by Troy Patterson | May 12, 2016 | Boston Red Sox
<img class="size-medium wp-image-26962" src="https://firebrandal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/167/2016/05/530799884-300×200.jpg" alt="" It’s time to wonder what the real Jackie Bradley Jr looks like. With 270 games played so far...
by Troy Patterson | May 10, 2016 | Boston Red Sox
It’s been two full seasons for Xander Bogaerts and so far the power just hasn’t arrived. In those 1434 plate appearances he has 22 total home runs or averaging 10 home runs a season. He’s still a long way from his power prime being only 23 years old, but it’s possible...
by Troy Patterson | May 4, 2016 | Boston Red Sox
Since the end of Manny Ramirez run with the Red Sox the team has been in flux with regards to building a lineup that is a solid mix of power and great all around hitting. It was always great to see the lineup rotate around two 40 home run hitters, but it’s not...
by Troy Patterson | May 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
For all the talk about what a good teammate Hanley Ramirez has been this year and his solid work at first base defensively it’s going to need to improve soon if the Red Sox truly plan to contend. In 24 games played so far Hanley has a WAR of -0.2 with equal...
by Troy Patterson | May 2, 2016 | Boston Red Sox
The team has announced that Pablo Sandoval will undergo season ending surgery on his shoulder by Dr. James Andrews. It was only said that there is a “great deal going on” with regards to the injury to his shoulder. This injury still remains very secretive...
by Troy Patterson | May 2, 2016 | Boston Red Sox
The return of Carson Smith is a great surprise for a team currently 14th overall in team xFIP by relievers. The starters are starting to look better in the front end, but the return of a strikeout reliever like Smith is really going to help the Red Sox pen improve....
by Troy Patterson | Apr 29, 2016 | Boston Red Sox
The other day I did some research into Craig Kimbrel and how he often starts slow each season. It’s not a rare thing to see players struggle in the early going and pitchers especially struggle for whatever reason. It could be weather or still building strength, but...
by Troy Patterson | Apr 28, 2016 | Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz
It’s time to start laying cards on the table and figure what are the odds on David Ortiz being recognized for what he’s done. We all know the records are being broken daily this season as he passes players nightly every time he hits a double or home run he seems to...
