by scandage | May 14, 2012 | Adrian Gonzalez, Blake Beavan, Boston Red Sox, Brandon League, Brendan Ryan, Chone Figgins, Cleveland Indians, Cody Ross, Daniel Bard, Daniel Nava, Dustin Ackley, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Franklin Gutierrez, George Sherrill, Ichiro Suzuki, Jason Vargas, Jesus Montero, John Jaso, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Justin Smoak, Kelly Shoppach, Kyle Seager, Lucas Luetge, Michael Saunders, Miguel Olivo, Mike Aviles, Mike Carp, Seattle Mariners, Tom Wilhelmsen, Will Middlebrooks
The Boston Red Sox (15-19) finish their current homestand with a two-game series against the Seattle Mariners (16-20). The Mariners aren’t setting the world on fire lately but are 5-5 in their last 10 games, which is pretty good for the Mariners. Then again, the...
by tim daloisio | May 8, 2012 | Fireside Chats Podcast, Will Middlebrooks
Episode #121 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: none [podcast]http://redsoxtimes.com/podcast/121_5_8_12_firesidechats.mp3[/podcast] If you don’t see the player above, click this link to listen now. Will Middlebrooks, Will Middlebrooks, Will Middlebrooks. Do...
by scandage | May 4, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Adam Jones, Adrian Gonzalez, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brian Roberts, Chris Davis, Clay Buchholz, David Ortiz, Endy Chavez, J.J. Hardy, Jason Hammel, Jim Johnson, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Kevin Gregg, Kevin Youkilis, Luis Ayala, Mark Reynolds, Matt Lindstrom, Matt Wieters, Nick Johnson, Nick Markakis, Nolan Reimold, Robert Andino, Taylor Teagarden, Tommy Hunter, Tsuyoshi Wada, Wei-Yin Chen, Will Middlebrooks, Wilson Betemit, Zach Britton
The 16-9 Baltimore Orioles come to Fenway Park for the weekend to play three games against the cellar-dwelling 11-13 Boston Red Sox. The Orioles are in second place in the American League East? And they are pitching well? Is this 1971? STARTING PITCHERS –...
by evan brunell | May 2, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Boston Red Sox, Jason Repko, Jose Iglesias, Will Middlebrooks
The Red Sox will recall Aaron Cook from Pawtucket in the next couple of days, Rob Bradford reports on Twitter. Cook will pitch out of the bullpen after Boston rejected trade offers from several teams. (UPDATE: Cook’s first appearance will be as a starter; Josh...
by aconvery | Apr 29, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Bryce Brentz, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jose Iglesias, Juan Carlos Linares, Kevin Youkilis, Mark Melancon, Matt Barnes, Mike Aviles, Rich Hill, Sean Coyle, Vincente Padilla, Will Middlebrooks
So…Will Middlebrooks. It’s impossible to talk about anything involving the Red Sox’ minor league clubs without Middlebrooks’ name entering the discussion. (See Mike Scandura’s profile of Middlebrooks, written yesterday.) He’s destroying Triple-A pitching...
by mike scandura | Apr 28, 2012 | Arnie Beyeler, Kevin Youkilis, Will Middlebrooks
Following are examples of the havoc Pawtucket Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks has been wreaking on International League pitching this season: In Pawtucket’s April 5 season opener at McCoy Stadium, Middlebrooks ripped line-drive doubles on his first two swings...
by evan brunell | Apr 14, 2012 | Alex Wilson, Che-Hsuan Lin, Jose Iglesias, Junichi Tazawa, Ryan Lavarnway, Will Middlebrooks
Unlike some years, Pawtucket isn’t a place where Boston stocks the team with a bunch of career minor leaguers. Granted, there’s a sprinkling of veterans on the pitching staff. But at the minimum, the 2012 PawSox have at least six players who are considered legitimate...
by aconvery | Apr 7, 2012 | Blake Swihart, Brandon Jacobs, Brock Huntzinger, Bryce Brentz, Henry Ramos, Jeremy Kehrt, Jose Iglesias, Juan Carlos Linares, Keith Couch, Lars Anderson, Ryan Pressly, Sean Coyle, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts, Yeiper Castillo
With Spring Training officially over, the minor league season has begun. The Pawtucket Red Sox, Salem Red Sox, Portland Seadogs, and the Greeneville Drive all opened their seasons this week, and we have all the updates you need. Keep in mind that all stats mentioned...
by chipbuck | Jan 26, 2012 | Anthony Rizzo, Boston Red Sox, Bryce Brentz, Casey Kelly, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Lavarnway, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
In case you missed it earlier today, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com released his top 100 prospect list. Whether you’re a prospect geek or not, you should check out the list–even if it’s only to see who the potential stars of tomorrow will be. ...
by Troy Patterson | Dec 26, 2011 | Anthony Ranaudo, Blake Swihart, Boston Red Sox, Jose Iglesias, Matt Barnes, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Lavarnway, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
This years rankings for the Red Sox 2012 top prospects are rolling in. There has been some discrepancies among the top 5 and I was curious to look over them and how they can help the team. I am looking at minorleagueball.com, baseballamerica.com (care of Peter...