by evan brunell | Sep 9, 2008 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Game Threads, Scott Kazmir, Tampa Bay Rays
Prev. Gm: Tampa Bay Rays (85-57) @ Boston Red Sox (85-58) Scott Kazmir (11-6, 2.99) @ Daisuke Matsuzaka (16-2, 2.88) 7:05 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: The Red Sox are a half-game behind the slumping Tampa Bay Rays,...
by evan brunell | Sep 9, 2008 | Chris Carter, Clay Buchholz, George Kottaras, Michael Bowden
The Red Sox have shut down minor league pitcher Michael Bowden (stay tuned for Mike Scandura’s interview with him tomorrow) and the No-Hit Kid, Clay Buchholz, who as we all know, had a rough season this year. Hopefully he comes into spring training ready to do...
by josh lacey | Sep 9, 2008 | Uncategorized
Graphic as seen on Boston.com And in today’s Boston Globe, an ad that features the 456 reasons to say thank you. My favorites include: #6 Pesky #52 Welcoming back Mariano Rivera #56 Not needing rally towels #91 5,472 “So goods” #118 Countless cold...
by josh lacey | Sep 9, 2008 | Coco Crisp, Jacoby Ellsbury
When words like those that follow are uttered in Spring Training, they usually precede a player shooting their way out of town. “I want to play everyday. I think everybody wants to play everyday. If you don
by shawn medeiros | Sep 8, 2008 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jason Bay, Jon Lester
It was a night where the Red Sox organization thanked its fans for setting the MLB record for most consecutive sell outs at home – 456 to be exact – and it was also a night where Jon Lester made everyone notice he is the best left handed pitcher in the...
by evan brunell | Sep 8, 2008 | Uncategorized
In lieu of a game thread (the game will be liveblogged later tonight…come join in the fun!), I thought I’d make mention of the sports story all over New England today. I am saddened by this news. Those of you who read the comments know Sean O’s...
by evan brunell | Sep 8, 2008 | Bobby Doerr, Ted Williams, Trivia
The last trivia question asked who the first two players were to have their numbers retired by the Red Sox and in what year. The answer is 1984, with Ted Williams and Bobby Doerr garnering the honors. Leaderboard is updated. The new trivia question: On the heels of...
by shawn medeiros | Sep 8, 2008 | Paul Byrd
Paul Byrd 6 2/3’s only giving up three hits and two runs in Boston’s 7-2 win over Texas. Boston is 1 1/2 games back behind the Rays who they play in a three game set starting Monday. Star of the Game: Byrd Byrd stymied the Rangers in a game where the Sox...
by evan brunell | Sep 8, 2008 | Casey Kelly
Casey Kelly, drafted in June, is already ranked the Sox’s fifth-best prospect. He is a two-way player, preferring to play shortstop while the Red Sox see his future on the mound. He has played shortstop this year and will pitch later this year and start next...
