by Troy Patterson | Apr 6, 2010 | Josh Beckett, Pitch F/x
I’m never one to jump on single game data, but I’m also never one to pass up a chance to play with Pitch F/x and also test the announcers claims. Sunday and Monday have been full of chatter on Beckett and that it was only one game, but also that his stuff...
by tim daloisio | Apr 5, 2010 | Fireside Chats Podcast
Looking for a five minute recap of the previous night’s game or just can’t get enough of listening to me chatter away? A few times a week during the 2010 season, tune into Fire Brand to get your fix with the Fireside Chats Side Sessions. From interviews...
by evan brunell | Apr 5, 2010 | Boston Red Sox
Best-case scenario: The Red Sox figure to have a powerhouse rotation, airtight defense and an offense that, despite its alleged warts, should rank in the upper echelon of the majors. Baseball Prospectus projects Boston to win the AL East with 95 wins. It’s easy to see...
by mike silver | Apr 5, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, C.C. Sabathia, cc sabathia, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Josh Beckett, New York Yankees
On a night when the Boston marketing department pulled out all the stops, the players on the field managed to match them every step of the way. There was no shortage of excitement in this one. From Neil Diamond’s 8th inning appearance to Pedroia’s two-run...
by jake digregorio | Apr 4, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, C.C. Sabathia, Game Threads, Josh Beckett, New York Yankees
Prev. Gm: New York Yankees (0-0) @ Boston Red Sox (0-0) CC Sabathia (0-0, -.–) @ Josh Beckett (0-0, -.–) 8:05 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: ESPN2 / NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: The Yankees have had their moment in the sun. Now, Josh...
by mike silver | Apr 4, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, C.C. Sabathia, David Ortiz, Josh Beckett, Kevin Youkilis, Mark Teixeira, New York Yankees, Nick Johnson, Quick Post
And the season begins… There’s no doubt the bureaucrats “got it right” on this one – pairing the league’s biggest rivals in the 2010 MLB opener. All signs point to a classic, fit with a marquee pitching matchup, palpable hatred on both sides, and the two best teams...
by mike scandura | Apr 4, 2010 | Aaron Bates, Fabio Castro, Jed Lowrie, Josh Reddick, Mark Wagner
There’s a pretty big game tonight. It’s Opening Day and the Red Sox and Yankees will battle on NESN/ESPN2 at 8:05 p.m. in the opening salvo of the 2010 rivalry. But keep an eye on the Triple-A team, as there are plenty of people starting things off in...
by tom fratamico | Apr 3, 2010 | Joba Chamberlain, Mariano Rivera, New York Yankees, Nick Johnson
Tom Fratamico, of El Guapo’s Ghost, joins Fire Brand… With Opening Night tomorrow pitting arguably Major League Baseball’s most heated rivalry and two best teams, the seemingly around-the-clock sports media coverage has dissected the match up from nearly...
by tim daloisio | Apr 1, 2010 | Quick Post
The well known fantasy baseball advice site Razzball, turned to Fire Brand writers Lee Perrault and Troy Patterson for their expert opinion in their 2010 Red Sox Fantasy Baseball Preview. Here are some highlights: Can you gives us the over/under/push on the following:...
by brandwon stewart | Apr 1, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, Poll
As we all gear up for the new season, Fire Brand wants to know what you think of the current Red Sox team. Are you satisfied that the new “run prevention” additions will be what the Sox need to prevail? Will they have problems in the bullpen after...
