by bcowett | Dec 19, 2012 | Ben Cherington, Boston Red Sox, Dustin Pedroia, John Farrell, Jose Iglesias, Koji Uehara, Mike Napoli, R.A. Dickey, Stephen Drew, Terry Francona, Toronto Blue Jays, Xander Bogearts
Since you’re reading this, I can assume you’re fully prepared for the end of the world this Friday, bunker and all. So here’s some links to go with your non-perishable food & bottled water. While it doesn’t seem like it, the Red Sox have a...
by scandage | Dec 17, 2012 | Arizona Diamondbacks, Boston Red Sox, J.D. Drew, Jose Iglesias, Milwaukee Brewers, Stephen Drew, Xander Bogearts
Today the Red Sox signed Stephen Drew to a one-year, $9.5 million dollar deal, pending a physical. Drew, the brother of former Red Sox player J.D. Drew, was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 1st round (pick #15) in the 2004 draft. Having hit well at high-A...
by chipbuck | Nov 27, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Brandon Jacobs, Bryce Brentz, Drake Britton, Garin Cecchini, Giancarlo Stanton, Jackie Bradley, Matt Barnes, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
In the aftermath of the blockbuster trade that resulted in Mark Buehrle, Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson, John Buck, Emilio Bonifacio, and cash going to the Toronto Blue Jays for Yunel Escobar, Adeiny Hechavarria, Henderson Alvarez, Jeff Mathis, Justin Nicolino, Anthony...
by scandage | Nov 10, 2012 | Arizona Diamondbacks, Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Don Cooper, Jackie Bradley, Jerry Sands, John Farrell, John Henry, Juan Nieves, Justin Upton, Mitch Maier, New York Yankees, Rick Peterson, Rubby de la Rosa, Scott Boras, Terry Doyle, Xander Bogearts
Dear Evan and Chip, Hi, it’s Scott. I know I haven’t written a lot lately, and I’ve been incommunicado. On the latter, I’m on vacation in San Francisco (I know, I should have told you) but I’m writing anyway because, well, I’m...
by chipbuck | Nov 2, 2012 | Allen Webster, Anthony Ranaudo, Blake Swihart, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Jacobs, Brandon Workman, Bryce Brentz, Devin Marrero, Drake Britton, Garin Cecchini, Henry Owens, Jackie Bradley, Matt Barnes, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
Technically, this is old news. And by old news, I mean Wednesday. Still, it’s worth noting, since we’re in that weird stretch between the postseason and the Hot Stove League where very little happens. Luckily, Baseball America and the...
by evan brunell | Oct 31, 2012 | Allen Webster, Blake Swilhart, Bryce Brentz, Deven Marrero, Garin Cecchini, Henry Owens, Jackie Bradley, Jose Iglesias, Matt Barnes, Xander Bogearts
Baseball America came out with their top 10 Red Sox prospects today. To read the scouting profiles of each player, you have to have a subscription to BA, but the list of prospects and other qualifiers is available to the public. You can see the whole list and scouting...
by huntergolden | Oct 10, 2012 | Adrian Gonzalez, Alexei Ramirez, Allen Webster, Blake Beavan, Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Charlie Furbush, Chase Utley, Cincinnati Reds, Cliff Lee, Edwin Jackson, Elvis Andrus, Felix Hernandez, Florida Marlins, Free Agency, Gavin Floyd, Gordon Beckham, Jackie Bradley, Jake Peavy, Jose Reyes, Jose Reyes, Jurickson Profar, Justin Smoak, Matt Barnes, Miami Marlins, Michael Morse, Michael Young, Nelson Cruz, Paul Konerko, Philadelphia Phillies, Randall Delgado, Roy Halladay, Ryan Howard, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, Washington Nationals, Will Middlebrooks, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts, Xander Bogearts
The Boston Red Sox have a lot of issues to face this offseason, but none may be more significant that the question of what to do with Jacoby Ellsbury. The 29-year-old Center Fielder will be coming into his last year of team control in 2013, and with agent Scott Boras...
by huntergolden | Oct 3, 2012 | Adam LaRoche, Boston Red Sox, Carlos Lee, Carlos Pena, Ike Davis, Jackie Bradley, Lance Berkman, Mike Napoli, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
<img class="alignright" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3591/3511476027_eb4275a6eb.jpg" alt=""The Boston Red Sox will head into the offseason today with a rather lengthy ‘to do’ list in front of them. Not only will the team be...
by chipbuck | Jul 27, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Brent Lillibridge, Che-Hsuan Lin, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, Daniel Nava, Darnell McDonald, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Hernandez, Jacoby Ellsbury, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jose Iglesias, Josh Beckett, Kevin Youkilis, Lester's Cancer Scare, Mark Melancon, Marlon Byrd, Nick Cafardo Mail Bag, Ryan Kalish, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
It’s trading deadline time, so that means questions abound about possible trade options; the Josh Beckett/Jon Lester conundrum; and concern over Carl Crawford‘s elbow. Let’s dive right in to the yummy goodness that is this week’s Cafardo...
by chipbuck | Jul 18, 2012 | Anthony Ranaudo, Anthony Rizzo, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Jacobs, Brandon Workman, Bryce Brentz, Casey Kelly, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, Drake Britton, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jed Lowrie, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Jose Iglesias, Junichi Tazawa, Kevin Youkilis, Kyle Weiland, Reymond Fuentes, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Lavarnway, Stolmy Pimentel, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
<a title="" When Theo Epstein assumed the role of Red Sox General Manager prior to the 2003 season, one of his missions was to build a “$100M player development machine.” While his goal was certainly ambitious, he faced two big obstacles: a...
