LATEST STORIES FROM FIRE BRAND AMERICAN LEAGUE
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August 16, 2009 by
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Junichi Tazawa makes his second start of a very short career. Once he settled in, and the defense actually started to play defense behind him, he looked good in his first start.
If Youkilis had any chance at MVP, even though Mauer is clearly the best player, then I think...
8/15: Penny tries to give us a quality start.
August 15, 2009 by
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Since Brad Penny's best this season seems to be six innings, three earned. Then that is what I expect from him. I just hope that he doesn't fare worse. It is a critical game, in terms of the Wild Card, so let's get a W!
Buchholz a groundball pitcher?
August 15, 2009 by
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So far is seems that way.
Keith Law responded to a question in his chat yesterday, asking whether or not Buchholz's Groundball percentage is real or not.
Law's response:
"I only saw one outing but I could believe it. His arm slot was a little lower and his fastball...
Are we better off letting Jason Bay walk?
August 15, 2009 by
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I had been thinking about this, and Evan mentioned it as well. But
would the Red Sox be better off letting Jason Bay walk? Would they be
better off taking the draft picks, finding a one-year stopgap. And
hopefully letting Josh Reddick take over the position, at...
8/14: Important series begins.
August 14, 2009 by
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In what is a crucial series, one of our aces, Jon Lester, takes the mound against Kevin Millwood. Lester has been awesome of late, and Millwood has had a nice season, although somewhat lucky. Take two of three, Red Sox.
What to do with Big Papi?
August 14, 2009 by
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What should be done with our struggling DH? A guy that could have ended each and every game, seemingly, had he been given the opportunity just a few years back.
Now, he can't hit himself out of a paper bag. And I mean a bag that is already ripped in half, tearing down the middle...
Red Sox aquire SS Alex Gonzalez from Cincy
August 14, 2009 by
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Red Sox fans around "the Nation" will rejoice at the news that the defensive wizard that graced the grounds of Fenway Park's infield in 2006 has been re-acquired today by the Red Sox. Alex Gonzalez is coming back to Boston. After clearing waivers, the Red Sox moved quickly...
About that Buchholz kid...
August 14, 2009 by
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Clay Buchholz dominated Triple-A this year. There's no other way to put it. And yet, when he was recalled to finally take his place in the Red Sox rotation, it looked as if he was right back to being "Suckholz" of 2008.
He's started six games now. His ERA is at...
Fireside Chats #56: Where we ride the roller coaster that is the Boston Red Sox 2009 season
August 13, 2009 by
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Boston Red Sox podcast on MVN Radio, Episode #56 where we ride the roller coaster that is the Boston Red Sox 2009 season Episode #56 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: none I almost titled this episode "where Paul gets tossed around by Rick Porcello, but I resisted. Just...
Smoltz's Future
August 13, 2009 by
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As much of the baseball world knows, John Smoltz refused his assignment to minors yesterday, effectively ending his short career with the Red Sox.
Smoltz's immediate future is still in the Sox hands, as they still must choose to release or trade him. According to Fox Sports...
8/13: Buchholz vs. Verlander
August 13, 2009 by
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Clay Buchholz hopes to build off of his last start as he squares off with Tigers Ace Justin Verlander. Get the sweep, BoSox.
The Weekend Series Preview
August 12, 2009 by
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The Sox enter their three-game weekend series in Texas, back 5.5 of the Yankees; up 1.5 on the Rangers in the wildcard. This is a big set - don't take it likely.
The Sox should fare well in the home run haven of Arlington, especially with Mike Lowell and Jason Bay showing some...
View from the game: Youk's Last Stand
August 12, 2009 by
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I was lucky enough to get some good seats in prime fight watching position last night. Pics embedded below for your viewing pleasure.
New Sox Josh Reddick: 'Being here has been a joy'
August 12, 2009 by
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22 years old, Josh Reddick made his major league debut earlier this season when trades and injuries took out first base and outfield depth. Reddick stuck around and impressed many before being optioned down to Triple-A.
With Rocco Baldelli hitting the disabled list, he came right...
Attention Tito: Start Lester in New York ONLY
August 11, 2009 by
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Jon Lester just became the most important man in the Red Sox rotation. Not by design, of course, but out of necessity.
Five and a half games is a strong lead. Not impenetrable, mind you, but strong enough where the Red Sox need to consider what life may be like in the Wild Card...
8/11: The battle of young, talented arms.
August 11, 2009 by
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Junichi Tazawa makes his first Big League start against Rick Porcello. Let's see what Tazawa is made of...
Time to Count Your Chips
August 11, 2009 by
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It's a slump. That's it. That has to be it.
Mayday! Mayday! We're going down... aren't we?
Sometimes it's difficult to tell the difference between a slump and a freefall. When given the choice, you always root for the slump, because, what other options do...
8/10: Come on horrendous offense, score runs!
August 10, 2009 by
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Well, after a very, very disappointing series sweep at the hand of the Yankees, the Red Sox take on the Detroit Tigers. Yet, they have to face another very good pitcher in Edwin Jackson. The offense must wake up.
On our side, we have the declining Brad Penny. Hopefully, Penny...
Tazawa Slated for Tuesday Start
August 10, 2009 by
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Boston's management has decided it's time for Junichi Tazawa to throw his hat into the ring as savior of the Red Sox starting rotation.
While no one wants to go into preseason depth, AGAIN, this is just another in a set of signs that the team is running short on bullets...
Poll: Red Sox Playoff Confidence Meter
August 10, 2009 by
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New Poll Question:After the worst of all possible outcomes from the most critical six game road stretch of the season, where do you think the Red Sox playoff chances stand now?Only 6.5 back with 6 left to go against New York. I can still taste the division.We're still tied for...
Defending Theo's offseason.
August 09, 2009 by
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The Red Sox are where they are. Five and a half games out of first place, with the division seemingly wrapped up, at least according to the stat-heads. And I myself are included in those "stat-heads."
No, I haven't given up completely. Not on the division--even though...
Fireside Chats Pre-game Special: It's Yankees, It's Red Sox, It's Sunday Night Baseball on MVN
August 09, 2009 by
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Boston Red Sox podcast on MVN Radio, Fireside Chats Pre-game Special: It's Yankees, It's Red Sox, It's Sunday Night Baseball on MVN Episode #55 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: none Can things really have gotten that much worse since the last time we talked? Well...
Red Sox claim Guzman
August 09, 2009 by
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Nick Cafardo says the Red Sox have placed a waiver claim on shortstop Cristian Guzman. 31, Guzman has revived his career over the last three years with the Washington Nationals, hitting well over .300 each of the three years.
Average to below-average defensively according to certain...
Fernando Cabrera tears it up with PawSox, awaits call
August 09, 2009 by
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Will the real Fernando Cabrera please stand up?
Is it the Cabrera, who from 2006-08, posted a minor league ERA of 1.12?
Or is it the Cabrera who, during the same period, had a major league ERA of 5.92?
"I don't look at stats and I don't know what his stats were...
PawSox manager on Buchholz: 'He'll be fine'
August 08, 2009 by
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The Red Sox were gracious enough to issue me a press pass for the Pawtucket/Norfolk game at Fenway Park today. I barely made it into my seat for the first pitch thanks to some heavy traffic on the Pike. I saw Jake Arrieta, one of the Orioles' fabled pitching prospects, shut down...
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