November 19, 2008
Crisp traded to KC for reliever
Coco was so-so for the Sox, and now he's a Royal
7:24 PM
Mills, Hale don't get Mariners job
Brad Mills and DeMarlo Hale will have to wait for another team. The Seattle Mariners will announce Athletics bench coach Don Wakamatsu as their new manager.While we're here, what about John Farrell declining to interview with the Seattle Mariners? Have the Sox given him a handshake deal that he will succeed Terry Francona as manager? Read more
4:36 PM
Choose an Adventure: Manny's Free Agency
This is some great stuff. Pat over at AOL Fanhouse unveiled a "Choose Your Own Adventure" saga involving our very own Manny Ramirez. You have the power to have him sign anywhere he wants... where will you have him sign? Read more
November 18, 2008
AL MVP revealed: It's Dustin Pedroia!
Nicole Gottwald
Dustin Pedroia has been named the 2008 American League MVP after being a force in every aspect of the game. His ferocious hitting, determined fielding and high character spurned Boston to within one game of the World Series.
Pedroia, 24, arguably had a better year than his Rookie of the Year campaign in 2007. He hit .326/.376/.493 with 17 HR, 118 R and 83 RBI in 653 at-bats. Read more
Pedroia, 24, arguably had a better year than his Rookie of the Year campaign in 2007. He hit .326/.376/.493 with 17 HR, 118 R and 83 RBI in 653 at-bats. Read more
November 17, 2008
Sumo Lounge TRIVIA: Switch-hittin' pinch-hit HRs in a DH
Which Red Sox is the first player ever to hit pinch-hit home runs from opposite sides of the plate in a doubleheader? Read more
November 17, 2008
Top 50 Free Agents: Rankings and Predictions
Top 50 Free Agents on FireBrand
Last year, on November 6th, 2007, I released my top 50 Free Agents rankings and predictions. This year, a week later than usual, I've again ranked and predicted the destinations for the top 50 free agents of this year's free agent class. 2009 is very top-heavy, and there aren't many sexy names in the bottom 25, but that only made everything that much more unpredictable. Read more
November 16, 2008
Rangers want Buchholz for Salty
Gammons: "Boston wouldn't part with either Clay Buchholz or two out of the Justin Masterson/Nick Hagadone/Michael Bowden trio for Jarrod Saltalamacchia." Read more
November 15, 2008
2009 Top 50 Free Agents: 26-50
The Top 50 Free Agents: Part 1
Last year, on November 6th, 2007, I released my top 50 Free Agents rankings and predictions. You can check out the archive on my old blog if you are interested. This year, a week later than usual, I've again ranked and predicted the destinations for the top 50 free agents of this year's free agent class. 2009 is very top-heavy, and there aren't many sexy names in the bottom 25, but that only made everything that much more unpredictable. Read more
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