by dpoarch | Jun 30, 2013 | Allen Webster, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jon Lester, Jose Iglesias, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara, Mike Napoli, Shane Victorino, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
Back in March, I wrote a column in which I analyzed the Red Sox in MLB 13: The Show. The results were… well, interesting. With June coming to a close, it seems like a good time to revisit the Virtual Sox. Factoring in call-ups, demotions, injuries, and lineup...
by jcookson | Jun 28, 2013 | Alex Wilson, Allen Webster, Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Workman, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Nava, Devin Marrero, Garin Cecchini, Henry Owens, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Jed Lowrie, Jose Iglesias, Matt Barnes, Michael Almanzar, Michael Bowden, Mookie Betts, Rubby de la Rosa, Ryan Lavarnway, Trey Ball, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
With the minor league season already past the halfway point, I’ve borrowed Joe Reilly’s “3 Up 3 Down” feature to take a look at the Red Sox prospects & the health of the minor league system. 3 Up The Dodgers trade From a major league standpoint, the Red Sox trade...
by bcowett | Jun 28, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Koji Uehara, Melky Cabrera, Ryan Dempster
Poor Jon Lester. Has a good game and gets yanked because of an injury. Just can’t catch a break lately, even when the going’s good. All it took for the Red Sox to win last night was one inning of offense. Seven runs scored in the second inning and another...
by bcowett | Jun 27, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Adam Lind, Allen Webster, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Morrow, Colby Rasmus, David Ortiz, Edwin Encarnacion, Esmil Rogers, Felix Doubront, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Jose Bautista, Jose Iglesias, Jose Reyes, Macier Izturis, Melky Cabrera, Ryan Dempster, Toronto Blue Jays
Let’s just stop and talk about the AL East for a second. The American League East, in all its greatness, has all FIVE teams with a record over .500, and all of them are within 7 games of first place with roughly 80 games to go. How can you not be excited for any...
by jkeller | Jun 27, 2013 | Alex Rodriguez, American League East, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Bronson Arroyo, Buck Showalter, Carl Crawford, Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado Rockies, David Ortiz, David Robertson, Derek Jeter, Edwin Encarnacion, Fernando Rodney, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joe Girardi, Joe Maddon, John Farrell, John Gibbons, Johnny Damon, Jose Bautista, Jose Reyes, Kevin Gregg, Luke Scott, Manny Machado, Mariano Rivera, Munenori Kawasaki, New York Yankees, Phil Hughes, Robert Andino, Roger Clemens, San Diego Padres, Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, Wil Myers, Xander Bogaerts
There is something great about playing teams like the Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres. It’s not just that we get to see great, unfamiliar players like Carlos Gonzalez, and it’s certainly not that the wins and losses count any less than they do against the...
by bcowett | Jun 26, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Pedro Martinez, Ryan Dempster, Stephen Drew, Will Middlebrooks
Back home and back to business, right? The Red Sox looked revitalized last night, routing the Colorado Rockies. This was the first time the Rockies had been to Fenway Park since the 2007 World Series. And Boston brought out the fireworks for this special occasion....
by huntergolden | Jun 26, 2013 | Alberto Callaspo, Jayson Nix, Jose Iglesias, Michael Young, Mike Moustakas, Stephen Drew, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
After suffering through a slump that wouldn’t go away, the Red Sox finally dropped the hammer Tuesday, optioning the struggling Will Middlebrooks to Triple-A Pawtucket where they’ll hope he can find whatever might be left of his swing. To some fans, the demotion was a...
by bcowett | Jun 25, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Trivia
Fire Brand Trivia! It’s all about the fast and sometimes furious! Question: Jacoby Ellsbury and one other player on the Red Sox have double-digit steals. Who’s the second player? HONOR CODE: No search engines or keyword searches. Previous Question Answer:...
by chipbuck | Jun 25, 2013 | Alex Wilson, Allen Webster, Anthony Ranaudo, Blake Swihart, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Workman, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, Devin Marrero, Drake Britton, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Garin Cecchini, Henry Owens, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jed Lowrie, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Jose Iglesias, Justin Masterson, Matt Barnes, Michael Almanzar, Mookie Betts, Rubby de la Rosa, Ryan Kalish, Ryan Lavarnway, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
Written by Chip Buck, Ben Carsley, and Josh Cookson The Red Sox farm system is in the midst of a very exciting upswing. In large part due to two very successful drafts in 2010 and 2011, the minor league ranks have returned to prominence as one of the best and...
by bcowett | Jun 25, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Boston Red Sox, Carlos Gonzalez, Clay Buchholz, Colorado Rockies, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, David Ross, Dexter Fowler, DJ LeMahieu, Franklin Morales, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jordan Pacheco, Josh Rutledge, Juan Nicasio, Michael Cuddyer, Nolan Arenado, Rafael Betancourt, Roy Oswalt, Todd Helton, Troy Tuowitzki, Wilin Rosario
Ah, interleague play. A delightful little thing. Where the traditionalists love to tote the pitcher batting and – what? The Colorado Rockies are coming to Fenway? Really? YES! No ridiculous pitcher PAs! David Ortiz is a full-time player! Let’s get this...
