by Troy Patterson | Jun 2, 2011 | Quick Post
After reports yesterday that Daisuke Matsuzka will require Tommy John surgery the news for Rich Hill is not much better. According to Peter Abraham’s sourcesRich Hill has a serious injury and will require season ending surgery. He is seeking a second opinion,...
by charliesap | Jun 2, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Rich Hill
Update #2: Reports are getting worse. Looks like the season may be over for Hill. Update #1: Reports on Rich Hill’s injury indicate no structural damage to his forearm, but more details are sure to follow as the day moves on. The fact that he is throwing a ton...
by Troy Patterson | Jun 1, 2011 | Quick Post
According to Nikkan Sports in Japan (In Japanese) Dr. Yocum has suggested that Daisuke Matsuzaka get Tommy John Surgery. This confirms what we had all suspected and likely ends Matsuzaka’s career in Boston. As Chip discussed before his surgery might allow him to...
by scandage | Jun 1, 2011 | Bobby Orr, Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, David Ortiz, Detroit Tigers, Game Threads, Gavin Floyd, John Lackey, Omar Vizquel, Ozzie Guillen, Tim Wakefield
Chicago White Sox (26-31) @ Boston Red Sox (30-25) Gavin Floyd (5-5, 3.69) @ Tim Wakefield (2-1, 4.14) 1:35 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, WWZN 1510 INJURY REPORT Chicago: Mark Teahen, strained oblique (Placed on the 15 day DL May 17th...
by chipbuck | Jun 1, 2011 | Boston Red Sox
Less than one month after opening up shop on Facebook, Fire Brand reached it’s 100th “Like” on Monday. On behalf of Evan and the rest of the staff here at Fire Brand, I’d just like to thank everyone who’s supported the site by joining...
by chipbuck | Jun 1, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Jon Lester
Has Jon Lester fallen in love with his cutter? That’s what Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe would lead you to believe. “There’s also some stubbornness involved. Lester has fallen in love with his cutter, a very good pitch but one that opposing...
by mike scandura | May 31, 2011 | John Lackey
Next stop: Fenway Park? Perhaps, if John Lackey pitches as well as he did Tuesday night in a rehab start for the Pawtucket Red Sox against the Norfolk Tides. Lackey was placed on Boston’s disabled list May 12 with a right elbow strain, which occurred 24 hours after he...
by darryl johnston | May 31, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Trivia
Hello, everyone and welcome the FINAL installment of FireBrand trivia sponsored by Muze Clothing. Today’s trivia question is the 10th and FINAL question in a contest that will end TODAY! The winner will get a Josh Beckett tshirt from MUZE. Right now the field is...
by charliesap | May 31, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz
There was plenty of controversy this past offseason between David Ortiz and the Red Sox front office. Ortiz wanted an extension while the Sox wanted only to exercise their team option for the 2011 season, making Ortiz a free agent this coming winter. Ortiz was...
by aconvery | May 31, 2011 | Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox (25-31) @ Boston Red Sox (30-24) Phil Humber (3-3, 2.85) @ Alfredo Aceves (2-0, 2.22) 7:10 PM EDT |Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, WWZN 1510 INJURY REPORT Chicago: Mark Teahen, strained oblique (Placed on the 15 day DL May 17th...
