by guest | Jan 30, 2006 | Uncategorized
With the Crisp deal completed, the 2006 Red Sox have finally – after a grueling offseason that included the departure of one GM and the hiring of three, as well as a turnover more extensive than any the Sox have seen in a decade – taken shape.The light at...
by guest | Jan 28, 2006 | Uncategorized
On the weekend, Fire Brand does not usually post articles. However, if someone sends in a guest article, they will be posted. If you would like to contribute to Fire Brand, simply send an email to Evan to be published. Today, Andy Lavin, Red Sox fans and Marlins...
by evan brunell | Jan 27, 2006 | Uncategorized
The deal is back on again. Arthur Rhodes is the only thing standing in the way, he is in Philadelphia taking a physical for the Phillies. As I said earlier, I really don’t know about this trade. Let’s hope Theo does…
by zach hayes | Jan 27, 2006 | Uncategorized
The Coco Crisp deal is falling apart by the second. Jayson Stark, along with numerous Cleveland newspapers, have reported that the proposed Red Sox-Indians trade has gone from ?
by evan brunell | Jan 26, 2006 | Uncategorized
WEEI: The latest permutation of the deal is Jake Westbrook (CLE) and un-named minor leaguer (from where is unknown, most likely CLE) to Cincinnatti. Coco Crisp (CLE), David Riske (CLE) and Josh Bard (CLE) to the Red Sox. Matt Clement (BOS), Manny Delcarmen (BOS),...
by guest | Jan 26, 2006 | Uncategorized
I no longer know what to think. About any of it, really: the whole offseason in general, to me, was thrown massively into question on Tuesday. You’ll recall that I’d been rather bullish about the moves up to that point; the Beckett deal was – I...
by evan brunell | Jan 25, 2006 | Uncategorized
We all know the plot line now. Coco Crisp to the Boston Red Sox for Andy Marte. Josh Bard and David Riske are also rumored to be headed to Boston in exchange for Guillermo Mota and Kelly Shoppach. While these final four names are not etched in stone, we’ll cover...
by evan brunell | Jan 24, 2006 | Uncategorized
Commence the deal restructuring. I’m partly relieved. You’ll hear a great deal more from me tomorrow about this trade. Let’s just say that I’m hoping the eventual deal restructuring makes this deal more fair to the Sox. We’re giving up...
by evan brunell | Jan 24, 2006 | Uncategorized
The same as old. Welcome back to your general managing duties, Theo. Trust in Theo once again.
by guest | Jan 24, 2006 | Uncategorized
As the trade rumors continue to swirl, I wanted to take a quick look at the man who is likely to become our new center fielder. Perhaps the best way to do this is to compare him, in a few key categories, to our previous CF. The better total is in bold. BA/OBP/SLG/OPS...
