by Troy Patterson | Dec 19, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Dustin Pedroia, Kevin Youkilis, Mike Aviles, Nick Punto
Immediate reaction to the Nick Punto signing was mixed and there was plenty of comments on his perception as “gritty”, “a winner” or soon to be “dirt dog”. That is all good for laughs, but unlike some players with those qualities...
by aconvery | Dec 17, 2011 | Boston Red Sox
At least Kyle Weiland will always be able to say he was part of the biggest collapse in baseball history. OK, that may not be how he prefers to describe his time in Boston, but it will be quite some time before the Fenway Faithful forget how the events of last...
by chipbuck | Dec 16, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jon Lester, Kevin Youkilis, Luxury Tax
On Wednesday, I discussed the Red Sox current payroll situation, and explained the club’s motives for avoiding long-term commitments with big named free agents this winter. With the team having already exceeded the luxury tax threshold in 2010 and 2011,...
by charliesap | Dec 15, 2011 | Poll
The first flurry of moves made by new GM Ben Cherington came yesterday. He acquired some much needed bullpen depth, but sent away a player once seen as being a potential mainstay in the Sox’ lineup. Almost immediately after the Melancon for Lowire and Weiland...
by chipbuck | Dec 14, 2011 | Nick Punto, Quick Post
In a move that takes some time to absorb, the Red Sox came to terms with Nick Punto on a two year deal worth $3.5M. I will be the first to admit that I was a bit irritated by the news that Ben & Co. felt the need to sign the grittiest and scrappiest player that...
by charliesap | Dec 14, 2011 | Quick Post, Yu Darvish
Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports, via Twitter, that the Red Sox did not place a bid on Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish. Of the 313 votes cast on this weeks poll, 63 percent voted in favor of the Sox placing a bid on Darvish....
by charliesap | Dec 14, 2011 | Quick Post
The Red Sox have acquired bullpen help, but at the cost of two players. Mark Melancon is headed to Beantown to help sure up a bullpen that may see Daniel Bard depart as a move to the rotation. The move sends utility man Jed Lowrie to Houston along with young pitcher...
by chipbuck | Dec 14, 2011 | Andrew Bailey, Boston Red Sox, Cody Ross, Hiroki Kuroda, Kevin Youkilis, Koji Uehara, Luxury Tax, Marco Scutaro
If you read my link around yesterday, you probably saw Matt Kory’s piece for Over the Monster on the effect the luxury tax is having on the Red Sox offseason. In case you missed it, here’s an excerpt: “With several holes still to fill on the roster,...
by charliesap | Dec 13, 2011 | Adrian Gonzalez, Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Kevin Youkilis
Every year thousands upon thousands of baseball fans await the unveiling of Bill James’ projections. Thanks to the great and free information at FanGraphs, we are able to view these projections at no cost. In part one, we’ll take a look at the 2012...
by chipbuck | Dec 12, 2011 | Boston Red Sox
As I’m sure most of you have heard by now, National League MVP Ryan Braun tested positive for a banned substance and faces a 50 game suspension. Braun and his people have denied the allegations, and will be appealing the suspension. While this is clearly...
