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The Red Sox: Low Risk/High Reward Strategy
The impact of a down economy has been felt throughout the MLB, there's no denying that. The Red Sox however, are attempting to use that to their advantage. With signings like Brad Penny, Takashi Saito and John Smoltz, Boston is looking to potentially add "All-Star" type depth to their roster...
Red Sox set starters for first slate of spring games
Terry Francona announced the first slate of starting pitchers for the upcoming Spring Training games today: Wednesday vs. Boston College: Josh Beckett Wednesday at Minnesota: Tim Wakefield Thursday vs. Pittsburgh: Jon Lester Friday at Tampa Bay: Michael Bowden Saturday vs. Northeastern: Kris...
Top 10 of '08: Honorable Mentions
UPDATE: Poll attached! Coco "Neo" Crisp dodging Shields' fist of furry. This is an honorable mention in OTM's top 10 Red Sox moments of the year. (via d.yimg.com) While the hot stove continues to sizzle, we here at Over The Monster are going to start our second annual top 10 Red Sox moments of...
Boston interested in Jake Peavy?
With deals breaking down to trade Jake Peavy to the Braves and the Cubs, what will it take for the Red Sox to swoop in, flash Peavy a smile and lure him to Boston? Nick Cafardo writes the Red Sox have "some" interest: The Red Sox have "some" interest in Jake Peavy, but as of a few days ago the...
Q&A with the Globe's Tony Massarotti
The Boston Globe's Tony Massarotti was kind enough to answer some questions from us at Over The Monster regarding everything and anything Red Sox. Massarotti has been covering the Red Sox since 1994 when he was with the Boston Herald. In September, Massarotti made a move to the Globe where he has...
Que Sera, Sera
Let me tell you a story. There once was a pitcher with enormous talent. In the minor leagues, he struck out many batters (9.18 K / 9IP), but he was never truly dominant (4.79 ERA, 1.39 WHIP). After three years in the system, in which he never topped A-ball, he was left unprotected by his club....
Buchholz demoted to Portland
After another bad start, Clay Buchholz has been demoted to Portland: Terry Francona announced after the game that Clay Buchholz, who allowed five runs over 2-1/3 innings in an 11-6 Sox loss to the Orioles was demoted to Double-A Portland to work out his pitching issues. "I talked to Buck and we...
5th Starter Woes
Last night's game confirmed something I've said repeatedly. The Rangers have the best offense in the league, and the only team that hits better than they do is whoever they're pitching against. Charlie Zink's debut was a disappointment. In 4.1 innings, he allowed 11 hits, 8 runs (all earned), and...
Trying on the Other Sox
Over the past four years, teams named Sox have won three World Series titles. This week, the two Sox teams meet for an epic four-game battle with important playoff implications. The Chicago White Sox were not supposed to compete this year. Baseball Prospectus pegged them third in the division,...
Walkaholics Anonymous
It's no secret that the Red Sox like walks. Since the beginning of the Epstein era, the front office has prized hitters that can draw them and get on base. The Sox have been 1st in OBP four of the last six seasons (starting in '03), and 2nd in the remaining two seasons. Sometimes an interest goes...
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