by charliesap | Apr 16, 2012 | Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, Dustin Pedroia
In light of his recent comments and the “return fire” provided by Dustin Pedroia, we ask Red Sox Nation if Bobby Valentine is already screwing up, especially in terms of his clubhouse management. Chip went in depth on the issue earlier today. Head on over...
by chipbuck | Apr 16, 2012 | Bobby Valentine, Kevin Youkilis
I promise you, I used much restraint in not actually spelling out the acronym. Here’s what our fearless, moronic leader had to say last night about Kevin Youkilis, while on WHDH’s Sports Xtra show: “I don’t think he’s as physically or...
by evan brunell | Apr 15, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Cody Ross, Dan Duquette, Jimy Williams, Johnny Damon, Nick Punto
They say that those that don’t know their history are doomed to repeat it. In the Red Sox’s case, that may be truer than we realize. Over the course of the offseason, I’ve been noticing eerie similarities the current Red Sox have with their...
by evan brunell | Apr 14, 2012 | Alex Wilson, Che-Hsuan Lin, Jose Iglesias, Junichi Tazawa, Ryan Lavarnway, Will Middlebrooks
Unlike some years, Pawtucket isn’t a place where Boston stocks the team with a bunch of career minor leaguers. Granted, there’s a sprinkling of veterans on the pitching staff. But at the minimum, the 2012 PawSox have at least six players who are considered legitimate...
by chipbuck | Apr 13, 2012 | Kelly Shoppach, Quick Post
In honor of Kelly Shoppach’s first career major league stolen base, I now present to you his amazingly acrobatic slide into second base. Special thanks to David Schubert (@CurseofBenitez): Curse of Benitez mastermind, occasional Fire Brand guest poster, and...
by chipbuck | Apr 13, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Josh Beckett
Well, it’s Opening Day–again! Today, the Red Sox will open their doors for the 101st home opener in Fenway Park’s history. For some reason, this year’s opener feels more important than in years past. No, there isn’t any panic eminating...
by scandage | Apr 12, 2012 | B.J. Upton, Ben Zobrist, Boston Red Sox, Carlos Pena, Clay Buchholz, David Price, Desmond Jennings, Elliot Johnson, Evan Longoria, Felix Doubront, Jacoby Ellsbury, James Shields, Jeff Keppinger, Jeremy Hellickson, Jose Molina, Josh Beckett, Justin Verlander, Kevin Youkilis, Kyle Farnsworth, Luke Scott, Matt Joyce, Matt Moore, New York Yankees, Reid Brignac, Robinson Chirinos, Sam Fuld, Sean Rodriguez, Stephen Vogt, Tampa Bay Rays
Having clinched the Wild Card at the end of the most dramatic evening of baseball in recent memory, the Rays should again prove a formidable foe for the Red Sox and the New York Yankees in the American League East. The Red Sox have to right their foundering ship soon,...
by Troy Patterson | Apr 12, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Daisuke Matsuzaka, John Henry, Larry Lucchino
It’s always easy to throw stones when things are going bad, but perhaps this might be the best time to ask if ownership has reached a breaking point. The leadership group headed by John Henry has to be commended for bringing Boston two World Series wins, but...
by tim daloisio | Apr 11, 2012 | Fireside Chats Podcast
Episode #120 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: none [podcast]http://redsoxtimes.com/podcast/120_4_11_12_firesidechats.mp3[/podcast] If you don’t see the player above, click this link to listen now. Didn’t we suffer through this enough last April? and...
by chipbuck | Apr 11, 2012 | Alfredo Aceves, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Cody Ross, Daniel Bard, Dustin Pedroia, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Kevin Youkilis, Mark Melancon, Ryan Sweeney
Following last night’s 7-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, our beloved Red Sox have fallen to 1-4 on the season. After last season’s woeful 2-10 start and brutal 7-21 finish, it’s safe to say that many of us were hoping for quicker, more positive...
