by jkeller | Jan 3, 2013 | Alex Avila, Alfredo Aceves, Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, Brent Lillibridge, Che-Hsuan Lin, Chicago White Sox, Clay Buchholz, Cleveland Indians, Cody Ross, Danny Valencia, Darnell McDonald, David Price, Detroit Tigers, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Repko, Jerry Remy, John Henry, Jon Lester, Josh Reddick, Kevin Youkilis, Larry Lucchino, Mark Melancon, Marlon Byrd, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Aviles, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Pawtucket Red Sox, Reid Brignac, Tampa Bay Rays, Tom Werner, Toronto Blue Jays, Vicente Padilla, Will Middlebrooks
One of my favorite family traditions is sitting down at the end of December and listing our highs and lows from the past year. What were the best moments and what were the worst? It’s a great way to summarize the ebb and flow of life. So, as Red Sox fans gladly wrap...
by scandage | Dec 15, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Kevin Youkilis, Mike Trout, New York Yankees
By now you’ve all heard that Kevin Youkilis has signed a one-year, $12 million contract with the hated New York Yankees. In his introductory press conference, Youkilis said, “It was more of a shock at first of like ‘Oh my God, I never thought...
by bcowett | Dec 12, 2012 | Andruw Jones, Boston Red Sox, Johnny Gomes, Kevin Towers, Kevin Youkilis, Matt Garza, Mike Napoli, New York Yankees, Nick Swisher, Sandy Rosario
Halfway done with the week, everyone. We’re almost there. Then it’s the holidays and candy and eggnog. Just think of all the eggnog. Do it for that. And these links too. You might’ve heard that Mike Napoli‘s deal may be in jeopardy. Don’t...
by bcowett | Dec 10, 2012 | 2012 General Managers Meetings, Arizona Diamondbacks, Boston Red Sox, Brandon McCarthy, James Shields, Jon Lester, Josh Hamilton, Kansas City Royals, Kevin Youkilis, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mark Reynolds, New York Yankees, Nick Punto, Pedro Martinez, Ryan Dempster, Tampa Bay Rays, Wade Davis, Wil Myers, Will Middlebrooks, Zack Greinke
I feel like saying “Happy Monday!” would be an oxymoron of sorts, so instead: Happy Winter Meetings Hangover Day! Here’s some links to try and cure that metaphorical upset stomach of yours. Starting pitching continues to be a major hole for the...
by bcowett | Dec 7, 2012 | 2012 General Managers Meetings, Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Jason Bay, Kevin Youkilis, Koji Uehara, Mike Napoli, New York Yankees, Shane Victorino, Terry Francona
TGIF everyone, or as Franklin D. Roosevelt liked to call it, the Date Which Will Live In Infamy. Along with your breakfast & coffee, I’ve got some hot n’ fresh links coming your way. Enjoy! Hoo boy. The Red Sox’s pitching staff. Ben Buchanan...
by bcowett | Dec 5, 2012 | 2012 General Managers Meetings, Boston Red Sox, Jacoby Ellsbury, Kevin Youkilis, Marco Scutaro, Mike Napoli, Shane Victorino
Happy the-week-is-halfway-over-day, everyone! I’m Brett Cowett, the newbie here at Fire Brand, so be gentle with me, please. I bruise easily. Let’s get to the link bonanza, shall we? Freshly minted BBWAA member Eno Sarris goes over the pricey acquisition...
by huntergolden | Nov 19, 2012 | Asdrubal Cabrera, B.J. Upton, Boston Red Sox, Cody Ross, David Ross, Derek Jeter, Dustin Pedroia, Ian Kinsler, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jason Bay, Josh Hamilton, Kevin Youkilis, Marco Scutaro, Melky Cabrera, Mike Napoli, Nomar Garciaparra, Ryan Lavarnway, Stephen Drew, Torii Hunter, Xander Bogaerts
Welcome to the second weekly edition of Red Sox Hot Stove Rumors. From here on out, we’ll be synthesizing everything Red Sox hot-stove related into one, nice, neat , steaming pile of crap for you to smell every week. We’ll mildly speculate, grandstand, posture and...
by chipbuck | Nov 6, 2012 | Adam LaRoche, Aubrey Huff, Boston Red Sox, Carlos Lee, Carlos Pena, James Loney, Kevin Youkilis, Lance Berkman, Lyle Overbay, Mike Napoli
Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve taken a long look at the Red Sox’s current roster. I’ve reviewed player performance, examined contract situations, and made assessments of each player’s future in Bostonin 2013. (See Part 1 on Position Players and Part...
by huntergolden | Oct 31, 2012 | Adrian Beltre, Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, Kevin Youkilis, Ozzie Guillen, Shintaro Fujinami, Shohei Otani
So this past week was a busy week for me – one that featured a new baby and a new hurricane. Certainly, these are the kinds of events that make you ponder life and love and how lucky we are to have both. With so much down time that’s not really downtime,...
by evan brunell | Oct 18, 2012 | Adam LaRoche, Carlos Pena, Darin Ruf, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jerry Sands, Kevin Youkilis, Lance Berkman, Mike Napoli, Nick Swisher, Ryan Lavarnway
When the Red Sox have selected their new manager, one of the biggest tasks in front of them will be to find a first baseman. That’s not easy, as the free-agent class is fairly weak in that category and the Sox have no obvious fits in the organization. But...
