Colon is quietly making a statement
Through seven innings Felix Hernandez had been dominant, the eighth inning was so much different. Dustin Pedroia hit a ground…
Category: Terry Francona
Going the distance
David Ortiz homered twice while Josh Beckett gave up four long balls in Boston’s 11-7 win over the Brew Crew.…
Ortiz plays the clown, Francona the bad ass
Just another Joe Morgan interview with a manager…that is until Big Papi steps in. Watch Papi as the clip goes…
Boston continues to slide
The Tampa Bay Rays had never faced Clay Buchholz until last night and it showed until the bottom of the…
1-2 punch of Ellsbury and Pedroia lead Sox to win
Jacoby Ellsbury and Dustin Pedroia combined for seven hits and three RBI’s to push the Sox past the Angels in…
Terry Francona’s not a good statistical manager — or is he?
Readers of Fire Brand of the American League have been aware of my fandom for manager Terry Francona. Simply put,…
All about the Red Sox
Last night, I participated in a chat over at New England Sports Country. Here are some questions I answered… “Why…
1994 Terry Francona: Blast from the Past
Eric Seidman over at Statistically Speaking is working on a book, and as part of this book, he takes a…
Francona extended; Colon signs
The most successful postseason manager in the history of baseball has agreed to a contract extension to stay with the…
Francona Extended
Terry Francona has signed a three-year deal (with two options), keeping him with the Red Sox through at least 2011.…