Ichiro's Amazing Catch Vs. The Red Sox

Diasuke Matsuzaka left last night's game in the 5th inning with what he called shoulder fatigue... He could miss his next start, so look for Clay Buchholz, Justin Masterson, David Pauley and Charlie Zink to all be in the mix for a spot start...

Jonathan Papelbuns discusses his media colleague, and possible librarian, "Amalie B"

As the Sox look for another World Series Title, BostonsportZ.com is looking for a Die-Hard Sox Fan to document their happenings throughout the season. If you have a penchant for writing and a deep love for the Sox, you may be right for the "job". Send us a writing sample or two and let us know why you're the right man (or woman) for the job. Just send along your...

We knew it would happen sooner or later that the excessive amount of free passes Daisuke has given up this season (38 walks in 64 innings) would hurt him. I was always using the words 'hurt him' in a non-literal sense. I expected the walks to eventually make his ERA blow up or turn the 0 in his Loss column into an actual number. I didn't expect them to ACTUALLY hurt...

Hey Selig, don't rush the Big Papi! He needs time in between pitches to process secret information.

It looks like the Seattle Mariners are going to leave relief pitcher Brandon Morrow in the bullpen. There's been speculation the past few days, that the team was going to begin the process of stretching him into a starter. Morrow and manager John McLaren spoke today and it looks like the change will have to wait till next year. "He didn't think it was going to be a good...

After reading tonight's Cubs F/X post regarding Derek Lowe, it made me think about sinker ball pitchers. About a week ago while watching rookie Justin Masterson pitch, I decided to take a quick look at the release points of various known sinker ball pitchers around the league.Three questions keep popping up for me when looking at these numbers.1. Is this data skewed because of...

Remembering Topps & Panini sticker collecting with Jerry "RemDawg" Remy.

As Julio Lugo's defensive struggles continue ? the shortstop has 12 errors ? he has become less eager to talk about it. It stands to reason, of course. But it doesn't help explain the balls that keep kicking off his glove or the throws he short hops to first base.

One of the newest members of the Mets team Jeremy Reed avoided arbitration by agreeing to terms with the team the day before salary figures are suppose to be exchanged. The former first round pick and top prospect appears to be Endy Chavez's replacement as the defensive replacement and fourth ...

By Gary ArmidaEvidently the Mets wanted to make sure that their bullpen doesn't blow another 29 games in 2009. As a result of the stunning 12 player, 3 team trade, the Mets received closer turned new setup man JJ Putz, reliever Sean Green, and outfielder Jeremy Reed. The Indians received ...

The other night I completed a post on Jeremy Reed so it only seems only fitting to complete one on Reliever Sean Green. The 29 y/o side arming pitcher who is best described as a more re-fined version of Joe Smith. Green has two and half partial seasons in the majors ( 2006-2008) he's made 160 ...

One of the players the Mets got yesterday along with J.J. Putz and Jeremy Reed, was relief pitcher Sean Green. Green is a right handed side-armer who specializes in inducing ground balls. Dan Graziano believes that he could be flipped in another deal to fill another hole. Here is what he wrote on his blog this evening. Minaya is already getting calls from other teams, including the...

Over the next few weeks many players will battle it out in Port St. Lucie to try to win a spot on the New York Mets? bench. For the next few days we will look at some of those competing for the spot and analyze their chances at winning the job. The first player we will profile is a former top Minnesota Twins prospect, Bobby Kielty. Kielty, who was signed by the Twins in 1999, began...

Marlon Anderson, Jeremy Reed, Angel Pagan, Cory Sullivan and Bobby Kielty are in a heated battle to claim a spot on the Mets bench as the fifth It looks like Manuel will have a tough decision to make when the time comes as all four are making strong bids to stay with the It was ...