by shawn medeiros | Aug 15, 2008 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz
The Boston Red Sox have been on an absolute tear as of late putting up another double digit performance beating the Rangers 10-0. Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched 7 strong to earn his 14th victory of the season. David Ortiz but the game out of reach in the second with a...
by josh lacey | Aug 14, 2008 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Game Threads, Texas Rangers, Tommy Hunter
Prev. Gm: Texas Rangers (61-60) @ Boston Red Sox (69-51) Tommy Hunter (0-1, 10.61) @ Daisuke Matsuzaka (13-2, 2.90) 7:10 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: What better way to punctuate the the WEEI/NESN Radio Telethon...
by evan brunell | Aug 14, 2008 | Trivia
And that’s a wrap! The first phase of trivia has come to a close, with Tessie’s Dad taking home the grand prize. Daniel Rathman and Tom A are the runners up. You can view the final standings here. We’ll start up a new round of trivia next Monday....
by evan brunell | Aug 14, 2008 | Uncategorized
TRIVIA standings May 2, 2008 — August 14, 2008 TRIVIA sponsor: Peps Tessie’s Dad: 9.25 Daniel Rathman: 4.33 Tom A: 3.25 Chops: 2.33 Joe: 2 Cait: 1.82 Jc: 1.81 Mostly Running: 2.66 radiohix: 1 Justin: 1 Steven Roth: 1 Sean O: 0.99 Ryne Crabb: 0.50 Number of...
by evan brunell | Aug 14, 2008 | Lincoln Holdzkom, Marcus McBeth
The Red Sox designated reliever Lincoln Holdzkom for assignment (5.24 ERA at Pawtucket) in order to claim Marcus McBeth from Cincinnati. McBeth has had a subpar year for the Triple-A club of Cincy, a 6.20 ERA due to giving up a ton of walks and homers. However, in his...
by evan brunell | Aug 14, 2008 | Charlie Zink, Tim Wakefield, Trivia
The last trivia question was word association. Foxy Lady is the name of a strip club Mo Vaughn frequented; Fear Strikes Out is the title of a movie about Jimmy Piersall; The Grey Eagle was Tris Speaker’s nickname; Fire Brand of the American League refers to...
by evan brunell | Aug 14, 2008 | Clay Buchholz
With the acquisition of Paul Byrd and return of Tim Wakefield in two weeks, the short-term future of Clay Buchholz is very much in doubt. He may be starting on Sunday, but it doesn’t mean that his future is intact. Tim Wakefield? Bartol Colon? Buchholz has...
by tim daloisio | Aug 13, 2008 | Fireside Chats Podcast
Boston Red Sox podcast for MVN Radio Episode 19 where Byrd is the wyrd and things are looking up for the Red Sox. Episode #19 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: Riding solo Tim and Paul react to the “Cowboys/Patriots-like” 19-17 bloodbath vs. Texas...
by shawn medeiros | Aug 13, 2008 | Dustin Pedroia, Jason Bay, Jason Varitek, Jed Lowrie, Jon Lester, Julio Lugo, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Ramirez, Texas Rangers
Kevin Youkilis hit three doubles, and Dustin Pedroia, Jed Lowrie, and Jason Bay all added doubles of their own in the 8-4 victory over Texas. Jon Lester earned the win on 7 1/3’s innings pitched, three runs (all earned), one walk, and six strikeouts.
by josh lacey | Aug 13, 2008 | Game Threads, Jon Lester, Luis Mendoza, Texas Rangers
Prev. Gm: Texas Rangers (61-59) @ Boston Red Sox (68-51) Luis Mendoza (3-5, 7.50) @ Jon Lester (10-4, 3.23) 7:10 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: I am not sure how you top the 19-17 “two team’s enter, one...
