September Call-Ups: Boston edition
Let’s start by looking at some of the ages of the players Boston has added in September…. Scott Atchison, 35 year old September call-up Trever Miller 38 Scott Atchison 35 Joey Gathright 30 Conor...
View ArticleCall Him Up: CWS Champion CFs From USC
In 1973, the Red Sox had the 41st pick in the amateur draft. The club used it to select Fred Lynn from USC. He played centerfield on the Trojans for four years, and all four years his team won the...
View ArticleBoston’s Next Great Rookie Duo
Sometimes the best trades are the ones you never make. Since the Miami Marlins have made it clear that they are not trading Giancarlo Stanton, then Red Sox fans need not worry that future stars Xander...
View ArticleOdds of Reaching the Big Leagues: Michael Almanzar
When you look at the list of players that fill all the minor league rosters, you might wonder where they all came from, and what their chances are of making it to The Show. Nick Hagadone I made up a...
View Article2015 Red Sox homegrown roster
It has been reported that when Theo Epstein ran the Red Sox, one of his goals was to have a team all made from homegrown talent. The Red Sox might be closer to that look than you think. In 2015 this...
View ArticleRating the Red Sox farm system 2013 vs. 2005
It looks like the Red Sox farm system is getting a bad rap these days, as Keith Law of ESPN has them ranked 17th out of 30 teams. Jed Hoyer I don’t think Law knows what he is talking about. I think the...
View ArticleFive Red Sox sinking way below Mendoza Line
Everyone inside baseball knows what the “Mendoza Line” is. Mario Mendoza was a slick fielding shortstop in the late 70′s and early 80′s, but his batting average was usually just above .200. That line...
View ArticleRed Sox prospects rising each day
Red Sox prospects are rising more each day. Anthony Ranaudo pitching for LSU The brightest ones are now in Portland with the Sea Dogs. Anthony Ranaudo was pitching a scoreless ballgame entering the...
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