Woe Is Me

Despite their jump into second place in the three-headed AL East playoff race, this past weekend was traumatic for Red Sox fans.  First, Dustin Pedroia went down with an ankle injury after fouling a ball off his foot.  He was seen in a walking boot and on crutches after the game, and is expected to [...]

Work Hard and You’ll Get $68 Million. Beckett Did.

On Monday, the Red Sox signed Josh Beckett to a four-year $68 million dollar contract.  He’ll turn 30 this year but has two World Series rings.  In his three seasons with the Sox he’s had one stellar year, one disappointing injury-plagued year, and one so-so trending toward good year.  He’s gone 106-68 with a 3.81 [...]

The Ace in the Nose

The Red Sox need to do some re-building if they’re going to compete with the soon-to-be-champion Yankees next season. Leave no stone unturned, Theo! Well, maybe one stone.