Five Questions with the Enemy: An Interview with Matt Imbrogno of Yankee Analysts

Today, I’m releasing the first installment of a new series I’ll be starting here at Fire Brand.  From time to time, I’ll check in with other writers within the baseball blogosphere to discuss their team, an upcoming series with the Red Sox, or just...

Free Agent Spotlight: SP Zack Greinke

With San Fran taking a commanding 3-1 series lead over Texas, the rumor mill heats up as the remaining 28 teams focus on 2011… At first glance, Greinke seems like a tough nut to crack. He was stellar in 2008, posting a 3.47 ERA in his first season back from an anxiety...

KC 5, BOS 1: Byrd Gets His Wings Clipped In First

Seven sterling innings could not undo the wrongs of the first inning, as the Red Sox lose the second game of a four game series to the Kansas City Royals, 5-1. Red Sox starter Paul Byrd gave up five earned runs in the first inning, a deficit from which the Red Sox...

American League Central Preview.

Five teams…and I would be somewhat surprised if any of them won 90 games.  But odds are someone comes very close to doing so.  Cleveland Indians:  By default, I choose the Indians.  They have some serious question marks in their rotation.  And they don’t...