Yardbarker: Ramon Ramirez

11/4 - Red Sox National Pedro Day

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:14 -0500

I declare it so. I don't care that I don't have the authority to do so, in my world, it's officially Pedro Day again in the Nation. Game 6 script perfect for [Pedro] Martinez - The Boston Globe Oh, man, this is going to be SWEEEEEEET: it's the first time that we've had a really good reason to not care what logo is on Pedro's cap since he left us. In fact, more than just one reason... Jim Donaldson: 27 reasons to root against the Yankees - The Providence Journa...

Q&A with Matt O'Donnell of Fenway West

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:34:00 -0500

Today Angelswin.com and FenwayWest.com had joint Q&A's regarding the 2009 ALDS.For the answers from the Angels perspective visit Fenwaywest.comAW - What do you see as the Red Sox' biggest strengths and weakness coming into this series?Matt O'Donnell : Strengths- the biggest strength they have is experience. Most of the players on the team have played plenty of games in the postseason and will not be bothered by the pressure. This is especially true of the Red Sox starters for ...

BOS 10, KC 3 - Clay Delivers, KC Flops... Again

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:28:03 -0500

Red Sox 10 - Kansas City 3 Apparently, playing spoiler isn't as fun as the media makes it out to be. You get burned more often than you succeed. With little more than a week left in the season, the Royals look to put the finishing touches on another disappointing campaign. KC has played admirably in the last few days, though tonight they were clearly overmatched by a young fireballer at the top of his game. In the end, the Royals got their scheduled paychecks, while the Sox got a...

Tek. That's it. You're Grounded!

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:49:00 -0500

We all know I am a Tek fan. Always have been. This off season, I was just sick thinking that he might not get resigned by the team. When he did sign, I was happy as could be...jumping up and down...and singing from the roof tops. I think the world of our Captain.I also think it's time for the Captain to be the Captain from the bench. I had accepted his diminished bat for the other things he does. But with two glaring errors in the past two days, umm...yeah, it's time to call a spade a...

Tek. That’s it. You’re Grounded!

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:49:00 -0500

Testing the Papelbon Trade Theory

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:20:53 -0500

The popular rumor growing in MLB trade circles is that Red Sox closer and fan favorite, Jon Papelbon, will be traded in the offseason with Billy Wagner assuming closer duties for 2010. With the claims gaining steam, it's time to look at the Sox' possible 2010 bullpen scenarios. The 2009 Jon Papelbon Jon Papelbon hasn't been the same JON PAPELBON he was from 2006-2008. It's somewhat surprising that the baseball community has been as down on Pap as they have been, as he st...

Pyrrhic

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:58:59 -0500

Game 132: September 2, 2009 Red Sox5L: Ramon Ramirez (7-4)77-55, 1 game losing streak Rays8H: Chad Bradford (2)H: Russ Springer (11)BS, W: J.P. Howell (8, 7-4)S: Dan Wheeler (2)72-60, 1 game winning streak Highlights: The gig is up, Howell. I know that you blow saves in order to try and

Retro

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:09:46 -0500

Game 126: August 26, 2009 White Sox2L: Tony Pena (6-5)63-64, 4 game losing streak Red Sox3BS: Ramon Ramirez (3)W: Daniel Bard (1-1)73-53, 3 game winning streak Highlights: Why do I prefer manual transmission to automatic? So I can be clutch like David Ortiz. Tag Team back again Check it, wreck

Is Ramon Ramirez a good option?

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:18:18 -0500

Before the season started, Keith Law mentioned that Ramon Ramirez may not have been as good as advertised. I listened, but gave Ramirez the chance to prove Law wrong. For I looked at the Ramirez trade as a way to rid of salary (Coco Crisp). And also a way to bring in a solid reliever in Ramon--although unspectacular. Ramirez was great in 2008. A 2.84 FIP, and a mesmerizing 0.25 home runs per nine, which was not sustainable. This year however, Law looks agai...

Afternoon Red Sox Delight – Independence Day

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:11:23 -0500

After Nick Green tied the game last night in the 8th inning, Ramon Ramirez was touched up for 2 runs in the 11th to help the Seattle Mariners to a 7-6 win over the Boston Red Sox. Today, the Red Sox look to get back into the win column. The game this afternoon will start at [...]

BOS 6, BAL 5: Flip side

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:38:08 -0500

Boston's bullpen had something to prove. Down 5-3 headed into the top of the ninth, Kevin Youkilis hit a two-run homer and Rocco Baldelli notched a pinch hit game-tying two-run single. Julio Lugo drove in the go-ahead run in the 11th inning on an RBI single and the Red Sox pen did the rest. The bullpen pitched four scoreless innings retiring all 12 batters in a row. Daniel Bard pitched two innings with four strikeouts and Ramon Ramirez pitched the 10th inning. Jonathan Papelb...

Late Power

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:45:32 -0500

The Red Sox bring in Ramon Ramirez for the save in a 2-1 game, and Ryan Howard hits a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth to tie the game. That gives Howard 19 on the season and 49 RBI. Ryan’s just four long balls away from 200.

The Boston Red Sox from a fantasy perspective

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:39:11 -0500

For those fantasy baseball aficionados, I want to point your attention to two places. First, Fantasy Baseball 365. If this blog isn't in your bookmarks and you plan on winning your league, well I can tell you, it won't happen.Another thing you should look at is subscribing to HEATER Magazine. It's only $39 for a year ($34 if you sign up through here) and boasts writers such as Studes (of HardballTimes.com) and David Gassko (formerly of StatSpeak.net)... and yours truly! Yes, I am ...

These Middle Relievers Can Help Your ERA Drastically

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:10:15 -0500

Instead of spot starters, look to these five middle relievers to help bring your ERA and WHIP back down to respectable levels.