Drew Sutton, Utility and V-Mart’s Replacement

by | Nov 23, 2010 | Boston Red Sox

Yesterday, the Red Sox signed utility man Drew Sutton to a minor league deal. While many Sox fans have probably not heard of Sutton, he brings a lot to the table and could help the Sox in a pinch in 2011. Sutton was the Houston Astros’ 15th round pick in 2004...

Luis Exposito’s Place as Catcher of the Future

by | Nov 22, 2010 | Luis Exposito

Having been added to the Red Sox 40-man roster on Friday, catcher Luis Exposito’s career prospects earned a significant boost as he climbs up the minor league ladder in pursuit of a full-time Major League job. And this promotion — though expected — should...

Should MLB expand the playoff format?

by | Nov 21, 2010 | Poll, Quick Post

Bud Selig is serious about adding another Wild Card team to each league and he expects it to occur in 2012. The general managers are behind this idea, as well as the owners. How about you though? In FireBrand of the American League’s newest poll, we ask:...

TRIVIA: Win $70 to CSN Stores!

by | Nov 17, 2010 | Trivia

Generally, trivia contests run over the course of multiple months with a grand prize awarded to the victor. However, CSNStores.com’s $70 gift certificate expires January 31, 2011, so this contest will end after this post you are reading. This will be a...

The Day the Red Sox Passed on Dan Uggla

by | Nov 17, 2010 | Boston Red Sox

Want to get something for nothing? Then just ask the Florida Marlins. If they knew it was going to be so easy, the Red Sox could have traded for Dan Uggla themselves. And just like that – the offseason has arrived — and the Red Sox may have missed out on an...

What Would You Give for Justin Upton?

by | Nov 16, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, Justin Upton

Rumors began to swirl yesterday that Diamondbacks’ GM Kevin Towers was open to hearing offers for any of his players, which included 23-year-old Justin Upton. Today, Jon Morosi of Fox Sports tweeted that the Red Sox have already contacted the Diamondbacks about...

Sox Add Lefty Andrew Miller to Stockpile

by | Nov 15, 2010 | Andrew Miller

On Friday, the Red Sox acquired former top prospect LHP Andrew Miler from the Marlins for reliever Dustin Richardson. Mere hours later, the Marlins completed their organizational purge of the Miguel Cabrera trade, letting loose Cameron Maybin to the San Diego Padres,...