by evan brunell | 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...
by evan brunell | Jun 30, 2008 | Manny Ramirez
Never a dull moment around here. Houston seems to be the land where players get into it with their employers. Shawn Chacon shoved his general manager to the ground, now Manny Ramirez has shoved the traveling secretary, Jack McCormick, to the ground over a dispute...
by shawn medeiros | Jun 23, 2008 | Kevin Youkilis, Manny Ramirez
The previous poll asked: In the Youk v. Manny squabble, whose side were you on? Manny’s – Youk needs to lighten up; don’t let the opposition see you get frustrated. Relaxation is the key to success. 67% of all votes Youk’s – He’s...
by shawn medeiros | Jun 21, 2008 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Hideki Okajima, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Ramirez, Mike Lowell, St. Louis Cardinals
With Manny Ramirez 90 feet away Kevin Youkilis flew out to right field to end a ninth inning rally losing to the Cardinals 5-4. Mike Lowell drove home Dustin Pedroia on an RBI single to bring it to 5-4. Tim Wakefield (4-5) suffered the loss pitching for 7 innings, on...
by evan brunell | Jun 19, 2008 | Blogpoll Awards, Carlos Quentin, Cliff Lee, Evan Longoria, Jacoby Ellsbury, Joe Saunders, Manny Ramirez, Milton Bradley, Nick Blackburn, Roy Halladay
Each week, I am participating in the 2008 MLB Blog Poll at RotoJunkie.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 create a running master list...
by tim daloisio | Jun 17, 2008 | David Ortiz, J.D. Drew, Manny Ramirez
On May 31st in Baltimore David Ortiz took a swing of the bat that would cause many a Red Sox fan a heart palpitation or two as he fouled off a three-two pitch from Orioles reliever Dennis Sarfate. After the pitch, Ortiz grimaced in pain and immediately left the game...
by shawn medeiros | Jun 13, 2008 | Aaron Harang, Adam Dunn, Cincinnati Reds, Edison Volquez, Francisco Cordero, Jay Bruce, Justin Masterson, Manny Ramirez
Jay Bruce and Adam Dunn both hit solo homers to help lead the Reds past the Boston Red Sox in a 3-1 decision. Boston’s only run came in the top of the fourth inning on an RBI single by Manny Ramirez.
by shawn medeiros | Jun 11, 2008 | Aubrey Huff, Baltimore Orioles, Bartolo Colon, Craig Hansen, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jay Payton, Josh Beckett, Kevin Millar, Manny Ramirez
Another Red Sox rally led this time by J.D. Drew and Manny Ramirez was squandered by the bullpen brass as Boston lost 10-6. Down 4-3 headed into the bottom of the fifth inning Drew and Ramirez hit back-to-back home runs to give the Sox a 6-4 lead.
by shawn medeiros | Jun 8, 2008 | Erik Bedard, J.D. Drew, Justin Masterson, Manny Ramirez, Seattle Mariners, Tim Wakefield
J.D. Drew went 3-5 with two RBI’s and Manny Ramirez belted homerun #504 in the Sox win over the Mariners 11-3. Tim Wakefield improved to 4-4 on the season pitching seven innings, on five hits, two runs, two walks, and six strikeouts. Star of the Game: Drew Drew...
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
The recap: Coco Crisp —