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 […]
2012 MLB Season Ending Moves Surprising Nobody – Part One
Here’s a handful of tweets from the tweeternet detailing news/moves that should come as a surprise to no one. Indeed, there’s nothing better for some of these teams to do than fire the losers and reduce payroll. There are sure to be many more expected moves during the MLB postseason/offseason, so we’ll divide these updates […]
Boston Red Sox Should Look in the Mirror After Firing Bobby Valentine
According to Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe, Bobby Valentine has been fired by the Boston Red Sox. Boston has now gone through two managers in two years but the front office seems hell bent on not looking in the mirror and taking some of the blame themselves. The Red Sox made the announcement through […]
Bobby Valentine Calls Boston’s Lineup “Weakest” In The History of Baseball
Bobby Valentine is the gift that just keeps on giving. According to Ian Harrison of ESPNBoston.com, “Valentine didn’t mince words Friday when asked whether there was a particular area of his last-place team he’d most like to improve.” Valentine said: “Are you kidding? This is the weakest roster we’ve ever had in September in the […]
Toucher and Rich Ask Real Question: Non-Jerks of the Day
Boston morning talk show host Rich Shertenlieb committed the most horrendous of sins Tuesday, something we should tar and feather him for. Something so ridiculous he should have all future press passes stripped away.