by bcowett | Feb 20, 2013 | Alfredo Aceves, Boston Red Sox, David Ross, Dustin Pedroia, J.D. Drew, Shane Victorino, Stephen Drew, Will Middlebrooks, World Baseball Classic
I know I mentioned this a few weeks back, but those new caps the teams have for Spring Training…I want one. They look pretty dang good to me. At one point in the recent past, The Flyin’ Hawaiian wasn’t a thing. That was before Shane Victorino got a...
by huntergolden | Feb 20, 2013 | Ben Cherington, Jacoby Ellsbury, John Farrell, Jonny Gomes, Kevin Youkilis, Shane Victorino
So after taking a more intensive look at Jonny Gomes yesterday, it’s time to take a look at Shan Victorino and what he might bring to the Red Sox in 2013. While Victorino’s contract was either brilliant or awful depending on who you talk to, there’s no denying that...
by bcowett | Feb 19, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Trivia
Fire Brand Trivia! Winning’s never felt so good! Question: In 2012, what one position on the Red Sox had its players’ combined strikeout rate be over 30%? (Min. 50 PA, so no pitchers) (This question is a one-and-done, so only the response with the correct...
by huntergolden | Feb 19, 2013 | Alex Gordon, Cody Ross, Daniel Nava, Jonny Gomes, Mike Trout
Color me the black sheep, but I don’t get the nail-biting regarding Jonny Gomes getting a short leash to start full-time in left field for the Red Sox in 2013. I get that he’s got huge platoon splits. I get that he’s an awful defender. But neither one of those lie at...
by bcarsley | Feb 18, 2013 | Bill James, Boston Red Sox, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Kevin Youkilis, Will Middlebrooks
“I’m very aggressive, that’s the player I am. I’m never going to walk a lot. Am I going to strike out? Yeah. But I’m going to get my money’s worth because I’m not up there to hit singles. I’m up there to drive in runs and use the park to my advantage.” Such were the...
by bcowett | Feb 18, 2013 | Alfredo Aceves, Boston Red Sox, Daniel Bard, Daniel Nava, Jose Iglesias, Josh Beckett, Mike Napoli, Toronto Blue Jays, Will Middlebrooks
If you can’t wait for baseball – and let’s face it, we know you can’t – here’s something to think about: Yesterday will be the last Sunday without any sort of baseball for the next 7-8 months. I like the sound of that. Alfredo...
by dpoarch | Feb 17, 2013 | Allen Webster, Boston Red Sox, Felix Doubront, Matt Barnes, Rubby de la Rosa
The Washington Nationals made headlines late last season when they shut down Stephen Strasburg after 159.1 innings pitched, bringing public attention to an issue that will plague the Red Sox in 2013: how many innings is too many for a young starting pitcher? The...
by jcookson | Feb 15, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Liverpool FC
Bear with me as I talk about soccer for a little bit. I swear there is a point to all of this. I started following the Liverpool soccer club around five years ago. My brother and a friend from work were both supporters, and I was drawn by the history of the club and...
by bcowett | Feb 15, 2013 | 2003 ALCS, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jacoby Ellsbury, James Loney, John Lackey, Larry Lucchino, Mike Carp, Nomar Garciaparra, Scott Boras
Hope you guys had a great Valentine’s/Singles’ Awareness/I Hate Every Couple Day. Don’t you just love…love? Hey, Larry Lucchino, 2003 called, they want their generalization back. No really. Cowboy Up and return the call, buddy. (Larry...
by dpodheiser | Feb 15, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, David Ross, Fenway Park, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joel Hanrahan, John Farrell, Koji Uehara, Mark Melancon, Mike Aviles, Mike Napoli, Rafael Betancourt, Shane Victorino, Yadier Molina
Though the “offseason” technically does not end until Opening Day on April 1, the beginning of spring training this week symbolizes the beginning of a new year for the Boston Red Sox. Following a very active winter in which general manager Ben Cherington...
