Hope Springs Eternal- Red Sox Prospects Edition
Spring Training brings optimism every year. It’s actually painful to look back and see how optimistic i was last season, because I spent all of March talking myself into Bobby Valentine. Sure, I told...
View ArticleMythBusters: Red Sox Prospects Edition
There is no shortage of opinions when it comes to patrons of The Internet and the Red Sox farm system. Boston’s minor league talent has become a focal point for fans at a time when our prospects are...
View ArticleBehind Enemy Lines
It’s Opening Day, live from Yankee Stadium! Featuring Jon Lester…Jackie Bradley, Jr…and Michael Kay?(flickr.com/chrisptacek) There are many things that are less than desirable about living in Upstate...
View ArticleSeason Preview: Pawtucket Red Sox
I will be writing a team preview for each of the Red Sox minor league affiliates over the next four weeks. First up the Pawtucket Red Sox, who feature a new manager (Gary DiSarcina), and a roster...
View ArticleIt’s time to say good-bye to Alfredo Aceves
Last night, Alfredo Aceves’ third inning was just… incredible. Here’s what happened: Walk, single, walk, walk, K, single, Balk, Sac Fly, infield Single, Error, Balk, error, groundout. He failed to...
View ArticleShould Allen Webster Replace Felix Doubront?
The Boston Red Sox are 20-11 right now, tied with the Rangers and Cardinals for the best record in baseball and sitting alone atop the American League East. Those who have watched a majority of the...
View ArticleThe Anthony Rizzo Extension: What Could Have Been
The Cubs took another big step in their lengthy rebuilding plan yesterday, reportedly signing first baseman Anthony Rizzo to a seven-year, $41 million extension that could keep the 23-year-old in...
View ArticleProspect Depth: Blessing or Curse?
In 2006, the Red Sox farm system hit their high water mark for player development under Theo Epstein. The system featured two position players who would go on to be stalwarts for the major league club,...
View ArticleThe Chaos Pendulum
Why is Alfredo Aceves? Photo courtesy of Kelly O’Connor. I was searching for a way to describe the inconsistency of the Red Sox starting rotation over the past month today, when I found just the thing:...
View ArticleFire Brand Mid-Season Top 15 Prospect Report
Written by Chip Buck, Ben Carsley, and Josh Cookson The Red Sox farm system is in the midst of a very exciting upswing. In large part due to two very successful drafts in 2010 and 2011, the minor...
View Article3 Up 3 Down- Prospect Edition
With the minor league season already past the halfway point, I’ve borrowed Joe Reilly’s “3 Up 3 Down” feature to take a look at the Red Sox minor league system. 3 Up The Dodgers trade From a major...
View ArticleThe Red Sox’ Next Ace Is Not Coming From The Farm
With Jon Lester’s best days clearly behind him and Clay Buchholz’ inability to stay on the mound a serious problem, it’s fair to say the Red Sox do not have a real No. 1 starter. Given Boston’s highly...
View ArticleCan Prospects Save The Red Sox’ Pen?
Andrew Bailey, Andrew Miller, Joel Hanrahan, Franklin Morales and Alex Wilson are all on the DL. If the playoffs started today, here’s what we’d probably be left with for a bullpen. RHP LHP Koji Uehara...
View ArticleA Good Day to TrollBag
I chose this picture at random. Brock Holt! \o/ Photo courtesy of Kelly O’Connor. You guys know the drill by now: I ask for questions, people give me them, and rarely are they serious. Let’s get the...
View ArticleSweeping Success For Red Sox Prospects In 2013
When I first set out to write this column on Sunday, my idea was pretty simple: highlight which Red Sox prospects have done the most to improve their value in 2013, as well as those who’ve taken major...
View ArticlePutting Prospect Depth In Context
Jacoby Ellsbury, Koji Uehara, Stephen Drew, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Mike Napoli and Joel Hanrahan. You have just read an exhaustive list of Red Sox players who will become free agents after the 2013...
View ArticleIs He Worth It?
This picture is obviously not from this season, not because Aviles and Youkilis are in the dugout, but because Aceves hasn’t done anything worth receiving high-fives this year. (Keith Allison/Flickr)...
View ArticleThe Forgotten Prospect
It wasn’t supposed to be like this for Brian Johnson. First round picks during their first full season after being selected usually get a lot of hype. The hype isn’t always positive, of course....
View ArticleWednesday’s Links – The Road Ahead
Photo by Kelly O’Connor of sittingstill.smugmug.com There’s just something so awesome seeing a pitching staff that’s more than capable of shutting down a lineup. Does wonders for your nerves, too. Jon...
View ArticleDon’t Forget How Fun This Is
Let’s play word association with the last few editions of the Boston Red Sox. For me, 2011 equals “failure.” When I think of 2012, the first thing that jumps to mind is “fecundity.” And 2013? Apologies...
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