The Sox are going to have a difficult time making the playoffs this year. I’m no sucker for the Jays quick start (they’ll start to slip once they deal Roy Hallady and realize Marco Scutaro is starting at shortstop) but I think the rest of the American League is better than most pundits allow.
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Posted by Charles Bisbee | No comments yet
A lot of people have their proverbial panties in a bunch over Josh Beckett’s high-and-tight pitch in the first inning of Boston’s game against Los Angeles on Easter Sunday. Pundits, fans of other Major League clubs and even some who root for the Red Sox have labeled Beckett’s "misfire" as dirty, dangerous and suspension worthy. I say, relax people, stop being so sensitive. Boston’s ace was doing what his pitching brethren have taught him through the decades. Beckett was sending a message. You can call it archaic, but it’s part of America’s pastime.
Posted by Christian Mielcarek | 1 comment
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim won the American League West by 21 games in 2008, a margin 13 1/2 games wider than the next largest difference which was the Chicago Cubs’ 7 1/2 game lead over National League Wild Card winner Milwaukee. With the departures of some key Angels and the acquisitions of some big name players by the other teams in the West, the race will tighter, but don’t expect Texas, Oakland or Seattle to leapfrog Los Angeles who should capture their fifth division title in six years.
Posted by Christian Mielcarek | 1 comment
Who is Craig Sager and why do I want to watch him talk about how much gum Terry Francona chews during a game? I know this guys works as a sideline reporter for NBA games on TNT, but my question is
Posted by Seth Mott | No comments yet
With the MLB playoffs set to begin, there is a subtle difference in the air compared to start of any other postseason. In the NHL, fans can potentially look forward to a great Canadians/Bruins series that is not only exciting, but has a historical kick to it. Likewise basketball fans always have the chance to see if the Suns can finally get past the Spurs and football fans love seeing the rivalry of the Eagles Vs the City of Philadelphia when the Eagles so much as get tackled for a loss.
Posted by Karol Kudyba | No comments yet
Everybody has there own opinion about Manny being traded, especially people here in Boston. The bottom line is he is gone, and I for one am happy. Forget about the fact he was a great hitter, a pain in the neck, and that he was basicly dumped and not traded. Lets look at the rest of the season for the sox.
Posted by Patrick Sbordone | 1 comment
Last week I droned on about the mind-numbing dullness of baseball’s mid-season. This week I’m eating my words.
Lets break down the two biggest deals:
Teixeira to the Halos: Braves trade Teixeira, who will become a free agent after this season, for Casey Kotchman (he of the .280 batting average, 12 dingers and 55 RBI). How did the Braves get fleeced here? They get a legitimate, starting first baseman who is excited about playing in Atlanta and who should hang round for a while. In return, they surrender a three-month rental player. Immediate advantage: Halos. Long-term advantage: Braves.
Posted by Charles Bisbee | No comments yet
What can I say - the day after John Lackey comes two outs away from throwing a no hitter is the day I write my first entry. I can honestly say I have mixed feelings about last night. Although the Red Sox have thrown four no-hitters in my lifetime, I have yet to watch one of them. Now I'm finally watching a Red Sox game, beginning to end, and there's a no hitter going. Except there's a problem.
Posted by Tony Rossi | No comments yet
There are a few things Red Sox fans know from recent past experience: 1. Never, ever count them out of a game or a series (see playoffs vs Yankees Circa 2004). 2. They often struggle against good teams during the regular season, especially when the pitching rotation does not match up (ie the Angels number one starter vs the Sox number five). 3. The Red Sox have been able to win in October. 4. Lately, the Angels have a better chance winning the Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes in October than they do winning a playoff baseball game.
Posted by Greg Cunningham | No comments yet
According to several blogs, including Baseball Digest Daily, Mark Teixeira is headed to the Angels, in exchange for middling 1B Casey Kotchman and minor-league pitcher Stephen Marek, with perhaps others thrown into the mix.
Posted by Street Reporter | 2 comments
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Moving away from the National League we will turn our attention to the much better American League. We will start out west which a division that should be a great two horse race. The Rangers are still struggling; the A’s are now re-building which leaves us with the Mariners and the Angels. Let’s get to it.
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