Today’s Red Sox Transactions
Sunday, August 31st, 2008After winning his major league debut last night, right-hander Michael Bowden was optioned back to Pawtucket this morning.
The team has announced that he will pitch out of the bullpen for the Triple-A playoffs (he will pitch out of the bullpen on Friday night, his regular day of work). In my opinion, NOT [...]
Blyleven / Byrd Connection
Sunday, August 31st, 2008This story was in today’s Boston Globe:
The last time Twins broadcaster Bert Blyleven saw Paul Byrd, Byrd asked the man with one of the greatest curveballs ever to help him with his. “I had Paul show me his grip, and I was able to pull the ball out of his hands,” said Blyleven. “And [...]
This Day in Baseball History: August 31st (Lou Gorman’s Day Of Infamy)
Sunday, August 31st, 2008In 1909, A. J. Reach Company was granted a patent for a cork-centered baseball, which would replace the hard-rubber-core ball.
In 1915, Cubs’ hurler Jim Lavender no-hit the Giants, 2-0.
In 1935, in the first no hitter thrown in Comiskey Park history, Vern Kennedy held the Indians hitless and tripled home three runs in the White Sox [...]
Bowden Solid In Major League Debut, Earns Win In Red Sox 8-2 Triumph
Saturday, August 30th, 2008As I have said before, I can see a day in the not-too-distant future when the Red Sox rotation is Josh Beckett, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Clay Buchholz, Jon Lester and Michael Bowden.
It will be a young, hard-throwing rotation with a couple of high-priced, exceptional stars in front of three young (and inexpensive) studs. The [...]
In The Silo: Buchholz Brilliant In Portland’s 7-0 Win… Sea Dogs Magic Number Now ONE
Saturday, August 30th, 2008August 30th
In Portland, ME, Clay Buchholz pitched eight shutout innings to lead the Sea Dogs over the NH Fisher Cats, 7-0, at Hadlock Field. With tonight’s win and the Binghamton Mets’ loss in New Britain, Portland is now in position to clinch its fourth straight playoff berth tomorrow afternoon.
Buchholz pitched eight shutout innings, allowing just [...]
Dice-K Dazzles In Red Sox 8-0 Win Over White Sox
Saturday, August 30th, 2008Daisuke Matsuzaka was dazzling at Fenway Park last night.
Pitching on short rest due to the organization’s decision to scratch Josh Beckett from his start, Dice-K gave the team an extraordinary effort… he pitched eight shutout hits, limiting the ChiSox to two hits and two walks while striking out seven. The only hits he allowed [...]
This Day in Baseball History: August 30th (Happy Birthday, Teddy Ballgame)
Saturday, August 30th, 2008In 1905, making his major league debut, Ty Cobb doubled off Highlander’s great Jack Chesbro.
In 1916, the Red Sox Dutch Leonard no-hit the Browns at Fenway Park, 4-0.
In 1939, Yankees rookie Atley Donald threw a baseball 94.7 miles per hours to establish a new record for a fast ball.
In 1984, Red Sox LF Jim [...]
Michael Bowden Will Make His Major League Debut Tomorrow Night
Friday, August 29th, 2008Last year it was Clay Buchholz… earlier this year it was Justin Masterson… and tomorrow night it will be Michael Bowden.
They are all young Red Sox pitching prospects who progressed from Double-A to Triple-A to the major leagues in the span of a few months… this evening, the Red Sox officially announced that Bowden will [...]
Beckett Scratched, Evaluated, Placed On DL… With Clean Bill Of Health In Hand, He’s Likely To Pitch Next Friday In Texas
Friday, August 29th, 2008Josh Beckett was supposed to start last Saturday… that appearance was initially pushed back to Tuesday and then again until today. And then he was scratched entirely.
Last night, Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein reported: “(His) symptoms have subsided for the most part, but it’s still just not quite 100 percent. We don’t feel [...]
Giambi Plays Hero In NY, Spoils Sweep As Sox Bullpen Surrenders Late-Inning Lead, 3-2
Friday, August 29th, 2008The Red Sox were on the precipice of hammering another nail into the Yankees coffin. Jon Lester had cruised through 6 2/3 innings in the Red Sox final game in The House That Ruth Built when rookie Cody Ransom doubled into left field.
The Yankee Stadium public address announcer declared that left-handed hitting [...]
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