by mike scandura | Aug 5, 2012 | Stolmy Pimentel
When a batter goes hitless in a game, he’s said to have had an “o-fer,” as in 0-for 4. Right-hander Stolmy Pimentel had his own “o-fer” during the first half of last season at Portland. In 15 starts for the Sea Dogs in 2011, Pimentel was 0-9 with a bloated 9.12 ERA –...
by guest | Aug 3, 2012 | Dustin Pedroia, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Kevin Youkilis
This is the first guest article written by William Tasker of It’s About the Money, Stupid and The Flagrant Fan. Though I normally write for a site that covers one of the Red Sox’ American League East competitors (It’s About the Money,Stupid), I live in...
by scandage | Aug 2, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Adrian Gonzalez, Alex Burnett, Alfredo Aceves, Anthony Swarzak, Ben Revere, Boston Red Sox, Brian Dozier, Brian Duensing, Carl Crawford, Carl Pavano, Casey Fien, Clay Buchholz, Clayton Mortensen, Cole DeVries, Craig Breslow, Danny Valencia, Denard Span, Detroit Tigers, Felix Doubront, Glen Perkins, Jamey Carroll, Jared Burton, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Josh Willingham, Justin Morneau, Mark Melancon, Matt Capps, Mike Aviles, Minnesota Twins, Nick Blackburn, P.J. Walters, Ryan Doumit, Sam Deduno, Scott Baker, Trevor Plouffe, Tyler Robertson, Will Middlebrooks
After winning two of three against the Tigers, the Boston Red Sox (53-52, 8.5 games back in the American League East) host the Minnesota Twins (44-60, 13 games back in the American League Central). Both teams are 5-5 in their last 10 games. STARTING PITCHERS Sam...
by evan brunell | Aug 2, 2012 | Carl Crawford, Cody Ross, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Jacoby Ellsbury, John Lackey, Josh Beckett, Jurickson Profar, Kelly Shoppach, Ryan Kalish
With the trade deadline over and no likely significant acquisitions on the way, the Red Sox roster is pretty much as it will be through the end of the season. Not only is this the roster that will chase October, it’s the roster that GM Ben Cherington will have...
by chipbuck | Aug 1, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Jacoby Ellsbury, Josh Beckett, Jurickson Profar, Kelly Shoppach, Lars Anderson, Matt Albers, Mike Olt, Scott Podsednik, Steven Wright
<a title="license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ – click to view more info about 'Yesterday was one of my favorite days of the year. July 31st. The baseball trading deadline. To commemorate it, I thought I’d take a look at...
by tim daloisio | Jul 31, 2012 | Fireside Chats Podcast
Episode #128 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: none [podcast]http://redsoxtimes.com/podcast/128_7_31_12_firesidechats.mp3[/podcast]If you don’t see the podcast player above you can listen to show by clicking here. Well…another trade deadline has come...
by scandage | Jul 31, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Lars Anderson, Steven Wright
The Red Sox traded Lars Anderson to the Cleveland Indians, according to Alex Speier, Red Sox beat writer for WEEI (@alexspeier on Twitter). In return, the Red Sox received minor league pitcher Steven Wright. Wright, a righty knuckleballer, was selected by the Indians...
by scandage | Jul 31, 2012 | Arizona Diamondbacks, Boston Red Sox, Craig Breslow, Matt Albers, Scott Podsednik
The Red Sox have traded Matt Albers and Scott Podsednik to the Arizona Diamondbacks for old friend lefty Craig Breslow, according to Nick Cafardo (@nickcafardo on Twitter) and Jack Magruder (@Jack Magruder). Breslow was with the Red Sox in 2006 and with Pawtucket in...
by aconvery | Jul 30, 2012 | Bobby Valentine, Carl Crawford, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, New York Yankees
“I think we’re gonna do this man.” Bobby Valentine declared this as he reached across the table to shake hands with Ben Cherington on the day he was introduced as the manager of the Boston Red Sox. “I still believe. I just do.” Eight months later, he sat in Yankee...
by scandage | Jul 30, 2012 | Aaron Cook, Adrian Gonzalez, Al Alburquerque, Alex Avila, Alfredo Aceves, Andy Dirks, Austin Jackson, Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, Brayan Villareal, Brennan Boesch, Chicago White Sox, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Nava, Daniel Schlereth, Delmon Young, Detroit Tigers, Drew Smyly, Jhonny Peralta, Joaquin Benoit, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Justin Verlander, Marco Scutaro, Mark Melancon, Max Scherzer, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Aviles, New York Yankees, Octavio Dotel, Omar Infante, Pedro Ciriaco, Phil Coke, Prince Fielder, Quintin Berry, Rick Porcello, Terry Francona, Victor Martinez
Having surprisingly taken two of three from the division-leading New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox (51-51, 9.5 games back in the AL East) come back home to host the Detroit Tigers (54-48, 1.5 games back in the AL Central). The Red Sox are 4-6 in their last 10...
