Josh Beckett Working Hard to Assume Role of Scapegoat
May 10, 2012 by Andrew Martin · Leave a Comment
Even the most optimistic Boston Red Sox fans would be hard-pressed to classify the team’ last 60 or so games as a slump because a slump implies an anticipated return to an expected level. Since blowing a seemingly insurmountable lead for the wildcard in the final month of the 2011 season, the team has looked […]
Fixing the 2012 Red Sox
October 12, 2011 by Andrew Martin · 3 Comments
The implosion of the 2011 Red Sox came as a surprise. It was an excruciating, agonizing surprise that played out over the course of a month, and left Boston fans at a loss for answers. The team that looked like it had an excellent chance at winning the World Series this year, went down in […]
The Bitter Farewell to Terry Francona
October 1, 2011 by Andrew Martin · 1 Comment
The Red Sox just announced that they mutually agreed with Terry Francona that he will not return as the team’s manager in 2012. This news is something I am having a difficult time trying to wrap my mind around, but I do believe that the team will come to regret this decision. Like most Boston […]
Surviving Your Team’s Collapse
September 26, 2011 by Andrew Martin · Leave a Comment
Until just a few weeks ago, I was traipsing down the path of the content and just, confident in my knowledge that my Boston Red Sox were well on their way to a deep run in the playoffs. They had the most dominant offense in baseball, a pitching staff that was at least adequate, and […]