Justin Masterson

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Making a Pitch. Sox Interested in Masterson and Choo?

There was more than a blip on the baseball blogosphere radar today when multiple media outlets reported that the Red Sox were interested in Indians starting pitcher Justin Masterson and outfielder Shin-Soo…Read More

Red Sox Trade Rumor Roundup: Masterson, Sweeney, Betancourt & Liriano

With just over 24-hours until the trade deadline, the Red Sox have plenty of irons in the fire but have yet to pull the trigger on a major deal.  Rumors are swirling and internal names such as Josh Beckett,…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

Lowe & Masterson Bring Painful Reminder to Red Sox Fans

When the Cleveland Indians settle in to Fenway Park for a four game series starting Thursday night, there will be four former Red Sox players who are dawning the Tribe’s uniform and calling Cleveland…Read More

Three Players The Red Sox Would Welcome Back In 2012

    With the Red Sox more than halfway through spring training, I find myself a little more anxious each day. It’s a yearly occurrence where I find myself constantly thinking baseball…Read More

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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

Josh Reddick is Awarded Red Sox Rookie of the Year

Josh Reddick returned to Boston one last time last night to be honored to as Boston’s Rookie of…Read More

Epstein learns from mistakes with Red Sox; commits to rebuilding Cubs

With news that the Chicago Cubs acquired former Red Sox draft pick and prospect Anthony Rizzo, it further…Read More

OK, John Henry. Loosen Up and Have Some Fun

      Gentle reader, I must confess I am confused; perhaps, as I approach my dotage, this…Read More

Is Alfredo Aceves and Daniel Bard ready to Start?

Now that the question on whether John Lackey will be pitching for the Sox in 2012 has been answered,…Read More

Erik Bedard Impressive in Debut but outdueled By Justin Masterson

With the exception of a sloppy second inning, Erik Bedard‘s Red Sox debut was one of hope and…Read More

Erik Bedard Makes His Sox Debut Tonight. Less will be More.

All of us are hoping that we see glimmers of the Erik Bedard of 2007 tonight.  Since this will be his…Read More

Random Thoughts of the First Half

With the second half of the season about to begin, I thought it would be a good time to reflect on the…Read More

Justin Masterson is 3-0, In Case You Weren’t Paying Attention

Just in case you have been wallowing in your beer and not paying attention, Justin Masterson of the Cleveland…Read More

Will Felix Again be King in the Al this year?

Will Felix Hernandez repeat as this year’s CY Young winner?   Let the record show that I don’t…Read More

Masterson Dominates, Sox Embarassed

Since heading to Cleveland from Boston at the trade deadline in 2009 for Victor Martinez, Justin Masterson…Read More

Drama Abound in Sox 2nd Straight Walk-off Win

After 2 dramatic games against the Detroit Tigers, the 3rd couldn’t involve more late game heroics,…Read More

Boston Red Sox Players Of The Month!

**Hey sports fans you better run, hop, jump and or skip your way over and cast your vote.  As there’s…Read More

Red Sox vs Rangers – Series Quickie!

After losing to 2 of 3 from the Toronto Blue Jays this past weekend, the Boston Red Sox are now headed…Read More

Congratulations John Smoltz!

Congratulations John Smoltz!  It’s been a few weeks in the making, but Smoltz earns his first…Read More