by bcowett | Jun 19, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Alfredo Aceves, Boston Red Sox, Brian Daubach, Clay Buchholz, David Ross, Felix Doubront, Jonny Gomes, Kevin Youkilis, Mike Carp
That was an impressive doubleheader by the Red Sox. Granted, they’ve had the Rays’ number all year, but that doesn’t make it any less amazing. I just like them beating the Rays, that’s all… I think it’s the greatest thing when Jonny...
by chipbuck | Jun 18, 2013 | Andrew Bailey, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Felix Doubront, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Jose Iglesias, Michael Almanzar, Nick Cafardo Mail Bag, Ryan Rowland-Smith, Stephen Drew, Will Middlebrooks
Let me set the scene for you. It was Friday afternoon. Tim Brooks, Fire Brand’s current Cafardo mail thief, sends me an instant message. (Actual chat transcript) Tim: I have a mission for you should you choose to accept it. Chip: Cut the crap, Tim. What do...
by bcowett | Jun 18, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Trivia
Fire Brand Trivia! It’s this question’s rookie debut! Question: Andrew Bailey has been a whiz at inducing pop-ups, with a 28.6% infield fly ball percentage (IFFB%). Of the pitchers who’ve logged more than 20 innings, who comes in second in IFFB%...
by bcarsley | Jun 17, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, 2013 Pawtucket Red Sox, Boston Red Sox, Buster Posey, Byron Buxton, Jose Reyes, Oscar Taveras, Xander Bogaerts
Xander Bogaerts was promoted to Triple-A last week. If you’re even a casual fan of the Boston Red Sox, you’re probably aware of this move. In an age where prospect hype is often hard to contain, it becomes difficult to appropriately qualify how good the truly elite...
by bcowett | Jun 17, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Adam Jones, Alfredo Aceves, All-Star Voting, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Jose Iglesias, Nick Markakis, Tampa Bay Rays, Wil Myers, Xander Bogaerts
Disappointing end to the road trip. The Sox just can’t beat the Orioles nowadays and that’s an extremely frustrating conundrum. Luck, doubles and the Baltimore Orioles. That just about sums up the series, and Sunday’s contest was a perfect example of...
by dpoarch | Jun 16, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jose Iglesias, Mike Napoli, Shane Victorino
I think we can all agree that stats are pretty dumb, right? I mean, why talk about things like stats, when storylines fit so much more nicely with generalizations? Rather than use silly things like facts, I think we should watch the players and then kind of guess....
by jreilly | Jun 15, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Daniel Nava, Dustin Pedroia, Felix Doubront, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, John Farrell, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Jose Iglesias, Mike Carp, Mike Napoli
Before the 2013 baseball season began, speculation surrounding the Red Sox was that they headed into the season with plenty of offensive positional depth at both the Major League and Minor League level. However, fans and writers alike still questioned the actual...
by bcowett | Jun 14, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, 2013 Pawtucket Red Sox, Alex Wilson, Alfredo Aceves, All-Star Game, All-Star Voting, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Daniel Nava, Jonny Gomes, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
If the BABIP gods covet one team above all the rest, it’s those Baltimore Orioles. Bloop singles everywhere and they’re catching every single liner. He may have gotten saddled with the loss, but Alex Wilson did a phenomenal job last night. He’s yet...
by dpodheiser | Jun 13, 2013 | albert belle, Babe Ruth, Barry Bonds, David Ortiz, David Wright, Fenway Park, Giancarlo Stanton, Home Run Derby, Jose Canseco, Ken Griffey Jr., Mark McGwire, ralph kiner, Robinson Cano, Roger Clemens, Ted Williams, veterans stadium, weei, willie stargell
The Home Run Derby is pretty dumb. We like to pretend it means something – or at least the league does – but really, it’s just a batting practice competition. Sure, it can be fun to see your favorite players participate, or to see a wide-eyed, first-time All-Star...
by chipbuck | Jun 13, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Brandon Workman, Garin Cecchini, Jose Iglesias, Xander Bogaerts
Brandon Workman got the minor league promotion season kicked off last week when the Red Sox moved him from Portland to Pawtucket. According to WEEI’s Alex Speier, one of his former Sea Dog teammates will be joining him: “With Jose Iglesias remaining on...
