by chipbuck | May 25, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Adrian Gonzalez, Alex Wilson, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Jacobs, Bryce Brentz, Carl Crawford, Clay Buchholz, Cody Ross, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Dustin Pedroia, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Josh Beckett, Juan Carlos Linares, Kevin Youkilis, Mike Aviles, Nick Cafardo Mail Bag, Nick Punto, Pedro Martinez, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Lavarnway, Ryan Sweeney, Tim Wakefield, Vernon Wells, Will Middlebrooks
Ok, boys and girls. By now you know the drill. People ask Nick questions, I intervene and answer correctly on his behalf. All “questioners” will remain nameless unless they truly deserve to be mocked. Luckily, no one has to be outed this...
by evan brunell | May 24, 2012 | Adrian Gonzalez, Alfredo Aceves, Clay Buchholz, Dustin Pedroia, Marlon Byrd, Matt Albers, Mike Aviles, Scott Atchison, Vincente Padilla
Fangraphs.com is a fantastic site for those who want to delve deeper into the game beyond the typical statistics that pop up on a baseball broadcasts. These statistics can tell you so much more about a player than you may have otherwise realized, and sifting through...
by chipbuck | May 23, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Kevin Youkilis, Mike Aviles, Nick Punto, Ryan Sweeney
The leadoff spot. It’s something we haven’t talked about much here. To be fair, there hasn’t been a tremendous need. The offense has been rolling along, despite injuries to key players like Jacoby Ellsbury, Kevin Youkilis, and Carl Crawford. ...
by scandage | May 16, 2012 | Adrian Gonzalez, B.J. Upton, Baltimore Orioles, Ben Zobrist, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Allen, Burke Badenhop, Carlos Pena, Cody Ross, Daniel Nava, Desmond Jennings, Dustin Pedroia, Elliot Johnson, Evan Longoria, Fernando Rodney, J.P. Howell, Jake McGee, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jeff Niemann, Jeremy Hellickson, Joel Peralta, Jon Lester, Jose Lobaton, Jose Molina, Josh Beckett, Kyle Farnsworth, Luke Scott, Matt Joyce, Matt Moore, Mike Aviles, Robinson Chirinos, Sam Fuld, Sean Rodriguez, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, Wade Davis, Will Middlebrooks, Will Rhymes
Having won both games of a two-game set against the lowly Seattle Mariners, the Boston Red Sox (17-19) travel to St. Petersburg, Florida to play another two-game series, this time against the tied-for-first place Tampa Bay Rays (23-14). The Red Sox, while still in...
by scandage | May 14, 2012 | Adrian Gonzalez, Blake Beavan, Boston Red Sox, Brandon League, Brendan Ryan, Chone Figgins, Cleveland Indians, Cody Ross, Daniel Bard, Daniel Nava, Dustin Ackley, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Franklin Gutierrez, George Sherrill, Ichiro Suzuki, Jason Vargas, Jesus Montero, John Jaso, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Justin Smoak, Kelly Shoppach, Kyle Seager, Lucas Luetge, Michael Saunders, Miguel Olivo, Mike Aviles, Mike Carp, Seattle Mariners, Tom Wilhelmsen, Will Middlebrooks
The Boston Red Sox (15-19) finish their current homestand with a two-game series against the Seattle Mariners (16-20). The Mariners aren’t setting the world on fire lately but are 5-5 in their last 10 games, which is pretty good for the Mariners. Then again, the...
by scandage | May 10, 2012 | Aaron Cunningham, Adrian Gonzalez, Asdrubal Cabrera, Boston Red Sox, Carlos Carrasco, Carlos Santana, Casey Kotchman, Clay Buchholz, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Dan Wheeler, Daniel Bard, Darnell McDonald, David Ortiz, Derek Lowe, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, Grady Sizemore, Jack Hannahan, Jason Kipnis, Joe Smith, Johnny Damon, Josh Beckett, Josh Tomlin, Justin Masterson, Kansas City Royals, Michael Brantley, Mike Aviles, Nick Hagadone, Rafael Perez, Shin-Soo Choo, Travis Hafner, Ubaldo Jimenez, Vinnie Pestano, Will Middlebrooks
Having lost two of three to the lowly Royals, the Boston Red Sox (12-18) return to Fenway Park to start a six-game homestand against the first place Cleveland Indians (17-15). First place? Somebody get Harry Doyle some more Jack Daniels. STARTING PITCHERS –...
by chipbuck | May 4, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Jose Iglesias, Kevin Youkilis, Mike Aviles, Will Middlebrooks
It’s been a little busy around these parts the last couple of days, so I don’t have time for a full article. Here are a few of my news, notes, and observations. Aaron Cook Can someone please explain the fascination of Aaron Cook? Seriously. I really...
by aconvery | May 1, 2012 | Mike Aviles
If you had told me that the Red Sox would hold an 11-11 record on May 1st, I probably wouldn’t have been that upset. They had a tough April, I had been saying it since the day the schedule was released. With series against the Tigers, the Rangers, the Rays, the...
by aconvery | Apr 29, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Bryce Brentz, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jose Iglesias, Juan Carlos Linares, Kevin Youkilis, Mark Melancon, Matt Barnes, Mike Aviles, Rich Hill, Sean Coyle, Vincente Padilla, Will Middlebrooks
So…Will Middlebrooks. It’s impossible to talk about anything involving the Red Sox’ minor league clubs without Middlebrooks’ name entering the discussion. (See Mike Scandura’s profile of Middlebrooks, written yesterday.) He’s destroying Triple-A pitching...
by scandage | Apr 26, 2012 | A.J. Pierzynski, Adam Dunn, Addison Reed, Alejandro De Aza, Alex Rios, Alexi Ramirez, Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, Brent Morel, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Daniel Bard, David Ortiz, Dayan Viciedo, Detroit Tigers, Felix Doubront, Gavin Floyd, Gordon Beckham, Hector Santiago, Jake Peavy, Jesse Crain, John Danks, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Kansas City Royals, Matt Thornton, Mike Aviles, Minnesota Twins, Paul Konerko, Philip Humber, San Diego Padres
The Red Sox, having swept the hapless Minnesota Twins, continue their road trip by coming to Chicago’s South Side to take on the White Sox in a four-game series. The 10-8 White Sox are currently in a tie for first in the American League Central (with the Tigers...
