October 10, 2008 – 11:22 am
I actually don’t dive into stats very much, but a couple have jumped out at me while I’ve been surfing the web and thinking this series.
Total runs scored: In head-to-head matchups, the Rays won 10 of 18 games, but the Red Sox scored 20 more total runs than Tampa in those games. Rays won 6 [...]
October 5, 2008 – 10:36 am
Not too much time to write, but a few thoughts looking back on Game 2 and ahead to Game 1
This was a game I thought we were destined to lose. For 4 innings or so, Dice-K was doing it right. Getting leadoff guys out and keeping Figgins off base in front of the heart of [...]
October 3, 2008 – 9:41 am
Think about it…take away Jed Lowrie’s error that led to the Angel’s only run and the Red Sox played a practically perfect game 1. They executed the winning formula as it was scripted out. Jon Lester delivered an amazing 7 innings. Justin Masterson managed to wiggle his way thru the 8th and Paps shut the [...]
October 1, 2008 – 9:17 am
No more fooling around…
The defense of the 2007 World Series trophy truly begins with game 1 against Anaheim. This won’t be easy. But it can be done. The Sox have a team that can play with anyone, so it’s just a matter of executing the game plans.
So how do they beat the Angels?
Starting pitching, starting [...]
September 15, 2008 – 2:31 pm
We are now 149 games into the 2008 baseball season. Where has the summer gone? And as the last 3 game set at Tampa Bay starts tonight, the Sox have a chance to leave on Wednesday with the division lead.
OK. First things, first. The Rays are good. I’m sure we’ve all come to grips [...]
Papi returns to the lineup tonight, and with it comes the wondeful dilemma of how to set up the batting order. Things are not as they were when Ortiz got hurt. Pedroia is the hottest hitter in the league. Drew picked up the slack in a big way. And Ellsbury is struggling a bit.
Here’s my [...]
Ok guys. You just completed a fantastic homestand at the Fens. Jon Lester throws a no-hitter thats the feel good story in all of baseball so far this year. Justin Masterson had another great start. Start looking for an apartment in downtown Boston, Justin. Bartolo Colon returned the major leagues and got a W. Dice-K [...]
The Red Sox play their first 2008 game at Fenway Park tomorrow. This game includes the ring ceremony and the unveiling of the 2007 World Series championship banner as well as a few other surprises which Sox ownership are keeping close to the vest.
Regarding who is going to throw out the ceremonial first pitch, [...]
March 31, 2008 – 12:08 pm
Don’t expect Hideki Okajima to repeat his 2007 season. He’ll be solid, but last year he came out of nowhere to be lights out. Hitters will adjust this season and how Okie adjusts will determine his success this year. I expect him be a solid contributor and setup man to Papelbon, but [...]
March 30, 2008 – 11:04 am
Is this the year Jon Lester makes the leap from prospect with potential to middle of the rotation major league starting pitcher? Let’s hope so. Because Jon Lester is the key to a dominant starting pitching staff in 2008.
It would surprise no one if Josh Beckett wins the Cy Young. As for Dice-K… he [...]
