Posted in 2008, Bullpen, Discussion, Injuries, Lineup, Outfield, Pitching, Roster, Rotation, tagged Chris Smith, Clay Buchholz, Coco Crisp, Jacoby Ellsbury, Justin Masterson, Manny Ramirez, Mike Timlin on July 3, 2008 | No Comments »
Mike Timlin was activated today, and says he’s healthy and ready to go. With his return, Chris Smith was shipped back to Pawtucket.
Posted in 2008, Defense, Discussion, Infield, Lineup, Rumors, tagged Charlie Zink, David Ortiz, Dustin Richardson, Justin Masterson, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Ramirez, Mark Teixeira, Michael Bowden on July 2, 2008 | 2 Comments »
First baseman Mark Teixeira is set to hit the free agent market this winter and earn his big payday, which makes him potentially available at this year’s trading deadline. Evan Brunell over at Fire Brand of the American League would love for us to bring over Teixeira in return for Kevin Youkilis and, say, Michael [...]
Posted in 2008, MLB, News, Outfield, Roster, tagged Coco Crisp, Jacoby Ellsbury on June 27, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Coco Crisp was able to get his suspension cut from 7 games to 5 yesterday for his role in the brawl between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays this month. He will begin serving the suspension on Saturday, and will be eligible to play July 3 for the Yankee series in New [...]
Posted in 2008, Bench, Bullpen, Contracts, Defense, Discussion, Infield, Injuries, Lineup, Manager, Predictions, Prospects, Roster, Rotation, Rumors, tagged A.J. Burnett, Bartolo Colon, Brandon Moss, Brian Fuentes, C.C. Sabathia, Charlie Zink, Clay Buchholz, Coco Crisp, Craig Hansen, Curt Schilling, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Damaso Marte, David Aardsma, David Ortiz, Erik Bedard, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jason Varitek, Javier Lopez, Jed Lowrie, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Julio Lugo, Justin Masterson, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Delcarmen, Manny Ramirez, Michael Bowden, Mike Lowell, Mike Timlin, Tim Wakefield on June 26, 2008 | No Comments »
At 49-32, the Boston Red Sox hold a 1-game lead over Tampa Bay in the AL East. Their .605 winning percentage is second in the AL only to the Los Angeles Angels (.608), but we have a much better run differential of +70, suggesting that they are (once again) playing over their heads a little [...]
Posted in 2008, Bullpen, Discussion, tagged Coco Crisp, Jonathan Papelbon, Mike Lamb, Mike Lowell on June 24, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Jonathan Papelbon just blew his 4th save of the year two nights ago; he only blew three all of last season. Is he losing his domiance? Is this bullpen going to pieces? Fear not, I think we still have the best closer in the game today.
Posted in 2008, Defense, Discussion, Game Summary, Infield, Injuries, Roster, tagged Brandon Moss, Dan Haren, Jeff Bailey, Josh Beckett, Kevin Youkilis, Mike Lowell, Sean Casey on June 24, 2008 | 2 Comments »
It was a classic pitcher’s duel between Josh Beckett and Dan Haren. Then before the 5th inning, during the infield warmup, a Mike Lowell throw shorthopped Kevin Youkilis and struck his right eye, which promptly swelled to huge proportions.
Posted in 2008, Minors, Predictions, Prospects, Rotation, tagged Michael Bowden on June 22, 2008 | No Comments »
With all the excitement this season about Clay Buchholz, Jon Lester and Justin Masterson, it’s easy to forget that Michael Bowden is also an elite pitching prospect.
Posted in 2008, Defense, Discussion, Infield, Lineup, Roster, Stats, tagged Alex Cora, Jed Lowrie, Julio Lugo on June 22, 2008 | No Comments »
You know, I try not to overreact to a particular game or string of games, because baseball is one of those marathon sports. But I need to get some things off my chest about Julio Lugo:
Posted in 2008, Bullpen, Injuries, Lineup, News, Roster, Rotation, tagged Craig Hansen, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Justin Masterson, Mike Timlin on June 21, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Mike Timlin has been placed on the 15-day DL with left knee tendinitis. According to Francona, he’s been playing through it for some time now. Boston will retain the services of 27-year old reliever Chris Smith for the time being. If Timlin can’t get fully healthy, they will most likely turn to Craig Hansen or [...]
Posted in 2008, Bench, Bullpen, Defense, Outfield, Rumors, tagged Bobby Kielty, Brandon Moss, Chris Carter, Coco Crisp, Felix Pie, Jacoby Ellsbury, Javier Lopez, Jim Edmonds, Jonathan Van Every, Matt Murton, Nomar Garciaparra, Rich Hill on June 21, 2008 | No Comments »
The Chicago Cubs have had a moderate interest in Coco Crisp as a centerfielder since the off-season, but they weren’t willing to give up enough in order to get him. Some rumors had mentioned Matt Murton, who was traded from Boston as part of the Nomar Garciaparra trade of 2004. Not really in our best [...]
