by dpodheiser | Feb 15, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, David Ross, Fenway Park, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joel Hanrahan, John Farrell, Koji Uehara, Mark Melancon, Mike Aviles, Mike Napoli, Rafael Betancourt, Shane Victorino, Yadier Molina
Though the “offseason” technically does not end until Opening Day on April 1, the beginning of spring training this week symbolizes the beginning of a new year for the Boston Red Sox. Following a very active winter in which general manager Ben Cherington...
by jkeller | Jan 31, 2013 | Bill Mueller, Billy Beane, Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, David Ross, Dustin Pedroia, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jason Varitek, John Farrell, Johnny Damon, Jonny Gomes, Jose Iglesias, Kevin Millar, Larry Lucchino, Manny Ramirez, Mike Napoli, Nomar Garciaparra, Oakland Athletics, Rob Deer, Shane Victorino, Stephen Drew, Todd Walker, Trot Nixon, Will Middlebrooks
Part 1: The Pitchers Part 2: The Batters Part 3: The League (2/7) The same disclaimers apply: 1) Please feel free to bookmark them and come back later in September/October to see how I did — you know that if I hit on a few you’re going to hear about it. 2)...
by huntergolden | Jan 23, 2013 | Adrian Gonzalez, Bill James, Bo Jackson, Mike Napoli
So our long, national nightmare is finally over, with Mike Napoli inking a 1-year, $5 million deal that will make him a Boston Red Sox for the 2013 season. While some folks seem to be quite happy with the news, others are treading more cautiously – especially with...
by jreilly | Jan 12, 2013 | Alex Gordon, B.J. Upton, Boston Red Sox, C.C. Sabathia, Chase Utley, David Ortiz, David Price, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, John Farrell, Josh Hamilton, Keith Law, Lou Merloni, Michael Bourn, Mike Napoli, Philadelphia Phillies, Ryan Howard, Shane Victorino, Will Middlebrooks
Part one of a two part series on the defense of the signing Shane Victorino. We begin on offense: As a Boston Red Sox fan living in “Braves Country” I have to persistently make an effort to get my daily Sox news throughout the day. The Atlanta Journal Constitution,...
by huntergolden | Jan 2, 2013 | Ben Cherington, David Ross, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Joel Hanrahan, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Koji Uehara, Mike Napoli, Ryan Dempster, Stephen Drew
The Red Sox set out to do a lot of things this offseason, but from the brunt of their moves, it appears their priorities were as follows: 1.) Field a competitive team in the short term 2.) Don’t give up draft picks 3.) Retain priority prospects 4.) Maintain payroll...
by evan brunell | Dec 28, 2012 | Cody Ross, Felix Doubront, Mike Napoli, Poll
Alright, it’s been two weeks since the last poll. Hopefully everyone’s holidays went well! Before we get into the current poll, the last poll asked who the 2013 Fire Brand of the Year should be. Quite a large amount of you voted Cody Ross, although Felix...
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 scandage | Dec 3, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, David Ross, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Mike Napoli, Ryan Lavarnway
According to multiple reports, the Red Sox will sign Mike Napoli to a three-year deal today. Jon Heyman reports that the deal is for three years and $39 million. According to Nick Cafardo, Napoli is expected to catch and play first base. As the Red Sox earlier signed...
by scandage | Dec 1, 2012 | Adam LaRoche, Alex Gonzalez, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Anibal Sanchez, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brandon McCarthy, Brennan Boesch, Brian Wilson, Cody Ross, Dan Haren, Daniel Bard, Detroit Tigers, Edwin Jackson, Francisco Liriano, Jair Jurrjens, Jerry Owens, Joakim Soria, Joe Blanton, Jonathan Broxton, Jonny Gomes, Jose Iglesias, Jose Valverde, Josh Hamilton, Koji Uehara, Kyle Lohse, Mark Reynolds, Mike Adams, Mike Napoli, Nate Schierholtz, Nick Swisher, Rafael Perez, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Madson, San Francisco Giants, Shaun Marcum, Shin-Soo Choo, Stephen Drew
The 2012 Baseball Winter Meetings will be held in Nashville on Monday through Wednesday. Let’s take a look at some of the free agents and non-tendered players that the Red Sox may be interested in. As everybody knows, Boston is looking for a first baseman, and...
