by domara | Oct 8, 2014 | Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Cole Hamels, Edward Mujica, James Shields, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Los Angeles Dodgers, Marco Scutaro, Max Scherzer, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Nationals
The Giants and Cardinals clinched their respective divisional series’ on Tuesday night, setting up the second NLCS meeting between the two clubs since 2010. When the Giants and Cardinals last met in the 2012 National League Championship Series, the Giants took the...
by bcowett | Aug 19, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Angel Pagan, Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford, Buster Posey, David Ortiz, Felix Doubront, Hunter Pence, Jake Peavy, Jon Lester, Marco Scutaro, Mike Napoli, Pablo Sandoval, Ryan Vogelsong, San Francisco Giants, Tim Lincecum
Back to the West Coast go the Red Sox. This time, they have to play by silly National League rules and have the pitchers hit. And the last time they visited AT&T Park in 2010, it didn’t go so well for a certain pitcher and a popular second baseman....
by jreilly | Feb 2, 2013 | Alex Cora, Alex Gonzalez, Boston Red Sox, Derek Jeter, Edgar Renteria, Greg Maddux, Jed Lowrie, John Smoltz, Johnny Damon, Jose Iglesias, Julio Lugo, Marco Scutaro, Mike Aviles, Nick Green, Nomar Garciaparra, Orlando Cabrera, Stephen Drew, Steve Avery, Tom Glavine, Xander Bogaerts
My plan last week was to write an article on Boston Red Sox shortstop attrition since the departure of Nomar Garciaparra, but as I began writing about Nomar nostalgia got the best of me and it turned into a Nomar love fest. Thus, this Saturday morning piece will be...
by bcarsley | Jan 28, 2013 | Aaron Cook, Allen Webster, Anthony Ranaudo, Blake Swihart, Blake Swihart, Boston Red Sox, Bryce Brentz, Casey Kelly, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, David Ortiz, Drake Britton, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Garin Cecchini, J.D. Drew, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jon Lester, Josh Reddick, Junichi Tazawa, Marco Scutaro, Marlon Byrd, Matt Barnes, Michael Bowden, Rubby de la Rosa, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Lavarnway, Ryan Sweeney, Ryan Westmoreland, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
You don’t have to be a Red Sox fan to have your heart go out to Ryan Kalish. After an exciting 2010 debut in which he showcased his potential, his flaws and his energy all at once, many assumed Kalish would start 2011 as the team’s left fielder. Then came the Carl...
by huntergolden | Dec 5, 2012 | Bryce Brentz, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Marco Scutaro, Melky Cabrera, Mike Napoli, Shane Victorino
I have to admit that I’m pretty surprised by the generally negative reaction that the Shane Victorino deal has received amongst members of the national news media and some of the more hardcore members of the Red Sox fan base. While in a vacuum this deal should raise...
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 scandage | Jul 30, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Adrian Gonzalez, Al Alburquerque, Alex Avila, Alfredo Aceves, Andy Dirks, Austin Jackson, Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, Brayan Villareal, Brennan Boesch, Chicago White Sox, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Nava, Daniel Schlereth, Delmon Young, Detroit Tigers, Drew Smyly, Jhonny Peralta, Joaquin Benoit, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Justin Verlander, Marco Scutaro, Mark Melancon, Max Scherzer, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Aviles, New York Yankees, Octavio Dotel, Omar Infante, Pedro Ciriaco, Phil Coke, Prince Fielder, Quintin Berry, Rick Porcello, Terry Francona, Victor Martinez
Having surprisingly taken two of three from the division-leading New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox (51-51, 9.5 games back in the AL East) come back home to host the Detroit Tigers (54-48, 1.5 games back in the AL Central). The Red Sox are 4-6 in their last 10...
by chipbuck | Jan 27, 2012 | Adrian Beltre, Andrew Bailey, Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Cody Ross, Edwin Jackson, Gavin Floyd, Jacoby Ellsbury, John Lackey, Marco Scutaro, Roy Oswalt, Ryan Sweeney, Scott Atchison
Even though the hot stove has turned luke warm around the rest of the league, it’s still piping hot in Boston. To keep you up to date on all of the latest news and information, I’ve put together another piece where I touch upon the most pertinent issues...
by evan brunell | Jan 25, 2012 | Clayton Mortensen, Cody Ross, Gavin Floyd, Marco Scutaro, Roy Oswalt
The Red Sox made a baffling move over the weekend by trading starting shortstop Marco Scutaro to the Rockies, then compounded the issue by inking Cody Ross to join the outfield. In an offseason where the Miami Marlins have channeled the ghost of George Steinbrenner,...
