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, 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, 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, Bullpen, Injuries, Lineup, News, Prospects, Roster, Rotation, Rumors, tagged Adam Dunn, Bartolo Colon, Brandon Moss, C.C. Sabathia, Charlie Zink, Chris Carter, Clay Buchholz, Curt Schilling, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Pauley, Devern Hansack, Erik Bedard, Jed Lowrie, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Justin Masterson, Matt Holliday, Michael Bowden, Tim Wakefield on June 20, 2008 | 4 Comments »
The trade rumors are spreading: C.C. Sabathia and Erik Bedard are available, as well as a growing number of other veterans. What do you think, should be be trading for these guys? Cleveland would likely want Jed Lowrie and someone like Brandon Moss for their burly lefty rental (there’s no window to negotiate a contract [...]
Posted in 2008, Bullpen, Game Summary, Lineup, Manager, News, Rotation, Yankees, tagged Aaron Harang, Alex Rodriguez, Bartolo Colon, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jason Giambi, Joba Chamberlain, Johnny Damon, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Justin Masterson, Kevin Youkilis, Mike Mussina, Sean Casey on June 20, 2008 | No Comments »
Two out of three ain’t bad, especially when you’re doing it every series. And doing it without David Ortiz and Daisuke Matsuzaka playing. Midway through June, the Sox have opened up a 2 1/2 game lead in the AL East over the Tampa Bay Rays, who are still around. Also beginning to come up in [...]
Posted in 2008, Injuries, Lineup, News, Roster, Rotation, tagged Bartolo Colon, Chien-Ming Wang, Chris Smith, Clay Buchholz, Curt Schilling, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Justin Masterson, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Ramirez on June 18, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I suppose this is punishment for me not feeling bad about the Yankees losing Chien-Ming Wang this week to a baserunning injury: Bartolo Colon hurt his back swinging the bat yesterday, and will go on the DL. Just what was he trying to do up there? Right-handed reliever Chris Smith rejoins the active roster; he [...]
Posted in 2008, Bench, Injuries, Lineup, Links, News, Prospects, Rotation, tagged Coco Crisp, Curt Schilling, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Dustin Pedroia, Jon Lester, Justin Masterson, Sean Casey on June 12, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Coco Crisp, Jon Lester and Sean Casey were given 7, 5 and 3 game suspensions for the brawl with the Rays last week.
Daisuke Matsuzaka is throwing aggressively and could rejoin the rotation next week. Curt Schilling also continues to make progress.
The importance of Justin Masterson goes beyond the games he pitches.
Dustin Pedroia has made some [...]
Posted in 2008, Baserunning, Bench, Bullpen, Defense, Game Summary, Injuries, Lineup, Manager, Rotation, tagged Bartolo Colon, Craig Hansen, David Ortiz, Doug Mirabelli, Erik Bedard, Felix Hernandez, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Javier Lopez, Jonathan Papelbon, Justin Masterson, Kevin Cash, Manny Ramirez, Mark Lowe, Miguel Batista, Mike Lowell, Sean Casey, Sean Green, Tim Wakefield on June 10, 2008 | No Comments »
The Red Sox continue to play well at home, despite injuries to David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez, the team’s top two hitters. PItching and defense are getting it done, with special recognition to the bullpen, which has been really, really good the past two weeks.
