by evan brunell | May 7, 2008 | David Eckstein, Jed Lowrie, Julio Lugo, Khalil Greene, Orlando Cabrera, Rafael Furcal
I tried. Honest, I did. I tried to like him. I advocated signing him last year. He was the best option at the time. Now it could be argued he’s the worst shortstop in the major leagues. Last week, I asked my friend for ideas for topics on the Sox to write about....
by zach hayes | Dec 11, 2007 | Andrew Miller, Andruw Jones, Atlanta Braves, Brad Lidge, Brendan Harris, Brian Schneider, Cameron Maybin, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Delmon Young, Detroit Tigers, Dontrelle Willis, Eduardo Morlan, Eric Bruntlett, Eric Gagne, Florida Marlins, Francisco Cordero, Geoff Geary, Houston Astros, Jason Bartlett, Jon Garland, Jorge Posada, Jose Guillen, Kansas City Royals, Lastings Milledge, LaTroy Hawkins, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mariano Rivera, Matt Garza, Michael Bourn, Miguel Cabrera, Milton Bradley, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Orlando Cabrera, Philadelphia Phillies, Ryan Church, Scott Linebrink, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Tom Glavine, Torii Hunter, Troy Percival, Washington Nationals
I hate being mean….. LaTroy Hawkins signs with Yankees for 1 year, $4 million Hawkins is the first of a few moves the Yankees have to make in order to find a diamond in the rough at the setup man spot in their bullpen. With Joba Chamberlain moving to the...
by evan brunell | Nov 19, 2007 | Chicago White Sox, Jon Garland, Los Angeles Angels, Orlando Cabrera, Trades
Former Red Sox shortstop Orlando Cabrera has found a new home with the Chicago White Sox. Cabrera, who helped lead the Red Sox to the 2004 World Series title after taking over for Nomar Garciaparra, was just traded by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to the Chicago...
by shawn medeiros | Oct 6, 2007 | 2007 ALDS, Chone Figgins, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Francisco Rodriguez, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jered Weaver, Jonathan Papelbon, Kelvim Escobar, Kevin Youkilis, Los Angeles Angels, Manny Delcarmen, Manny Ramirez, Mike Lowell, Orlando Cabrera
Manny Ramirez made the Los Angeles Angels pay the second time around. Intentionally walking David Ortiz to get to Ramirez for the second time on the night, Ramirez, tagged a Mass Pike shot over the Green Monster on a 1-0 fastball with two outs from Francisco...
by zach hayes | Oct 5, 2007 | 2007 ALDS, Chone Figgins, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Game Threads, Garrett Anderson, Juan Rivera, Kelvim Escobar, Los Angeles Angels, Orlando Cabrera, Reggie Willits, Vladimir Guerrero
@ Oct. 5 GAME 2 – ALDS 2007 Kelvim Escobar (15-12, 3.40) @ Daisuke Matsuzaka (15-12, 4.40) Fenway Park (Boston, MA) 8:37 PM EDT, TBS CF Chone Figgins 2B Dustin Pedroia SS Orlando Cabrera 1B Kevin Youkilis RF Vladimir Guerrero DH David Ortiz LF Garrett Anderson...
by zach hayes | Oct 1, 2007 | 2007 ALDS, Chone Figgins, Chris Bootcheck, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Dustin Moseley, Ervin Santana, Francisco Rodriguez, Garrett Anderson, Gary Matthews Jr., J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jered Weaver, Joe Saunders, John Lackey, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Juan Rivera, Know Thy Enemy, Los Angeles Angels, Manny Ramirez, Orlando Cabrera, Reggie Willits, Terry Francona, Tim Wakefield, Vladimir Guerrero
Last year, the experience was shattered by an August collapse. In 2005, the postseason was washed away in the blink of an eye. The magical postseasons of 2004 and 2003 will never be forgotten, and we all sincerely hope 2007 adds its name to that cherished list. The...
by shawn medeiros | Aug 8, 2007 | Chris Bootcheck, Coco Crisp, Doug Mirabelli, Gary Matthews Jr., Joe Saunders, Julian Tavarez, Kevin Youkilis, Kyle Snyder, Los Angeles Angels, Manny Ramirez, Orlando Cabrera, Tim Wakefield, Vladimir Guerrero
Boston’s 10-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels means one thing: The New York Yankee’s pounding at the door is a lot louder now. Having the lead going into the bottom of the fifth inning everything crumbled for Boston (68-45) and Tim Wakefield picking up his...
by evan brunell | Jun 15, 2007 | Cla Meredith, Coco Crisp, Doug Mirabelli, Edgar Renteria, Josh Bard, Julio Lugo, Kelly Shoppach, Kenny Lofton, Orlando Cabrera, Theo Epstein, Trades
Letting Orlando Cabrera go was Theo Epstein’s biggest mistake of his short career as a general manager, and we’re feeling the effects of this to this day. Let’s backtrack a little bit. On July 31st, 2004, the Red Sox traded away their icon, Nomar...
by zach hayes | Nov 20, 2006 | Akinori Otsuka, Alex Cora, Alex Gonzalez, Juan Rivera, Matt Clement, Michael Young, Miguel Tejada, Orlando Cabrera, Rich Aurilia, Trading Manny Saga
MICHAEL YOUNG/ ELHERALDONEWS.COM On Saturday, Peter Gammons reported Alex Gonzalez had signed with the Reds for 3 years and 14 million. The defensive wizard has earned a raise after posting an outstanding year with the glove, but Wayne Krivsky might have found himself...