by guest | Feb 20, 2008 | Terry Francona
Zach Hayes has been placed on the disabled list with a left shoulder subluxation, according to general manager Theo Epstein. “Hayes has been a valued member of our rotation since 2005,” Epstein said in a press release. “He has been incredibly durable...
by evan brunell | Jan 21, 2008 | Terry Francona
Terry Francona is the best manager the Red Sox have ever had. Why are we trying to run him out of town? Francona has his flaws but he’s also a Red Sox manager with two rings in four years. He has an uncanny knack for managing the Boston media, a well-earned...
by evan brunell | Nov 26, 2007 | Bobby Kielty, Terry Francona
Bobby Kielty, one of the heroes of the World Series, told the Herald today that he views himself as a fourth outfielder and won’t return to Boston unless Coco Crisp is moved. Even if Crisp is moved, Kielty will likely have competition brought in (old friend Gabe...
by evan brunell | Oct 17, 2007 | 2007 ALCS, Cleveland Indians, Coco Crisp, Jacoby Ellsbury, Josh Beckett, Terry Francona, Tim Wakefield
In 2004, Terry Francona pushed all the right buttons. In 2007, Terry Francona’s trying to make the buttons he’s pushing right. That’s the difference, and that’s why the Red Sox stand at a 3-1 series deficit going into Wednesday’s...
by evan brunell | Oct 14, 2007 | 2007 ALCS, Asdrubal Cabrera, Cleveland Indians, Eric Gagne, Javier Lopez, Terry Francona, Tim Wakefield, Trot Nixon
The setting was perfect. Eric Gagne was striding into the mound, part of the last vestiges of the Boston bullpen. With a clean inning, he could start erasing doubts about his abilities and add a few million to his incentive-laden contract he will sign with another...
by zach hayes | Oct 6, 2007 | 2007 ALDS, Terry Francona
Look, I sincerely believe Terry Francona is an awesome guy. Now I’m beginning to buy into his, you know, on-field baseball strategies. Regular Season Francona has some bad habits. Bad habits that causes me, among other diehard Sox fans, to pull my hair out and...
by zach hayes | Oct 1, 2007 | 2007 ALDS, Chone Figgins, Chris Bootcheck, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Dustin Moseley, Ervin Santana, Francisco Rodriguez, Garrett Anderson, Gary Matthews Jr., J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jered Weaver, Joe Saunders, John Lackey, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Juan Rivera, Know Thy Enemy, Los Angeles Angels, Manny Ramirez, Orlando Cabrera, Reggie Willits, Terry Francona, Tim Wakefield, Vladimir Guerrero
Last year, the experience was shattered by an August collapse. In 2005, the postseason was washed away in the blink of an eye. The magical postseasons of 2004 and 2003 will never be forgotten, and we all sincerely hope 2007 adds its name to that cherished list. The...
by mike edelman | Sep 18, 2007 | Alex Cora, Clay Buchholz, Coco Crisp, Curt Schilling, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Eric Gagne, Eric Hinske, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Julian Tavarez, Julio Lugo, Kevin Cash, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Ramirez, Terry Francona, Tim Wakefield
Okay, I wouldn’t say “too close for comfort,” but after last night I have an uneasy feeling. Last night’s game was just a lackluster performance all the way around. Tim Wakefield’s knuckler didn’t have a lot of bite, resulting in a...
by shawn medeiros | Sep 2, 2007 | Aubrey Huff, Baltimore Orioles, Brian Roberts, Clay Buchholz, Coco Crisp, Corey Patterson, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Jay Payton, Kevin Millar, Kevin Youkilis, Miguel Tejada, Mike Lowell, Nick Markakis, Terry Francona, Theo Epstein
Read the initial reaction to the no hitter by Evan Brunell Even if Clay Buchholz pitched a no-hitter in his first major league start he was going to be sent back down to the minor leagues. No need for Buccholz to go back down to the minors now as Buccholz pitched his...
by evan brunell | Aug 31, 2007 | New York Yankees, Terry Francona
In the second game of the series just concluded in the Bronx, a Major League Baseball security person demanded that Terry Francona reveal that he was, indeed, wearing his uniform top under his jacket. Francona, who has been known for not wearing his uniform top, had...
