by smcfarland | Jun 5, 2014 | A.J. Pierzynski
So maybe A.J. Pierzynski is more than just a stopgap for Christian Vazquez and Blake Swihart. Pierzynski, who was signed this offseason to a one-year contract, took the reigns from Jarrod Saltalamachia as the starting catcher for the Sox this season. After an...
by bcowett | Jun 5, 2014 | A.J. Pierzynski, Alfonso Soriano, Boston Red Sox, Carlos Beltran, Felix Doubront, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jon Lester, Jonathan Herrera, Josh Reddick, New York Yankees, Ryan Roberts, Yasiel Puig
There’s a new center fielder in town. Jackie Bradley Jr., through his considerable skill set, is now entrenched in center field for the foreseeable future. Out with the (relatively) old, in with the new, as they say. Bradley, however, has a tool that seems to be...
by askillin | Jun 4, 2014 | 2014 Boston Red Sox, Allen Webster, Anthony Ranaudo, Ben Cherington, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Workman, Clay Buchholz, Felix Doubront, henry owen, Matt Barnes, Rubby de la Rosa
A lot went wrong during the Red Sox’s 10-game losing streak, and the collapse of the club’s starting rotation was a contributing factor. As a whole this season, Boston has gotten roughly league-average work out of their starters, who place 14th among MLB teams in FIP...
by domara | Jun 4, 2014 | Andrew Miller, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Workman, David Ross, Dustin Pedroia, Jake Peavy, James Shields, Jon Lester, Jonathan Herrera, Justin Masterson, Max Scherzer, Michael Bourn, Xander Bogaerts
After Monday’s loss against the Cleveland Indians snapped the Red Sox 7 game win streak, Boston sought to even up the series in Cleveland on Tuesday. Red Sox right-hander Jake Peavy took the mound for Boston and struggled early, allowing hits to the first 5...
by tim daloisio | Jun 3, 2014 | Fireside Chats Podcast
Episode #154 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: none [powerpress src=”http://media.blubrry.com/firecastatmvn/www.firebrandal.com/podcast/154_6_3_14_firesidechats.mp3“] After a slight podcasting hiatus…the team is back and with Brock Holt as the...
by bcowett | Jun 3, 2014 | Boston Red Sox, Trivia
Red Sox Trivia! Taking a wide turn! Question: Brock Holt cranked out 4 doubles on Sunday. Who was the last Red Sox player to achieve that feat? No search engines or keyword searches. Previous Question Answer: David Ortiz annihilates the ball when he’s at Target...
by domara | Jun 3, 2014 | A.J. Pierzynski, Boston Red Sox, Brock Holt, Cleveland Indians, Grady Sizemore, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, John Lackey, Jonny Gomes, Justin Masterson, Stephen Drew, Xander Bogaerts
As the old saying goes, “all good things must come to and end”. For the Red Sox, their “good thing” ended on Monday night, when the Cleveland Indians snapped Boston’s seven game winning streak. Former Red Sox pitcher Justin Masterson...
by broach | Jun 2, 2014 | 2014 Boston Red Sox, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Daniel Nava, Dustin Pedroia, Garin Cecchini, Mike Carp, Stephen Drew
It has been 10 days since the Boston Red Sox signed Stephen Drew to the one-year contract, but he was called up Monday and was in the starting lineup at shortstop. The 31-year-old struggled with Triple-A Pawtucket as he went 2-for-13 with five strikeouts with one...
by broach | Jun 2, 2014 | 2014 Boston Red Sox, Alex Hassan, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Brock Holt, Cleveland Indians, David Price, Detroit Tigers, Garin Cecchini, Rubby de la Rosa, Tampa Bay Rays, Xander Bogaerts
The Boston Red Sox are now 27-29 on the season after a perfect 7-0 week. The win on Monday ended a 10-game losing streak in which the Red Sox pitching was subpar and the hitting with runners in scoring position barely happened. Over the past week, the Red Sox pitching...
by domara | Jun 2, 2014 | A.J. Pierzynski, Alex Hassan, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Workman, Brock Holt, Clay Buchholz, David Ortiz, David Price, Garin Cecchini, Henry Owens, Jackie Bradley, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, Mike Carp, Rubby de la Rosa, Xander Bogaerts
The Red Sox kept their winning streak alive over the weekend after sweeping a three game set against the Tampa Bay Rays. To kick off the series, the two division rivals nearly came to blows after David Price hit David Ortiz in the first inning and Mike Carp in the...
