by tim daloisio | Mar 17, 2010 | Fireside Chats Podcast
Episode #72 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: none Paul and I break down the legacy of Nomar Garciaparra, the potential of a Smoltz/Glavine/Maddux like Big 3 in Boston, and David Ortiz’ attitude this spring in this Spring Training edition of Fireside...
by Troy Patterson | Mar 16, 2010 | Tim Wakefield
While Tim Wakefield continues to stand for a spot in the starting rotation as he continues to try for the wins record as a Red Sox pitcher. At this date the Red Sox are ready to give the five starter spots to Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, John Lackey, Clay Buchholz and...
by mike silver | Mar 15, 2010 | Alex Gordon, Carl Pavano, Carlos Quentin, Justin Masterson, Rick Porcello
In a division packed about as tightly as a can be, the emergence or decline of a single player can mean the difference between a playoff berth and an early end to the season. With the AL Central race as wide open as any division in the MLB, each team will be counting...
by mike scandura | Mar 14, 2010 | Torey Lovullo
Welcome back to Mike Scandura, who covers Triple-A Pawtucket for Fire Brand during the season. Over the years, the Boston Red Sox have established a track record of promoting from within the organization. That wasn’t the case when it came time to name a new manager...
by mike silver | Mar 13, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, Quick Post, Ryan Westmoreland
Earlier today, the Red Sox front office released a statement reporting that top prospect Ryan Westmoreland will undergo surgery to correct a cavernous malformation. A cavernous malformation is a group of dilated blood vessels in the brain, often diagnosed following...
by evan brunell | Mar 12, 2010 | Jacoby Ellsbury, Johnny Damon
At NESN, I wrote an article theorizing if Jacoby Ellsbury could add power to his game. I drew quick and dirty comparisons to Johnny Damon and Carl Crawford, arguing that Ellsbury can expect to see an uptick in power production in the future. I wanted to expound on...
by Troy Patterson | Mar 11, 2010 | Josh Beckett
It’s rumored that the Red Sox and Josh Beckett are in strong discussions on a new contract according to Gordon Edes at ESPN Boston. The target is the end of spring training to finalize something or wait until the offseason. I have made my opinion on...
by lee perrault | Mar 10, 2010 | David Ortiz, Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera
Our rivals/enemies/counterparts 210 miles to the South came out with their own bit of news on the heels of CC Sabathia’s poor 2 inning performance today (who cares if it’s spring stats, it’s still fun to say!). With the contracts of future Hall of...
by Troy Patterson | Mar 9, 2010 | Andy Sonnanstine, David Price, James Shields, Jeff Niemann, Matt Garza, Tampa Bay Rays, Wade Davis
While Tampa Bay has had plenty of named talent over the last few years from Scott Kazmir, James Shields, Matt Garza to David Price. This along with a top offense and elite defense has led to their recent success in the AL East. Perhaps overvalued is a bit harsh, but...
by mike silver | Mar 8, 2010 | Ben Sheets, brandon wood, Daric Barton, derrek holland, Elvis Andrus, Erik Bedard, Kevin Jepsen
Buried in the West are many talented breakout candidates. Some of the more interesting in the league, many have been relegated to former prospect status, while others are just building a name for themselves. Anaheim Angels of California This team is a bit difficult to...
