by evan brunell | Dec 14, 2012 | Poll
It’s time again for a new poll. This one is going to be open-ended as we are curious who you think should be the Fire Brand of the Year for the 2013 season. Handed out every year to represent the blog the forthcoming year, the Fire Brander is a referendum on who...
by bcowett | Dec 14, 2012 | Anibal Sanchez, Ben Cherington, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, Josh Hamilton, Los Angeles Angels, Mike Napoli, Ryan Dempster, Sandy Rosario, Shane Victorino
You know what’s pretty sweet? Hot Stove action. You know what’s even better? Links to read on a calm Friday morning. Judging from how Ryan Dempster rejected an earlier contract, I didn’t expect him to come to Boston. Turns out he only needed $1.5...
by scandage | Dec 13, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Miami Marlins, Ryan Dempster, Texas Rangers
According to Ken Rosenthal, the Boston Red Sox have signed pitcher Ryan Dempster to a two-year, $26.5 million dollar deal, pending the results of a physical. A 15-year veteran, Dempster has pitched mostly in the National League in his career, appearing for the...
by evan brunell | Dec 13, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Ryan Dempster
The Red Sox and Ryan Dempster are reportedly in serious discussions on a contract, Ken Rosenthal reports. While the Red Sox do need a pitcher capable of pitching in the middle of the rotation, staring at Dempster’s 5.09 ERA in 12 starts with the Rangers is...
by bcowett | Dec 12, 2012 | Andruw Jones, Boston Red Sox, Johnny Gomes, Kevin Towers, Kevin Youkilis, Matt Garza, Mike Napoli, New York Yankees, Nick Swisher, Sandy Rosario
Halfway done with the week, everyone. We’re almost there. Then it’s the holidays and candy and eggnog. Just think of all the eggnog. Do it for that. And these links too. You might’ve heard that Mike Napoli‘s deal may be in jeopardy. Don’t...
by huntergolden | Dec 12, 2012 | Ben Cherington, Brandon McCarthy, Clay Buchholz, Dan Haren, Edwin Jackson, Felix Doubront, Hiroki Kuroda, Joe Blanton, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Kyle Lohse, Ryan Dempster
Everyone knows the Red Sox need another starting pitcher. The problem is trying to identify who that is. It’s hard to know where to start with a rotation that doesn’t have much of an identity right now. All four players currently in it – Jon Lester, Clay Buchholz,...
by bcowett | Dec 10, 2012 | 2012 General Managers Meetings, Arizona Diamondbacks, Boston Red Sox, Brandon McCarthy, James Shields, Jon Lester, Josh Hamilton, Kansas City Royals, Kevin Youkilis, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mark Reynolds, New York Yankees, Nick Punto, Pedro Martinez, Ryan Dempster, Tampa Bay Rays, Wade Davis, Wil Myers, Will Middlebrooks, Zack Greinke
I feel like saying “Happy Monday!” would be an oxymoron of sorts, so instead: Happy Winter Meetings Hangover Day! Here’s some links to try and cure that metaphorical upset stomach of yours. Starting pitching continues to be a major hole for the...
by evan brunell | Dec 7, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Mike Napoli
The Red Sox walked away from the winter meetings with Mike Napoli at first base, Shane Victorino in right field and Koji Uehara in the bullpen. But now it’s time to address the biggest concern. That’s starting pitcher, where the team really needs to shore...
by bcowett | Dec 7, 2012 | 2012 General Managers Meetings, Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Jason Bay, Kevin Youkilis, Koji Uehara, Mike Napoli, New York Yankees, Shane Victorino, Terry Francona
TGIF everyone, or as Franklin D. Roosevelt liked to call it, the Date Which Will Live In Infamy. Along with your breakfast & coffee, I’ve got some hot n’ fresh links coming your way. Enjoy! Hoo boy. The Red Sox’s pitching staff. Ben Buchanan...
by evan brunell | Dec 6, 2012 | Jack McGeary, Jeff Kobernus, Jonathan Bachanov, Josh Fields (RP), Ryan Pressly
The major-league phase of the Rule 5 draft has just been completed, and the first pick was by the Astros. They used the pick on Red Sox right-hander Josh Fields, a 27-year-old relief pitcher. There was no doubt Fields was going to be taken, but there was simply a lack...
