The Returnees, Pt. II

On Monday, I went through the returning pitchers who will play a major role for the 2006 Red Sox. Today, I’ll look at the hitters. This would normally be a fairly large task, but the overturning of the Sox lineup in the offseason has left only 4 starters intact...

What To Do With Papelbon

The 2005 version of Jonathan Papelbon was more than we could have ever expected. Of course, we could have seen this coming with Papelbon never posting an ERA over 3 on any minor league level. Sure, he was talked about as the clubs number one pitching prospect as he...

The Returnees, Pt. I

We’ve heard a lot this winter about new faces, and rightly so; by my count, 11 of the 25 men who will likely break camp with the Sox in early April were not in the Sox system last season. We’ve heard plenty about Coco Crisp, Josh Beckett, Mike Lowell, Rudy...

While You're Here…

If you haven’t, predict the AL East Standings HERE and then head over HERE to predict six Boston player’s seasons. We’ve had good turnout on the former, but speak your voice on the...

Let's Continue The Predictions…

Okay, I’ll be honest. Today was supposed to be Part One of the Organizational Depth Chart of pitchers, with Part Two tomorrow. However, the task is monumental, and Part One is close to being completed, Part Two has yet to be started. Thus, Part One shall be...

AL East Predictions

Let’s get some discussion going here. Since spring training begins this week, how about everyone predicts the AL East standings in order of finish, record and maybe a comment with each team if you’re in a good mood. Here are mine: Boston 94-68- Improved...

Top Picks

It’s mid February, which means fantasy baseball is upon us. This is sort of a holy period for me, a time when – in gearing up for coming drafts – I develop the ability to name from memory the starting lineups of every team in the majors, and devote...