Category Archives: Previews

Papi’s Back Tonight!

July 25, 2008 – 7:10 am

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 [...]

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10 Game Road Trip

May 23, 2008 – 1:30 pm

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 [...]

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Who’s Throwing First Pitch at Sox Home Opener?

April 7, 2008 – 9:14 pm

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, [...]

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Previewing 2008: The Bullpen

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 [...]

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Previewing 2008: Starting Pitching Keys

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 [...]

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Previewing 2008: Keys for the lineup

March 28, 2008 – 12:20 am

With a few days in between games, I’m going to take some time to post thoughts on what I think the keys to the upcoming season are.  Planning on doing this by breaking down a few different aspects of the team: the everyday lineup, starting pitching, relief pitching, and defense.  Let’s get this started by [...]

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One Fan’s Opinon: Ideal 2008 Red Sox Lineup

March 24, 2008 – 4:25 pm

Apparently, Tito is leaning towards batting Jacoby Ellsbury not at the top of the order, where he kicked ass in the World Series last year, but near the bottom.
I’m sure he doesn’t want to put undo pressure on his rookie center fielder, but for the 2008 Red Sox to really shine, Jacoby needs to be [...]

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Not Your Grandfather’s Red Sox Anymore

March 24, 2008 – 2:58 pm

The Red Sox enter the 2008 season anointed as the favorites by espn.com. Are we ready for this responsibility?

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