by josh lacey | Aug 26, 2008 | Andy Pettitte, New York Yankees, Tim Wakefield
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (75-55) @ New York Yankees (70-60) Tim Wakefield 7-8, 3.67) @ Andy Pettitte (13-9, 4.17) 7:05 PM EDT | Yankee Stadium (Bronx, NY) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: Flickr –...
by evan brunell | Aug 26, 2008 | J.D. Drew, Joe Thurston
J.D. Drew has been placed on the disabled list with his herniated disk and the Sox have recalled Joe Thurston from Pawtucket to serve as the backup infielder. Boy, our team is getting hit hard by injuries. Also, instant replay is starting on Thursday. A brief...
by josh lacey | Aug 26, 2008 | New York Yankees
Long time Boston Radio personality, Eddie Andelman coined the term “Yankee Elimination Party” back in 2002 when it looked like a hot, Manny Ramirez-led Boston Red Sox were off to the type of start that might have the New York Yankees on their heels and...
by evan brunell | Aug 25, 2008 | Uncategorized
On today’s off-day, let’s see what’s being played tonight we should keep an eye on. Baltimore Orioles @ Chicago White Sox: Currently tied 3-3 in the 12th inning, the ChiSox are a half-game ahead of the Minnesota Twins in the AL Central; Twins are one...
by evan brunell | Aug 25, 2008 | Jason Bay, Trivia
The last trivia question asked who the last pitchers were that faced each other three straight times. The answer was Sam Jones (Cardinals) and Dave Hillman (Cubs). Leaderboard is updated. The new trivia question: Jason Bay recently became the Red Sox’s all-time...
by evan brunell | Aug 25, 2008 | David Ross, Dusty Brown
David Ross, a 31-year old catcher, was released by the Cincinnati Reds last week and promptly signed a minor league contract with the Red Sox. He’ll be up in September to serve as the third-string catcher. Get used to his presence behind the plate, you could be...
by shawn medeiros | Aug 25, 2008 | Jed Lowrie, Jonathan Papelbon, Julio Lugo, Manny Delcarmen, New York Yankees
Jed Lowrie jumped on Brandon League’s 1-1 offering and lined it out of the park to right field giving Boston a 6-5 lead and Manny Delcarmen finished out the eleventh giving the Red Sox a hard fought win against Toronto. Jonathan Papelbon pitched two scoreless...
by shawn medeiros | Aug 23, 2008 | A.J. Burnett, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jon Lester, Toronto Blue Jays, Vernon Wells
Vernon Wells started the game with a two-run shot and ended it with a solo-blast putting the finishing touches on a rout of the Boston Red Sox beating them 11-0. Jon Lester did not make it past the third inning, 2 1/3’s innings, en route to giving up seven runs...
by shawn medeiros | Aug 23, 2008 | Dustin Pedroia, Jason Varitek, Jon Lester, Toronto Blue Jays
Dustin Pedroia and Jason Varitek both homered in Boston’s 8-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays while Paul Byrd picked up the win over 6 innings pitched. Byrd gave up six hits, four runs (all earned), two walks, and four strikeouts. Star of the Game: Varitek Can we...
by josh lacey | Aug 22, 2008 | Game Threads, Paul Byrd, Shaun Marcum, Toronto Blue Jays
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (72-54) @ Toronto Blue Jays (66-61) Paul Byrd 7-11, 4.55) @ Shaun Marcum (8-5, 3.36) 7:07 PM EDT | Rogers Centre (Toronto, Ontario) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: With ten games left against the Blue Jays and a 2-6 record...
