by darryl johnston | Apr 8, 2011 | Trivia
Hello, everyone and welcome the newest installment of FireBrand trivia sponsored by Muze Clothing. Today’s trivia question is the third question in a contest that will run until May 30th. Best of luck to all of the participants. HERE WE GO! Who was the youngest...
by mike scandura | Apr 7, 2011 | Alfredo Aceves, Hideki Okajima, Jose Iglesias, Michael Bowden, Scott Atchison
The Pawtucket Red Sox’ season opener Thursday night was notable not only for who played but also for who did not play. Ex-Yankee Alfredo Aceves was tabbed earlier in the week by manager Arnie Beyeler to start against the Rochester Red Wings. But approximately an hour...
by evan brunell | Apr 7, 2011 | Alfredo Aceves, Dennys Reyes, Matt Albers, Quick Post
Fire Brand’s Mike Scandura reports from Pawtucket that starting pitcher Alfredo Aceves, who was scratched from his Triple-A Opening Day start 35 minutes prior to the game, is likely headed to Boston to replace either Matt Albers or Dennys Reyes. Check back at...
by jdecotis | Apr 7, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Bruce Hurst, Cleveland Indians, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Fausto Carmona, Game Threads
Boston Red Sox (0-5) @ Cleveland Indians (3-2) Jon Lester (0-0, 8.44) @ Fausto Carmona (0-1, 30.00) 12:05 PM EDT | Progressive Field (Cleveland, Ohio) TV: NESN, MLBN RADIO: WEEI 850, SBN 1510 INJURY REPORT Boston: Felix Doubront, left elbow inflammation (placed on...
by charliesap | Apr 7, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Clay Buchholz, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Dan Wheeler, Daniel Bard, Dennys Reyes, Jacoby Ellsbury, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett
photo © 2010 Jack Zalium | more info (via: Wylio) No, the sky is not falling and, no, this doesn’t end the Red Sox chances of post season baseball, but it’s pretty damn annoying. The Sox are 0-and-5 and the pitching has been plain awful. If this losing...
by jdecotis | Apr 6, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Game Threads, Lou Merloni, Mitch Talbot
Boston Red Sox (0-4) @ Cleveland Indians (2-2) Daisuke Matsuzaka (0-0, -.–) @ Mitch Talbot (0-0, -.–) 7:05 PM EDT | Progressive Field (Cleveland, Ohio) TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, SBN 1510 INJURY REPORT Boston: Felix Doubront, left elbow inflammation (placed...
by chipbuck | Apr 6, 2011 | Boston Red Sox
Every so often, I come across an article that’s so appropriate for the current environment that I feel compelled to provide my take on the matter. On Tuesday, Paul Jannace of the Wellsville Daily Reporter in Wellsville, NY (about two hours away from where I grew up)...
by jdecotis | Apr 5, 2011 | 2007 ALCS, Boston Red Sox, Game Threads, Josh Beckett, Josh Tomlin, Scott Fletcher
Boston Red Sox (0-3) @ Cleveland Indians (1-2) Josh Beckett (0-0, -.–) @ Josh Tomlin (0-0, -.–) 7:05 PM EDT | Progressive Field (Cleveland, Ohio) TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, SBN 1510 INJURY REPORT Boston: Felix Doubront, left elbow inflammation (placed on...
by charliesap | Apr 5, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz
Well, the Sox aren’t off to the best start, but who cares if a three-game losing streak comes in April or June, right? One bright spot, however, has been the early power surge by David Ortiz, who didn’t hit his first home run last season until April 23rd....
by Troy Patterson | Apr 4, 2011 | Adrian Gonzalez, Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, David Ortiz, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury
photo © 2008 Keith Allison | more info (via: Wylio)While adding the two best hitters this offseason the Red Sox also entered the season with an abundance of left handed hitters. This could cause problems in 2011 if not handled properly and so far I don’t think...
