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Lester Struggles in Loss to White Sox

By ⋅ May 31, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The Red Sox returned home from a wildly successful road trip on Monday in first place in the AL East. They had their ace on the hill in Jon Lester, and they were facing a White Sox team that has struggled all season. All seemed well. Earlier in the day, though, the Yankees beat the [...]

Did Manny Ramirez Cost Himself A Call to the Hall of Fame?

By ⋅ April 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

October 27, 2004. That was the night. Euphoria spilling through the streets of Boston, the dream had come true. The Red Sox, after 86 years, had finally won the World Series and on the back of World Series MVP Manny Ramirez. As Red Sox Nation watched Manny sprint in joyously to the infield to celebrate [...]

A.L. Central Fantasy Preview

By ⋅ March 5, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments

The A.L. Central is a glass half empty/half full division. Here you can find some of the best and most dependable players as well as bottom-dwelling schmucks. Let’s be honest here and just point out that you want Twins, Tigers, and White Sox players on your team. If you are backed into a corner, you [...]

Papelbon Trade Was Discussed With A’s, White Sox

By ⋅ January 22, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Looking from a distance, trading Jonathan Papelbon may seem silly. The team’s biggest weakness in 2010 was their bullpen, and other than Daniel Bard, Papelbon was the only semi-reliable relief pitcher. He has amassed 188 saves in five full seasons as a closer, with a career 2.22 ERA with a 1.03 WHIP. He’s had three [...]

Red Sox Fall 8-2, Lester Loses Chance at 20 Wins

By ⋅ October 1, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Entering the final game against the White Sox all the Red Sox had left to play for this season was the Mike Lowell farewell game, spoiler rights against the Yankees, and Jon Lester’s road toward 20 wins. Four innings into the game, Lester’s quest had ended. There’s often talk about relief pitchers having the “closer [...]

Sox Defense Plays With Fire, Finally Burned in Seventh

By ⋅ September 30, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

For six innings, Josh Beckett and the Red Sox infield danced around walks, infield singles, sacrifice ground outs and bunts. In the seventh inning, the music finally ended, as two RBI singles and an errant throw on a bunt allowed three runs to score. Wednesday night at U.S. Cellular Field, the Chicago White Sox beat [...]

Red Sox Eliminated From 2010 Playoffs; Lose to White Sox in 9th

By ⋅ September 28, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Ever take a test in high school or college and know you totally bombed it? You sat down, looked at the exam, blanked on more than half of the answers, and just filled in bubble “C” all the way down, hoping to strike gold and pass the test? Well, that’s how the last couple weeks [...]

Clinging to Last Hope, Red Sox Beat White Sox 6-1

By ⋅ September 27, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

After Sunday’s demoralizing loss to the New York Yankees, nearly all hope for the playoffs was lost. The magic number for both the Yankees and Rays to clinch the playoffs was at 1 heading into Monday’s games. Again, the resilient Red Sox bounced back to stave off elimination, and beat the White Sox in Chicago [...]

Overextended Papelbon Blows Game for Fizzling Red Sox

By ⋅ September 5, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Jonathan Papelbon entered the game in the eighth inning with the Red Sox clinging to a 4-3 lead and pinch hitter Manny Ramirez at the plate.  Everyone in the ballpark and watching on TV were hoping for a strikeout. Instead, he hit Manny, which was probably the second most desirable result. Papelbon worked the Red [...]

Red Sox Swept at Home in Doubleheader

By ⋅ September 4, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Things just keep getting worse for Boston. On Saturday, the Red Sox’ playoff hopes had another nail put in their coffin, as the Red Sox were swept by the White Sox, both times by the score of 3-1. The losses leave the Red Sox 10.0 games back of the Yankees (a season-worst), 2.5 games back [...]

“Hurricane” Earl Delays Manny’s Return

By ⋅ September 4, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

As powerful Hurricane Earl headed right toward New England, hurricane warnings were issued for much of Massachusetts. The Red Sox, rightfully so, postponed Friday’s Red Sox-White Sox affair at Fenway Park, creating a doubleheader for Saturday. Then, a combination of wind shear from the jet stream, colder Atlantic Ocean waters, and an oncoming cold front [...]

The Couch Potato Report: Tiger is Near, Lock Up Your Daughters!

By ⋅ September 3, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The unofficial end of summer is upon us, as the Labor Day weekend ushers in our last long weekend of good weather. Well, if you don’t count this cute little hurricane that’ll paying us a visit. A lot of great things happen in the sports world in September. Major League Baseball’s pennant races heat up. [...]

SoB MLB Power Rankings 8-31-10

By ⋅ August 31, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The Rays and Yankees are still tied with 31 games to go; the Red Sox are 7.0 games back. The Cardinals (and pretty much the Giants) have seemingly died. The Padres have too, but they still had a huge division lead built up to eat the blow. And assuming Manny doesn’t help the White Sox [...]

It’s Official: Manny Belongs to Chicago

By ⋅ August 30, 2010 ⋅ One comment

After the Chicago White Sox were awarded a waiver claim on Manny Ramirez, the Dodgers will simply hand him and his $4.3 million obligation to Chicago Monday, according to baseball sources. Ramirez was reportedly looking for a contract extension in exchange for waiving his no trade clause, but withdrew that demand when he was benched [...]

Manny Ramirez To White Sox?

By ⋅ August 28, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

After being placed on waivers by the Dodgers, the White Sox have successfully placed a claim on the slugger. The teams now have until Tuesday (the playoff-eligible deadline for new teams) to work out a trade or to simply hand Ramirez and his $4 million+ remaining salary to Chicago. Ramirez does have a no-trade clause, [...]

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