If I Were GM…

by | Nov 28, 2005 | Uncategorized

Over the long weekend, the signing of Josh Beckett was made official. Counting out a few brave and disgruntled souls, the trade was overwhelmingly popular among the Red Sox faithful. It not only helped ease our pain of Theo Epstein

Deal Consummated, Plus Another!

by | Nov 25, 2005 | Uncategorized

Red Sox acquired RHP Josh Beckett, 3B Mike Lowell and RHP Guillermo Mota from the Marlins for SS Hanley Ramirez, RHP Anibal Sanchez, RHP Jesus Delgado and RHP Harvey Garcia. Garcia is another relief prospect. This deal now looks even better for Boston. Let’s all...

Josh Beckett Is Worth The Farm

by | Nov 24, 2005 | Uncategorized

…and even then, they didn’t exactly trade the farm. The Josh Beckett trade still has yet to be announced, so the Red Sox are using the full 72-hour window accorded to them by the commissioner to go over the medical records of Josh Beckett and to an extent,...

5 Questions: 2006 Rotation

by | Nov 23, 2005 | Uncategorized

Now that Josh Beckett is (almost) a Red Sox, it’s worthwhile to ask a few pertinent questions about the makeup of next year’s starting rotation. The Sox entered the offseason with 6 viable SP’s – Schilling, Wakefield, Clement, Wells, Arroyo,...

Breaking Down Beckett

by | Nov 22, 2005 | Uncategorized

By Andrew Lipsett As you saw from Evan’s gleeful post, the Red Sox tonight pulled off an absolute blockbuster deal, the kind that can redefine a team. Think Pedro c. 1997, and you get an idea of what today might have meant for the Boston Red Sox; we have...

JOSH BECKETT IS OURS!

by | Nov 21, 2005 | Uncategorized

THE RED SOX JUST GOT JOSH BECKETT!!!!!! (Dallas-Fort Worth Star Telegram) This was now just as well confirmed on ESPN Radio. Peter Gammons is reporting that the trade won’t be announced for another couple of days. Hanley Ramirez and Anibal Sanchez for Josh...

2006 Returnees: What Can We Expect?

by | Nov 21, 2005 | Uncategorized

So far, this offseason has been all about the potential newcomers, from the front office to center field to the bullpen. But I want to make a quick run through the lineup and focus on our returning players: what can we expect in 2006? Who will improve, who will...

Nine Up, Nine Down: November Drags On

by | Nov 18, 2005 | Uncategorized

I hate November. It’s a terribly boring month. There is zero baseball, and the news all consist of rumors, nothing big going down. Football is not at the critical stage yet, and basketball is only just coming around. Since all my energy is poured into baseball,...

Roberts Coming Back?

by | Nov 16, 2005 | Uncategorized

The pieces are in place for Dave Roberts to return to Boston. The first step was taken last week when David Wells openly requested a trade back to the West Coast, while the Padres grinned at the chance of retaining Wells leadership and experience for their club. San...