We Need A Starter.

Expecting a reasoned analysis? A long entry based on who we should get? Not going to get it. I wrote a couple days ago about this – we all know it – we need a starter. Jake Westbrook, Cliff Lee, and Paul Byrd (the team they play for is purely coincidental)...

The Wonders of Fenway

Contrary to what everyone may be thinking, I will not use this wonderful opportunity afforded me by Evan to rant and rave against Theo, the play of Coco, or even my love affair with Andy Marte. Instead, I

The Wonders of Fenway

Contrary to what everyone may be thinking, I will not use this wonderful opportunity afforded me by Evan to rant and rave against Theo, the play of Coco, or even my love affair with Andy Marte. Instead, I?m going to focus on one of the most positive aspects of Red Sox...

Wheeling and Dealing

Well, I think trade season is here. A couple of days ago, the Devil Rays traded Aubrey Huff to the Astros for minor leaguers Mitch Talbot and Ben Zobrist. Let’s recap this trade, then we’ll move on to the shocking trade from yesterday. Huff gives the...

Wheeling and Dealing

Well, I think trade season is here. A couple of days ago, the Devil Rays traded Aubrey Huff to the Astros for minor leaguers Mitch Talbot and Ben Zobrist. Let’s recap this trade, then we’ll move on to the shocking trade from yesterday. Huff gives the...

Second Half Hero: Curtis Montague Schilling

Curt Schilling has made considerable progress since the nagging ankle injury that prevented him from reaching his full potential in 2005. He looked like the 1991 Schilling, a young and confused pitcher that was hanging splitters, wild with his 95 MPH fastball and...

Nine Up, Nine Down: 2006 To Date

It’s been an interesting season for the Red Sox. In 2004, we still had yet to know what was going to happen. Nomar was part of the team. We still had 86 years of baggage on our shoulders. 2005 was a transition year for many fans that also happened to be a...

The Hot Stove

This is now the second straight day without a Red Sox game, and I’m already wandering around aimlessly wondering what to do. The Home-Run Derby was a nice distraction, but it was just that – a distraction. Even the rumor mill in the majors has not been...

The Hot Stove

This is now the second straight day without a Red Sox game, and I’m already wandering around aimlessly wondering what to do. The Home-Run Derby was a nice distraction, but it was just that – a distraction. Even the rumor mill in the majors has not been...