by mike silver | Sep 1, 2009 | Brian Anderson, Chris Woodward, Jeff Bailey, Junichi Tazawa, Quick Post
Now that September 1st has arrived, the annual Major League roster expansion has begun. The Red Sox made six corresponding roster moves today, calling up five players while designating Jeff Bailey for assignment. For a team in contention, these moves usual serve to...
by mike silver | Sep 1, 2009 | Clay Buchholz, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Paul Byrd, Tim Wakefield
Paul Byrd now holds the title of latest savior of the Red Sox rotation – or latest in the revolving door of fifth starter candidates, depending on whether your coffee mug is half full or half empty today. Proud holder of a fourteen-year career touring eight...
by mike silver | Aug 27, 2009 | Brad Penny, John Smoltz, Quick Post
Red Sox starting pitcher Brad Penny was released late Wednesday night, according to the Red Sox official website. While Penny has struggled at times in the Sox rotation, he possessed good peripheral numbers (6.08 K/9, 2.87 BB/9, 4.48 FIP ERA) that suggest he was much...
by mike silver | Aug 27, 2009 | Clay Buchholz, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Roy Halladay
The Red Sox host Toronto for a three game set starting Friday. While Toronto began the season strong, they have since faded far from the race, falling under .500 – standing 20 ½ games behind the Yankees. Correct me if I’m wrong, but this seems to be a...
by mike silver | Aug 25, 2009 | Billy Wagner, Quick Post
The Red Sox traded for New York Mets’ reliever Billy Wagner today for two players to be named later, reports ESPN. As part of the deal, the Sox are not allowed to pick up his option next year. They are allowed to offer him arbitration, however, so, they can...
