by evan brunell | May 26, 2006 | Uncategorized
At least it sure looks like it. A comebacker in the fifth inning off his right knee (the one he had surgery on) caused him to leave the game. Wells had said that if he had one more setback during rehab or got injured again, he was retiring. This is probably going to...
by evan brunell | May 26, 2006 | Uncategorized
There’s a new statistic making noise this year that has been around since late 2004, but is only starting to catch on. This statistic is called Win Probability, and helps people identify seminal events in baseball games that drastically change the outcome of...
by zach hayes | May 25, 2006 | Uncategorized
I’m kind enough to post Zach’s article for him, because he’s got computer problems at home… Believe it or not, it’s mid-May and the standings are all mixed up. You have the usually stellar Angels under Seattle in last place, with the...
by guest | May 24, 2006 | Uncategorized
By Andrew Lipsett With the June Amateur Draft fast approaching – The first rounds will take place on the 6th – I thought it would be a good idea to check in on a few of the Sox most interesting current prospects, from all levels of the minors. As so...
by evan brunell | May 23, 2006 | Uncategorized
The Red Sox this year are a different breed of Red Sox clubs we are used to. For whatever reason, the primary composition of the Red Sox has been offense. Perhaps previous general managers have salivated at the Green Monster and attempted to take advantage of it...
by zach hayes | May 22, 2006 | Uncategorized
There are many components on a successful baseball team. A 50 HR, 130 RBI threat in the middle of your order is a luxury. Having an ace leading the pitching staff with the potential to win 20 games is marvelous. Having a skipper that understands the concept of...
by guest | May 19, 2006 | Uncategorized
By Andrew Lipsett On Tuesday, I looked at the biggest surprises of the 2006 season – players who have exceeded expectations. While some very important names appeared on that list, it doesn’t tell the full story. Today, I’d like to run down a quick...
by zach hayes | May 18, 2006 | Uncategorized
Talking to a very knowledgeable, impartial baseball fan the other day about Bonds, the White Sox and other big stories in baseball, fittingly, the Red Sox sprang into discussion. He is one that was never fazed by the ?Idiots?. Actually, he strongly dislikes Kevin...
by evan brunell | May 17, 2006 | Uncategorized
Curt Schilling couldn’t hold a lead last night, as he didn’t get out of the sixth, striking out only two but walking none. The Red Sox were able to eke out a 6-5 win, but the worry over Schilling is not abating. The numbers don’t lie. Through April...
by evan brunell | May 16, 2006 | Uncategorized
Zach’s gone AWOL, and the Schilling of old has, too. He didn’t get out of the sixth and Mike Holtz is trying to close the door right now on a full count. The Yankees are losing 10-9 in the 6th, the Blue Jays have the day off.
