Posted in Red Sox on Mar 26th, 2007 8 Comments »
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 minor league games.Wasn’t able to get to Sarasota today to see Daisuke Matsuzaka, but understand he had an … continued »
Posted in Red Sox on Mar 24th, 2007 5 Comments »
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 up Schilling for at least another year.”As Boston Red Sox fans we were thrilled when we … continued »
Posted in Red Sox on Mar 23rd, 2007 7 Comments »
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 you’re pounding home the fact that (Jonathan) Papelbon is a liar, or (the … continued »
Posted in Red Sox on Mar 23rd, 2007 10 Comments »
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 arrival in the bullpen might wait a few more weeks before re-evaluating the situation on 26-year-old. But, again, evidently the … continued »
Posted in Red Sox on Mar 22nd, 2007 33 Comments »
Jonathan Papelbon will be the Red Sox’s closer. More after breaking it down on EEI for the next three hours … (shameless cross-promotion).Your thoughts …
Posted in Red Sox on Mar 22nd, 2007 19 Comments »
Rumors are circulating throughout Fort Myers and Clearwater that the Red Sox are ready to make Jonathan Papelbon the closer and put Julian Tavarez in the starting rotation. We should know definitively after today’s game, but until then we will continue to seek out confirmation one way or another.It was exactly a year ago tomorrow that the Red Sox made their big bullpen move by telling Papelbon he was heading into the bullpen … continued »
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