by mike silver | Aug 23, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, Daisuke Matsuzaka
It’s hats-off time to Boston’s favorite failure, Daisuke Matsuzaka, for eclipsing the 100 IP mark in commendable fashion. Perhaps the moniker “Boston’s favorite failure” is a bit harsh, but it’s difficult to separate his past four seasons from the other-worldly...
by mike silver | Jul 12, 2010 | Jon Lester
Without a doubt, one of the best perks of working for a baseball team is the access to players, coaches, scouts, and countless others with intimate knowledge of the game. I can’t say enough kind works about the Sky Sox staff who have, over the last six months,...
by mike silver | Jul 3, 2010 | Boston Red Sox, Gustavo Molina, Jason Varitek, Manny Delcarmen, Robert Manuel
The injury carousel keeps turning – and, unfortunately, keeps landing on the Red Sox’ spot. While Jason Varitek was placed on the disabled list Thursday with a broken foot, Manny Delcarmen was also added on Friday with a strained right forearm. Reliever Robert Manuel...
by mike silver | Jun 28, 2010 | Angel Sanchez, Clay Buchholz, Dustin Pedroia, Fabian Williamson, Victor Martinez
It’s been another harrowing week for the Red Sox as yet another key starter has gone down to injury. With Dustin Pedroia sustaining a broken foot, the second baseman is expected to miss an estimated six weeks – forcing the Sox to scramble for a replacement due to...
by mike silver | Jun 14, 2010 | Boof Bonser, Boston Red Sox, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Daniel Nava, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jeremy Hermida
Injuries Mounting With mounting injuries again threatening to send the Red Sox into an extended nosedive, the team will again attempt to dance between the raindrops as it awaits the return of its fallen comrades. -Jeremy Hermida succumbing to rib fractures in much the...