Jon Lester looks to give the Sox a 2-1 lead in the ALCS today... will he also be the Game 6 starter?
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This whole series relies on Daisuke Matsuzaka limiting the amount of walks he gives up and the amount of pitches he needs to throw to get outs. Let me throw some numbers at you..IP by the bullpen in 2007: 447 inningsIP by the bullpen in 2008: 479.2 inningsThis year saw an increase by 32.2 innings.   more...
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The Rays are baseball's feel good story of the year... but the Red Sox aren't a boring, hated dynasty yet... are they?
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Right off the bat, you have to mention the injuries. Boston is without 3B Mike Lowell and Tampa is without closer Troy Percival. Boston’s replacement on the roster goes to RP Mike Timlin, while Tampa has added SP Edwin Jackson.On paper, Boston has the advantage in 5 of the 9 spots in the line   more...
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Matsuzaka grew up pitching in domes filled with crazy Japanese baseball fans... you think a few cowbells and low hanging catwalks are gonna scare him?
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Tony Mazz of the Boston Globe talks about the Red Sox v Rays ALCS match-up.
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The Red Sox have clinched another playoff spot... get photos and video of the celebration at The Bottom Line.
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Jonathan Papelbon is notorious for his strong dancing skills. Remember the Irish jig he performed last year in the playoffs? That was a classic. And right there next to the Irish jig was Papelbon's Milli Vanilli Remix he did with Manny Delcarmen. Even though we already knew that Papelbon was   more...
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Jon Lester does it again! The Angels failed on the suicide squeeze and Jed Lowrie drove in the series winning run in the 9th!
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Injuries to Mike Lowell and JD Drew? An over worked Papelbon and a mediocre bullpen? The inability to win tight games? They've 10 games to figure it out - what ever it is...
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Video of Jonathan Papelbon and Manny Delcarmen... lip synching to Milli Vanilli.
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With saves always being a hot commodity in fantasy baseball and the holds category gaining in popularity, it is important to keep an eye on relievers during Spring Training. In the coming week, FSE will examine the bullpens of each Major League team and see who will be filling the roles of closer   more...
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From Extra Bases:PITCHERSStartersJon Lester (L)Daisuke MatsuzakaJosh BeckettRelieversTim WakefieldPaul ByrdJavier Lopez (L)Manny DelcarmenHideki Okajima (L)Justin MastersonJonathan PapelbonPOSITIONAL PLAYERSProjected starting lineupJacoby Ellsbury, CFDustin Pedroia, 2BDavid...Click the link to read   more...
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According to the Denver Post, the Red Sox and Rockies are talking about a swap including Todd Helton. An exact trade isn't mentioned, but among the players that may be involved are Mike Lowell, Manny Delcarmen and Craig Hansen. If Lowell is moved, Kevin Youkilis would shift to third. Helton would   more...
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Comcast's Gary Tanguay's game show host impression is as annoying at losing 4 of 6 to the Rays... but Justin Masterson's antics during this bit almost make up for his Tuesday night meltdown... almost.
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