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What Went Wrong in the First Half: Part 1
So here we are at the so-called mid-point of the season: the All-Star break. While we knew this season would likely be tougher than seasons in recent memory, few could have expected the veritable...
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The Advanced Scout – Toronto Blue Jays
Adrian Gonzalez (Photo: Samara Pearlstein) After taking three of four from the Chicago White Sox, the Boston Red Sox (48-45, 9.5 GB) welcome the struggling Toronto Blue Jays (45-47, 12 GB) to Fenway...
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The Advanced Scout – Texas Rangers
Josh Hamilton (Photo: Samara Pearlstein) After being swept but the lowly and injured Blue Jays, the Boston Red Sox (48-48, 9.5 games back in the AL East) go to Arlington, Texas for a three-game skein...
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Cafardo Mailbag: The John Lackey’s Contagious Edition
It’s trading deadline time, so that means questions abound about possible trade options; the Josh Beckett/Jon Lester conundrum; and concern over Carl Crawford‘s elbow. Let’s dive right in to the...
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The Advanced Scout – New York Yankees
CC Sabathia (Photo: Kelly O’Connor – sittingstill.net) After taking only one win against the Texas Rangers, the Boston Red Sox (49-50, 10.5 games behind in the AL East) move on to the Bronx to face...
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The Advanced Scout – Detroit Tigers
Prince Fielder (Photo: Samara Pearlstein) Having surprisingly taken two of three from the division-leading New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox (51-51, 9.5 games back in the AL East) come back home to...
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The Advanced Scout – Tampa Bay Rays
Evan Longoria (Photo: Samara Pearlstein) Having taken two of three from the Blue Jays, the still-in-last-place Boston Red Sox (66-81, 17.5 games back in the AL East) visit that soul-sucking slice of...
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The Advanced Scout – Baltimore Orioles
Matt Wieters (Photo: Samara Pearlstein) After splitting a series in St. Petersburg, the Boston Red Sox (66-83, 19 games back in the AL East) return to Fenway Park for their last home stand of the...
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Playing the GM Part 1: The Position Players
Coming off of the heels of a 69-93 season, their first 90 loss season since 1966, the Red Sox are in desperate need of a roster makeover. While many have already turned their attention toward the...
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Friday’s Links – Hips Don’t Lie (During Physicals)
Photo by Keith Allison It’s the last Friday of 2012! Here’s some links to check out as you decide who you’re gonna get drunk with on New Year’s Eve. It’s a tough decision, but hey, no pressure. Your...
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Boston’s Platoon Advantage
Daniel Nava (Keith Allison/Flickr.com) There were two American League outfielders who posted an OPS of .880 or higher in 2012: Mike Trout (.963) and Josh Willingham (.890). Needless to say, finding an...
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Friday’s Links – And Then There Were None
Photo courtesy of Kelly O’Connor, sittingstill.net Guys, I’m making the 2013 Baseball Hall of Fame class reunion letters and need some creative – oh. Right. Blank ballots, morality debates, and no...
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Monday’s Links – Old Dogs & New Tricks
Photo by Kelly O’Connor of sittingstill.net If you can’t wait for baseball – and let’s face it, we know you can’t – here’s something to think about: Yesterday will be the last Sunday without any sort...
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A Song for the Season
Alfredo Aceves — Crazy (Gnarls Barkley) As a general rule of thumb, anyone who chooses their number as a tribute to Dennis Rodman has a screw, or two, lose. Aceves is certainly not an exception. Andrew...
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Scouting the Virtual Red Sox
Pictured: 98 Durability. Photo (c) Kelly O’Connor, sittingstill.smugmug.com We’re well into Spring Training now, and that means a couple things. First off, baseball season is almost here, which we can...
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Wednesday’s Links – Pitchers, Prospects & Pinstripes
Photo by Kelly O’Connor of sittingstill.net Dust off your jerseys. Clean up your couches. Baseball is almost back, and we must be ready. It’s the sports version of Christmas. Decision 2013! The...
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Roster Power Rankings, March Edition
Does any player enter the 2013 season as more valuable to the Red Sox than Jon Lester?(Keith Allison/Flickr) Every month, here on Fire Brand, I am going to take a look at the relative value of the 25...
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Wednesday’s Links – First Impressions
Photo by Kelly O’Connor of sittingstill.net Who likes watching fun teams? I like watching fun teams. And from what I saw, the 2013 Red Sox will be fun. So strap yourselves in and enjoy the ride. Sure,...
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Season Preview: Pawtucket Red Sox
I will be writing a team preview for each of the Red Sox minor league affiliates over the next four weeks. First up the Pawtucket Red Sox, who feature a new manager (Gary DiSarcina), and a roster...
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Monday’s Links – Truth & Reconciliation
Photo by Kelly O’Connor of sittingstill.net I know the season’s only six games young, but the Red Sox are returning home with the AL East lead, so there’s something to make your Monday a bit more...
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