by tim daloisio | Jul 7, 2009 | Fireside Chats Podcast
Boston Red Sox podcast on MVN Radio, Episode #52 where Paul goes on a Nomar rant worth the price of admission Episode #52Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim DaloisioGuests: none Some people were filled with emotion upon Nomar Garciaparra’s return to Fenway Park, but not the...
by josh lacey | Jul 7, 2009 | Dana Eveland, Game Threads, Josh Beckett, Oakland Athletics
Is it me or is there the feeling of an “into the break” malaise overtaking this team? With six games between here and the All-Star Break, its time to snap out of it and hit the break hard.
by tim daloisio | Jul 7, 2009 | Poll, Quick Post
New Poll Question: Which former Red Sox would you most like to see on the team this year? Nomar Garciaparra Pedro Martinez Manny Ramirez Curt Schilling Derek Lowe Johnny Damon Once again, more a hypothetical exercise than reality. But given the recent homecomings of...
by shawn medeiros | Jul 7, 2009 | Brett Anderson, Game Recap, Josh Beckett, Nomar Garciaparra
Brett Anderson knew all the spotlight would be on Nomar Garciaparra which eased him into the game. Anderson, however, managed to be the show last night at Fenway Park. Anderson threw a two-hit shutout against Boston walking two batters and striking out nine. At...
by evan brunell | Jul 7, 2009 | Aaron Bates, David Ortiz, J.J. Hardy, Jason Bay, Jed Lowrie, Julio Lugo, Mark Kotsay, Mike Lowell
With the recent callup of first baseman Aaron Bates to the club, it’s clear that the Sox are concerned about their offensive viability. With the All-Star break around the corner, the club could have opted to keep Jeff Bailey on the roster despite his high-ankle...
by josh lacey | Jul 6, 2009 | Brett Anderson, Game Threads, John Smoltz, Oakland Athletics
Nomar, Smoltz, got so wrapped up in the moment, I missed the game thread 😉 What a great moment at Fenway tonight.
by evan brunell | Jul 6, 2009 | Chris Carter, David Ortiz, J.D. Drew, Jeff Bailey, Julio Lugo, Mark Kotsay, Nick Green, Paul McAnulty, Quick Post, Rocco Baldelli
Yesterday, first baseman Jeff Bailey suffered a high-ankle strain trying to make a play on Brad Penny’s acrobatic flip to first base Saturday. He’s likely to hit the disabled list, a loss given that the Sox are about to face two left-handed pitchers. How...
by tim daloisio | Jul 5, 2009 | Community post
Having six 2009 Red Sox All Stars is impressive, and partially explain why they are the Division leaders, and complete their first half with an American League leading 49-32 record. But those six are, literally, less than half of the All-Star story, as the Red Sox now...
by shawn medeiros | Jul 5, 2009 | David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Game Recap, Jon Lester
The most important sign of David Ortiz returning back to regular form happened in the bottom of the seventh inning in today’s 8-4 win over Seattle. Ortiz had already hit a solo homer entering the at-bat against Miguel Batista, but what was most important was...
by josh lacey | Jul 5, 2009 | Game Threads
Short game thread post from iPhone at the beach. Dedication has no boundaries.