by evan brunell | Jul 4, 2004 | Uncategorized
Well, apparently the Red Sox took my “no more Sox game escapades” ultimatum seriously, as they all banded together to get me to write about this lovely team that has been without a pulse for two months. This win is seen as a step in the right direction, in...
by evan brunell | Jul 3, 2004 | Uncategorized
A story ran today in the Associated Press about Keith Foulke’s little war with MLB over a Red Sox hat Foulke had worn for most of the season – it had an American Flag patch on it. Ultimately, MLB won and Foulke will not wear the hat anymore. “I still...
by evan brunell | Jul 1, 2004 | Uncategorized
For my triumphant return to writing baseball columns, I figured I would talk about the game I attended on June 20th, Father’s Day, at the Giants’ Stadium, Pacific Bell — oops, no… SBC Park. Is it just me, or did SBC make a bad move changing the...
by guest | Jun 30, 2004 | Uncategorized
Jean-Pierre Allard, MVN Expos writer, has a guest column for Fire Brand of the AL today. Looking back now, it
by guest | Jun 28, 2004 | Uncategorized
Dave Isaacs, writer for Athletic Supporters, offers his thoughts on the Spiderman promotion here. The June 11th-13th weekend was adorned by Spiderman 2 giveaways all across the nation, ending the affiliation of baseball and the web-slinger for good (or at least until...
by guest | Jun 27, 2004 | Uncategorized
Randy Booth, of Red Sox Haven has given a guest column to Fire Brand, which is below. I’ve only been alive 17 years, that’s arguably 10-12 years of sports knowledge that I could actually remember. Some players I remember watching are guys like Phil...
by guest | Jun 23, 2004 | Uncategorized
Kirk Jones is a Fire Brand of the AL reader, a fan of the Red Sox stuck in Canada. Here he gives us a guest column on his thoughts about the Blue Jay fans. In the fall of 1985 I took a university class from one of those campus character professors. You know the type...
by guest | Jun 22, 2004 | Uncategorized
Sam Killay, writer for the Devil Rays, is also a Red Sox fan. Here he writes down the nicknames of the Red Sox that we have given. Taking a leisurely tour of Bill James’ gigantic Historical Baseball Abstract, I’ve found myself especially interested in and...
by guest | Jun 20, 2004 | Uncategorized
Jeff Howe, MVN Angels writer, has a guest column for Fire Brand of the AL today. Sweat ran down my forehead like a creek ahead of an onrushing flood. The muscles in my legs screamed like Darin...
by evan brunell | Jun 16, 2004 | Uncategorized
With Nomar back for a while now and Trot Nixon debuting today, it’s time for us to realize that June is a transition month. Everyone needs to find their niche, their spot in the lineup, their role. The players have to adjust to the kind of pitches they will see...
