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 evan brunell | Jul 11, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Mike Aviles
When the Red Sox traded Jed Lowrie to the Astros, it sent a clear signal that the team believed Mike Aviles could be a serviceable shortstop in the interim — serviceable enough to give up on a young player who had produced, but struggled with injuries. There was...
by scandage | Jul 6, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Adrian Gonzalez, Alex Rodriguez, Andrew Miller, Andruw Jones, Andy Pettitte, Austin Romine, Boston Red Sox, Brad Meyers, Brent Lillibridge, Brett Gardner, cc sabathia, Cesar Cabral, Cody Ross, Curtis Granderson, Daniel Nava, David Aardsma, David Robertson, Derek Jeter, DeWayne Wise, Dustin Pedroia, Eric Chavez, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, Freddy Garcia, Hiroki Kuroda, Ivan Nova, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joba Chamberlain, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Mariano Rivera, Mark Teixeira, Matt Albers, Michael Pineda, Mike Aviles, New York Yankees, Nick Punto, Nick Swisher, Oakland Athletics, Pedro Feliciano, Phil Hughes, Rafael Soriano, Raul Ibanez, Robinson Cano, Russell Martin, Ryan Kalish, Vicente Padilla, Will Middlebrooks
After a horrible 2-5 road trip, capped off by a sweep at the hands of the Oakland Athletics, the Boston Red Sox (42-40, 7.5 games back) return to Fenway Park to host a four-game series against those damn New York Yankees (49-32, first place). The Yanks are 6-4 in...
by chipbuck | Jun 13, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Adrian Gonzalez, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Bobby Jenks, Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Che-Hsuan Lin, Clay Buchholz, Clayton Mortensen, Cody Ross, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Daniel Bard, Daniel Nava, Darnell McDonald, David Ortiz, Drake Britton, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jason Repko, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jose Iglesias, Josh Beckett, Junichi Tazawa, Kelly Shoppach, Kevin Youkilis, Lars Anderson, Mark Melancon, Matt Albers, Mauro Gomez, Mike Aviles, Nick Punto, Oscar Tejeda, Rich Hill, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Lavarnway, Ryan Sweeney, Scott Atchison, Stolmy Pimentel, Vicente Padilla, Will Middlebrooks
<a title="license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ – click to view more info about 'Surplus. Every team wants it, but very few teams have it. If you were to look solely at the Red Sox 25-man roster, you’d see a roster bereft...
by scandage | Jun 8, 2012 | Adam LaRoche, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brad Lidge, Bryce Harper, Carlos Maldonado, Chad Tracy, Chris Marrero, Cole Kimball, Craig Stammen, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Daniel Bard, Drew Storen, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Gio Gonzalez, Henry Rodriguez, Ian Desmond, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jayson Werth, Jesus Flores, Jon Lester, Jordan Zimmermann, Mark DeRosa, Michael Morse, Mike Aviles, Pedro Martinez, Rich Hill, Rick Ankiel, Ryan Mattheus, Ryan Zimmerman, Sandy Leon, Scott Atchison, Scott Podsednik, Sean Burnett, Stephen Strasburg, Steve Lombardozzi, Tyler Clippard, Washington Nationals, Will Middlebrooks, Wilson Ramos, Xavier Nady
After avoiding a sweep at the hands of the Orioles, the Boston Red Sox (29-28) welcome the Washington Nationals (32-23) for a three-game series at Fenway Park. Led by the stellar Stephen Strasburg and the phenom Bryce Harper, the Nationals have surprised the baseball...
by chipbuck | Jun 8, 2012 | Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Jacobs, Carl Crawford, Clay Buchholz, Clayton Mortensen, Daniel Bard, Daniel Nava, Darnell McDonald, David Ortiz, Felix Doubront, Felix Hernandez, J.D. Drew, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Juan Carlos Linares, Junichi Tazawa, Kelly Shoppach, Kevin Youkilis, Mark Melancon, Matt Garza, Mike Aviles, Mike Trout, Nick Cafardo Mail Bag, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Lavarnway, Ryan Sweeney, Scott Atchison, Vernon Wells, Vicente Padilla, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
Oh, no he didn’t! He don’t know Nick! He don’t know Nick! Shut up! Shut up! You know he looks good. You just jealous! Oh, I’m sorry. I was just channeling my “Jerry Springer white trash” persona for a second. Why would I do...
by scandage | Jun 5, 2012 | Adam Jones, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brian Matusz, Brian Roberts, Chris Davis, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, Darren O'Day, J.J. Hardy, Jason Hammel, Jim Johnson, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Mark Reynolds, Marlon Byrd, Matt Lindstrom, Matt Wieters, Mike Aviles, Nick Markakis, Nick Punto, Nolan Reimold, Pedro Strop, Robert Andino, Scott Atchison, Scott Podsednik, Steve Tolleson, Steven Pearce, Stuart Pomeranz, Ted Kennedy, Toronto Blue Jays, Tsuyoshi Wada, Vicente Padilla, Wei-Yin Chen, Will Middlebrooks, Wilson Betemit, Zach Britton
After taking two of three from the Blue Jays in a quick road trip to Toronto, the Boston Red Sox (28-26) return home to Fenway Park to start a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles (30-24). The injury bug has hit the Orioles, with Nick Markakis most notably...
by scandage | Jun 1, 2012 | Adrian Gonzalez, Ben Francisco, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Morrow, Brett Lawrie, Clay Buchholz, Colby Rasmus, Daniel Bard, Daniel Nava, Darren Oliver, David Cooper, David Ortiz, Detroit Tigers, Drew Hutchison, Dustin McGowan, Edwin Encarnacion, Felix Doubront, Francisco Cordero, Franklin Morales, Henderson Alvarez, J.P. Arencibia, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jesse Litsch, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Kelly Gruber, Kelly Johnson, Kyle Drabek, Luis Perez, Mike Aviles, Omar Vizquel, Rajai Davis, Scott Atchison, Scott Podsednik, Sergio Santos, Toronto Blue Jays, Will Middlebrooks, Yunel Escobar
After taking three of four from the Detroit Tigers, the Boston Red Sox (26-25) take off to the Great White North for a weekend set with the Toronto Blue Jays (27-24). The Blue Jays seem to be doing their annual “We look better than we are” routine, but...
by chipbuck | Jun 1, 2012 | Adrian Beltre, Adrian Gonzalez, Albert Pujols, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Bobby Jenks, Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Clayton Mortensen, Cody Ross, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Reddick, Junichi Tazawa, Mark Melancon, Mike Aviles, Nick Cafardo Mail Bag, Nick Punto, Pedro Ciriaco, Rocco Baldelli, Scott Rolen, Todd Helton, Vicente Padilla, Will Middlebrooks
<a title=" First of all, I’d like to apologize for not being around much lately. In the middle of a wonderful weekend in New York City, I managed to suffer a scratched cornea. Yes, that’s about as comfortable as it sounds. After several days of...
by scandage | May 30, 2012 | Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Daniel Nava, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Kevin Youkilis, Mike Aviles, Ryan Sweeney
Bobby Valentine has used many lineup combinations this season. I generally like what Bobby does with the playing time he gives players but I, like many, quibble with Bobby as to who leads off for the Red Sox. If you ask 100 baseball fans, they may have 100 answers for...
