by chipbuck | Aug 15, 2011 | Boston Red Sox
In case you haven’t heard, Fire Brand of the American League is back on Facebook! In order to follow your favorite Red Sox blog (yes, I mean Fire Brand), and keep up on the latest Red Sox news, analysis, and announcements; click either on the link above or the...
by chipbuck | Aug 15, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Tim Wakefield
Without any real drama facing the Red Sox, the man “lovingly” known as Curly Haired Boyfriend decided to create a little drama of his own. “This should be a joyful time in the long, proud career of Tim Wakefield. He’s a peaceful man, a champion of...
by aconvery | Aug 14, 2011 | Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox (73-45) @ Seattle Mariners (51-67) Tim Wakefield (6-4, 4.92, 2.17) @ Charlie Furbush (2-4, 4.46) 4:10 PM EDT | Safeco Field (Seattle, WA) TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, WWZN 1510 GAME NOTES Today could be a historic day at Safeco field. Of course,...
by darryl johnston | Aug 14, 2011 | J.D. Drew, Josh Reddick, Matt Albers, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays
When Josh Reddick is the topic, I think of three versions of the same player. 1. Goggles-wearing Josh Reddick who was sent back to the minors 2. No-goggles Josh Reddick who was sent back to the minors 3. The 2011 breakout Josh Reddick who took the right field job away...
by aconvery | Aug 13, 2011 | Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox (73-44) @ Seattle Mariners (50-67) Josh Beckett (9-4, 2.17) @ Felix Hernandez (10-10, 3.31) 10:10 PM EDT | Safeco Field (Seattle, WA) TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, WWZN 1510 GAME NOTES John Lackey pitched what could only be described as a John Lackey-like...
by jdecotis | Aug 13, 2011 | 1946 Red Sox, Adrian Gonzalez, Bobby Doerr, Boston Red Sox, Dom DiMaggio, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jason Varitek, Johnny Pesky, Ted Williams
Fair or not, the 2011 Red Sox have been compared to the 1946 Red Sox since before the season began. The reason why is clear: the 1946 Red Sox was the last Red Sox team to win 100 games, going 104-50, good for a .675 winning percentage. The 2011 Red Sox are currently...
by aconvery | Aug 12, 2011 | Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox (72-43) @ Seattle Mariners (51-66) John Lackey (10-8, 6.14) @ Blake Beavan (3-2, 2.83) 10:10 PM EDT | Safeco Field (Seattle, WA) TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, WWZN 1510 GAME NOTES Its been as high as 22.09. Its been as low as 5.65. It touched 8.01 somewhere...
by chipbuck | Aug 12, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Daniel Bard, Jonathan Papelbon, Matt Albers
I have a confession to make. I really love being the smartest guy in the room. In fact, sometimes when I realize that I’m the smartest guy in the room, I’ll do whatever it takes to make sure you know it. Sometimes, I can get pretty obnoxious. I know...
by tim daloisio | Aug 11, 2011 | Fireside Chats Podcast
Episode #107 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: none [podcast]http://redsoxtimes.com/podcast/107_8_11_11_firesidechats.mp3[/podcast] After taking two of three from the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins with a fair share of drama in each, the Red Sox...
by charliesap | Aug 11, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Kevin Millwood, Tim Wakefield
OK, so that’s sort of a loaded title. Kevin Millwood has succeed in one start with his new team, the Rockies. Still, one has to wonder, with all the question marks surrounding the Red Sox rotation, was releasing Millwood the right move? Back in May, Millwood...
