For the last time this year I am posting an entry from the 239 area code. As I sit in the airport with three hours to kill (note to self: Always double-check departure time on ticket) I can reminisce about days gone by in the Fort. Some might think that my memories begin and end [...]
Curt Schilling proclaimed himself ready for the season after pitching 4 2/3 innings (56 pitches) Wednesday night against the Twins, giving up just two hits while striking out one and not walking a batter. He finishes his spring have given up four runs over 19 innings, while having developed an increased confidence in his change-up.
He [...]
Ten English-speaking Red Sox writers were invited to partake in an on-the-record lunch with Daisuke Matsuzaka, Hideki Okajima, and their translators at the Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers. (Free food and translation … sweet!)
Before I get to the summary of a pretty enlightening 1 hour and 40 minutes, I have to relay a moment [...]
In the on-going Bradford On Baseball speaker series - there were some good Dayton Moore questions which will be answered before the opener - Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell has agreed to answer some educated questions. Get them in now …
Updated: Jon Lester will begin the season at Single A Greenville, technically on a [...]
Javier Lopez has been told he will occupy the final spot on the Red Sox roster. Lopez has pitched 9 2/3 innings this spring, surrendering just one run while walking two.
Kyle Snyder was justifiably happy in the clubhouse after batting practice, having made the team in a role that was described to him as a [...]
Sox manager Terry Francona just informed the media of a few roster moves:
- Kyle Snyder has been told he will be making the team. The righty will next pitch three innings in Philadelphia to keep him somewhat stretched out as to stay versatile in his bullpen/swing starter role.
- Craig Hansen and Bryan Corey both were [...]
Was a tad late thanks to the party today because of plane troubles, but eventually rolled into my rental car (sans window cranks, or “levers” as my son would call them) and made it to the Red Sox’s minor league training facility in time to see both Julian Tavarez and Jon Lester pitch in their [...]
Jason Kenney of Somerset likes Curt Schilling. Jason Kenney wants Curt Schilling to stay in Boston for another year beyond this one. Jason Kenney isn’t standing idly by.
Kenney has begun a campaign, entitled, “Keep the Ace in Our Place.” He is soliciting signatures for a petition supporting the cause to have the Red Sox sign [...]
Forget all other analysis. When your mother weighs in, as Sheila Papelbon did on the fine Web site Soxprospects.com, than the definitive word has been said.
Wanted to weigh in on some observations from the previous post:
- First off, I really wanted to address this comment from Griffin:
“I’m a bit confused at this post, Rob. Either [...]
In short: I always said that if health is not concern, Jonathan Papelbon is your closer. Have they given his shoulder enough time to fully analyze the situation? I don’t know. I do know that some would suggest the likely scenario for a team constantly being quoted as saying Papelbon’s status wouldn’t precipitate an April [...]
Eagle-Tribune Executive Sports Editor Bill Burt has been synonymous with the local and Boston sports scene for the past 24 years.
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