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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 [...]

Boston Red Sox Outfield Good Enough to Compete in 2013

By ⋅ December 29, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

With the additions of Shane Victorino and Jonny Gomes to complete the outfield for the Boston Red Sox, there is really no need to worry about the outfield situation for 2013. The fourth outfield spot is either going to be taken by Daniel Nava or Ryan Kalish and either one will make a good fit [...]

Josh Hamilton to the Angels Changes Everything in the American League

By ⋅ December 18, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Major League Baseball beware. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are fully loaded, and will not back down to anyone. Last season’s Angel lineup featured Rookie of the Year winner Mike Trout as well as homerun hitting sluggers Albert Pujols and Mark Trumbo. Combine those all-stars with solid pieces in Howie Kendrick, Kendrys Morales, and [...]

Red Sox Won Big at Winter Meetings With Short-Term Deals

By ⋅ December 15, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Yes, the Boston Red Sox lost out on the Josh Hamilton sweepstakes to the Los Angeles Angels, but that does not mean that the 2013 season is even close to lost. The Red Sox added some key pieces that will help over the next several seasons while developing their prospects into MLB-level talent. Here are [...]

Red Sox Sign Shane Victorino

By ⋅ December 4, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

On Tuesday, the Red Sox offered Shane Victorino a three year, $39 million deal, identical to Mike Napoli’s, which he quickly accepted. Victorino, dubbed ‘the Flyin’ Hawaiian,’ is 32 years old, and has played for the Padres, Phillies, and Dodgers over the course of his eight-year career. Victorino was obtained by the Dodgers in late [...]

Who the Red Sox Could Target in the 2014 Free Agent Market

By ⋅ November 29, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The 2013 free agent market has stirred up excitement and suspicion about where possible free agents like Zack Greinke, Josh Hamilton, Michael Bourn and others will land. Looking ahead in the 2014 free agent market, the excitement and suspicion grows even more with Robinson Cano, Curtis Granderson, Nelson Cruz, Tim Lincecum and other top players [...]

Red Sox Should Not Pursue Josh Hamilton

By ⋅ November 22, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Josh Hamilton is one of those players in the baseball world that is very polarizing, both negatively and positively. After missing some seasons dealing with rehab, the outfielder has really been a force for the Texas Rangers and his lone year back in 2007 with the Cincinnati Reds. His 162 game average over these six [...]

Red Sox Offseason Free Agent Spending: How About No?

By ⋅ November 3, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The San Francisco Giants are the 2012 World Series Champions, the franchise’s second title in three years. I suppose some sort of “Congratulations!” is in order, but to be honest, I’m simply relieved that the past season of baseball is gone from my life forever. (I’m not kidding. It’ll be like it never happened. Deny, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Lester, Red Sox Lose Temper, Lose Game to Rangers

By ⋅ August 8, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Boston Red Sox lost 6-3 to the Texas Rangers in a pitchers duel early on between Jon Lester and new Ranger Ryan Dempster. The loss snapped the team’s small two-game winning streak and drops them below .500 once again. Red Sox starter Jon Lester (5-10) took the loss after dominating the Rangers bats through [...]

Red Sox Clobbered in Texas to Start Road Trip

By ⋅ July 24, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Red Sox began one of their most significant stretches of the 2012 season on Monday night, as the team opened a three-game series with the Texas Rangers. Unfortunately, the Sox bats were quiet and starter Felix Doubront couldn’t contain the Rangers lineup, with Boston falling to Texas by a final score of 9-1. The [...]

Kinsler and Hamilton Each Drive in Three as Rangers Crush Red Sox

By ⋅ September 4, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

If the Red Sox and Rangers face each other in the playoffs, the scorekeepers had best prepare: there will be runs, and lots of them. Sunday afternoon at Fenway was no exception. The Rangers banged out 15 hits and 11 runs against John Lackey and the Red Sox bullpen Sunday, winning the game and the [...]

Video: Texas Rangers Fan Dies Catching Foul Ball

By ⋅ July 8, 2011 ⋅ 20 comments

Update: The Texas Rangers have set up a fund for firefighter Shannon Stone, the man who tragically fell to his death at the stadium. If you would like to contribute to the fund, click here to donate. A minimum $10 donation is required. I welcome you all donate whatever you can. —- A fan fell [...]

Fantasy News Flash: Josh Hamilton Out for Two Months

By ⋅ April 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Reigning A.L. MVP Josh Hamilton will miss the next eight weeks after suffering a broken shoulder in Tuesday afternoon’s loss to Detroit. In what is being called a controversial play, Hamilton was sent to home plate from 3rd base by his third base coach during a shallow pop up near home plate. Hamilton slid head [...]

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