three straight wins in Baltimore seem to be the cure, but can the Red Sox keep up with the Tampa Bay Rays? The Rays are one behind the Chicago Cubs for the best MLB record, and a crucial three...
by shawn medeiros | May 31, 2008 | Baltimore Orioles, Craig Hansen, Freddy Bynum, Hideki Okajima, Jacoby Ellsbury, Javier Lopez, Jonathan Papelbon, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Delcarmen, Mike Lowell, Mike Timlin
Mike Lowell singled home the game winning run in the top of the 13th inning to lift the Boston Red Sox past the Baltimore Orioles 5-2. Baltimore also had three throwing errors in the top frame that helped Boston to the 5-2 score as Lowell and Kevin Youkilis scored on...
by evan brunell | May 29, 2008 | Alex Cora, Charlie Zink, Chris Smith, Clay Buchholz, Coco Crisp, Craig Hansen, David Aardsma, David Ortiz, Devern Hansack, Dustin Pedroia, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Jonathan Papelbon, Julio Lugo, Kevin Cash, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Delcarmen, Manny Ramirez, Mike Lowell, Mike Timlin, Tim Wakefield
Billy Beane has been quoted saying that the first two months show you what you have, the next two are spent acquiring what you need and the final two is the playoff push (if applicable). Dan Duquette, a man before his time (remember Mike Gimbel?), also subscribed to...
by evan brunell | May 19, 2008 | Blogpoll Awards, Carlos Quentin, Cliff Lee, David Murphy, Jacoby Ellsbury, Joe Saunders, Justin Morneau, Kevin Youkilis, Nick Blackburn
Each week, I will be participating in the 2008 MLB Blog Poll, put together by BaseballHappenings.com. Below are my current votes for the Most Valuable Player, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards. These votes will be tabulated among other votes from other blogs to...
by shawn medeiros | May 18, 2008 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jonathan Papelbon, Kevin Youkilis, Mike Lowell, Mike Timlin, Milwaukee Brewers
Game 1: Rolling seven Daisuke Matsuzaka improved to 7-0 on the season as Boston took the first game of the doubleheader 5-3. David Ortiz hit his first homerun in eight days, a three-run shot, to help propel the Red Sox to the win. Jonathan Papelbon completed the ninth...
