Sure, the long ball is fun, but you win championships in baseball with your starting rotation. It’s what broke the Curse in 2004, and it’s why we won again in 2007. On paper, the 2013 Red Sox starting rotation has … Continued
2013 season
Do you want to see extended replay?
Articles, Featured, QuestionOne big topic that came up last year was the issue of instant replay and baseball’s reluctance to adapt the technology. We saw it in the ALCS last year when the Yanks had tagged somebody out at second base, … Continued
Jacoby Ellsbury secure, confident as he enters free agent walk year
Articles, Featured, QuotableJacoby Ellsbury is confident this Spring Training. We love it. We picked him to be the MVP for the Sox this year and we’re sticking to that. (MLB.com) FORT MYERS, Fla. — This could have been the most stressful Spring … Continued
Boston Red Sox: Boston Should Already Be Concerned About Felix Doubront
Articles, Featured, QuestionShould the Sox be concerned about Doubront? Eh. We think it’s too early to tell. Sure he showed up out of shape, but if the guy can pitch, the guy can pitch. We’re going to withhold judgement til later in … Continued
Which Red Sox player should be under the biggest microscope this spring training?
Articles, Featured, QuestionGreat question. Which player is under the most pressure this year? Here’s what some writers at Sea Coast Online had to say on the topic. We’re going to go with Papi. He had a good year up until he was injured … Continued
Storylines to look forward to going into Spring Training
Articles, FeaturedWe can’t get enough baseball right now. Football is over. It’s February. And even though the Northeast is about to get hit with a huge storm, Spring Training is next week. Warm weather and promise at every corner. Bleacher Report … Continued
5 Questions — 4. Enough Sox star power?
Articles, Opinion, QuestionESPN Boston is counting down by featuring certain questions, and frankly we don’t understand this one very much. Sure, the Sox have less “star power” than years past, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t enough. Prime examples are the Oakland … Continued
5 Questions — 1. What’s Farrell’s impact?
Articles, OpinionIt’s always tough to guess how big an impact a new coach will have on a team, whether it be negative (Valentine) or positive (Venture in Chicago). There’s one thing Farrell does bring to the table and that’s structure. We’re … Continued
Boston Red Sox outfielder Ryan Kalish’s surgery gives Daniel Nava a chance
Articles, FeaturedWe’re big fans of Nava. Like this article says, he makes the most of his opportunities. When he came up last year because of injuries, he performed better than expected. With the Kalish injury, it might give him a chance … Continued
Ben: Always about winning, not sizzle
Articles, Featured, QuotableCherington recently made a radio appearance and talked about Francona’s book, Mike Napoli, Pedro, and the 2013 season. (ESPN Boston) Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington acknowledged Thursday on Boston sports radio station WEEI that the just-released book by former … Continued