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A Look Back: The Red Sox 2003 Draft

With the June draft quickly approaching, we here at BSI have been ramping up our coverage regarding the Sox’s anticipated top ten selection and subsequent picks. Conor has done a great job with his…Read More

Papelbon’s Return To Fenway Is A Watershed Moment

As the Red Sox and Phillies get down to business for some inter-league play, former Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon returns to Fenway Park for the first since his post 2011 season departure for greener…Read More

Shipping Back Up to Boston: Could Papelbon Solve Bullpen Woes?

As Paul Prims wrote here, the Sox bullpen is in a state of flux: filled with injury, inexperience and inconsistency. What had once been arguably the Red Sox’ biggest strength now looked like the weak…Read More

Cook’s Pitching Recipe Barely At a Simmer

After a third straight subpar outing, a 7-5 loss to the Tigers in which he gave up six runs over 4 2/3 innings, the obvious question is “What’s wrong with Aaron Cook?” The equally obvious…Read More

You’re Ben Cherington, the season is in your hands… and the little voice says: “some situations require a change…”

You’re Ben Cherington and you’ve got the ball.  You always wanted to be the guy on the mound with the entire season on the line. You got what you wished for: to be the one who makes the choice…Read More

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2012 All-Stars vs. 1962 All-Stars–Close Call

  Are the 2012 All-Stars as good as the 1962 All-Stars?  My memories of 63 years say “no,”…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

Old Faces, New Places: An Update On 2011 Red Sox Alumni

The 2011-2012 offseason was a big one for the Red Sox. Several players came and went, and many of those…Read More

Ten Things we have Learned about Red Sox so far.

With the second month of the season coming to a close.  I thought I would look back at the ten things…Read More

Red Sox Series 6 Pack: Philadelphia Phillies

It’s time once again for the ever annoying inter-league play and the first stop in the National…Read More

Is Daniel Bard Being Selfish Over Starting for Red Sox

The transition seemed natural. With Jonathan Papelbon gone, Daniel Bard would take over the closing…Read More

Six Games In, 5 Biggest Concerns For Red Sox

After the Red Sox completely sank the playoff ship in September of 2011, expectations for a fast start…Read More

Love Him Or Hate Him, The Red Sox Will Miss Jonathan Papelbon

In the fall of 2011-after a historic collapse- the Red Sox and their fans added a new personality to…Read More

Papelbon’s Mouth Is As Big As His Ego. Fires a Shot at Red Sox Fans

Every Red Sox fan knows that Jonathan Papelbon is one of the greatest closers in the game today. His…Read More

Papelbon Feels the Sting From Red Sox Nation

It became one of the most recognized entrance songs in all of baseball.  The speakers at Fenway Park…Read More

Who is “The Bard of The Pen’s” Biggest Promoter?

“I think Daniel has a phenomenal career ahead of him, and in my opinion, there’s no reason why…Read More

Do the Red Sox have the “AH” Factor?

The official start of spring training is two days away and the excitement of a new season starts to build. …Read More

Will The Pen Bard transition to starter? pitching coach McClure’s sure!

To all the citizens of Red Sox Nation, who worry about whether Daniel, The Pen Bard, can step up to…Read More

MLB expert ranks Sox Hitting and Pitching

  It’s Pre-Season Ranking Time and we citizens of Red Sox Nation are interested to know if our…Read More

Why Can’t the Red Sox Be the Best Team in Baseball Again

  From May through August of last season the Boston Red Sox were the best team in baseball.  They…Read More