by domara | Mar 27, 2014 | 2014 Red Sox Spring Training, Grady Sizemore, Jackie Bradley, John Farrell, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Rocco Baldelli, Shane Victorino, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
Although the Red Sox lost Wednesday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles 5-4, there was a lot fans could be excited about. Grady Sizemore collected a hit and ran the bases like he never left the game, forcing throws and sliding without hesitation. While Xander...
by domara | Mar 18, 2014 | 2014 Red Sox offseason, Allen Webster, Boston Red Sox, Grady Sizemore, John Lackey, Jose Iglesias, Ryan Lavarnway, Stephen Drew, Xander Bogearts
Donning their green St. Patricks day jerseys, the Red Sox handily defeated the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. Grady Sizemore stole the show, going 3-for-4, and making two outstanding defensive plays. While the battle for center field is the most intriguing roster...
by tbrooks | Nov 19, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Freddie Freeman, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Trout, Xander Bogearts
I wanted to entitle this article: “Why the MVP Vote is Wrong,” but I didn’t want to make you think this was another one of those tired “Mike Trout should be the MVP” articles. He should be, but that is besides the point of what needs to...
by tbrooks | Sep 24, 2013 | 2004 World Series, 2007 World Series, Fenway Park, Jason Varitek, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
Listen, I like Brock Holt. You like Brock Holt. We all like Brock Holt because we get that (a) he is a Quadruple-A player who can cover an injury for a couple weeks at the big league level, (b) we do not expect that he is going to be a starter, so anything...
by bcowett | Sep 11, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Boston Red Sox, Carl Yastrzemski, Clay Buchholz, Dave Roberts, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jon Lester, Quintin Berry, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
Was I the only one fist-pumping throughout the game last night? I certainly hope not, that game was a prime example of great pitching. I’d give it 4 stars, would watch again on DVD. Clay Buchholz‘s return was nothing short of fantastic. He stymied the...
by tbrooks | Sep 10, 2013 | Boston Media, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Junichi Tazawa, Matt Thorton, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
Let’s start here: KNOCK ON WOOD. We are all fully aware that 2011 happened. They peaked at a 9 game lead on September 3. Today, we stand at 7.5 games on September 10. It’s happened before, but in spite of the past, ESPN ranks the Red Sox as a 99.9%...
by tbrooks | Aug 27, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Nick Cafardo Mail Bag, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
Drop some knowledge Nick. Drop it like it’s hot! The Red Sox have decided their righthanded-bat acquisition is going to be Xander Bogaerts. They need help against lefty starters, and Bogaerts, 20 years old, will be the one chosen to help that. Strangely,...
by jcookson | Aug 23, 2013 | 1946 Red Sox, Boston Red Sox, Carlton Fisk, Fred Lynn, Hanley Ramirez, Johnny Pesky, Mike Trout, Nomar Garciaparra, Rick Burleson, Ted Williams, Xander Bogearts
Monday was one of the most exciting days in quite some time for fans of Red Sox prospects, as Xander Bogaerts joined the team. If you want the full story on Bogaerts and his potential, Ben Carsley did a great job summing it up here. My mind has been churning all week...
by tbrooks | Aug 13, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Manny Machado, Stephen Drew, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
Have you noticed how terrible Disney Princess stories are? Take The Little Mermaid, for example. Bratty, entitled girl has everything under the sea, literally, yet sings about how she “wants more!” Guess what? She gets more – and it leads to happily...
by tbrooks | Jul 16, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Garin Cecchini, Jose Iglesias, Michael Young, Nick Cafardo Mail Bag, Stephen Drew, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
No, really. Nick Cafardo, in his weekly mail bag, said “The Red Sox are definitely in a state of need at the moment.” And that is not to say that anyone thinks that this team is perfect – the 1998 Yankees they are not – but you would have given...
