Michael LaveryMichael Lavery

Notorious scene stealer and breakfast connoisseur. Host of the Passthemike podcast (on itunes) Writer for BoSox Injection, YNE Magazine, and The Baseball Page. Runs Sports Page on Tumblr. Amongst other things.

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Red Sox Sign Napoli; Is He Wasted At First Base?

The Red Sox have signed Mike Napoli to a 3-year $39M deal. Napoli all off-season has appeared to be Boston’s top target. On the day which the Rays signed James Loney to a $2M deal, the Red Sox first…Read More

Closing Time

This week shored up the closer situation for a few teams. The Yankees resigned Mariano Rivera for $10M and the Cubs signed Japanese closer Kyuji Fujikawa to a 2-year deal with a 3rd year option. The question…Read More

Outfield Options Pretty Slim

After Conor’s article on the Red Sox left field prospects, the internal choices in the outfield are pretty weak. With Melky Cabrera joining the Blue Jays and Torii Hunter signing with the Tigers,…Read More

Looking Forward at Dustin Pedroia

With Dustin Pedroia coming off his worst year as a pro (a solid argument could be made for his rookie year), Pedroia must bounce back while leading the team to rebound from it’s worst season in a long…Read More

Do we really want Swish?

Lately I’ve heard people asking if Nick Swisher would be a good fit in Boston. With a weak first baseman class in free agency this year, Swisher could be considered one of the top players targeted, With…Read More

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The Legend of Pedro Ciriaco

Full disclosure. Pedro Ciriaco is my favorite player on the team this season. I’ve always liked the…Read More

Gonzo!

It’s happened. The biggest deal in baseball history (financially) has finally gone thorough. The only…Read More

The Hundred Million Dollar Man

We can rebuild him…we have the economy. This week Red Sox star left fielder and owner of a $142,000,000…Read More

Shortstop Roulette

For the past 8 years the Red Sox have had well documented problems at shortstop. The list includes Orlando…Read More

Unlucky 13

I’m not one to believe in jinxes, curses, Harvey Dent, vampires, or Mitt Romney. There are a lot of…Read More

Builders Not Sellers

Oh, my God, we’re having a fire! Sale. As Tobias Funke famously suggested, maybe it’s time…Read More

Would you trade Ellsbury for Justin Upton?

It seems that Upton’s days in Arizona are coming to an end. I’m not sure why the Diamondbacks aren’t…Read More

A Hero Swims Among Us

“Do you know who I am?” Clay Buchholz asks as he slaps esophagitis in the face. “King Kong ain’t…Read More

Bard Back to the Pen

Today Daniel Bard announced that he’s decided that he should go back to the bullpen and the team…Read More

Which Red Sox Position Players Deserve All-Star Appearances?

Based on the current voting results from June 11th, only one Red Sox player is slated to start the All-Star…Read More

Does Soler make sense for the Red Sox?

Bids are expected to be finalized and submitted today for 20-year old Cuban outfielder Jorge Soler. Soler…Read More

Likability Factor.

I have a very simple question. Is this team likable? For the first time in a while, I feel like I can…Read More

Castro On The Block: Can The Red Sox Get Involved?

The Cubs today make it aware that they are willing to trade anyone on the big league roster besides…Read More

How The World Has Changed Since The Red Sox Were Last Over .500

It’s been a long time since the Red Sox have been over .500. In reality it’s been since the Red…Read More

Better Ideas for Jordan’s Promotions

  For years now Jordan’s Furniture has had giveaway promotions with the Red Sox. In 2007…Read More