A Glimpse into the Future: The 2016 Boston Red Sox
It was just a few years ago that the Red Sox won two World Series titles, were developing home-grown players into all-stars, and were the franchise on which other teams tried to model their operations. That blueprint changed, though, when the team signed high-priced free agents and the clubhouse culture worsened. But, thanks to the […]
Is DeMarcus Cousins Seeing Boston Green?
It takes a rock-hard disposition to ditch playing for one professional sports league three seasons into your career, to join another alongside HOFs Larry Bird, Robert Parish, and Kevin McHale. It might take even more chutzpah to fight Michael Jordan in the NBA Finals. Danny Ainge has certainly gained a reputation as a hard-nosed player […]
Boston Red Sox Continue to Deal, Add Closer Joel Hanrahan
The Major League team that has undergone the biggest makeover this offseason may be the Toronto Blue Jays, but one of their division rivals isn’t far behind. The Boston Red Sox have already made several moves over the course of the last several weeks and they aren’t content to sit still. Even with Andrew Bailey […]
With Signing of Stephen Drew, 2013 Red Sox Roster Becoming Clearer
Coming off of their worst season in nearly two decades and having traded away some of their biggest stars, the Boston Red Sox are in a state of limbo, balancing their current needs with their future plans. It’s become a delicate game of trying to put together a team that Boston fans can still be […]
Red Sox Add Ryan Dempster, Stay Away from Big Contracts
The Boston Red Sox are continuing to put together a roster of veteran players on short-term contracts. After agreeing to deals with Mike Napoli and Shane Victorino, Ken Rosenthal is reporting the Red Sox have signed free agent pitcher Ryan Dempster to a 2-year, $26.5-million contract. The Red Sox have been looking for an affordable pitcher to […]
Kevin Youkilis Signs with Yankees, Breaks Hearts Across New England
The New York Yankees have now found their replacement for the injured Alex Rodriguez and it’s sure to make Boston Red Sox fans cringe. Kevin Youkilis has decided to accept the Yankees’ one-year, $12-million offer to head to the Bronx. New York issued him the contract last week, but Youkilis had been weighing other options, including […]
Mike Napoli Signs with Red Sox, Makes First Splash at Winter Meetings
The MLB Winter Meetings were underway for just a few hours before the Boston Red Sox made the first big move, by signing catcher/first baseman Mike Napoli to a 3-year, $39-million deal. Between the needs he fills and the fact that the team tried to bring him to Boston two years ago, it was no […]
What Does John Farrell Mean For The Boston Red Sox?
John Farrell was named the 46th manager in the history of the Boston Red Sox during a press conference at Fenway Park on October 23. Boston sent the Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Mike Aviles in exchange for pitcher David Carpenter and the big prize, Farrell himself. Boston’s willingness to give up a tried and true […]