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Entries from April 20th, 2009

Masterful Masterson

April 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Justin Masterson, Tim Wakefield

The spot start is a strange phenomenon. It can make or break a young pitcher. And it can become the lot of an old bullpen hand. Justin Masterson performed well today–especially considering the early Marathon Monday start. Consider the line: 5.1 innings pitched, 4 hits, 1 run, 1 earned run, 2 bases on balls, and [...]

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Questions For 2009

April 6th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized

As we prepare for a new season of Red Sox baseball and all that that entails, here are some questions I’ve got going into the season, ranging from the product on the field to the organization in general. Of particular interest to me will be the continued development of the Red Sox brand by this [...]

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The New York Yankees Will Soon Announce…

April 2nd, 2009 · 2 Comments · New York Yankees, Red Sox

…that they have signed Frank Catalanotto to a one year deal. If they’re smart. News out of Surprise Arizona today is that the Rangers have given the legendary Red Sox-killer his unconditional release to make way for the legendary Dodger-bust Andruw Jones. If Brian Cashman has the sense God gave the average rosin bag, he’ll [...]

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