by darryl johnston | Dec 4, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Dustin Pedroia
When Terry Francona was released/fired/not re-upped/left on his own accord, the question of the offseason for the Boston Red Sox became, “who will play cribbage with Dustin Pedroia now?” No word if new Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine likes his 15-2’s...
by aconvery | Dec 3, 2011 | Boston Red Sox
As you may have heard, eleven months ago, the Red Sox traded away a package of four players to the San Diego Padres for all-star first baseman Adrian Gonzalez. Three of the four players in said package were high-end prospects from Boston’s system. (The other was Eric...
by chipbuck | Dec 2, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Nick Cafardo Mail Bag
At this point, there’s no need for an introduction. We all know the drill, so let’s jump right in. I have two questions. 1. When a player has major surgery and misses an entire year and is still under contract, I know that they are still getting paid, but...
by charliesap | Dec 1, 2011 | Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, Quick Post
SI’s John Heyman has tweeted that Bobby Valentine has signed a two-year deal with the Sox. Interesting, I was thinking three or more years for sure. What are your thoughts on the two-year...
by charliesap | Dec 1, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Poll
The Rockies have made both Huston Street and Ian Stewart available. Both fit the Sox needs in the bullpen and at third base (given David Ortiz’s uncertain status and Kevin Youkilis’s injury issues). I’ll be following up with an article on Stewart...
by chipbuck | Nov 30, 2011 | Boston Red Sox
It’s a little late in the day, but there’s a lot of good stuff out there today. I don’t want you to miss any of it. I’m separating today’s links into two groups, so be sure to check them both out. Let’s jump right in! Bobby...
by chipbuck | Nov 30, 2011 | Alex Wilson, Anthony Ranaudo, Blake Swihart, Boston Red Sox, Jose Iglesias, Josh Reddick, Matt Barnes, Ryan Lavarnway, Ryan Westmoreland, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogearts
Jim Callis, Executive Editor of Baseball America, recently agreed to sit down and answer a few questions about Red Sox prospects. He provides a lot of great insight on what we can expect out of our some top prospects, up-and-comers, and those who have fallen from...
by tim daloisio | Nov 29, 2011 | Fireside Chats Podcast
Episode #114 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: none [podcast]http://redsoxtimes.com/podcast/114_11_29_11_firesidechats.mp3[/podcast] With the breaking news that Bobby Valentine is indeed about to be announced as the 45th manager of the Boston Red Sox, Paul and...
by charliesap | Nov 29, 2011 | Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, Quick Post
ESPNBoston’s Gordon Edes has reported that the Red Sox have hired 61-year-old Bobby Valentine as their next manager. 60 percent of Fire Brand readers that voted in last week’s poll voted for the Sox to hire Valentine, who is more established as a manager...
by charliesap | Nov 29, 2011 | Adrian Gonzalez, Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Kevin Youkilis
Aging designated hitters haven’t been striking it rich (relatively speaking, of course) in the free agent market over the last few years. Last offseason, Vladimir Guerrero, who had hit .300/.345/.496 with 29 home runs that summer, could not find a team willing...
