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Red Sox Six-Run Inning Helps Lester Beat Orioles

By KC Downey ⋅ September 1, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Jon Lester entered Wednesday night’s start a perfect 12-0 against the Baltimore Orioles, so it looked like the Red Sox would be able to end their three-game losing streak and keep pace with the Yankees and Rays in an increasingly impossible push to the playoffs. But suddenly, Lester gave up a 1-0 lead by allowing [...]

Red Sox Trade Manny Delcarmen to Rockies, Waive White Flag

By KC Downey ⋅ August 31, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

It’s amazing how quickly things turn around. A week ago, the Red Sox made a bold move in claiming Johnny Damon off waivers in an effort to add outfield help as the Sox pushed toward the playoffs. Johnny Damon said “Screw You” to Theo Epstein in not so many words, and the Red Sox arrived [...]

Clay Buchholz for Cy Young Award?

By leo ⋅ August 29, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Clay Buchholz is used to having his name thrown around; over the past few years the right-hander has constantly been brought up in countless trade rumors. This year, his name is being brought up in a different conversation entirely: Cy Young candidates.
It’s been a triumphant season for the 26-year old, as he has finally begun [...]

Red Sox on Wrong End of Walk-off

By John ⋅ August 28, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

If nothing else, this season has been full of drama for the Red Sox. This time, it was another trough rather than a crest, and the Rays walked off with a win 3-2 in 10 innings. The Sox took the lead in the 4th when Adrian Beltre hit a sac fly following a single from [...]

Martinez Blasts 2 HRs, Helps Red Sox Beat Rays

By KC Downey ⋅ August 28, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Fresh of being spurned by Johnny Damon, the Red Sox entered Friday 5.5 games back of the Yankees and Rays in the AL East and Wild Card. Damon was not in the lineup. Neither was Manny Ramirez, who was claimed by the Sox (the ones in Chicago) earlier in the day. So, it looks like [...]

Johnny Damon Staying in Detroit

By Pete ⋅ August 24, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

There will be no “Welcome Back” ceremony for our beloved centerfielder in 2010 as Detroit outfielder Johnny Damon has decided not to return to Boston.
Damon talked the matter over with Tigers manager Jim Leyland this afternoon, and the club and Damon came to an agreement. Damon’s biggest concern in Detroit was whether or not he was [...]

Lackey, Scutaro Carry Red Sox Over Mariners

By KC Downey ⋅ August 24, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

All the talk at Fenway Park on Monday night was about the possible return of Johnny Damon and all the rain that continued to fall in the Boston area. Despite the distractions, the Red Sox and Mariners did indeed start their three-game series at Fenway on Monday, with the inconsistent John Lackey squaring off against [...]

Red Sox Claim Johnny Damon Off Waivers: Will He Return to Boston?

By KC Downey ⋅ August 24, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

One of the biggest “Idiots” in Red Sox history may be on his way back to Boston after the Sox claimed Tigers outfielder Johnny Damon off waivers on Monday. Damon, who played for the Red Sox for four seasons from 2002-2005, has a limited no-trade clause in his contract that restricts him from joining the [...]

Red Sox Walk Off With Win In Extra Frames

By John ⋅ August 21, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

The Red Sox certainly have a flare for the dramatic. One day after having their tuchases handed to them, the Sox walked off with a win in 11 innings 5-4.
The game progressed with both starting pitchers throwing well, effectively scattering hits/walks/errors to prevent any offense from occurring, until the 3rd, that is. With one out, [...]

Signability and the 2010 Red Sox Draft

By leo ⋅ August 21, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

While baseball’s selection day doesn’t have the same collegiate star-power of the NBA Draft or the glamor of the NFL draft, its importance is equal. A lot of Red Sox fans may be unaware of how masterful the team has been at the draft process the past few years; but these are the same people [...]

Blue Jays Peck Holes in Red Sox, Win 16-2

By KC Downey ⋅ August 21, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

Toronto won by 14 on Friday night. You’re right, there’s no NFL team in Toronto. No, the Buffalo Bills haven’t moved across the border yet. The Raptors aren’t playing right now, either. So wait a minute…you mean to tell me the Toronto FC squad set an MLS record with 14 goals? Nope.
As much as I [...]

Dustin Pedroia Headed Back to the DL

By Pete ⋅ August 20, 2010 ⋅ One comment

As I write this, I can hear the collective groan of Red Sox Nation. Boston second baseman Dustin Pedroia is going back on the 15-day disabled list with the same foot injury that sidelined him for all of July. Pedroia has played in only two games since his return, going just 1 for 7.
Pedroia was [...]

Beckett Implodes, Red Sox Fall to Angels

By KC Downey ⋅ August 20, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Through the first five innings on Thursday night, Josh Beckett was back into form against a pretty good Angels offense. He allowed just two hits and no runs, and appeared on track for the win in a tight ballgame.
Something happened between the fifth and sixth innings. Maybe Beckett checked the calendar to see it’s 2010 [...]

Bill Hall: Hitting Like It’s 2006

By Mike Carlucci ⋅ August 20, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

When Dustin Pedroia, fresh off his 3-home run game against the Colorado Rockies, went down with a broken foot, things looked pretty bleak for he Red Sox middle infield. Jed Lowrie was still recovering from mono and without any prospects ready to help out the major league team, the Red Sox turned to Bill Hall.
The [...]

The Sad Truth About Josh Beckett

By leo ⋅ August 19, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments

Watching the Red Sox blow an 8-2 lead on Friday night was a miserable experience. Even worse is the fact that Josh Beckett was out there for most of it, allowing six runs in five innings. Normally I would write this off as a bad game from a great pitcher; but it’s not that simple [...]