by evan brunell | Jun 13, 2004 | Uncategorized
Some of you may recall my ‘Free Agents in 2005‘ post. For those of you that don’t, I ran down a thread that was on Wicked East Coast, a forum that I visit (link under Fire Brand’s links). In it, the posters discussed where exactly Nomar would...
by evan brunell | Jun 11, 2004 | Uncategorized
Scott Williamson was activated from the disabled list yesterday, with Andy Dominique being sent down. While Pawtucket will now have to shift Dominique and Daubach around the diamond, this is very good news indeed for the bullpen. This seems as good a time as any to...
by evan brunell | Jun 9, 2004 | Uncategorized
Terry Francona: Nomar Garciaparra, this is an unexpected pleasure. We are honored by your presence… Nomar Garciaparra: You may dispense with the pleasantries, Manager. I’m here to put you back on schedule to win the World Series. Terry Francona: I assure...
by evan brunell | Jun 7, 2004 | Uncategorized
The Boston Red Sox selected Dustin Pedroia, SS, with their first draft pick. The following are excerpts from various sources on Pedroia. I have bolded the most interesting facets of Pedroia’s game: Dustin PedroiaMLB.com says PHYSICALLY MAXED OUT. SMALL, SCRAPPY...
by evan brunell | Jun 3, 2004 | Uncategorized
Abe Alvarez In April, I wrote about Abe Alvarez. Ever since then, I have gotten comments from people that have seen and played with Abe Alvarez. Since I am sure no one checks the comments on the post about Abe Alvarez, I figured I would share them with you. Rhonda...
by evan brunell | Jun 2, 2004 | Uncategorized
Every fifth day, I mark my calendar with a “L”. You see, why bother watching the game when you know what the worst starting pitcher will give you? Brian Anderson has a tidy 7.71 ERA and a new spot in the bullpen, therefore eliminating him from the...
by evan brunell | May 30, 2004 | Uncategorized
Babying Pitchers Tom Gatto of the Sporting News offers this tidbit in the latest issue (Welcome to Mannyland, May 31, 2004) Call it an eight-man rotation with a twist — and a new way to coddle minor league pitchers early in their careers. The Rangers, Reds and...
by evan brunell | May 28, 2004 | Uncategorized
Over at League of Angels, Jeff Howe questions the Angels’ supposed acquisition of Raul Mondesi. Mondesi’s lifetime batting average is .273 with an anemic .333 OBP (anemic to Oakland and Boston at least) and a pretty decent .490 SLG. His arm is among the...
by evan brunell | May 25, 2004 | Uncategorized
05/25/04 Bill Mueller is placed on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to May 20), with patellar tendinitis. 05/24/04 Byung Hyun Kim flies home to see a doctor about his sore back. 05/21/04 Scott Williamson is placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May...
by evan brunell | May 22, 2004 | Uncategorized
David Ortiz, the 28-year old slugger for the Boston Red Sox, has agreed to a two-year extension plus a club option that could keep him in red socks through 2007. The money that Ortiz signed for is very cheap, as he will make $5.25 million next year, then $6.5 million...
