by scandage | Apr 19, 2013 | Aaron Crow, Alcides Escobar, Alex Gordon, Alex Wilson, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Billy Butler, Boston Red Sox, Bruce Chen, Chris Getz, Clay Buchholz, Clayton Mortensen, Daniel Nava, Danny Duffy, Dustin Pedroia, Eric Hosmer, Ervin Santana, Felipe Paulino, Felix Doubront, Greg Holland, James Shields, Jeff Francoeur, Jeremy Guthrie, Jonny Gomes, Juan Gutierrez, Junichi Tazawa, Kansas City Royals, Kelvin Herrera, Koji Uehara, Lorenzo Cain, Los Angeles Angels, Luke Hochevar, Mike Carp, Mike Moustakas, Mike Napoli, Ryan Dempster, Salvador Perez, Stephen Drew, Tampa Bay Rays, Tim Collins, Wil Myers
Having earned their second sweep in a row, the Boston Red Sox (11-4, 2.5 games ahead in the AL East) return home to Fenway Park for a three-game series (which will start TBA due to the ongoing manhunt for the Boston Marathon bomber) against the Kansas City Royals...
by jkeller | Mar 28, 2013 | Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Clayton Mortensen, Craig Breslow, Daniel Bard, Daniel Nava, Daniel Nava, David Ross, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joel Hanrahan, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Jose Iglesias, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli, Pedro Ciriaco, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Sweeney, Shane Victorino, Will Middlebrooks
Every month, here on Fire Brand, I am going to take a look at the relative value of the 25 players on the current active roster. For March, that will require some projections. So for our case here we are going to assume (hope, and pray) that the front office decides...
by jreilly | Mar 23, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Andrew McCutchen, Boston Red Sox, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, Jackie Bradley, Jackie Bradley Jr., Mike Carp, Mike Napoli, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Sweeney, Shane Victorino, Stephen Drew, Troy Tulowitzki
With Opening Day a mere week and change away, Red Sox fans, me included, eagerly await the announcement for who will be on the 2013 Boston Red Sox roster. Eager is a fitting word because an abundant amount of excitement has surrounded one player in particular this...
by jkeller | Mar 7, 2013 | Adrian Gonzalez, Albert Pujols, Allen Webster, Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, Bryce Harper, C.C. Sabathia, Carl Crawford, Clay Buchholz, Cleveland Indians, Curt Schilling, Daniel Nava, Gio Gonzalez, Henry Owens, Houston Astros, Jackie Bradley Jr., Jacoby Ellsbury, Joel Hanrahan, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Kevin Youkilis, Los Angeles Angels, Matt Barnes, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli, Mike Trout, MLB Amateur Draft, New York Yankees, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Sweeney, Stephen Drew, Stephen Strasburg, Terry Francona, Trot Nixon, Washington Nationals, Xander Bogaerts
You know the feeling, it’s just some unsuspecting Tuesday when you get the card in the mail. It’s a “Save the Date” for an upcoming wedding. You go to the calendar and cross out a Saturday, knowing all too well that one is shot. (No, that’s not how I felt about...
by jkeller | Feb 28, 2013 | 2004 World Series, Alfredo Aceves, Allen Webster, Andrew Bailey, Ben Cherington, Boston Red Sox, Brett Lawrie, Clay Buchholz, Craig Breslow, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Daniel Bard, Daniel Nava, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, David Ross, Dustin Pedroia, Edwin Encarnacion, Felix Doubront, J.D. Drew, J.P. Arencibia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joel Hanrahan, John Farrell, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Jose Bautista, Juan Nieves, Junichi Tazawa, Kevin Millar, Kevin Youkilis, Koji Uehara, Lyle Overbay, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli, Pedro Ciriaco, Pedro Martinez, Rubby de la Rosa, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Sweeney, Shane Victorino, Stephen Drew, Will Middlebrooks, World Baseball Classic, Xander Bogaerts
Alfredo Aceves — Crazy (Gnarls Barkley) As a general rule of thumb, anyone who chooses their number as a tribute to Dennis Rodman has a screw, or two, lose. Aceves is certainly not an exception. Andrew Bailey — Everybody Hurts (REM) Every player gets hurt...
by jreilly | Feb 23, 2013 | Adrian Gonzalez, Alex Hassan, Andrew McCutchen, Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, Brock Holt, Carl Crawford, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, David Ross, Dustin Pedroia, Hanley Ramirez, Jack Cust, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jayson Werth, Jonny Gomes, Jose Iglesias, Lyle Overbay, Mauro Gomez, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli, Pedro Ciriaco, rod carew, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Lavarnway, Ryan Sweeney, Shane Victorino, Stephen Drew, Will Middlebrooks
With Opening Day a mere 5 weeks away I thought it would be as good a time as any to take a look at the potential 2013 Opening Day Boston Red Sox offensive roster. This is, of course, taken with a grain of salt, as we all know that health with not remain perfect...
by bcowett | Feb 22, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Daniel Bard, Joel Hanrahan, Lyle Overbay, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli, Ryan Dempster, Spring Training
ATTENTION EVERYONE: The Red Sox played ACTUAL baseball yesterday. As Joe Castiglione says, can you believe it? Sometimes, you learn more in defeat than you do in victory. And that’s what the Red Sox have to do when it comes to their rotation after 2012. (Lessons...
by bcowett | Feb 15, 2013 | 2003 ALCS, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jacoby Ellsbury, James Loney, John Lackey, Larry Lucchino, Mike Carp, Nomar Garciaparra, Scott Boras
Hope you guys had a great Valentine’s/Singles’ Awareness/I Hate Every Couple Day. Don’t you just love…love? Hey, Larry Lucchino, 2003 called, they want their generalization back. No really. Cowboy Up and return the call, buddy. (Larry...
by dpoarch | Feb 3, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Casey Kotchman, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jim Thome, Justin Smoak, Lyle Overbay, Mauro Gomez, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli
Since the revelation that Mike Napoli has been suffering from avascular necrosis, I’ve wanted to write about the necessity of an insurance policy at first base for the Red Sox. This column has been in the works for a while. Let’s face it, though: a full column about...
by evan brunell | Jan 17, 2013 | Javier Vazquez, Justin Smoak, Mike Carp
Another week gone by, another poll to vote in! This time around, first base is a topic of discussion in the Red Sox community. With the news Boston inked Mike Napoli to a one-year deal, it appears as if the starting first baseman job is set for the Red Sox. However,...
