Today's links include stories on the Red Sox rotation, some potential story lines in the 2013 season, and a proposed rule change to offset the current qualifying offer concerns.
Another week with no progress in the Mike Napoli talks, but hey, they scouted Javier Vazquez, so... When do they start playing?
The Red Sox have signed Jonathan Diaz and Mark Hamilton to minor league contracts.
There are prospects outside of Boston's best that have their own questions, and Jason Parks has answers
Today's links include stories on the Red Sox rotation, some potential story lines in the 2013 season, and a proposed rule change to offset the current qualifying offer concerns.
Another week with no progress in the Mike Napoli talks, but hey, they scouted Javier Vazquez, so... When do they start playing?
The Red Sox have signed Jonathan Diaz and Mark Hamilton to minor league contracts.
Nothing against Middlebrooks, but maybe it's time I stop buying player shirts
Ryan Sweeney's season was bad. The way he got here makes it worse.
What will the Red Sox do next year? I don't know, but we can at least guess at what people will say about it.
Today's articles include the ongoing conversations of Adam LaRoche versus Mike Napoli, some analysis of Joel Hanrahan's past, and how Hurricane Sandy impacted Ryan Kalish.
The Red Sox won't have a closer battle, but they do have two closers
Every year, as the offseason winds down, teams snap up the remnants of the free agent market on minor league deals. And every year some fans ridicule these upside-only moves.
The Red Sox had a terrible year in the major leagues, but a strong year in the minors. Now it's time to construct the new top prospects list that reflects the improvement shown by the farm system in 2012.
Can he pitch? That's what Boston wants to find out
The OTM Podcast is back with the first show of 2013. This week we're looking at Will Middlebrooks, David Ortiz, Joel Hanrahan, and Giancarlo Stanton.
Today's links include looks back at the 2012 season, as well as looks forward to next year. Additionally, we look some changes to the league's current compensatory pick rules in free agency.
Bill Parker expounds on the legend of one of the least appreciated 2012 Red Sox: Nick Punto.
Boston still hasn't signed Mike Napoli, but that doesn't mean it's time to look elsewhere
The Red Sox have many question marks on their roster, but their relief corps looks like one with a lot of potential. How far can they carry this team?
Too long; didn't read: Zach Stewart was really, really bad.
How much would you sacrifice to get your grubby little mitts on a 23-year-old who hit 71 major league homers over the last two seasons?
Today's links look back at the year that was, as well as ahead to the coming year. There is also some analysis of the Hall of Fame ballot, and a look at lineup protection.
It's the end of the year. Is it also the end of an era in Red Sox baseball?
You would think that, with so many to choose from, this would be difficult
Today's links include stories on Stephen Drew, the Mike Napoli situation, and more discussion on the Hall of Fame ballot.
While Felix Doubront is an intriguing young pitcher, he didn't have great results last year. Will he be able to make the proper adjustments to take the next step in 2013?
On this edition of the Bucs Dugout Podcast, David and I discuss the Francisco Liriano and Joel Hanrahan moves and their implications for the Pirates. Also, we welcome Marc Normandin of Baseball...