Boston Red Sox

By Tim Daloisio The previous poll asked: Where will the Red Sox be traveling next? Tampa Bay for Game 1 86% of all votes Tampa Bay for Game 1 8% of all vote Anaheim for Game 5 Who was the 2008 ALDS MVP? Jon LesterJonathan PapelbonJason BayJ.D. DrewJacoby Ellsbury Wow…that’s alot of “J”s.

By Evan Brunell I hate making predictions because they almost always make everyone look silly, but it’s fun to debate. Sox in 6. Jason Bay and Jed Lowrie may be new to a Boston uniform, but they’ve proven unbelievably crucial to the Red Sox season. Jed Lowrie, despite his .258/.339 line on the season has proven h...

By Tim Daloisio I can’t help myself from asking one question; “Do you trust Daisuke Matsuzaka going back to Anaheim for a decisive game 5 after the Angels would have gathered all that momentum sweeping the Red Sox in Fenway Park?” So I’ll leave you to nurse your bleary eyes in the comments with two question...

By Evan Brunell Anyone want to bet that without Jon Lester, Jacoby Ellsbury and Justin Masterson, we’re not sitting on a one-game lead in the ALDS? Josh Beckett may be the Pitcher of Autumn, but Jon Lester’s quickly joining him in the cadre of “Big Game Pitchers.” Anyone feel nauseous when Lester picks up t...

By Ryne Crabb This year’s Sox are last year’s Halos. Boston is banged up and bruised, and without any feared hitters in the lineup. Since the trade of Manny Ramirez, David Ortiz looks more and more like David Arias. Kevin Youkilis and Dustin Pedroia have done their best MVP impressions, but neither can mak...

By Tim Daloisio Even with Josh Beckett’s recent success since returning from the disabled list (2.16 ERA over his twenty-five innings in his final four starts), Jon Lester only won American League Pitcher of the Month for the month of September with a 4-1 record and a 2.14 ERA.

By Ryne Crabb Is Johnny Pesky worth an exception? Of anyone who ever played for the team, his statistics are clearly his least important contribution to the franchise. However, look again into the Pandora’s Box that it opens. Give me a good argument why these following players should not be retired unde...

By Tim Daloisio In my opinion, this team not only lived up to any lofty expectations, but given the circumstances, they exceeded them. Without Josh Beckett, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Mike Lowell, J.D. Drew, Julio Lugo (thank you), and Manny Ramirez for extended periods of time this season, they sti...

By Ryne Crabb The success of Red Sox phenom Justin Masterson since his major league debut on April 24th has been well documented. The 23 year old rookie lost only once in his first seven starts, reminiscent of the 2007 Clay Buchholz at a time when the 2008 Buchholz looked more like a 2002 Tomo Ohka. Despite h...

By Tim Daloisio As I look back at those Alex Cora at bats and Terry Francona looking through his options that may (and likely would) be better than Cora in any of those situations, I really only had one player in mind; Manny Ramirez …I really only had one player in mind; J.D. Drew.

By Tim Daloisio Thanks for listening! Boston Red Sox podcast for MVN Radio Episode 23 where we host our first live post game show and lament a series loss to the Rays. Episode #23 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: Live callers and chatters This weeks podcast features an edited version of our live post...

By Tim Daloisio Thanks for listening! Boston Red Sox podcast for MVN Radio Episode 22 where we gush over Dustin Destroya, chase down the Rays, and welcome Gary’s Nuggetpalooza. Episode #22 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: Gary Marbry’s Nuggetpalooza Dustin Pedroia’s been as hot as hot can be, bu...

By Evan Brunell It seems as if a lot of people are heaping expectations on you. SoxProspects.com has you as the best position player prospect and Red Sox fans all around are dreaming of you hitting 40 home runs in your rookie year. Do those outside expectations have any influence on your life?

By Mike Scandura Jeff Bailey, who’s played outfield and first base and has served as the designated hitter, was voted the Most Valuable Player — the fifth in team history. Rounding out a quartet of selections are second baseman Joe Thurston and outfielder Chris Carter.

By Zach Hayes It’s both sad and ironic these police officers are exemplifying the kind of actions our Founding Fathers would denounce. I would personally refuse to stand for the National Anthem or God Bless America at major league stadiums, but I stand to avoid needless confrontations or run-ins; as A...

By Evan Brunell Why are you playing outfield instead of being a pitcher? The reason that I will end up being an outfielder rather than a pitcher is the Red Sox want to utilize my foot speed in the outfield, rather than if I was a pitcher my foot speed would be, in a way, a waste.

By Tim Daloisio Boston Red Sox podcast for MVN Radio Episode 21 where we start with something new and prepare to perform last rites on the Yankees with Cranky Frankie the Yankee. Manny Ramirez may have been a “bad man” but his exodus left us with a gaping hole in the podcast intro; enter Jonathan Papelbon who...

