by Troy Patterson | Apr 17, 2016 | Boston Red Sox
I Think Hanley Ramirez could be the first baseman for the next two to three years. Who would have thought those words could ever be said when we were waiting for 2016 to begin. Myself included thought playing Ramirez at first was going to be another disaster like last...
by Troy Patterson | Apr 16, 2016 | Boston Red Sox
In news that came as a surprise to everyone it looks like Panlo Sandoval is injured and his shoulder is “pretty bad” according to the Red Sox. It’s unclear if surgery is needed or what type of injury he has, but expect this to end the trade talk...
by Troy Patterson | Apr 15, 2016 | Boston Red Sox
It’s only been two games and Joe Kelly has a record of 1-0 with an atrocious ERA of 10.13 in only 8 innings. He has struggled to control his pitches, but there appears to be a trending his approach appearing over the last few seasons to use his slider more....
by Troy Patterson | Apr 14, 2016 | Boston Red Sox
Evan Drellich is reporting that the Red Sox will promote Christian Vazquez from Triple-A on Friday after one year of recovery from Tommy John Surgery. It’s unclear at this point if any move will be made regarding Blake Swihart or Ryan Hannigan since the team has...
by Troy Patterson | Apr 13, 2016 | Statistical Analysis
The Red Sox have failed to play the match ups in an efficient manner since long before John Farrell has been manager. That hasn’t changed the fact that not a season goes by Red Sox as a group constantly go against matchup stats with obvious results. From Johnny...
by Troy Patterson | Apr 12, 2016 | Boston Red Sox, David Price
It’s been a rough first week for the starting pitchers as Red Sox starters have an ERA of 6.66 in 25.2 innings pitched. That was supposed to end today with the second start for David Price coming on the home opener. In the end Price struggled in the 3rd inning...