Tim Wakefield Move to Bullpen: Did Terry Francona Make A Good Decision?
With Daisuke returning to the Boston Red Sox’ starting rotation, Tim Wakefield was relegated to a long relief pitching role. He has experience in the bullpen, and had been the team’s fifth starter. This move is very dangerous for two reasons. Firstly, it upsets Tim Wakefield, who was just 17 wins away from the club [...]
2009 ALDS Breakdown: The Boston Red Sox vs. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The playoffs have arrived, and just like last year, the ALDS will feature the Boston Red Sox against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Unfortunately for Boston, the Angels have homefield advantage, as they were the division winners. Will this year play out like last year? Will the Sox simply stomp harder on the Angels’ [...]
Kevin Youkilis: Sparking the Boston Red Sox
Kevin Youkilis currently owns the highest batting average on the Red Sox, as he sits at .311. Tonight, against the Detroit Tigers, he made perhaps his biggest contribution of the season. Rick Porcello hit Kevin Youkilis, seemingly as retaliation for Red Sox’ pitcher Junichi Tazawa beaning Tigers’ first baseman Miguel Cabrera. Youk was clearly furious [...]
