The Wisdom of Crowds: 2008 Red Sox Predictions
I usually write my posts the day before they publish here on Fire Brand of the American League and then…
Category: Tim Wakefield
Know Thyself 2008: Boston Red Sox
You guessed it — we’re picking the Red Sox to repeat as American League East Division Champions. Coming off a…
Quick PECOTA reaction
Some quick and dirty reactions to the PECOTA predictions of Red Sox players: For those who wanted Sean Casey over…
J.D. Drew will rebound; 2008 ZiPS Projections
On October 20th at Fenway Park under the bright lights, he found redemption. All year, he struggled to find a…
Sox’s kid gloves on pitching bodes well for success
The most important thing that may have resulted from the World Series is how well we are set up to…
Wakefield off roster, Ellsbury to start
Some breaking news: Tim Wakefield will not be on the World Series roster. Apparently, his back/shoulder issues are too out…
The ALCS
What a totally satisfying series. What truly made it great, and will indeed define it down the road as memorable,…
Nine World Series Keys
Why nine? Because that number doesn
Rockies set first three starting pitchers; who should Sox throw?
The Colorado Rockies have announced the first three pitchers of the 2007 World Series — Jeff Francis is predictably going…
Tito hurting Sox’s chances at World Series
In 2004, Terry Francona pushed all the right buttons. In 2007, Terry Francona’s trying to make the buttons he’s pushing…