So the Red Sox finally found their closer today, trading Josh Reddick, Miles Head and Raul Alcantara to the Oakland A’s in exchange for Andrew Bailey and outfielder Ryan Sweeney. How does this deal look for Boston? At first glance, I’d say ‘good’. In terms of what we lost: I’m not really as high on [...]
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Taking a look at Mark Melancon and the deal that brought him to the Red Sox
Posted in 2011-2012 Offseason, 2012 Red Sox offseason, Mark Melancon, tagged Andrew Bailey, Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, Jed Lowrie, Jesse Crain, Koji Uehara, Kyle Wieland, Mark Lowe, Mark Melancon, Ryan Madson on December 15, 2011 | 1 Comment »
What kind of a pitcher is he? All things considered, Mark Melancon should be a strong addition to the Boston Red Sox bullpen. He throws a fastball in the 92-95mph range and on some occasions, can top out at 96. He throws a 12-6 curve and has a change-up although he developed a cut fastball [...]
Two rumored trades that shouldn’t go down
Posted in 2012 Red Sox offseason, tagged Andrew Bailey, Arizona Diamondbacks, Ben Cherington, Billy Beane, Boston Red Sox, Jed Lowrie, Joe Saunders, John Lackey, Josh Reddick, Oakland A's on December 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Hi all. Boring Friday night so I figured I’d just post some random musings on the two seemingly hot-to-trot Red Sox trade rumors. I’ve gotta be honest, I’m not wild about either deal. First the one I really, really don’t like: Joe Saunders – I don’t get this move at all. In fact it seems [...]
