by evan brunell | Aug 7, 2009 | Brad Penny, Clay Buchholz, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Doug Davis, John Smoltz, Jon Garland, Michael Bowden, Tim Wakefield
With John Smoltz’s debacle in New York (granted, the stadium didn’t do him any favors) behind us, it’s time to look ahead and figure out how exactly we’re going to make the playoffs with exactly two reliable pitchers in the rotation. Look, Clay...
by tito crafts | Aug 6, 2009 | Boston Red Sox, Game Threads, Joba Chamberlain, John Smoltz, New York Yankees
John Smoltz and his good FIP take to Yankees Stadium, trying to finally put together a quality start. He will square up with Joba Chamberlain. The Red Sox need a split, but want even more…
by josh lacey | Aug 6, 2009 | David Ortiz, Jason Bay, Josh Reddick, Kevin Youkilis, Quick Post, Rocco Baldelli
Talk about cramming info into a Quick Post headline…. Going into Yankee Stadium and as much a “do or die” series as the Red Sox have reached this season, things are off to an interesting start. Rocco Baldelli has been sent to the DL after fouling a...
by josh lacey | Aug 6, 2009 | Brad Penny, Clay Buchholz, Daisuke Matsuzaka, John Smoltz, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Tim Wakefield
When the 2009 season began, there was very little doubt in anyone’s mind that the Red Sox had both the depth and talent in the starting rotation for it to be considered, not only the teams’ primary strength, but what made them favorites to advance to the...
by evan brunell | Aug 5, 2009 | Paul Byrd, Quick Post
According to MLB.com’s beat writer, Ian M. Browne, the Red Sox have agreed to a minor league contract with Paul Byrd. This is welcome news, as the Red Sox could use more depth in the minors. I would guess he would only need 2-3 weeks of work in the minors before...
by tito crafts | Aug 5, 2009 | Boston Red Sox, Brad Penny, David Price, Game Threads, Tampa Bay Rays
The Red Sox try to bounce back from a game that not only exhausted their bullpen, but also may have exhausted their fans 🙂
by evan brunell | Aug 5, 2009 | Quick Post
I’m currently embroiled in a duel over at Comcast SportsNet New England: Do the Red Sox need to make a waiver wire deal? This duel will last for 24 hours, and so will the voting. Take a gander, and vote for myself and Fire Brand’s victory in the duel! I...
by evan brunell | Aug 5, 2009 | Billy Traber, Josh Reddick, Quick Post
After an impressive debut, Josh Reddick finds himself optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket. In 16 at-bats, Reddick hit .313/.353/.688 while filling in for Jason Bay and J.D. Drew and their hamstring struggles. While both outfielders aren’t at full health yet, last...
by evan brunell | Aug 5, 2009 | Mitch Denning, Will Middlebrooks
Will Middlebrooks is currently ranked the 25th best prospect in the Red Sox farm system. 20 years old, Middlebrooks is currently in Mid-A Greenville, hitting for a .265/.343/.424 line. Excepting first basemen, he is the fourth best infield prospect in the system. Will...
by tito crafts | Aug 4, 2009 | Boston Red Sox, Game Threads, Jon Lester, Matt Garza, Tampa Bay Rays
Jon Lester and Matt Garza square up for what looks to be a great pitching matchup.
