by Troy Patterson | May 17, 2016 | Boston Red Sox
I made a post last month about Clay Buchholz struggles in April and while we’re only two weeks into May it looks like Buchholz is still struggling to get going. He’s made three starts this month and only one would be considered a good start. He has managed...
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....
