by evan brunell | Apr 22, 2009 | Brad Penny, Francisco Liriano, Game Threads, Minnesota Twins
Prev. Gm: Minnesota Twins (7-8) @ Boston Red Sox (8-6)Francisco Liriano (0-3, 5.09) @ Brad Penny (1-0, 11.00)7:10 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA)TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: Wakefield has notched his second straight complete-gamer. The nightcap...
by shawn medeiros | Apr 22, 2009 | Clay Buchholz, Daniel Bard, Game Recap, Jon Van Every, Julio Lugo, Sean Danielson
Julio Lugo began a rehab assignment Wednesday for the Pawtucket Red Sox and came away feeling better, physically, than his performance would indicate. Lugo, who batted leadoff and played shortstop, was 0-for-3 in three official at-bats and drew a walk in an...
by evan brunell | Apr 22, 2009 | Game Threads, Minnesota Twins, Scott Baker, Tim Wakefield
Prev. Gm: Minnesota Twins (7-7) @ Boston Red Sox (7-6)Scott Baker (0-1, 13.50) @ Tim Wakefield (1-1, 3.00)12:35 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA)TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: A doubleheader is in effect today. Wonder how many empty seats we’ll...
by tito crafts | Apr 22, 2009 | David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Bay, Jason Varitek, Jed Lowrie, Julio Lugo, Kevin Youkilis, Mike Lowell
I may have trust issues, so excuse my hesitance to put any real meaning into early individual numbers. But they are all we have up to this point… The team, and by team I mean the Boston Red Sox, is 7-6. Not great, not bad, slightly better than mediocre, etc....
by tim daloisio | Apr 21, 2009 | Fireside Chats Podcast
Boston Red Sox podcast on MVN Radio, Episode #42 where we bask in the glory of the sweep and welcome back our cranky friend Frank. Episode #42Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim DaloisioGuests: Cranky Frankie the Yankee It’s a marathon, not a sprint. You’ve got to...
by shawn medeiros | Apr 21, 2009 | Quick Post
Tonight’s game between the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins has been postponed to Wednesday. As part of a day-night doubleheader, tonight’s game will be played tomorrow at 12:35 p.m. and Wednesday night’s game will start at 7:05 p.m. as...
by evan brunell | Apr 21, 2009 | Game Threads, Minnesota Twins, Scott Baker, Tim Wakefield
Prev. Gm: Minnesota Twins (7-7) @ Boston Red Sox (7-6)Scott Baker (0-1, 13.50) @ Tim Wakefield (1-1, 3.00)7:10 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA)TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: The Twins come to town in advance of the accursed Yankees. Without Joe Mauer,...
by tim daloisio | Apr 21, 2009 | Jed Lowrie, Julio Lugo, Nick Green, Poll, Quick Post
New Poll Question: What to do with the Sox caught “Short” handed? With Jed Lowrie out until at least the All Star break and possibly longer, what should the Red Sox do at SS this season? – Nick Green all the way to October – It’s Julio...
by josh lacey | Apr 20, 2009 | Jon Lester
“Vintage Lester dominates Orioles” read the headline after Sunday’s 2-1 Red Sox victory over Baltimore. While headlines are known for hyperbole, by definition, Jon Lester’s third and best start of 2009 was vintage. vin-tage: adjective...
by evan brunell | Apr 20, 2009 | Quick Post, Trivia
The Red Sox have won six straight Patriots’ Day games. What year span was the last time they posted five or more consecutive Patriots’ Day wins? HONOR CODE: No search engines.Check out the trivia leaderboard here. Previous trivia question: The Red Sox...
