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Jonny Gomes, Ryan Sweeney, and Maximizing Advantages

Earlier this offseason the Red Sox signed former Athletic, Jonny Gomes, to a two-year, $10 million deal. Many, including me, were puzzled because Gomes, a notoriously poor defender, would be slated to…Read More

Can Ryan Sweeney Become Boston’s Nick Swisher?

After the Red Sox non-tendered Ryan Sweeney everyone, including Sweeney, figured that was it for him in Boston. Then another Ryan – Kalish – went down with a torn labrum in his right, non-throwing…Read More

Ryan Sweeney, The Forgotten Outfielder

Ever since the Red Sox have been effectively knocked out of the postseason, attention has been shifted to the future. It’s true that there are lots of holes in this team’s lineup and pitching…Read More

Welcome to The DL Mr. Middlebrooks

Name please? Ah, yes, right here, Middlebrooks. There we have it. We’ve been expecting you. Welcome to the DL Mr. Middlebrooks. May I call you Will? I think we might as well get familiar with one…Read More

Ryan Sweeney Breaks Hand in Bizarre Twist of Fate for Red Sox

The name Ryan Sweeney was one that was often heard when discussing the Red Sox trade rumors leading up this year’s July trade deadline.  But after a run in with a strong door, Sweeney suddenly became indispensable,…Read More

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Don’t Pray for Miracle Trade Today…Or Playoffs this year…How many more “sold-out” fans?

  Keep you expectations at, or below, sea level about Red Sox trades—there won’t be any. [OK,…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…Read More

Ciriaco The Hero Again In 3-2 Extra Inning Win

 Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-US PRESSWIRE Last night was absolutely a must-win game for the…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

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…Read More

Red Sox Trade Rumors: Teams Calling for Outfielders

The expected return of Jacoby Ellsbury and Carl Crawford means only one thing for the abundance of outfielders…Read More

Red Sox Trade Rumors: Chicago Cubs Interested in Ryan Sweeney

The trade deadline is less than three weeks away and while the Red Sox currently have more questions…Read More

Sweeney Placed On 15-Day DL; Kalish Called Up

It’s been a long time in waiting, but the Red Sox will finally get another glimpse at former top…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

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

Red Sox Move Out Of Last With 7-4 Win Over Jays

This was a strange game for the Red Sox on many levels– regardless, it got the job done as they…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

Red Sox Injury Update

The Red Sox list of walking wounded had one less name on it before the game on Monday as Ryan Sweeney…Read More

Ryan Sweeney Returns to Red Sox Lineup; Che-Hsuan Lin Optioned

The Red Sox outfield is getting a much needed mended body back in the form of Ryan Sweeney who was activated…Read More

Red Sox Roster Moves: Scott Podsednik Called Up

In what was almost a necessity, the Red Sox have called up outfielder Scott Podsednik to join the big…Read More