Red Sox Finalize Okajima Deal
The Red Sox completed a 1 year 1.75 million dollar deal with Okajima recently. The Red Sox released the recently acquired Max Ramirez to make room. The Cubs claimed Max Ramirez in his second team switch in the last week. The Red Sox will most likely have him compete at spring training for a
What We Should Expect From Red Sox Spring Training
The Red Sox have re-vamped in most areas on the field this year. From Adrian Gonzalez to Carl Crawford to Bobby Jenks. These three players are guaranteed spots on the roster, but some players, however, don’t have that luxury. This makes Spring Training a competitive and intense environment for many such as Jed Lowrie, Marco Scutaro, Jose Iglesias, Darnell McDonald, Ryan Kalish and Daniel Nava. I breakdown each race below:
Jed Lowrie vs. Marco Scutaro vs. Jose Iglesias
Jed Lowrie: After returning from surgery and illness, Jed Lowrie impressed the Red Sox with his super-utility capabilities. Appearing at third base, first base, shortstop, and
Payday: Comparing Red Sox and Yankees Salaries
I thought to myself the other night, “How many years of Ellsbury could you get for the amount of money for one year of A-Rod?” Well, using Ellsbury’s $400K salary and A-Rod’s lucrative $33 million dollar salary, the answer is *drum roll please* 82.5. That’s right, the amount of salary/years for Jacoby Ellsbury to reach the amount of money Alex Rodriguez makes every season is 82.5. Sure, Ellsbury and Rodriguez are VERY different players, but not
Adrian Gonzalez And Carl Crawford’s Impact
What a week! The Red Sox pick up Adrian Gonzalez via trade and signing Carl Crawford to a seven-year contract. I decided to compare the players we picked up with who they are replacing. First I will list the WAR and UZR/150 stats and then the batting statistics. For players who were injured for a
The Circle Of Life: Red Sox Touching All Bases Before Trading For A-Gonz
What a crazy weekend. Let me refresh your memory on what happened. First, Adrian Gonzalez trade talks heat up. Second, Adrian Gonzalez is reportedly traded to Boston for pitching prospect Casey Kelly, among others. Then, the Red Sox cannot agree to a contract extension and the trade dies down. Finally, earlier tonight, the Red Sox agree to the trade. My mind is officially a roller-coaster. Excitement, disappointment, and ultimately excitement again is tough for me to
Gonzo, Gonzo, Gonzo!
Can you imagine cheering “Gonzo! Gonzo! Gonzo!” as Adrian Gonzalez steps up to the plate? Wait no more. Multiple sources say that Adrian Gonzalez is coming to Boston today for his physical, and contract extensions are already being considered. Adrian Gonzalez’s shoulder injury is necessary of review, even though he is expected to be ready on Opening Day (in Texas). Prospects Casey Kelly and Anthony Rizzo would almost definitely be heading west along with one or two others.
10:51 AM- Sources say that the package heading to California includes