by Harry Burnham | Mar 23, 2014 | Allen Webster, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Rubby de la Rosa
The Red Sox surprised exactly no one when they optioned Allen Webster to the minor leagues before last Monday’s game. Put simply, Webster has been a mixed bag this spring, allowing seven runs and seven walks in 12 innings pitched, while occasionally flashing his...
by broach | Mar 20, 2014 | 2014 Red Sox Spring Training, Brandon Snyder, Brock Holt, Jonathan Herrera, Rubby de la Rosa
The Boston Red Sox made a few more moves before Thursday’s contest against the New York Yankees. Brock Holt and Rubby De La Rosa were both optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket before the game. Brandon Snyder was reassigned to minor league camp. Holt was one of two...
by bcowett | Jan 13, 2014 | 2014 Red Sox offseason, Andrew Miller, Blake Swihart, Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Rubby de la Rosa
Despite it being Patriots season right now, baseball trudges along through the winter. Is there a Venezuelan Winter League dot TV thing I can sign up for? The Hall of Fame class is deserving, despite the general smallness of it. You only wish that more guys were...
by bcarsley | Dec 9, 2013 | 2014 Red Sox offseason, Alex Wilson, Allen Webster, Andrew Miller, Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Workman, Bryce Brentz, Burke Badenhop, Carlos Gonzalez, Chase Headley, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, Devin Marrero, Drake Britton, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, Garin Cecchini, Henry Owens, Jackie Bradley, Jeremy Hermida, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Junichi Tazawa, Matt Barnes, Mookie Betts, Rubby de la Rosa, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Lavarnway, Shane Victorino, Shin-Soo Choo, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
Over the past few weeks, I’ve tried to put on my objective hat and find ways to improve the Red Sox. I argued in favor of signing Brian McCann. I’ve argued against trading for Giancarlo Stanton. I argued that we needed one of Mike Napoli, Carlos Beltran or...
by bcarsley | Sep 16, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Brandon Workman, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, Daniel Nava, Drake Britton, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Garin Cecchini, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jose Iglesias, Junichi Tazawa, Rubby de la Rosa, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
Let’s play word association with the last few editions of the Boston Red Sox. For me, 2011 equals “failure.” When I think of 2012, the first thing that jumps to mind is “fecundity.” And 2013? Apologies for the language, but the first thing is “really f-ing good.” So...
by bcowett | Sep 4, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jon Lester, Rubby de la Rosa, Tampa Bay Rays, Will Middlebrooks
There’s just something so awesome seeing a pitching staff that’s more than capable of shutting down a lineup. Does wonders for your nerves, too. Jon Lester was having none of Detroit’s offense last night, as he hurled seven strong innings to propel...
by chipbuck | Aug 29, 2013 | Alex Wilson, Allen Webster, Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Workman, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, Drake Britton, Felix Doubront, Garin Cecchini, Henry Owens, Jackie Bradley, Jason Place, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Kolbrin Vitek, Matt Barnes, Rubby de la Rosa, Xander Bogaerts
It wasn’t supposed to be like this for Brian Johnson. First round picks during their first full season after being selected usually get a lot of hype. The hype isn’t always positive, of course. Sometimes, it’s negative with prospect analysts and...
by jkeller | Aug 22, 2013 | Alfredo Aceves, Allen Webster, Andrew Bailey, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, David Ross, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jake Peavy, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joel Hanrahan, John Lackey, Jonny Gomes, Koji Uehara, Manny Ramirez, Matt Thorton, Mike Napoli, Pedro Ciriaco, Rubby de la Rosa, Ryan Dempster, Shane Victorino
As soon as a new deal is signed the debate begins over whether or not the player is actually worth the money that they will be paid. It happened with all of the free agent acquisitions last winter, it happened when Pedroia signed his extension, and it will happen...
by bcarsley | Aug 12, 2013 | Alex Wilson, Allen Webster, Andrew Miller, Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Snyder, Brandon Workman, Brock Holt, Bryce Brentz, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, Drake Britton, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Franklin Morales, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jose Dariel Abreu, Junichi Tazawa, Matt Thorton, Rubby de la Rosa, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Lavarnway, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
Jacoby Ellsbury, Koji Uehara, Stephen Drew, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Mike Napoli and Joel Hanrahan. You have just read an exhaustive list of Red Sox players who will become free agents after the 2013 season. Two additional players – Jon Lester and Matt Thornton – have...
by bcarsley | Aug 5, 2013 | Allen Webster, Anthony Ranaudo, Blake Swihart, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Snyder, Brandon Workman, Brock Holt, Bryce Brentz, Drake Britton, Garin Cecchini, Henry Owens, Jackie Bradley, Jose Iglesias, Matt Barnes, Portland Sea Dogs, Rubby de la Rosa, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Lavarnway, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
When I first set out to write this column on Sunday, my idea was pretty simple: highlight which Red Sox prospects have done the most to improve their value in 2013, as well as those who’ve taken major steps back in their development. Filling out the first part of the...
