by daniel rathman | Jan 21, 2009 | David Aardsma, Fabian Williamson, Quick Post, Seattle Mariners
According to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the Red Sox have sent right-handed reliever David Aardsma to Seattle for 19 year old left-hander Fabian Williamson. Aardsma, who threw 48 2/3 innings for the Sox last season, will fill up the final spot on the Mariners 40...
by shawn medeiros | Jan 21, 2009 | Quick Post
Hello FireBrand community! Chances are you are looking for something to read today since I totally blew off my article. My bad. I promise to be back in the swing of things, but in the meantime, check out the latest mailbag from the Boston Globe’s Amalie...
by josh lacey | Jan 20, 2009 | Community post, David Aardsma, Fabian Williamson, Seattle Mariners
David Aardsma, recently cut from the 40 man roster to make room for Mark Kotsay, was traded to the Mariners for 20 year old lefty starting pitcher Fabian Williamson in A-ball. He throws alot of strikes, and some walks with 73K’s/25BB in 65.2IP, 6-2, 3.43ERA in...
by josh lacey | Jan 19, 2009 | Community post
This is not as crazy as it sounds. There are established routes for young players to work their way to the Majors, but no good routes for older players, even older heroes, to work their way out. These veterans have great value beyond their diminished abilities. They...
by evan brunell | Jan 19, 2009 | Jed Lowrie, Julio Lugo
Julio Lugo has been the whipping boy for Red Sox failures these last two years. Can we expect him to contribute in 2009? Everyone has pretty much put Lugo into the utility infielder’s position, but could he surprise and retain his starting shortstop position?...
by evan brunell | Jan 18, 2009 | Community post
Just a heads up now that I’ve removed the banner promoting Fresh Takes… you can publish one at any time by clicking the pencil and paper icon in the sidebar just under “Red Sox Community.”
by evan brunell | Jan 16, 2009 | John Smoltz, Poll, Quick Post
Fire Brand asked which of the new additions to the Red Sox would make the most impact in the poll now running on the right-hand sidebar. The results: 36.9% John Smoltz 22.1% Brad Penny 15.4% Ramon Ramirez 10.1% Takashi Saito 9.4% Rocco Baldelli 4.0% Josh Bard 2.0%...
by evan brunell | Jan 15, 2009 | David Aardsma, Quick Post
The Red Sox designated reliever David Aardsma for assignment today to clear space on the 40-man roster for Mark Kotsay. Aardsma had an impressive beginning for the Sox but injuries took its toll on the way down the homestretch. He finished with 48.2 innings pitched of...
by evan brunell | Jan 15, 2009 | Kevin Youkilis, Quick Post
Peter Gammons is reporting that Sox first-baseman Kevin Youkilis has signed a four-year pact worth over $40 million, or over $10 million per year. The deal includes an option for a fifth year. Youk was slated to be a free agent after 2010. This keeps him in Sox red...
by evan brunell | Jan 15, 2009 | Jonathan Papelbon, Kevin Youkilis, Quick Post
Jayson Stark’s latest piece has a look out on arbitration. Here are the relevant pieces: There’s one more groundbreaking case on this list, and Papelbon is it. From every indication, Papelbon will wind up with the highest salary ever by a closer with three...
