Coco Crisp

Could Julio Lugo be 2009’s Coco Crisp?

While most people are dreaming of an off chance that Dontrelle Willis could recreate himself in a Boston Red Sox uniform, there is recent precedent that might point towards not rushing Julio Lugo out of town quite so quickly.

Tell me if this story sounds even remotely familiar?

An under-performing veteran coming off an injury plagued season, having never fulfilled his promise present at his debut as a member of the Boston Red Sox, has found his position usurped by a rookie down the stretch before entering Spring Training in the unfamiliar position of a high priced back up. Common logic from fans and the greater baseball community already has that player traded to fill other holes and to allow the rookie to take the mantle of their position without impediment.

November 25, 2008 josh lacey

A.J. Burnett

Fireside Chats #28: Where the hot stove keeps us warm and we tool on Evan Grant in honor of the AL MVP

In this week's Fireside Chats podcast, Tim and Paul celebrate the coronation of Dustin Pedroia: AL MVP, look at what the trade of Coco Crisp to the Royals may signify, and talk over a hot stove.

November 20, 2008 tim daloisio

Uncategorized

Top 50 Free Agents: Rankings and Predictions

Last year, on November 6th, 2007, I released my top 50 Free Agents rankings and predictions. This year, a week later than usual, I've again ranked and predicted the destinations for the top 50 free agents of this year's free agent class. 2009 is very top-heavy, and there aren't many sexy names in the bottom 25, but that only made everything that much more unpredictable.

November 17, 2008 shawn medeiros

Uncategorized

How they voted: The 2008 Boston Red Sox

Today is election day for one of the most important and polarizing elections in the history of our great country. I hope everyone takes time out of their day to fufill their most important responsibility as an American citizen. Although all votes are confidential, we have the scoop on our 2008 Boston Red Sox! Check the names below to see who, and why, the local nine cast their ballot,

November 3, 2008 shawn medeiros

Fireside Chats Podcast

Fireside Chats #27: Where there’s no Red Sox baseball left, but that doesn’t stop us from talking for over an hour

Paul and Tim look back on the ALCS and the 2008 Season, then look forward to the 2009 Red Sox. Who should the Red Sox target this offseason, who should they resign?

October 29, 2008 tim daloisio

2008 ALCS

Fireside Chats #26: Where we hope the real Josh Beckett shows up tonight

There's never a dull moment when the Red Sox are in the playoffs and there's never a dull moment on Fireside Chats! Paul and Tim break down the first five games of the ALCS and look forward to Game 6 and hope for a Game 7. All that and more on Episode #26 of Fireside Chats at MVN!

October 18, 2008 tim daloisio