By Zach Hayes Once again, the proactive Theo Epstein addressed a need immediately instead of sitting back and waiting for injured players to recover before it’s too late. The acquisition of Paul Byrd immediately strengthened a ravaged rotation and provided it with needed health and life, while the K...

By Evan Brunell Ross would sign for dirt cheap next year, a palatable alternative to to-be 37-year old Jason Varitek and his agent of death, Scott Boras. You just know Boras will wheedle the Detroit Tigers or New York Mets into tossing Varitek a three-year, $30 million commitment. With Ross’ renowned defe...

By Tim Daloisio Ironically enough, the split may have been exacerbated by the discussions surrounding Manny Ramirez at the trade deadline with Larry Lucchino in a decidedly more pro-Manny camp than Epstein. Could it be that Epstein’s close relationship with the players and leaders in the clubhouse (i...

By Tim Daloisio With that out of the way, tonight’s show will take us through reactions to Evan’s piece this week on Kevin Youkilis’ MVP credentials, my piece on Jon Lester, Daisuke Matsuzaka and the Cy, and we’ll break down the schedule that takes us home.

By Evan Brunell If Zink at least doesn’t receive a September promotion by Boston, don’t be surprised if he exercises his rights as a minor league free agent. Even though Joe Thurston has zero chance of unseating Dustin Pedroia at second baseman, he’s boosting his stock with Pawtucket.

By Tim Daloisio Much like 2004 would have been remembered if it where not for a magical October as the season the Red Sox dealt away Nomar Garciaparra, 2008 will for now be dominated by the story, or maybe better coined the saga, of Manny Ramirez. And much like 2004, only another World Series trophy will both...

By Evan Brunell That being said, it’s clear that Lowrie may not be the heir apparent at shortstop, not with the news that the Red Sox looked at Miguel Tejada and were rebuffed by the Houston Astros. If the Sox are looking at Tejada, it would be to start at shortstop, and it would be to remain the starter post-Lu...

By Zach Hayes Will Ohman- After two mediocre seasons in Chicago, Ohman has found a niche in Atlanta where he’s thriving and having a career year. Ohman sports a 2.84 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 41 K in 44 IP and has always been nearly automatic vs. LHH: .189/.278/.306 career line. With Mark Teixeira being dealt to the Angels t...

By Tim Daloisio Boston Red Sox podcast for MVN Radio Episode 17 where Tim and Paul talk Manny, dodge a no-hitter, and visit with Cranky Frankie the Yankee as we lead up to the trade deadline. Episode #17 Guests: Frank Santorelli (aka Cranky Frankie the Yankee); Yankee Aficionado

By Mike Scandura Even though Ortiz indicated he would play four games, he initially reserved the option to take the last day off which he will. But he will journey to Portland on Monday for a three-game rehab assignment with the Sea Dogs. Even though rehabbing David Ortiz belted his third home run in three gam...

By Evan Brunell What do you hope to bring to the table for the Red Sox? If you had to tell Red Sox fans one thing, what would it be? I gotta say, if I could pick one game to catch, I’d pick two guys. Josh Beckett would start and Papelbon would come in to close it out. That would be awesome.

By Tim Daloisio The Red Sox are cruising through the National League, but there’s a little ruckus in the rear view mirror as the Yankees have won seven in a row and look like they may be putting it all together. “Not so Cranky Frankie the Yankee” stops by to tell us whats going right in New York these days.

By Tim Daloisio Boston Red Sox podcast for MVN Radio Episode 6 where Paul is still in Rochester, Julio Lugo stinks, Manny goes for 500 and we play general manager and make at least 250 trade scenarios come to life. Episode #7 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: None (riding solo) With Paul at training in...

By Tim Daloisio Boston Red Sox podcast for MVN Radio Episode 4 where the Red Sox are hotter than hot, Frank is in Vegas lamenting the Yankees slow start, and Joe Florkowski previews the Angels series. Episode #4 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guests: Frank Santorelli (Yankee aficionado), Joe Florkowsk...

By Tim Daloisio Boston Red Sox podcast for MVN Radio Episode 3 where we break down the series with the Yankees and look at the schedule ahead with Frank Santorelli. —————— Episode #3 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guest: Frank Santorelli (Yankee aficionado) —————— The first series with the Yankees is in...

By Tim Daloisio Boston Red Sox podcast for MVN Radio Episode 2 where we recap the home opener and preview the weekend set with the Yankees with Frank Santorelli. —————————————- Episode #2 Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim Daloisio Guest: Frank Santorelli (Yankee aficionado) —————————————- The home opener is in t...