by chipbuck | Mar 30, 2011 | Boston Red Sox
After a disappointing season in which the Old Towne Team won “only” 89 games and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2006, the Red Sox front office set out to make major changes to their aging, flawed roster. In a near (but not quite) Yankee-like fashion,...
by charliesap | Mar 30, 2011 | New York Yankees
photo © 2009 Keith Allison | more info (via: Wylio) The New York Yankees made yet another run to the post season in 2010, waving goodbye as the Red Sox were left behind. However, their offseason didn’t exactly go according to plan. Their number one target, Cliff...
by charliesap | Mar 29, 2011 | Andrew Miller, Bobby Jenks, Boston Red Sox, Dan Wheeler, Daniel Bard, Dennys Reyes, Jonathan Papelbon, Matt Albers, Rich Hill, Tim Wakefield
photo © 2008 Eric Savage | more info (via: Wylio) What a difference a year makes. The 2010 season was filled with roadblocks, but the bullpen in particular was a major weak spot. Aside from Jonathan Papelbon and Daniel Bard, the rest of the pen was league average or...
by Troy Patterson | Mar 29, 2011 | Quick Post
In a minor deal the Red Sox have added catching depth by aquiring Mike McKenry from the Rockies for minor league pitcher Daniel Turpen. Turpen was obtained by the Yankees in the Rul 5 draft, but returned to the Red Sox. In five minor league seasons including Triple-A...
by Troy Patterson | Mar 28, 2011 | Boston Red Sox
photo © 2007 Keith Allison | more info (via: Wylio)There were plenty of things that plagued the Red Sox last year; Bullpen, injuries, etc. Looking towards this year though the biggest factor is definitely the impact of two pitchers; John Lackey and Josh Beckett. Now...
by Troy Patterson | Mar 28, 2011 | Tampa Bay Rays
photo © 2009 Keith Allison | more info (via: Wylio)The Rays could be labeled as a rebuild stage entering 2011, but I don’t think we can write them off or expect the “rebuild” to last long. With boat loads of pitching prospects the team knows what it...
by darryl johnston | Mar 27, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays
photo © 2009 Myrone Delacruz | more info (via: Wylio) The first thing I thought of when we received these assignments was “Know Your Enemy” by Rage Against the Machine. It’s a great song and although a slight variation in wording, it’s the same...
by darryl johnston | Mar 27, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Jacoby Ellsbury, Poll
photo © 2009 Keith Allison | more info (via: Wylio) Now that Jacoby Ellsbury is back in the lineup and healthy, he appears ready to burn up the base paths. Two seasons ago Ellsbury set the team stolen base record by swiping 70 bags. On the surface, the number seems...
by chipbuck | Mar 25, 2011 | Baltimore Orioles
Come on. Who else were you expecting for us to pick to finish last in the American League East? Once a proud franchise, the Baltimore Orioles have fallen on hard times producing thirteen consecutive losing seasons dating back to 1998. While most Oriole fans solely...
by darryl johnston | Mar 24, 2011 | Boston Red Sox, Trivia
Hello, everyone and welcome the newest installment of FireBrand trivia sponsored by Muze Clothing. Today’s trivia question will kick off a new game that will run until May 30th, so best of luck to all of the participants. HERE WE GO! The last time the Red Sox...
