by bcowett | Nov 12, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Trivia
Red Sox Trivia! We always send out a qualifying offer? Question: Jackie Bradley Jr. was drafted with a compensation pick that was acquired when which former Red Sox player signed with a different team? No search engines or keyword searches. Previous Question Answer:...
by tbrooks | Nov 12, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Felix Doubront, Mark Trumbo, Nick Cafardo Mail Bag, Will Middlebrooks
We witnessed it again in 2013. Another World Series, another roster of patient hitters. The Red Sox philosophy has been to see pitches, work counts, and avoid outs. When it has worked, the duck boats have rolled down Boylston Street. Yet, while many are still nursing...
by bcarsley | Nov 11, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Workman, Brian McCann, Carlos Beltran, Christian Vazquez, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Nava, David Price, Felix Doubront, Garin Cecchini, Giancarlo Stanton, Henry Owens, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Matt Barnes, Max Scherzer, Ryan Lavarnway, Tim Hudson, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
Ah, the offseason. A time for all 30 teams (or at least 26-or-so teams) to regain optimism. A time for rumors, whispers and arguments galore. A time for rampant #rosturbation, for MLB Trade Rumors, for @BadMLB and for Nick Cafardo’s trade ideas. We don’t all admit...
by dpoarch | Nov 11, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Brandon Workman, Bryce Brentz, Clay Buchholz, Daniel Nava, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, J.D. Drew, Jackie Bradley, Jacoby Ellsbury, Koji Uehara, Will Middlebrooks, Xander Bogaerts
It’s post-World-Series-championship TrollBag time! You guys know the drill… https://twitter.com/AdamKoscielak/status/397390097781641217 Well, maybe. — https://twitter.com/JK7_/status/398973631583096832 I sure do! I remember it like it was two weeks ago! Man,...
by bcowett | Nov 11, 2013 | A.J. Pierzynski, Boston Red Sox, Peter Gammons, Stephen Drew, Tim Hudson, Xander Bogaerts
Hey, that’s cool, I just love hearing rumors about how some free agents are liked by some teams that might want to spend money on said free agents! Fun! We’re getting closer to the first domino to really fall in the offseason with the General Manager...
by bcowett | Nov 8, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Brian McCann, Carlos Ruiz, David Ortiz, Giancarlo Stanton, Jacoby Ellsbury
It’s been a long while since baseball happened. It needs to start up again soon. Like this boredom is pretty damn unacceptable. WHERE YOU AT, MLB? Exactly how much can the Red Sox safely spend? As we all know, there isn’t a salary cap in the MLB, but that...
by tim daloisio | Nov 7, 2013 | Fireside Chats Podcast
Episode #146 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: None [powerpress src=”http://media.blubrry.com/firecastatmvn/www.firebrandal.com/podcast/146_11_6_13_firesidechats.mp3“] Tim and Paul may have been rendered speechless by the feats of the 2013 Boston Red...
by bcowett | Nov 6, 2013 | 2013 Boston Red Sox, Boston Red Sox, Dustin Pedroia, Stephen Drew, Torey Lovullo
Ooh, qualifying offers and value identifiers and all kinds of not-playing-baseball types of stuff! Aren’t you just so excited for this? Because I’m like meh. One thing the 2013 Red Sox had that the 2012 team didn’t: depth. Lots of it. When your main...
by bcowett | Nov 5, 2013 | Boston Red Sox, Trivia
Red Sox Trivia! We play the matchups! Question: Other than Koji Uehara, which Red Sox pitcher with over 10 innings of work this season had the lowest wOBA versus left-handed hitters? No search engines or keyword searches. Previous Question Answer: Familiar foe Miguel...
by bcarsley | Nov 4, 2013 | Atlanta Braves, Bartolo Colon, Boston Red Sox, Bronson Arroyo, Bruce Chen, Carlos Pena, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Murphy, Erik Bedard, Houston Astros, James Loney, Kelly Shoppach, Kevin Youkilis, Los Angeles Angels, Lyle Overbay, Mark Kotsay, Marlon Byrd, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Nick Punto, Oakland A's, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays
The 2014 offseason is officially underway. The Red Sox don’t figure to be the big players in free agency this year that they were before the 2013 season, but depending on which players leave and which players stay, there will still be a few holes to fill. You’ll see...
