by andrew lipsett | Jul 14, 2010 | All-Star Game
Before I start, I wanted to acknowledge the passing of George Steinbrenner. He was a fun man to hate, and in his defense let it be said that he spared no expense to give his team’s fans a winning ballclub — that’s more than many owners can say. If I...
by tim daloisio | Jul 13, 2010 | Fireside Chats Podcast
Episode #84 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: none Tonight we pay respects to the man Red Sox fans loved to hate, but were better off for having had him as their foil, George Steinbrenner. How will David Ortiz’ “Laser Show” at the Home Run...
by tim daloisio | Jul 13, 2010 | Poll
With the “first half” of the season in the books, who do you think was most deserving of the Red Sox First Half Most Valuable Player Award? Kevin Youkilis: Not only is Youk the de-facto leader of the 2010 Boston Red Sox, he’s been one of their most...
by evan brunell | Jul 13, 2010 | Boston Red Sox
Leading up to the trade deadline, having a good handle on what the Red Sox are seeking and what other teams have available are obviously musts. That’s why I have contributed to TwinsCentric’s trade deadline primer eBook, and the folks over there have come...
by mike scandura | Jul 12, 2010 | Josh Beckett, Kevin Mench, Mark Wagner
When it comes to real estate, the key is location. Without question location was the key Sunday when Josh Beckett made a rehab for the Pawtucket Red Sox who beat the Syracuse, 2-1. Beckett allowed the one run on two hits while pitching for innings. He didn’t issue any...
by mike silver | Jul 12, 2010 | Jon Lester
Without a doubt, one of the best perks of working for a baseball team is the access to players, coaches, scouts, and countless others with intimate knowledge of the game. I can’t say enough kind works about the Sky Sox staff who have, over the last six months,...
by jake digregorio | Jul 11, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Game Threads, Jesse Litsch, Toronto Blue Jays
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (50-37) @ Toronto Blue Jay (44-44) Daisuke Matsuzaka (5-3, 4.71) @ Jesse Litsch (0-3, 7.30) 1:07 PM EDT | Rogers Centre (Toronto, Canada) TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES Lackey’s hard loss yesterday force the Boston Red...
by jake digregorio | Jul 10, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, Brandon Morrow, Game Threads, John Lackey, Toronto Blue Jays
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (50-36) @ Toronto Blue Jay (43-44) John Lackey (9-4, 4.40) @ Brandon Morrow (5-6, 4.69) 1:07 PM EDT | Rogers Centre (Toronto, Canada) TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES After the Jays took an absolute shelling on their home turf,...
by jake digregorio | Jul 9, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, Game Threads, Jon Lester, Ricky Romero, Toronto Blue Jays
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (49-36) @ Toronto Blue Jay (43-43) Jon Lester (10-3, 2.76) @ Ricky Romero (6-5, 3.37) 7:10 PM EDT | Rogers Centre(Toronto, Canada) TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES The Boston Red Sox’s head north once again to start the...
by tom fratamico | Jul 9, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, David DeJesus, Gil Meche, Jose Guillen, Kansas City Royals, Kyle Farnsworth, Uncategorized
As we discussed previously, Kerry Wood is the odds on favorite to be the Red Sox new name reliever come August. The Olde Towne Team’s lack of upper-level prospects performing well and/or a desire not to part with these assets gives the Red Sox only a financial...