by evan brunell | Nov 22, 2008 | Joe Cronin, Quick Post, Trivia
Which Red Sox pitcher holds the American League-record 20 consecutive scoreless innings in a game? (He is also tied for the AL record in most innings pitched in a game overall.) HONOR CODE: No search engines. Previous trivia question: Joe Cronin is the first player...
by josh lacey | Nov 21, 2008 | Bartolo Colon, Curt Schilling, John Smoltz, Pedro Martinez, Tom Glavine
From the likes of Wade Miller and Kyle Snyder to Bartolo Colon the Red Sox have often found value, or potential value in signing a veteran pitcher looking to right the ship after injury or at the end of their line to a one year deal and have them fill spots at the...
by tim daloisio | Nov 20, 2008 | A.J. Burnett, Derek Lowe, Dustin Pedroia, Fireside Chats Podcast, Jason Varitek, Mark Teixeira, Mike Lowell, Rocco Baldelli
Boston Red Sox podcast on MVN Radio, Episode #28 where the hot stove keeps us warm and we tool on Evan Grant in honor of the AL MVP. Episode #28Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim DaloisioGuests: None download (right click, save as) Tim and Paul celebrate the coronation of Dustin...
by evan brunell | Nov 20, 2008 | Coco Crisp, Jacoby Ellsbury, Justin Masterson, Kansas City Royals, Kevin Youkilis, Ramon Ramirez, Texas Rangers
Coco Crisp – Evan Brunell We sure woke up yesterday to some staggering news, didn’t we? I don’t know about you, but I didn’t expect to hear that Coco Crisp had been traded to the Kansas City Royals for a reliever. The expectation was that Crisp...
by shawn medeiros | Nov 19, 2008 | Coco Crisp, Kansas City Royals, Ramon Ramirez
When Johnny Damon bolted for the the New York Yankees in January of 2006, the Red Sox had a hole in center field. A few weeks later, enter Covelli Loyce Crisp as part of a six player trade with the Cleveland Indians. Boston sacrificed uber-prospect Andy Marte,...
by evan brunell | Nov 18, 2008 | Brad Mills, DeMarlo Hale, Don Wakamatsu, Quick Post
Brad Mills and DeMarlo Hale will have to wait for another team. The Seattle Mariners will announce Athletics bench coach Don Wakamatsu as their new manager. Wakamatsu had been considered for previous openings such as the Texas Rangers and his own Athletics, but could...
by evan brunell | Nov 18, 2008 | Manny Ramirez, Quick Post
This is some great stuff. AOL Fanhouse unveiled a “Choose Your Own Adventure” saga involving our very own Manny Ramirez. You have the power to have him sign anywhere he wants… where will you have him sign? I had him sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers...
by evan brunell | Nov 18, 2008 | Dustin Pedroia, Kevin Youkilis
The AL MVP of the year was just revealed, and two prominent Red Sox figured into the voting: Dustin Pedroia and Kevin Youkilis. Alas, only one person can win and the victor was Dustin Pedroia! Congratulations to the diminutive second baseman! His ferocious hitting,...
by evan brunell | Nov 17, 2008 | Jackie Jensen, Quick Post, Trivia
Which Red Sox is the first player ever to hit pinch-hit home runs from opposite sides of the plate in a doubleheader? HONOR CODE: No search engines. Previous trivia question: Jackie Jensen retired due to a fear of flying, although he would later attempt a comeback,...
by shawn medeiros | Nov 17, 2008 | Uncategorized
Last year, on November 6th, 2007, I released my top 50 Free Agents rankings and predictions. You can check out the archive on my old blog if you are interested.This year, a week later than usual, I’ve again ranked and predicted the destinations for the top 50...
