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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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Posted in 2008, Discussion, Injuries, Lineup, Red Sox, Roster, Rumors, tagged Adam Dunn, Barry Bonds, Brandon Moss, Carlos Delgado, Chris Carter, David Ortiz, Jed Lowrie, Jermaine Dye, Jim Thome, Juan Rivera, Nomar Garciaparra, Raul Ibanez, Richie Sexson, Sean Casey on June 5, 2008 | No Comments »
Sox slugger David Ortiz has been diagnosed with a partially torn tendon sheath in his left wrist, and placed on the 15-day DL. He is wearing a cast for the next two weeks, at least. Different sources have estimated that he will miss 2-4 weeks. From the beginning, the front office has downplayed the severity [...]
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Julian Tavarez has joined the Milwaukee Brewers. For now, he will pitch out of their bullpen, though he will likely provide rotational insurance against injury.
Coco Crisp continues to deal with his part-time situation, to his credit. A trade won’t occur until a team steps up and is willing to pay a steeper price for Crisp.
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Posted in 2008, Bench, Injuries, Outfield, Prospects, Roster, Rumors, tagged Brandon Moss, Coco Crisp, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jed Lowrie on May 25, 2008 | No Comments »
With his stay on the 15-day DL completed, Brandon Moss was activated and sent to Pawtucket. Like Jed Lowrie, he will stay on call at AAA in case of any injuries at the Major League level.
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Posted in 2008, Bullpen, Catching, Free Agents, Outfield, Rumors, Trades, Yankees, tagged Bartolo Colon, David Aardsma, Javier Lopez, Jed Lowrie, Julian Tavarez, Julio Lugo, Kenji Johjima, Mark Teixeira, Matt Holliday on May 16, 2008 | No Comments »
ESPN’s Jayson Stark has some Red Sox rumors:
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Posted in 2008, Bullpen, News, Prospects, Red Sox, Roster, Rumors, tagged Craig Hansen, Julian Tavarez, Justin Masterson, Kyle Snyder, Sean Casey on May 12, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Julian Tavarez has just been designated for assignment by the Red Sox. They wouldn’t have done this unless they are close to dealing him away; the Rockies have been said to be talking to Epstein about acquiring the 35-year old sinkerballer. I wouldn’t be surprised if the trade was for simply for a marginal prospect [...]
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Posted in 2008, Bullpen, News, Outfield, Prospects, Rotation, Rumors, tagged Brandon Moss, Coco Crisp, Franklin Morales, Josh Fogg, Julian Tavarez, Kyle Snyder, Ryan Shealy on May 6, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The Denver Post reports that the Colorado Rockies are shopping for a back-end starter. They are looking at Josh Fogg and Julian Tavarez, both former Rockies, to hold down a spot in the rotation temporarily. Top prospect Franklin Morales has been sent to Triple-A to work on his polish.
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