Trade Papelbon? Not so fast

A few days ago, MLBTradeRumors.com posted a poll on whether or not the Red Sox should trade Jonathan Papelbon. Out of 1,877 votes, 66.5 percent thought that the Sox should trade their current closer. Emotions, especially in Red Sox Nation, can run high. Sometimes too...

Daisuke’s First 100 Innings

It’s hats-off time to Boston’s favorite failure, Daisuke Matsuzaka, for eclipsing the 100 IP mark this season — and doing so in commendable fashion. Perhaps “Boston’s favorite failure” is a bit harsh on the man, but it’s difficult to separate his past four...

Draft picks or prospects

It is probable that the Red Sox will not play meaningful October baseball. They still have a puncher’s chance but it is unlikely. We will have a much better notion if the Olde Towne Team can make a push for the postseason after the series with the Rays on August 29....

Buchholz’s Breakout Slider, er, Season

With yet another brilliant performance Wednesday night against the slugging Blue Jays, Clay Buchholz continues to solidify his breakout 2010 season. Buchholz is now 13 and 5 with a 2.49 ERA and a ground ball rate over 50 percent. His K/BB rate, however, has been very...