by evan brunell | May 26, 2005 | Uncategorized
Sometimes, being the author of Fire Brand of the American League has its perks. Today I was able to view some Red Sox merchandise/sponsorship opportunities that will be coming out soon. Apparently, the Red Sox have had a downtick of revenue since the 2005 season has...
by evan brunell | May 25, 2005 | Uncategorized
Lilly’s not having such a hot year. Arroyo has been on fire, and just doesn’t know how to lose. Ted Lilly has struggled this year, but he started off hot, got disgustingly cold and might be on track. His ERA so far this year: 1.80, 3.60, 6.75, 6.98, 7.77,...
by evan brunell | May 22, 2005 | Uncategorized
Manny Ramirez was put on irrevocable waivers two winters ago, there for anyone. There were rumors abound that he was thisclose to being traded to the Mets last year. Yet, Manny find himself wearing the Red Sox jersey this year, but this could be the last year. Third...
by evan brunell | May 21, 2005 | Uncategorized
I’ll be gone until pretty much gametime, so my Renteria bashing article, Lyle Overbay love article, and Trot Nixon to left (see last three comments) article must wait for other days. Today, it’s a rookie pitcher making his debut for the Braves, a 21-year...
by evan brunell | May 20, 2005 | Uncategorized
WEEI has said that Doug Mirabelli has been put on the DL. Why, I don’t know, but hopefully more information is forthcoming. Does this mean Kelly Shoppach arrives in Boston? One would think so, although we could be surprised with Shawn Wooten. In addition, what...
by evan brunell | May 19, 2005 | Uncategorized
So I attended the game in Pawtucket (WRAP|BOX) against the Indianapolis Indians on Wednesday, and came home to see some clutch hitting by Edgar Renteria (figures) win the game for the Red Sox. The game at Pawtucket was enjoyable, because there weren’t very many...
by evan brunell | May 17, 2005 | Uncategorized
I participated in a Red Sox Roundtable yesterday that was so long, it had to be split into a two-parter. The meat of my contributions was in the second part, so be sure to check back when the second part comes up. Nonetheless, there are some interesting observations I...
by guest | May 16, 2005 | Uncategorized
Marc Normandin, author of Beyond the Boxscore and Sox on Deck chimes in with a dissenting opinion on my “Tempering the Clement Enthusiasm” article. Here is his take. I read Evan Brunell’s article on Matt Clement from Fire Brand and I found some...
by evan brunell | May 15, 2005 | Uncategorized
Matt Clement has been pitching rather well for the Red Sox lately – he is 4-0 with a 3.06 ERA. Can I temper your enthusiasm, please? Let’s start out with the big strike against Clement – 2004. In the first half of 2004, he was a Cy Young contender....
by evan brunell | May 13, 2005 | Uncategorized
A lot of people have been worried about Manny Ramirez lately. When your batting line is .241/.374/.527 that’s cause for worry when your batting average was .308/.397/.613 a year ago and .325/.427/.587 in 2003. In 2002, he hit .349/.450/.647. However,w hat if I...
