Grading Alfredo Aceves the closer
With the announcement that Aceves will be the Boston Red Sox closer on opening day there was a mix of…
Category: Troy Percival
TB 4, BOS 3: Longoria, Garza power Rays past Sox
Only three games into the season, Evan Longoria has already punched his name into the American League MVP race. And Matt Garza made a loud statement that the Rays aren't a flash in the pan.
Know Thine Enemy 2009: Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are coming off their first successful season in the history of the franchise. Finally, they're not considered doormats with no vision of the future. Now the Pirates stand alone there. (Even the Royals are much improved!)
This club is scary in the pool of young talent they already hold plus more on the way in the minor leagues. The Rays will compete for a very, very long time. But will they be able to withstand the Red Sox and Yankees assault in 2009?
Know Thy Enemy: 2008 Tampa Bay Rays
When you’ve finished nine of the ten seasons in your franchise’s history in last place of your division and you’ve…
2007 Saves per Inning Pitched
Every year, I run a feature here at Fire Brand called Saves per Inning Pitched (SIP). It’s a little statistic…
MLB Offseason Evaluations
I hate being mean….. LaTroy Hawkins signs with Yankees for 1 year, $4 million Hawkins is the first of a…