by shawn medeiros | Jul 26, 2008 | Andy Pettitte, Joba Chamberlain, New York Yankees, Tim Wakefield
No walks and nine strikeouts over seven innings of work tallies up for a dominant performance by Joba Chamberlain in the 1-0 win for the New York Yankees over the Boston Red Sox. The only run came on a fielder’s choice off the bat of Jason Giambi. Goat of the...
by zach hayes | Jul 25, 2008 | Game Threads, Joba Chamberlain, Josh Beckett, New York Yankees
Prev. Gm: New York Yankees (56-45) @ Boston Red Sox (60-43) Joba Chamberlain (2-3, 2.52) @ Josh Beckett (9-6, 3.98) 7:05 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: Nothing beats Red Sox vs. Yankees in sports. Tonight is the first...
by mike edelman | Jul 25, 2008 | Justin Masterson
Believe it of not but Justin Masterson once did a reasonable impersonation of Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon. Masterson, who was optioned to Pawtucket on July 7 and recalled by Boston on July 20 when David Aardsma was placed on the D.L, joined the Wareham...
by evan brunell | Jul 24, 2008 | Mike Lowell
Mike Lowell was the talk of the town last year and netted the World Series MVP award. He was also bestowed with the most famous award of all time, the 2008 Fire Brand of the Year Award. And yet, he’s not engendering the same amount of chatter this year. He may...
by shawn medeiros | Jul 24, 2008 | Justin Masterson
Well, never has a poll been so inconclusive in its results. When asked “Which, if any, current Red Sox player should have their number retired by the team?”, the crowd answered with parody. None 21% of all votes Tim Wakefield 21% of all votes Manny Ramirez...
by tim daloisio | Jul 23, 2008 | Fireside Chats Podcast
Boston Red Sox podcast for MVN Radio Episode 16 where a week off brings back the team’s A game and we go back to school for Stats 101 with MVN’s own Eric J. Seidman. Episode #16 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: Eric J. Seidman, author of Bridging...
by shawn medeiros | Jul 23, 2008 | Craig Hansen, Joba Chamberlain, Jonathan Papelbon, Mike Lowell, Sean Casey, Seattle Mariners
It took a little longer than most would like, but the Boston Red Sox completed the three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners on a two-RBI single by Mike Lowell. Sean Casey added an RBI single to make it 6-3 in the top of the 12th for added measure. Jonathan Papelbon...
by evan brunell | Jul 23, 2008 | Alex Cora, Chicago White Sox, Juan Uribe
According to Danny Knobler of CBS Sportsline, the Red Sox are deep into negotiations with the Chicago White Sox to acquire former starting shortstop Juan Uribe. Uribe, 29, is wrapping up a one-year deal worth $4.5 million. He is hitting .225/.273/.364 on the season...
by zach hayes | Jul 23, 2008 | Clay Buchholz, Felix Hernandez, Game Threads, Seattle Mariners
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (59-43) @ Seattle Mariners (38-62) Clay Buchholz (2-5, 5.67) @ Felix Hernandez (7-6, 2.95) 4:35 PM EDT | Safeco Field (Seattle, WA) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: Red Sox up 2-0 in the 3rd on a Youkilis RBI single + Ichiro...
by evan brunell | Jul 23, 2008 | Albert Pujols, Blogpoll Awards, Brandon Webb, Chase Utley, Dan Uggla, Edison Volquez, Geovany Soto, Jair Jurrjens, Joey Votto, Tim Lincecum
Each week, I am participating in the 2008 MLB Blog Poll at RotoJunkie.com. Below are my current votes for the Most Valuable Player, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards. These votes will be tabulated among other votes from other blogs to create a running master list...
