by evan brunell | Aug 21, 2008 | Trivia
The last trivia question asked “What actor paid $93,500 for the game-winning baseball that rolled between the legs of Boston Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner in the 1986 World Series?” The answer is Charlie Sheen.
by josh lacey | Aug 21, 2008 | David Ross, Jason Lane
While not major moves, the Red Sox front office continues to prepare the roster for September call up season adding depth with veteran signings. Adding depth to the catcher position, the Red Sox signed 31 year old David Ross who was recently released in favor of a...
by shawn medeiros | Aug 20, 2008 | Baltimore Orioles, Clay Buchholz
Clay Buchholz has had it rough lately, so rough, he could not get out of the third inning in tonight’s ball game losing to the Baltimore Orioles 11-6. Buchholz lasted 2 1/3’s innings, three hits, five runs (all earned), three walks, and no...
by tim daloisio | Aug 20, 2008 | Fireside Chats Podcast
Boston Red Sox podcast for MVN Radio Episode 20 where we look ahead, maybe too far ahead and Tim puts the cart before the horse multiple times. Episode #20 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: Riding solo For those of you familiar with our opening, it features a...
by josh lacey | Aug 20, 2008 | Baltimore Orioles, Chris Waters, Clay Buchholz, Game Threads
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (72-53) @ Baltimore Orioles (60-64) Clay Buccholz 2-8, 6.35) @ Chris Waters (1-0, 4.32) 7:05 PM EDT | Oriole Park at Camden Yard (Baltimore, MD) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: “What is wrong with you Clay, the enemy...
by josh lacey | Aug 20, 2008 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jon Lester
Don’t you just love when bloggers give you one of those blind, Pitcher A, Pitcher B you make the call type columns? I for one sure do! So here goes: Pitcher A: 15-2, 2.77 ERA, 7.74 K/9 Pitcher B: 12-4, 3.17 ERA, 6.12 K/9 Wow, while Pitcher B is having a nice...
by shawn medeiros | Aug 20, 2008 | Clay Buchholz, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jason Varitek, Kevin Youkilis
Even though he walked five more batters in a start Daisuke Matsuzaka won his 15th game of the season in a 7-2 decision over the Orioles. Jason Varitek and Kevin Youkilis carried the offense – both homered – in the win. Star of the Game: Youk He is...
by josh lacey | Aug 19, 2008 | Baltimore Orioles, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Daniel Cabrera, Game Threads
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (72-53) @ Baltimore Orioles (60-64) Daisuke Matsuzaka 14-2, 2.74) @ Daniel Cabrera (8-7, 4.78) 7:05 PM EDT | Oriole Park at Camden Yard (Baltimore, MD) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: Have the Red Sox really won eight of their...
by josh lacey | Aug 19, 2008 | Uncategorized
In the latest edition of the Firebrand poll, we asked: Cool Standings has the Red Sox with an 83.8% chance at making a postseason appearance (as of 8/12) with a 42.5% likelihood of overtaking the Rays in the A.L. East. Call it now, how will this pennant race play...
by josh lacey | Aug 19, 2008 | Jason Bay
Since coming to Boston, Jason Bay has been more than warmly received. His smooth swing is balanced by a persistent hustle and attitude in a way that his predecessor’s was often not. From his first game at Fenway Park, Bay has seemingly been in the middle of...
