by evan brunell | Sep 2, 2009 | J.D. Drew
Last night, J.D. Drew hit his 19th home run of the season, tying his total from last year. His next home run will rank as only the fourth time in 11 full seasons that he’s reached that plateau. Outside of a .217/.316/.361 line in June, Drew has been turning in a...
by evan brunell | Sep 1, 2009 | Andy Sonnanstine, Game Threads, Jon Lester, Tampa Bay Rays
GAME NOTES: Jon Lester is suddenly the Sox’s new ace with Josh Beckett having given up a horrifying 10 home runs in his last three starts. This is a crucial series, as the outcome of the series will likely dictate the Rays’ playoff chances the rest of the...
by mike silver | Sep 1, 2009 | Brian Anderson, Chris Woodward, Jeff Bailey, Junichi Tazawa, Quick Post
Now that September 1st has arrived, the annual Major League roster expansion has begun. The Red Sox made six corresponding roster moves today, calling up five players while designating Jeff Bailey for assignment. For a team in contention, these moves usual serve to...
by mike silver | Sep 1, 2009 | Clay Buchholz, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Paul Byrd, Tim Wakefield
Paul Byrd now holds the title of latest savior of the Red Sox rotation – or latest in the revolving door of fifth starter candidates, depending on whether your coffee mug is half full or half empty today. Proud holder of a fourteen-year career touring eight...
by tim daloisio | Aug 31, 2009 | Fireside Chats Podcast
Boston Red Sox podcast on MVN Radio, Episode #58 where we prepare for a statement series in Tampa Bay Episode #58Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim DaloisioGuests: None The Red Sox have put a nice run together and now stare down a series that we all circled as an important one...
by tim daloisio | Aug 31, 2009 | Poll, Quick Post
New Poll Question: The Red Sox have some new faces and some familiar old faces prepared for or preparing to grace the mound this September. Which arm will have the greatest impact on the club? Tim Wakefield Daisuke Matsuzaka Paul Byrd Billy Wagner As always, new poll...
by evan brunell | Aug 31, 2009 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Quick Post
Daisuke Matsuzaka had a tough go of it in Double-A yesterday (Sunday), throwing two innings and giving up five runs on four hits. He walked three and struck out one. In other words, the same old Dice-K. It would be nice to have Dice back for the stretch run —...
by mike scandura | Aug 30, 2009 | Josh Reddick
When Pawtucket Red Sox outfielder Josh Reddick made his major league debut with Boston on July 31 at Camden Yards, it brought a smile to the face of his father, Ken, for more reasons than one. “The funny thing about playing at Camden Yards is my dad told me when...
by evan brunell | Aug 29, 2009 | Chris Carter, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Quick Post
If you haven’t heard, the Yankees claimed 1B Chris Carter off waivers from the Red Sox, blocking him from heading to the Mets as part of the Billy Wagner trade. The Sox revoked the waiver claim, so Carter remains with the Red Sox until the offseason, when he can...
