Brian Giles claimed off waivers

The Red Sox have claimed Padres outfielder Brian Giles off the waiver wire. Giles is 37 years-old and is putting up some pretty good numbers: .296 AVG, with a .391 OBP.
Unfortunately the Sox more than likely did this just to stop the Angels and Rays from getting Giles (they’re the only 2 teams with [...]

The great Manny debacle of ‘08

When something big happens in the world of sports, I am the guy that everyone rushes to talk to. On Monday mornings my desk becomes a traffic jam of people saying “hey Mike, did you see that play over the weekend?” or “I can’t BELIEVE the Bruins didn’t win that game.”
I usually love it [...]

Michael Bowden AND Jed Lowrie?!

I understand that the cost of relievers over the past few years has skyrocketed, but this asking price is a tad bit ridiculous…
The Boston Globe reported last night that the Red Sox were in the mix for former National’s reliever Jon Rauch. Rauch has a 2.98 ERA and was dealt to the Diamondbacks for [...]

Brian Fuentes trade rumor

As the trade deadline gets closer, the Red Sox have sent out a few feelers in an attempt to bolster their bullpen. One of the biggest names mentioned has been Brian Fuentes. Brian has taken over the closer role in Colorado and has put up decent numbers in his career (3.50 ERA, 439 K and [...]

Brewers looking to trade for Julian Tavarez

It’s been four days since the Red Sox designated Julian Tavarez (link) and they’re still trying to figure out what to do with him. He will be due 3.8 million dollars if they outright release him so they’re trying to trade him on the open market and get something in return.
Unfortunately most teams are [...]

Sox still looking to trade Tavarez?

Boston has been in talks with the Colorado Rockies since last week over a trade involving Julian Tavarez. Tavarez is 0-1 with a disappointing 6.39 ERA thus far this season. Francona has struggled to find chances to get Julian into games this year and that looks to be a major reason that he [...]

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