Boston Red Sox Problems Deeper Than John Farrell
June 4, 2015 by Ron Juckett · Leave a Comment
The Boston Red Sox start June at 22-29, adrift in last place in the weak American League East. With a payroll near $200 million, Cot’s Contracts estimates the Opening Day number at $184,345,996, much was expected from a team winning the World Series two years ago. Signing Pablo Sandoval and Hanley Ramirez, two of the […]
Boston Red Sox: Why You Shouldn’t Be Buying Team’s 2013 World Series Chances
August 13, 2013 by Andrew Martin · Leave a Comment
Following last season’s 92-loss debacle, this year’s version of the Boston Red Sox have been a breath of fresh air. Heading into last night’s game at 71-49 they already had one more victory than all of last year and hold first place in the American League East. The turnaround can be attributed in various parts […]
Clearing The Bases
April 2, 2013 by George Kurtz · 2 Comments
Baltimore Orioles: Starting Pitcher Chris Tillman may be on the disabled list, but he is expected to be activated and take his regular turn in the rotation this weekend…..If 2B Brian Roberts can stay healthy and once again become the player he used to be, this would be a pretty big boon to the O’s […]
There’s Optimism Over Red Sox Newfound Mound Speed
March 30, 2013 by Dave Rattigan · Leave a Comment
The guy I like best from Red Sox spring training is the guy who brought the stopwatch to the bullpen. Maybe it was Manager John Farrell or Pitching Coach Juan Nieves. I don’t care. But someone brought the stopwatch as a teaching aid for Red Sox starting pitchers, and that person deserves a Duck Boat […]
BBA Names Arizona’s Gibson, Tampa Bay’s Maddon Top Managers
October 10, 2011 by Seamheads · Leave a Comment
Top Blogger Organization Awards Connie Mack Award For 2011 Arizona Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson and Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon were named the 2011 Connie Mack Award winners today by the Baseball Bloggers Alliance. The Connie Mack Award recognizes those considered the top manager for the season. Gibson took over an Arizona team that […]
Guaranteed 2011 AL East Predictions!
March 30, 2011 by Austin Gisriel · 1 Comment
Led by a rejuvenated Manny Ramirez, Tampa Bay will lead the division at the all-star break. On his return from the All-Star game in Phoenix, Manny will become rejuveniled and absent-mindedly enter Boston’s clubhouse when the Rays resume their season in Beantown on July 15th. He’ll don a Red Sox uniform and shag balls in […]