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 [...]
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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 »
Winter meetings ongoing updates – Monday
Posted in 2011 Winter Meetings, tagged Andrew Bailey, Bill Buckner, Bobby Valentine, David Wright, Houston Street, Josh Willingham, Louis Titant, Michael Cuddyer, MLB Winter Meetings, Ron Santo, Ryan Madson on December 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
6:30am – Mets reportedly dangling David Wright as potential trade meat. Needless to say, that didn’t take long. Has options through 2013 which won’t be by the time the turn everything around. 9:20am – Phillies out completely on Michael Cuddyer – Giants, Red Sox, Twins amongst loudest suitors. 10:40am – Bobby Valentine is advocating for [...]
Red Sox hot stove weekly round-up (11/29-12/5)
Posted in 2011 Winter Meetings, 2011-2012 Offseason, 2012 Red Sox offseason, tagged Adam Dunn, Andrew Bailey. Luis Ayala, Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, C.J. Wilson, Chris Capuano, D'Marlo Hale, Dave Magadin, David Cone, David Ortiz, Heath Bell, hiroki Kuroda, Jason Varitek, Jed Lowrie, Joel Zumaya, Jonathan Broxton, Josh Reddick, Josh Willingham, Kevin Youkilis, Larry Lucchino, Richard Peterson, Roy Oswalt, Ryan Madson, Tim Wakefield, Victor Martinez on December 5, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Here’s your weekly headlines heading into the winter meetings: Of course in the biggest news of the week, the Red Sox hired new manager Bobby Valentine. Valentine comes to the Sox on a 2-year deal. The winter meetings will be going full bore this week and the Red Sox will surely be in the thick [...]