John Farrell Offered Blue Jays’ Managing Job

Multiple sources are telling CSNNE.com’s Sean McAdam that Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell has been officially offered the Blue Jays’ vacant manager’s job. Farrell was reportedly one of three finalists for the position (including Sox bench coach DeMarlo Hale), which opened after Cito Gaston retired from his 2nd stint in Toronto… McAdam reports that [...]

John Farrell Next Blue Jays Manager

According to a tweet from Peter Gammons, Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell will be the Blue Jays’ next manager. Three different Major League GM’s insisted that Toronto will select Farrell to replace Cito Gaston. Farrell is one of baseball’s most respected pitching coaches despite the fact that Boston’s pitching staff slipped in the American [...]

Adrian Beltre Sweepstakes Down To Red Sox & Angels

The Tigers have agreed to a 2-year contract extension with potential free agent third baseman Brandon Inge. The deal includes a 2013 club option, and Detroit is now out of the running for Adrian Beltre. Jon Heyman of SI.com tweeted on Thursday morning that Beltre will either sign with the Red Sox or the Angels, [...]

Fenway Park Dimensions Shrinking?

The Red Sox have begun the final phase of their renovation plan for Fenway Park, Boston’s home since 1912. From the monster seats to the right field roof deck, it’s been quite a makeover since ownership began the process. Renovations have helped to add seating, increase revenue, and improve the overall fan experience. But none [...]

C.C. Sabathia Must Channel 2007 Josh Beckett

Backs against the wall, 3-1 down in the ALCS with a starting ace throwing in Game 5. Sound familiar? The Yankees are in that position after another embarrassing, blowout loss to the Rangers in Game 4 in the Bronx on Tuesday night. C.C. Sabathia takes the mound for New York in Game 5 on Wednesday [...]

POLL: Former Red Sox Players Choking In The LCS

While current Red Sox players compete for tee times at various golf courses around the country, several former Sox players are still competing for valuable playoff wins in the League Championship Series this October. Some fans might enjoy seeing a guy like David Murphy come up big in Texas, but I’m guessing that most take [...]

Red Sox Hard After Carl Crawford?

Peter Gammons recently talked baseball with The Big Show on WEEI radio in Boston, giving an intriguing and somewhat surprising prediction when it comes to the Red Sox and free agent outfielder Carl Crawford. “My guess is that they’re going to go real hard after Carl Crawford,” Gammons said. The Angels are rumored to have [...]

Red Sox Ratings Fall Out Of Top 5

For six consecutive seasons, the Red Sox dominated local cable and satellite ratings in Major League Baseball. NESN was a gold mine and Sox games were among the most watched cable events in New England. In 2010, cable and satellite ratings for Red Sox games dropped by a whopping 38% to just a 5.9 rating. [...]

Red Sox Most Injured Team In Baseball

Fangraphs.com has released a highly detailed spreadsheet notating every single trip to the DL in Major League Baseball this season. They simplify it by breaking down total trips and total days lost by team. In a revelation that will shock no one in Red Sox Nation, the Sox had the most total trips to the [...]

POLL: Should The Red Sox Trade Dice-K?

To say that Dice-K’s four years with the Red Sox have been frustrating would be the understatement of the century. He nibbles away for 5 or 6 innings and leaves Red Sox Nation wondering why it cost $51 just to talk with a guy who doesn’t speak English. But is having Daisuke Matsuzaka as the [...]

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