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8/8: LIVE BLOG: Sox@Yanks, Tides@PawSox
August 08, 2009 by
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BOS@NYY, NOR@PAW
Optimism on The Baseball Show
August 08, 2009 by
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It's easy to be down on this team right now. Just keep this in mind; the Red Sox are 1 game up on Texas and 2.5 on Tampa Bay with nine games left against the pair for the AL Wild Card. With Josh Beckett and Jon Lester on absolute fire right now, don't think this team is going...
Incoming MLBPA head issues statement on Ortiz
August 08, 2009 by
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Michael Weiner, the incoming head of the Players Association, and David Ortiz will speak to the media at 12:30 pm today. Here is an advance statement released by Weiner. Two money quotes:The number of players on the so-called "government list" meaningfully exceeds the number...
8/7: Beckett vs. Burnett. Again...
August 07, 2009 by
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Josh Beckett hopes to get the Sox back on track until our next questionable starter takes the hill...
Tazawa hits the majors, Woodward claimed as Lowrie lands on DL
August 07, 2009 by
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In an answer to the Sox's need for pitching, the Red Sox have recalled Junichi Tazawa from Triple-A Pawtucket. Billy Traber was designated for assignment, while Jed Lowrie was placed on the 15-day disabled list and infielder Chris Woodward was claimed off waivers from the Seattle...
Sox whiff out on Gaudin, Pavano
August 07, 2009 by
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I've got an article up at The Hardball Times, where I take the Sox to task for not acquiring either Chad Gaudin or Carl Pavano, both of who have been moved in the last 24 hours.
LIVE BLOG: Sox@Yanks, Tides@PawSox
August 07, 2009 by
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Join me tomorrow for a live blog! I was able to score a press pass to Fenway Park tomorrow to cover the 4:05 Futures at Fenway game that will put the Pawtucket Red Sox against the Norfolk Tides.
Of course, there's some game going on in New York as well at this time. Should be...
Enough is enough: Bring in a new starter
August 07, 2009 by
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With John Smoltz's debacle in New York (granted, the stadium didn't do him any favors) behind us, it's time to look ahead and figure out how exactly we're going to make the playoffs with exactly two reliable pitchers in the rotation.
Look, Clay Buchholz has a future...
8/6: The first game of "The Series."
August 06, 2009 by
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John Smoltz and his good FIP take to Yankees Stadium, trying to finally put together a quality start. He will square up with Joba Chamberlain. The Red Sox need a split, but want even more...
Baldelli to the DL, Reddick recalled, Youk to the OF, Ortiz to speak
August 06, 2009 by
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Talk about cramming info into a Quick Post headline....
Going into Yankee Stadium and as much a "do or die" series as the Red Sox have reached this season, things are off to an interesting start. Rocco Baldelli has been sent to the DL after fouling a ball off his foot...
Is the rotation an unaddressed fatal flaw?
August 06, 2009 by
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When the 2009 season began, there was very little doubt in anyone's mind that the Red Sox had both the depth and talent in the starting rotation for it to be considered, not only the teams' primary strength, but what made them favorites to advance to the World Series from the...
Paul Byrd reunited with Red Sox
August 05, 2009 by
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According to MLB.com's beat writer, Ian M. Browne, the Red Sox have agreed to a minor league contract with Paul Byrd. This is welcome news, as the Red Sox could use more depth in the minors. I would guess he would only need 2-3 weeks of work in the minors before being ready to...
8/5: Trying to bounce back.
August 05, 2009 by
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The Red Sox try to bounce back from a game that not only exhausted their bullpen, but also may have exhausted their fans :)
VOTE for Fire Brand in CSNNE's Daily Duel!
August 05, 2009 by
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I'm currently embroiled in a duel over at Comcast SportsNet New England: Do the Red Sox need to make a waiver wire deal? This duel will last for 24 hours, and so will the voting.
Take a gander, and vote for myself and Fire Brand's victory in the duel! I take the position...
Reddick optioned to Pawtucket, Traber recalled
August 05, 2009 by
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After an impressive debut, Josh Reddick finds himself optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket. In 16 at-bats, Reddick hit .313/.353/.688 while filling in for Jason Bay and J.D. Drew and their hamstring struggles. While both outfielders aren't at full health yet, last night's game depleted...
Reddick optioned to Pawtucket, Traber recalled
August 05, 2009 by
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After an impressive debut, Josh Reddick finds himself optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket. In 16 at-bats, Reddick hit .313/.353/.688 while filling in for Jason Bay and J.D. Drew and their hamstring struggles. While both outfielders aren't at full health yet, last night's game depleted...
Q+A with top 3B prospect Will Middlebrooks
August 04, 2009 by
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Will Middlebrooks is currently ranked the 25th best prospect in the Red Sox farm system. 20 years old, Middlebrooks is currently in Mid-A Greenville, hitting for a .265/.343/.424 line. Excepting first basemen, he is the fourth best infield prospect in the system.
Will took some...
8/4: Battle of the Arms.
August 04, 2009 by
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Jon Lester and Matt Garza square up for what looks to be a great pitching matchup.
Poll: What is your reaction to David Ortiz' inclusion on the 2003 positive PED test list?
August 04, 2009 by
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New Poll Question:What is your reaction to David Ortiz' inclusion on the 2003 positive PED test list?He's no better than Bonds, Arod or Clemens. He used and there's no coming back.Thanks for the "tainted" memories.Not shocked, just dissappointed. He can still...
Fireside Chats #55: Where Paul may or may not have been slipped a PED last night
August 03, 2009 by
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Boston Red Sox podcast on MVN Radio, Episode #55 where Paul may or may not have been slipped a PED last nightEpisode #55Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim DaloisioGuests: Joe Haggerty, @hackswithhaggs and Hacks with HaggsJust another week in Red Sox Nation. Ho, hum...David Ortiz on steroids...
Ellsbury showing critics (me) why he should be batting leadoff.
August 03, 2009 by
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This is why we write blogs--to inspire people, players. And since I wrote that blog questioning whether or not we as fans felt that Jacoby Ellsbury was worthy of leading off, he has gone on an absolute tear. Seriously, a tear. A .439/500/.659 line. Five extra...
Red Sox tried to acquire Felix Hernandez???
August 03, 2009 by
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At a really steep price according to MLB Trade Rumors. Do we believe this?
Disappointed in Nick Cafardo
August 02, 2009 by
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Just read in MLB Trade Rumors that Nick Cafardo is putting out information that the Sox are willing to listen to offers for Daisuke Matsuzaka ... and his 'sources' state that Daisuke would be willing to consider it.
Talk about stirring a pot that doesn't need stirring...
Untitled
August 02, 2009 by
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Buchholz hopes to evolve as a starter. Hopefully that fastball can be put where he is aiming--hasn't happened so much in his first few starts of the season.
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