The Boston Red Sox are clearly a “have” organization in Major League Baseball. Being a “have” however doesn’t mean that you can literally “have” whatever your heart desires or that you “have” no budget or parameters around which your team must be constructed. Sure those limits are self-imposed by the current ownership group, but...

In a word, third baseman Will Middlebrooks’ career got off to a flying stop. Because he was asking for seven figures and had committed to playing baseball for Texas A&M, he slid to the fifth round of the 2007 draft and eventually accepted a $925,000 signing bonus from Boston. Then, because he signed late and developed shoulder tendinitis, he didn’t make his pro debut �...

Prev. Gm: Texas Rangers (51-38) @ Boston Red Sox (51-38) Colby Lewis (8-5, 3.33) @ Felix Dubrount (1-1, 4.22) 7:10 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, Mass)TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES Not exactly the way to start off the second half of the year, but the Boston Red Sox will try to get some vengeance against youngster Colby Lewis, as Felix Doubront looks for a second win on the year.

In case you hadn’t heard, “Boston’s got a new home for sports”…and Fire Brand of the American League just paid that home a visit with Tim Daloisio’s interview with the Toucher & Rich morning show on 98.5 The Sports Hub this morning. Here’s the audio. I only make a minor fool of myself ;)

Prev. Gm: Texas Rangers (50-38) @ Boston Red Sox (51-37) Tommy Hunter (5-0, 2.43) @ Tim Wakefield (3-7, 5.22) 7:10 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, Mass)TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES Welcome back boys and girls. Hope you all enjoyed your nice, relaxing All-Star break (we all know David Ortiz did). The Boston Red Sox’s are one of the few teams back in action tonight...

As we turn the corner in to the second half of the season, specifically the trading deadline, expect the media buzz to pick up around baseball. When that buzz focuses on the Boston Red Sox, you can expect to hear the voices of Fire Brand giving their expert opinion across the airwaves nationwide. First up is Mike Silver speaking with KFIR 720 AM in Oregon as he breaks down the AL...

Before I start, I wanted to acknowledge the passing of George Steinbrenner. He was a fun man to hate, and in his defense let it be said that he spared no expense to give his team’s fans a winning ballclub – that’s more than many owners can say. If I go on any more, I’ll veer toward speaking ill of the dead, though, so I’ll move on. Last night, the National League ended...

Episode #84 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: none Tonight we pay respects to the man Red Sox fans loved to hate, but were better off for having had him as their foil, George Steinbrenner. How will David Ortiz’ “Laser Show” at the Home Run Derby effect his contract talks for next season and beyond? Has Jacoby Ellsbury opened his mouth too wide for anything other than...

With the “first half” of the season in the books, who do you think was most deserving of the Red Sox First Half Most Valuable Player Award? Kevin Youkilis: Not only is Youk the de-facto leader of the 2010 Boston Red Sox, he’s been one of their most consistent performers. (.293 AVG/.981 OPS/18 HR/57 RBI) Adrian Beltre: Beltre came into the season with the expectation that he...

Leading up to the trade deadline, having a good handle on what the Red Sox are seeking and what other teams have available are obviously musts. That’s why I have contributed to TwinsCentric’s trade deadline primer eBook, and the folks over there have come out with 30 different eBooks per team, which costs just $9.95 per team. Holding over 160 pages, the book includes...

When it comes to real estate, the key is location. Without question location was the key Sunday when Josh Beckett made a rehab for the Pawtucket Red Sox who beat the Syracuse, 2-1. Beckett allowed the one run on two hits while pitching for innings. He didn’t issue any walks, struck out four and threw 42 of 68 pitches for strikes. “Maybe he missed a couple of times but for the...

Without a doubt, one of the best perks of working for a baseball team is the access to players, coaches, scouts, and countless others with intimate knowledge of the game. I can’t say enough kind works about the Sky Sox staff who have, over the last six months, imparted a great deal of their knowledge to me about how the game is played. Recently, I sat down with Sky Sox catchers...

Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (50-37) @ Toronto Blue Jay (44-44) Daisuke Matsuzaka (5-3, 4.71) @ Jesse Litsch (0-3, 7.30) 1:07 PM EDT | Rogers Centre (Toronto, Canada) TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES Lackey’s hard loss yesterday force the Boston Red Sox’s into a game three rubber match against our neighbors to the North. Daisuke Matsuzaka will do his...

Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (50-36) @ Toronto Blue Jay (43-44) John Lackey (9-4, 4.40) @ Brandon Morrow (5-6, 4.69) 1:07 PM EDT | Rogers Centre (Toronto, Canada)TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES After the Jays took an absolute shelling on their home turf, the Boston Red Sox’s will look to add more insult to injury, as John Lackey will take on Brandon Morrow.

Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (49-36) @ Toronto Blue Jay (43-43) Jon Lester (10-3, 2.76) @ Ricky Romero (6-5, 3.37) 7:10 PM EDT | Rogers Centre(Toronto, Canada)TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES The Boston Red Sox’s head north once again to start the series against the Toronto Blue Jays, as ace John Lester looks to clip the wings of Ricky Romero.

As we discussed previously, Kerry Wood is the odds on favorite to be the Red Sox new name reliever come August. The Olde Towne Team’s lack of upper-level prospects performing well and/or a desire not to part with these assets gives the Red Sox only a financial advantage over most other teams. Since Cleveland may not find many clubs willing to adsorb Wood’s large salary for...

Kevin Youkilis left last night’s game in the 4th inning with an ankle injury. At the moment, it appears he’ll be fine — the word out of Fenway is that he’ll be in the lineup tonight. Still, the sight of Youk leaving the game yesterday must have caused remotes across New England to be flung in exasperated disgust as the injury bug appeared to claim another key player on...

Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (49-34) @ Tampa Bay Rays (49-33) Felix Doubront (1-0, 5.40) @ Jeff Niemann (6-2, 2.80) 7:10 PM EDT | Tropicana Field (Tampa, Florida)TV: NESN / MLB Network RADIO: WEEI 850, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES It was, indeed, a cold comeback from a nice holiday weekend. Now, as the injuries continue to mount, the Boston Red Sox’s will need to get creative in order to...

How many walk-off losses have the Red Sox suffered in 2010? HONOR CODE: No search engines. Check out the trivia leaderboard here. Previous trivia question: Carl Everett pinch-hit for Joe Oliver to break Mike Mussina’s perfect game with two outs in the ninth. The two winners will receive a free Coveroo. What is a Coveroo? A Coveroo gives your phone some personality. They offer...

Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (49-33) @ Tampa Bay Rays (48-33) Daisuke Matsuzaka (5-3, 4.60) @ Matt Garza (9-5, 4.04) 7:10 PM EDT | Tropicana Field (Tampa, Florida) TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES Now that the holiday weekend is over, the Boston Red Sox’s will fly south to Tampa to take on the Rays, sending Daisuke to the mound once again.

There’s no doubt the Sox recent injuries have done a number on the club’s chances of winning the AL East. So we thought it would be interesting to uncover how bleak — or rosy — the those chances have become. Prior to the slew of injuries that befell Victor Martinez, Dustin Pedroia, and Jason Varitek, Baseball Prospectus had the Sox at about a 99-win team with an 853-702 scoring...

Prev. Gm: Baltimore Orioles (24-56) @ Boston Red Sox (49-32) Brian Matusz (2-9, 4.90) @ John Lackey (9-3, 4.46) 1:35 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, Mass)TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES The Boston Red Sox’s will look to celebrate America’s birthday the right way, with a series close out of the Baltimore Orioles in today’s matinee.

The injury carousel keeps turning – and, unfortunately, keeps landing on the Red Sox’ spot. While Jason Varitek was placed on the disabled list Thursday with a broken foot, Manny Delcarmen was also added on Friday with a strained right forearm. Reliever Robert Manuel was recalled to replace Delcarmen while catcher Kevin Cash was acquired from the Astros in return for infielder...

Prev. Gm: Baltimore Orioles (24-55) @ Boston Red Sox (48-32) Jeremy Guthrie (3-9, 4.30) @ Jon Lester (9-2, 2.86) 7:10 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, Mass)TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES Jon Lester and Jeremy Guthrie have both factored into twelve decisions so far this season, earning a (9-3) and (3-9) record, respectively. Tonight, Lester will look to continue the...

Prev. Gm: Baltimore Orioles (24-54) @ Boston Red Sox (47-32) Brad Bergesen (3-4, 6.44) @ Tim Wakefield (2-6, 4.96) 7:10 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, Mass)TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES As if they didn’t get enough of the beating’s before, the Baltimore Orioles are back for more from the Boston Red Sox who will once again truck Tim Wakefield out to the mound.