Blogged on Aug 1, 2008The ‘Manny Being Manny’ circus will no longer be a part of the everyday talks in Boston as the 36-year old left-fielder was traded right before yesterday’s 4pm deadline to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three team blockbuster deal.
Throughout the day, talks circled around a three team negotiation that would send Manny Ramirez out […]
Blogged on Jul 31, 2008On the same day in which Manny told ESPN Deportes that the he loved Boston fans but that “the Red Sox do not deserve a player like me”, the Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Florida Marlins worked tirelessly on a blockbuster trade. The move would send Jason Bay to Boston, Manny to Florida, and […]
Blogged on Jul 30, 2008Fenway Park almost witnessed its second no hitter of the season but this time on the other team’s side. John Lackey took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before Dustin Pedroia singled with one out to end the bid, followed by a Kevin Youkilis two-run homer to erase the shutout, but the Los Angeles Angels […]
Blogged on Jul 29, 2008The Boston Red Sox have had no problem winning playoff games against the Los Angeles Angels, in fact they’ve won their last six against the reigning Western Division champions. Too bad that the Angels have no problem winning against the Sox in the regular season and with last nights 7-5 victory, have now won their […]
Blogged on Jul 28, 2008Just when it seemed like the Boston Red Sox bats had gone dormant, they came to life Sunday night in a 15-hit barrage against the New York Yankees in Boston’s 9-2 win. The win prevented New York from sweeping the three game weekend series and leaves Boston two games ahead of the Bronx Bombers in […]
Blogged on Jul 25, 2008With next weeks trade deadline rapidly approaching, the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees come into this weekend’s three game series with some needs. For the Yankees, both Hideki Matsui and Jorge Posada are sidelined with injuries so New York may be looking to add a left-handed bat to their lineup. The Sox, on […]
Blogged on Jul 24, 2008It’s true, the Boston Red Sox bullpen finally came up big in Wednesday afternoons 6-3 win in 12 innings over the Seattle Mariners, completing the three game series sweep. Five pitchers relieved starter Clay Buchholz and combined to toss 6 2/3 scoreless innings of work en route to Boston’s first sweep in Seattle since July […]
Blogged on Jul 24, 2008The New York Yankees continue to roll at home, winning their 10th straight at the Stadium in completing a sweep of the Minnesota Twins. Mike Mussina pitched eight innings for his 13th win on the year. The crafty veteran continues to lead an ailing Yankees pitching staff and has emerged as the club ace at […]
Blogged on Jul 23, 2008The Boston Red Sox have not played their best baseball on the road this season, but luckily for them Dice-K Matsuzaka has. Matsuzaka tossed another beauty Tuesday night to help the Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 in front of the Safeco Field crowd of 38,425 fans. The win improves Matsuzaka’s road record to a […]
Blogged on Jul 22, 2008It’s been an ugly couple of months for Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek, but the captain has battled through his recent struggles to make sure that his teammates are ready to play day in and day out. In the eyes of manager Terry Francona, this leadership alone will make up for a slump any day […]