by evan brunell | Jan 9, 2011 | Adrian Beltre, Boston Red Sox, Fire Brand Awards, Jon Lester, Quick Post
The Fire Brand of the American League is a Red Sox player who exhibits character under pressure, an unassuming man who leaves the spotlight for other people but makes his indelible mark on the past season’s Boston Red Sox. A piece most people take for granted, but...
by evan brunell | Dec 20, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, Quick Post
Another thing I’ve been involved in I’d like to share… I used to write a weekly column for The Hardball Times, which I immensely enjoyed but had to step down from as my career progressed. I have remained as a contributor, however, and played a part...
by evan brunell | Dec 15, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, Quick Post
I have a GREAT holiday gift idea for you. Okay, with that blatant shill aside, I am appearing in the Graphical Player 2011 book as Red Sox representative. This book holds virtually every player who appeared in the majors last season and who should next season, plus...
by darryl johnston | Dec 3, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, Poll, Quick Post
Let’s put on our reality hats and try to do some prognosticating. (Vote to the right of your screen) With the Red Sox reportedly meeting with Carl Crawford, Adrian Beltre and Jayson Werth this week, fans are beginning to get excited and hoping to see a big...
by darryl johnston | Nov 27, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, Poll, Quick Post
It is beginning to look clearer that there will be no blockbuster free agent signings as it appears that Carl Crawford, Cliff Lee, Adrian Beltre and Victor Martinez are and were out of the team’s price range. Some fans are frustrated with the lack of activity...
by darryl johnston | Nov 21, 2010 | Poll, Quick Post
Bud Selig is serious about adding another Wild Card team to each league and he expects it to occur in 2012. The general managers are behind this idea, as well as the owners. How about you though? In FireBrand of the American League’s newest poll, we ask:...
by darryl johnston | Oct 26, 2010 | Poll, Quick Post
Now that the Adrian Gonzalez rumors have started to resurface and we start to piece together what it would take to pry Gonzo from San Diego, we ask the poll question “Who is the Red Sox’ most untouchable prospect?” In order for the Sox to obtain...
by darryl johnston | Oct 16, 2010 | Poll, Quick Post
Suddenly John Henry and Co. are proud owners of one of England’s most respected football (soccer) teams. How do you feel about this $436 million dollar purchase? Is it good for the Red Sox? Do you watch soccer or will you start now if it’s on NESN? This...
by darryl johnston | Oct 9, 2010 | Playoffs, Poll, Quick Post, Quick Post
Although the speculation is endless in these parts, it’s still fun to play armchair GM and make decisions on what the Red Sox should do with their money. This week, we are asking you in our weekly poll (over to the right of the page), which free agent should the...
by darryl johnston | Oct 4, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, Johnny Damon, Poll, Quick Post
We have officially hit the off season and can continue to root against the AL East for the next few weeks or so. If you are like me, you will be rooting for the Texas Rangers and old friend David Murphy or perhaps the exciting, yet overlooked Cincinnati Reds. As long...