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Is David Ortiz the Achilles’ Heel for the Red Sox?

By ⋅ March 11, 2013 ⋅ 2 comments

When the Boston Red Sox signed slugger David Ortiz to a two-year deal for $26 million, a gentle quiver traveled across Red Sox Nation. Of course, the return of the lone familiar face from the 2004 World Series championship team is a good thing–Ortiz is the most dangerous offensive threat the Sox have these days. [...]

Carl Crawford’s Comments About Boston Media Far From the Truth

By ⋅ March 8, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Carl Crawford is starting to become one of those players that is a huge bust, no matter where he ends up. Crawford began his career in quiet Tampa Bay, where the media coverage is minimal. He typically didn’t have to face the music too often with the media during his time there, even if he [...]

Reaction to Dan Shaughnessy’s “It’s hard to get excited about these Red Sox”

By ⋅ March 3, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Heading into the 2013 season, the Red Sox are determined to turn things around and get back on top of a competitive American League East division. Going in with a fresh start, I’m curious of what will be different this season than last season. Will clubhouse issues still exist? Will the starting pitching improve? Did [...]

2013 Red Sox Depth Chart: 1st Base – Mike Napoli, David Ortiz, Others

By ⋅ February 13, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

The Boston Red Sox enter the 2013 season with unexpected uncertainty regarding first base, after trading away slugger Adrian Gonzalez at the trading deadline this past year. Gonzalez had been inked through 2018, but his inability to give the Sox the power they had expected led to his shipment out of town. Now the position [...]

Red Sox Should Thank MLB Player’s Union for Nixing A-Rod Trade, PED Circus

By ⋅ February 8, 2013 ⋅ One comment

On December 18, 2003, the trade that would have sent AL MVP Alex Rodriguez to the Boston Red Sox for Manny Ramirez went dead. The Texas Rangers and Boston Red Sox passed the deadline set by MLB Commissioner Bud Selig to complete the blockbuster, ending negotiations and the prospect of Rodriguez in a Red Sox uniform. A [...]

What Should the Red Sox do with Alfredo Aceves?

By ⋅ December 2, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

It’s safe to say that the 2012 season for the Red Sox was a complete disaster, from the Bobby Valentine drama to the departures of several key players, including Kevin Youkilis, Adrian Gonzalez, Carl Crawford and Josh Beckett. Another notable headache was pitcher Alfredo Aceves. With Andrew Bailey on the disabled list to start the [...]

Looking Back: Red Sox Dumping Gonzalez, Crawford, Beckett Still a Good Move?

By ⋅ December 1, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

When the news broke on August 24 that the Red Sox would be shedding Josh Beckett, Carl Crawford AND Adrian Gonzalez’s contracts, the first thought on most observers’ mind was “What’s the catch?” Much to everyone’s surprise, there was none. The Red Sox found a saving grace in the Los Angeles Dodgers and their new [...]

White Sox Decline Option on Youkilis; Should Red Sox Bring Him Back?

By ⋅ November 2, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Chicago White Sox recently declined the $13 million option for the 2013 season on Kevin Youkilis. After all that transpired over the 2012 season for Youkilis, it is very hard to imagine him back in a Red Sox uniform. However, the idea isn’t all that crazy, and may be downright logical. The Red Sox [...]

Well, Now What? The Aftermath of the Red Sox-Dodgers Blockbuster

By ⋅ September 1, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Shipping Adrian Gonzalez, Carl Crawford, and Josh Beckett out to the Los Angeles Dodgers opens the door to nearly endless possible moves for the Red Sox to make for next season and future seasons. Boston’s ownership saved roughly a quarter of a billion dollars in this trade and landed two top pitching prospects. Talk about [...]

Red Sox-Dodgers Trade: Winners and Losers

By ⋅ August 28, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Last week, the Red Sox and Dodgers completed a nine-player blockbuster trade that reshaped both teams. The Red Sox unloaded Adrian Gonzalez, Josh Beckett, Nick Punto, and the injured Carl Crawford to the Dodgers in exchange for James Loney and prospects. The biggest return the Red Sox received was that the Dodgers agreed to pay [...]

Blockbuster Complete: Red Sox Trade Gonzalez, Crawford, Beckett to Dodgers

By ⋅ August 25, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Just when you thought this 2012 Red Sox season was getting a little bit boring, Boston rocks the entire sports world. A trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers of epic proportions has been completed on this Saturday morning, sending Adrian Gonzalez, Josh Beckett, Carl Crawford, and Nick Punto to L.A. in order to help Boston [...]

Red Sox Trading Gonzalez, Beckett, Crawford to Dodgers?

By ⋅ August 24, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

According to an initial report by ESPNBoston.com’s Gordon Edes, the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers are discussing a potential groundbreaking blockbuster of a trade which has rumored numerous notable names. The possibility of a trade involving players cleared through waivers could center around Adrian Gonzalez or Josh Beckett, both of whom were claimed [...]

Red Sox’ Gonzalez, Beckett Placed on Waivers

By ⋅ August 23, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Last night, it was reported by Sean McAdam that Red Sox first baseman Adrian Gonzalez had been placed on waivers. Earlier today, Josh Beckett was also placed on waivers. Gonzalez is due just under $5 million for the remainder of this season, and over $20 million per year for the remainder of his contract. Beckett [...]

Ichiro Homers Twice Off Beckett, Red Sox Fall to Yankees

By ⋅ August 20, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The New York Yankees might be heavily reliant on a long ball driven offense, but when they receive starting pitching like they did on Sunday night from Hiroki Kuroda against the Red Sox, the combination goes a long way towards success. The Red Sox were unable to figure out Kuroda, with two solo shots from [...]

Report: Shoppach Sent Bobby V Text to John Henry from Gonzalez’s Phone

By ⋅ August 19, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

If it seemed odd that Adrian Gonzalez sent the infamous text message to John Henry complaining about manager Bobby Valentine, your suspicions were correct, according to a report from the New York Daily News. Ex-Red Sox catcher Kelly Shoppach apparently sent the text message to Henry using Gonzalez’s cell phone, the paper reported Sunday. Shoppach [...]

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