by evan brunell | Aug 27, 2010 | Quick Post, Trivia
Up until Tuesday’s postponed game, the Red Sox had gone the longest in a season without a postponed game since what year? HONOR CODE: No search engines. Check out the trivia leaderboard here. Previous trivia question: Up until July 6th, the Red Sox had suffered...
by lee perrault | Mar 3, 2010 | Quick Post, Sabermetrics
On the heels of today’s discussion, I ended up finding this link via Tom Tango’s blog. If this interests you, let us know how it worked for you. Online Sabermetric Course for...
by lee perrault | Jan 4, 2010 | Adrian Beltre, Quick Post
EVAN, 8:47 PM Someone pinch me… feels like I’m dreaming. Peter Gammons reports the Red Sox have inked Beltre to a one-year deal worth $9 million, with a player option for an additional $5 million. (Roche concurs.) Not only do the Sox get a vacuum at third,...
by lee perrault | Dec 29, 2009 | Quick Post
[UPDATE, 3:20pm]: Joel Sherman says 4 years, $66 million, with a vesting option for a fifth year. Naturally, this is all pending a physical. If the Mets do end up completing the contract agreement with Bay, it does have an unfortunate twist for the Red Sox. The...
by tim daloisio | Oct 5, 2009 | 2009 ALDS, Los Angeles Angels, Quick Post
In his preview of the Angels/Red Sox impending match up, ESPN’s Tim Kurkjain asks five questions about the series. *What is it about the number five that makes it so tidy for lists of this sort? Here are my responses to Tim’s questions. Consider this...
by tim daloisio | Sep 26, 2009 | Quick Post
Fireside Chat’s very own Paul Testa hit up The Baseball Show this week at Comcast Sports Net. Here’s the video for those of you who may have missed it. Enjoy!
by tim daloisio | Aug 31, 2009 | Poll, Quick Post
New Poll Question: The Red Sox have some new faces and some familiar old faces prepared for or preparing to grace the mound this September. Which arm will have the greatest impact on the club? Tim Wakefield Daisuke Matsuzaka Paul Byrd Billy Wagner As always, new poll...
by tim daloisio | Aug 10, 2009 | David Ortiz, Poll, Quick Post
New Poll Question: After the worst of all possible outcomes from the most critical six game road stretch of the season, where do you think the Red Sox playoff chances stand now? Only 6.5 back with 6 left to go against New York. I can still taste the division....
by tim daloisio | Aug 4, 2009 | David Ortiz, Poll, Quick Post
New Poll Question: What is your reaction to David Ortiz’ inclusion on the 2003 positive PED test list? He’s no better than Bonds, Arod or Clemens. He used and there’s no coming back. Thanks for the “tainted” memories. Not shocked, just...
by tim daloisio | Jul 28, 2009 | Poll, Quick Post
New Poll Question: With the trade deadline approaching and rumors flying, where should Theo and the front office focus their efforts? Package prospects including Lars Anderson and young pitching to SD for Adrian Gonzalez Buchholz and the farm for Roy Halladay Keep...
