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Gammons: Red Sox Owners Nixed 2009 Signing of Jose Bautista Over Money

By ⋅ May 1, 2012 ⋅ One comment

Red Sox owner John Henry is already an unpopular man in Boston, and it looks like his approval rating is about to take another big hit. In his weekly MLB.com article, posted on Sunday night, NESN analyst Peter Gammons casually mentioned that Henry nixed a move that would’ve changed the course of Red Sox history. [...]

So Long, J.D. Drew! Good Riddance

By ⋅ December 11, 2011 ⋅ One comment

After what seemed like 25 years in a Red Sox uniform, J.D Drew will not be in the Red Sox line-up next season. No, he didn’t hurt himself not caring about anything. His five-year paid vacation is finally up. He had teased retirement ever since he signed that five-year deal and now that it’s time [...]

Philadelphia Fans: The Best or the Worst?

By ⋅ November 26, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

There may not be any other fans in America who have the intensity of those in Philadelphia. With countless incidents throughout the history of sports in Philly, they are often viewed as hostile and the worst fans out there from the outside. Today most of the expression from the fans in The City of Brotherly [...]

Ben Cherington’s Task List: Hire a Manager, Replace Papelbon & Drew

By ⋅ November 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

With the end of the Theo Epstein era in Boston comes the beginning of Ben Cherington’s reign as general manager. Born in New Hampshire, Cherington was raised as a Red Sox fan throughout his childhood, often imitating the batting stances of favorite players like Jim Rice. His mind was always his most impressive feature, memorizing [...]

Red Sox Erred in Firing Francona, Should Cut Epstein Loose

By ⋅ October 3, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

It’s too late to undo firing Terry Francona, a rash decision born from the kind of rabid bloodlust that few fanbases besides Boston’s are capable of. But if John Henry wants to cut out the true cause of the Red Sox’s historic collapse, he needs to go one level higher and axe Theo Epstein. Player [...]

J.D. Drew’s Latest Injury and his Red Sox Legacy and Future

By ⋅ September 13, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Earlier this week, Boston Red Sox General Manager Theo Epstein revealed that J.D. Drew is suffering from an avulsion fracture on his right middle finger. While the fractured finger may have been news, Red Sox fans were already well aware that Drew would miss a significant amount of time on the disabled list. With Drew’s [...]

Pawtucket Claims Division Title for First Time Since 2003

By ⋅ September 4, 2011 ⋅ One comment

A long season reached another milestone for the Pawtucket Red Sox on Saturday night when they defeated Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 12-7, as Pawtucket locked up the International League North Division championship for the first time in eight years. Pawtucket won 12-7 on the strength of a 5-run first inning and a 7-run eighth inning. They will play [...]

Potential Solutions For Red Sox Right Field Woes

By ⋅ July 17, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Despite the large amount of success the Red Sox have had in 2011, the team is still dealing with many questions as the second half of the season looms large. From the injured starting rotation to the lack of production from Carl Crawford and the future of closer Jonathan Papelbon, the team has plenty to [...]

Boston Bats Explode in Tampa, Stand A.L. East Ground

By ⋅ July 16, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Boston picked up the 9-5 win over Tampa Bay, but things didn’t start that way right away. On the game’s first play, Marco Scutaro allowed Johnny Damon to reach on a throwing error. On the play, Scutaro tweaked the index finger on his right hand. Later in the inning, Scutaro could easily have been charged [...]

Red Sox Shut Down Orioles to Remain Atop the AL East

By ⋅ July 9, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Many of us were likely nervous when John Lackey took the mound, given his horrible performances lately. Fortunately, those nerves were unfounded. Lackey went 6.2 scoreless innings of very good baseball, and was backed up by an even better bullpen. Boston got just one big inning themselves against the O’s pitching, but that was all [...]

McDonald Guns Down Encarnacion in Ninth to Secure Red Sox Win; Lester Exits with Back Strain

By ⋅ July 6, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments

For eight innings of Tuesday’s game against Toronto, Red Sox pitchers held the Blue Jays completely in check. In the ninth, it was the defense’s turn. Darnell McDonald threw out designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion at home, ending the Blue Jays’ ninth-inning comeback one run short and securing the 3-2 Red Sox victory. McDonald Saves Shaky [...]

How Will the Red Sox Solve Their Outfield Woes?

By ⋅ June 29, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

According to the Boston Herald, Carl Crawford went on “six 90-foot jogs” Tuesday and is improving, but will still be sidelined for at least two more weeks, leaving a gaping hole in the outfield. After Crawford’s injury and the recent four-game losing-streak versus San Diego and Pittsburgh, the lack of depth and production out of [...]

Shields Baffles Red Sox All Night Long, Hands Boston First Loss in 10 Games

By ⋅ June 15, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Having won their last nine games by a combined 47 runs, the Red Sox were on a roll heading into Tuesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Then they faced James Shields, and everything rolled to a halt. Shields pitched a complete-game shutout, holding the Red Sox to just five hits, and left fielder Justin [...]

Ortiz, Drew Nudge Wakefield Towards History in 11-6 Win Over Yankees

By ⋅ June 9, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Yankee Stadium must be serving Boston cuisine in the clubhouse this year: entering Wednesday’s game, the Red Sox had won the first four contests of 2011 in the home of their arch rivals. After the game they would move to 5-0 on the season when visiting Yankee Stadium, beating the home team 8-5 and moving [...]

Varitek Beats Indians with his Arm AND his Bat

By ⋅ May 25, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Jason Varitek had gone 116 at-bats without a home run before Tuesday night’s game in Cleveland, a stretch that spanned nearly an entire calendar year. He was due. Varitek’s two-run home run in the seventh proved the difference-maker, and the Boston Red Sox got another sterling performance from Josh Beckett, beating the Indians, 4-2. Combined [...]

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