by chipbuck | Feb 15, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Cody Ross, Daniel Bard, Kevin Youkilis, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Sweeney
After a September collapse that knocked the Red Sox out of the playoffs, many fans and analysts expected the organization to make some big sweeping moves this offseason. While a shakeup with field and front office management occurred in late-September and...
by aconvery | Jan 28, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Bryce Brentz, Carl Crawford, Jacoby Ellsbury, Ryan Kalish
The future of the outfield at Fenway Park is about to be in a state of flux. Carl Crawford and his 142 million dollar contract are here to stay. That locks up left field for at least the next six years. Besides from that, it’s hard to say exactly who will be...
by chipbuck | Jan 26, 2012 | Anthony Rizzo, Boston Red Sox, Bryce Brentz, Casey Kelly, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Lavarnway, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
In case you missed it earlier today, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com released his top 100 prospect list. Whether you’re a prospect geek or not, you should check out the list–even if it’s only to see who the potential stars of tomorrow will be. ...
by Troy Patterson | Dec 26, 2011 | Anthony Ranaudo, Blake Swihart, Boston Red Sox, Jose Iglesias, Matt Barnes, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Lavarnway, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
This years rankings for the Red Sox 2012 top prospects are rolling in. There has been some discrepancies among the top 5 and I was curious to look over them and how they can help the team. I am looking at minorleagueball.com, baseballamerica.com (care of Peter...
by charliesap | Dec 8, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Jed Lowrie, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Josh Reddick, Ryan Kalish
The Red Sox were in on Mark Buehrle and we here at Fire Brand would have been happy to see him in Boston. However, Buehrle is no longer on the market, as he will be spending the next four years in Miami, having signed a four-year, $58M deal with the Marlins. In...
by charliesap | Nov 22, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Daniel Bard, Huston Street, Jed Lowrie, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Reddick, Kevin Youkilis, Ryan Kalish
The Colorado Rockies brass has made it clear that they are comfortable with Rafael Betancourt as their closer and that Huston Street is on the trading block. It has been reportedthat the Red Sox are among a few teams that have already shown interest in trading for...
by charliesap | Nov 15, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jed Lowrie, Josh Reddick, Kevin Youkilis, Poll, Ryan Kalish
As Chip pointed out today in his latest Cafardo Mailbag, it seems like every trade suggestion coming from Red Sox Nation involves sending away Kevin Youkilis. Jacoby Ellsbury has been another name whispered in the trade winds, as his breakout season is going to cause...
by chipbuck | Nov 15, 2011 | Alfredo Aceves, Barry Zito, Bobby Valentine, Carlos Beltran, David Ortiz, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jed Lowrie, John Lackey, Jonathan Papelbon, Jonathan Sanchez, Josh Reddick, Kevin Youkilis, Lars Anderson, Madison Bumgarner, Matt Cain, Nick Cafardo Mail Bag, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Lavarnway, Tim Lincecum
To those of you who read Nick Cafardo regularly, this will come as no surprise to you. Mr. Cafardo has a giant non-sexual man crush on Bobby Valentine. Just huge. Massive. At times, the gushing is unbarable to the point of being a bit embarrassing. Still, Cafardo...
by charliesap | Nov 1, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Grady Sizemore, Josh Reddick, Josh Willingham, Michael Cuddyer, Ryan Kalish
The natural answer to that question would be, “If healthy, Sizemore is a great fit on any club.” Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald speculates that Grady Sizemore might be worth a look for the Sox on a one or two year deal that included a low...
by chipbuck | Oct 21, 2011 | Andre Ethier, Boston Red Sox, Carlos Beltran, Carlos Quentin, Cody Ross, David DeJesus, Domonic Brown, J.D. Drew, Josh Reddick, Josh Willingham, Michael Cuddyer, Rick Ankiel, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Ludwick
As much fun as it’s been dissecting every rumor, and providing rational responses to every over-the-top editorial written for the past two months; I’ve decided it’s time to stop living in the past and look toward planning for the future. The 2011...
