by evan brunell | Oct 12, 2009 | 2009 ALDS, Los Angeles Angels, New York Yankees
It may seem silly for me to contend that I saw this short exit by Boston in the postseason coming given I picked Boston to win the whole shebang in 7, but… I’m not in the least bit surprised by what happened. I think part of the reason why I didn’t...
by evan brunell | Oct 12, 2009 | Poll, Quick Post
New Poll Question: What is the Red Sox’s biggest need? A legitimate No. 3 SP An above-average shortstop Another power bat..somewhere…anywhere! Retaining Jason Bay Nothing; it’s OK to lose in the postseason sometimes You tell me. Vote in the poll on...
by jake digregorio | Oct 11, 2009 | Clay Buchholz, Game Recap, J.D. Drew, Jonathan Papelbon, Los Angeles Angels, Scott Kazmir
“Uninspiring” is the word that you’re probably looking for… The Red Sox apparently carried their lack of motivation with them into October. The Los Angeles Angels handedly swept the Red Sox, and for a third night in a row, the Red Sox simply beat themselves by playing...
by evan brunell | Oct 11, 2009 | 2009 ALDS, Clay Buchholz, Game Threads, Los Angeles Angels, Scott Kazmir
ALDS Game 3: Angels vs. Red Sox
by evan brunell | Oct 10, 2009 | 2009 ALDS, Josh Beckett, Los Angeles Angels, Poll, Quick Post
New Poll Question: What do you expect out of the Kaz/Buchholz game Sunday? Gotta love that home cookin’, baby. For Kaz to be a Sox killer again and Buchholz to wilt. A pitching duel with the Sox bats not showing up again. It’ll come down to who hits more...
by evan brunell | Oct 10, 2009 | 2009 ALDS, Clay Buchholz, Joe Saunders, Los Angeles Angels, Scott Kazmir
The Red Sox are in such dire straits offensively, I’m pining for the offensive slump the team was in that precipitated the Victor Martinez trade. Across two games, Boston’s come up with just eight measly hits, only two of them extra-base hits (and not of...
by evan brunell | Oct 10, 2009 | 2009 ALDS, Quick Post
I’ll be back with more Saturday morning, guys, but I’m throwing up this thread so we can all drown our sorrows. You probably don’t need to hear this again, but Boston is now down 0-2 to the Angels, with the series shifting to Fenway. Is there more...
by evan brunell | Oct 9, 2009 | 2009 ALDS, Game Threads, Jered Weaver, Josh Beckett, Los Angeles Angels
ALDS Game 2: Red Sox vs. Angels
by tim daloisio | Oct 9, 2009 | Fireside Chats Podcast
Episode #63 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: none [podcast]http://360thepitch.com/firebrand/63_10_9_09_firesidechats.mp3[/podcast] Ok. Game One is now nothing but a distant memory. Join Paul and I as we take a quick look back at Game One, but more importantly a...
by tim daloisio | Oct 9, 2009 | 2009 ALDS, Poll, Quick Post
New Poll Question: What do you expect out of Josh Beckett tonight? Dominant performance:7+ IP, low hit total, 8+ Ks, less than 2 runs Quality start: 6+ IP, 5-8 hits, 5-8 Ks, 3 or fewer runs Deep but touched: 6+ IP, more than 3 runs Short but solid: 5 IP, less than 2...
