by chipbuck | Mar 12, 2012 | Alex Wilson, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, Felix Doubront, Jonathan Papelbon, Junichi Tazawa, Kyle Weiland, Mark Melancon, Matt Albers, Michael Bowden
With all of the talk about the gaping holes at the back of the Red Sox rotation, it seems that people have forgotten about the serious questions that exist in their bullpen. Last season, Daniel Bard and Jonathan Papelbon were a frightening tandem for teams to see at...
by charliesap | Mar 11, 2012 | Adrian Gonzalez, Boston Red Sox, Clay Buchholz, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jon Lester, Tim Wakefield
Inevitably, all baseball heroes ride off into the sunset. Jason Varitek and Tim Wakefield, both Boston legends, have found their sunsets. This is the first spring in 17 years that there is no number 49 or 33 on the field mentoring others wearing numbers like 71 and...
by aconvery | Mar 11, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Trivia
We’re back with another trivia question for you! In what month did the Red Sox have the most wins last season? HONOR CODE: No search engines. After the jump: The answer to the previous question, plus information on the grand prize. Previous question...
by charliesap | Mar 11, 2012 | Poll
For the first time in a long time, the Sox have gone into spring training without Jason Varitek or Tim Wakefiled in the clubhouse. Both players were known for their character as leaders both on and off the field, but their production on the field also held it’s...
by aconvery | Mar 10, 2012 | Boston Red Sox
Welcome to the first edition of the Fire Brand Minor League Round-Up. Throughout the season we’ll be looking at what’s going on around the Red Sox’ minor league system, update you on how players are doing, tell you what players are screwing up, and what players should...
by chipbuck | Mar 9, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Jon Lester
Although he had an incredibly productive 2011 season, Jon Lester enters the season feeling like he has something to prove. Last season, Lester entered the season as the staff ace that many were touting as a favorite to win the American League Cy Young Award. ...
by charliesap | Mar 7, 2012 | Boston Red Sox
If you have not yet read Sports Illustrated writer Will Carroll’s 2012 team health reports, stop what you are doing and read them now. Actually, finish reading this article first and then head over to Carroll’s reports. Since I do not want to take the work...
by chipbuck | Mar 6, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Nick Cafardo Mail Bag
March 6th is a magical day. No, it’s not quite as amazing as Leap Day (there isn’t an equivalent of Leap Day William after all), but it’s pretty special nonetheless. For those of you who don’t know, some pretty important things have happened...
by aconvery | Mar 6, 2012 | Boston Red Sox
Well, the Red Sox have won back-to-back games for the first time since late August of last year. There’s always that to rejoice over. Unfortunately, Spring Training records don’t amount to too much (last year the Royals and Twins led the Cactus and Grapefruit leagues...
by chipbuck | Mar 5, 2012 | Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Kevin Youkilis
Last spring, lineup construction was one of the hottest topics of discussion surrounding the Red Sox. With so many weapon’s at Terry Francona’s disposal (not to mention the number of left handed hitters), the combinations were seemingly endless. Based on...
