by evan brunell | Jul 29, 2008 | Andre Ethier, Andruw Jones, Los Angeles Dodgers, Manny Ramirez, Matt Kemp, Trading Manny Saga
Reports have very early talks between the Red Sox and Dodgers for Manny Ramirez. The Red Sox would most likely ask for Matt Kemp or Andre Ethier, two young, cost-controlled outfielders who also hit the ball well. The Dodgers do not want to add payroll, so it is...
by evan brunell | Jul 29, 2008 | Gerald Laird, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Max Ramirez, Michael Bowden, Taylor Teagarden, Texas Rangers
Let’s take a break from the Manny saga and check out another trade rumbling on the horizon: The Texas Rangers are open to trading Jarrod Saltalamacchia for young pitching, according to Ken Rosenthal. This is the storyline you should be following, not Manny. Dude...
by evan brunell | Jul 28, 2008 | Justin Masterson
Here are the results of the nickname “contest” for Justin Masterson: Monsterson 27% of all votes Jedi Masterson 17% of all votes The Master 15% of all votes Sergeant (for his military demeanor/bald head) 13% of all votes Bat Masterson 9% of all votes...
by shawn medeiros | Jul 28, 2008 | Manny Ramirez, Trading Manny Saga
I know, I know….it’s less than 12 hours since I called Manny out in this very space (see An Open Letter to Manny Ramirez) and he’s already making me feel a little regretful for my stance. I won’t take back anything that I wrote and I’ll...
by shawn medeiros | Jul 28, 2008 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Jon Lester, Los Angeles Angels, New York Yankees
Jon Lester has come up big in his last two starts with wins that we needed.
by zach hayes | Jul 27, 2008 | Game Threads, Jon Lester, New York Yankees, Sidney Ponson
Prev. Gm: New York Yankees (58-45) @ Boston Red Sox (60-45) Sidney Ponson (6-1, 4.02) @ Jon Lester (8-3, 3.20) 8:05 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: ESPN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: Chance of rain tonight till about 10 PM ET, so we could have a delay....
by shawn medeiros | Jul 27, 2008 | Manny Ramirez, Trading Manny Saga
July 27th, 2008 Dear Mr. Ramirez, I’ve long admired your ability to hit a baseball. In my book, you will go down as one of the most feared and productive hitters in baseball during your sixteen major league seasons (1993-present). It is impossible to argue with...
by shawn medeiros | Jul 26, 2008 | David Ortiz, Jon Lester, New York Yankees, Robinson Cano, Sidney Ponson, Tim Wakefield
Robinson Cano led the charge for the New York Yankees with three RBI’s in the 10-3 win over Boston. One bright spot for Boston in the loss was that David Ortiz had two hits and a RBI. Goat of the Game: Wake Six earned runs on 5 1/3 innings with four walks given...
by zach hayes | Jul 26, 2008 | Andy Pettitte, Game Threads, New York Yankees, Tim Wakefield
Prev. Gm: New York Yankees (57-45) @ Boston Red Sox (60-44) Andy Pettitte (11-7, 3.86) @ Tim Wakefield (6-7, 3.69) 3:55 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: FOX RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: Once a comfortable separation between the Rays + Red Sox and the...
by zach hayes | Jul 26, 2008 | Manny Ramirez, Trading Manny Saga
This may be the last straw when it comes to dealing with Manny Ramirez. Rumors floated around the ballpark last night that the Red Sox front office was considering suspending the Boston left fielder due to questions over whether his supposed knee injuries were really...
