by askillin | May 14, 2014 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, 2014 Boston Red Sox, 2014 Red Sox offseason, Alex Hassan, Ben Cherington, Boston Red Sox, Brock Holt, Bryce Brentz, Daniel Nava, Daniel Nava, Jackie Bradley Jr., Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Mike Carp, MiLB, MLB, Pawtucket Red Sox, Ryan Lavarnway, Will Middlebrooks
One of the biggest strengths of last year’s Red Sox team was the strong performances the squad got from its bench spots. Indeed, Boston’s depth proved crucial in taking advantage of platoon pairings on a nightly basis, softening the blow of any injuries to starters,...
by bcarsley | Jul 8, 2013 | Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox, Christian Vazquez, Garin Cecchini, Juan Carlos Linares, Michael Almanzar, Miguel Sano, MiLB, Portland Sea Dogs, Travis Shaw
Garin Cecchini is very good. That’s perhaps the biggest takeaway I can relay from my trip to Portland to see the Sea Dogs last Friday. With Portland playing a good New Britton Rock Cats (Twins affiliate) team, this game afforded me the opportunity to see four Top 100...
by bcarsley | Apr 29, 2013 | Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox, MiLB, Portland Sea Dogs
Anthony Ranaudo has been flat out dominant through 21 2/3 innings pitched at Double-A this season, and this is a good thing. “But, small sample size!” you exclaim. “And age relative to league,” you caution. And you have good reason to bring such caveats up. Yet...
by bcarsley | Feb 11, 2013 | Allen Webster, Blake Swihart, Blake Swihart, Boston Red Sox, Bryce Brentz, Clay Buchholz, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, Garin Cecchini, Henry Owens, Jackie Bradley, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Keith Law, Matt Barnes, MiLB, Xander Bogearts
The season of prospect rankings is upon us. For minor league enthusiasts, wannabe prospect experts and the truly invested, this is our Christmas. For more casual MiLB fans or those looking for a quick refresher on their favorite team’s farm system, it’s a great time...
by jreilly | Feb 9, 2013 | Alex Rodriguez, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Curt Schilling, Dan Naulty, Kansas City Royals, Ken Caminiti, Kenny Rogers, Lance Armstrong, Melky Cabrera, MiLB, MLB, New York Yankees, PEDs, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Steroids, Tom Verducci
Like many of you, I grew up with Lance Armstrong as one of my select few heroes. Every June, for seven straight years (1999-2005), I would watch Lance throttle his Tour de France competition into submission. He was a cancer survivor, philanthropist, PED-less cyclist,...
