Author: kyle porch

JD and Mookie: The Next Power Duo

JD and Mookie: The Next Power Duo

Posted by | May 22, 2018 | ,

The power duo of JD Martinez and Mookie Betts are tearing up starting pitching this season.  How long can they keep up this historic pace? After the Red Sox beat the Rays 4-2 at the trop, Mookie Betts took sole possession of league leader in home runs. He ripped a three run laser to left field to drive in Sandy Leon and Jackie Bradley Jr. in the third inning.  He currently leads the league in average (.365), Home runs (16), runs (49) and slugging percentage (7.60). The list continues. With teammate JD Martinez not too far behind him in...

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Carson Smith: Bounce Back Season Or Back To The DL?

Carson Smith: Bounce Back Season Or Back To The DL?

Posted by | May 16, 2018 | ,

While his start to the season has proved to be a rocky one at best, will he be able to turn it around? For Carson Smith, his recovery from Tommy John surgery is over 2 years in the making. While landing himself on the disabled list yet again has stirred up some controversy. After leaving Monday’s 6-5 loss in the end of the 8th, he threw his glove during a tantrum which resulted the injury. On Wednesday, Smith said in a statement: ” “I think my shoulder’s tired in general, just from pitching. I’ve thrown a lot lately and I...

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The Red Sox Need Another Right Handed Starter

The Red Sox Need Another Right Handed Starter

Posted by | May 14, 2018 | , ,

With 4 southpaws in the starting rotation, adding another right handed starting pitcher would help bring more transition throughout series. As of right now, the rotation consists of Sale,Price,Porcello,Rodriguez, and Pomeranz. Does anyone else spot the problem? There is only one right handed starter!!! Sure, Steven Wright has recently been activated by the Red Sox but will he make an impact? Well, his last start was April 29, 2017, and he will start his way back as a bullpen player ( for now.) The rotation has struggled a little bit within the last two series. Within the last seven...

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Jackie Bradley Jr. Has To Go!!!

Jackie Bradley Jr. Has To Go!!!

Posted by | May 9, 2018 | ,

While his outstanding defensive plays keep us in awe, this experiment has to end at some point. Jackie simply cannot hit the ball, need I say it again?? While after every at bat that becomes an out, we all think it. Sure his catches and amazing arm is very helpful, there’s others who can replace him. Without him, the outfield is still strong. With Mookie Betts and Andrew Benintendi in the corners, we could always use another fierce hitter in the lineup. The red sox had that opportunity. Back in July, rumors came about that the team turned down...

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The History Of The Boston Red Sox: Jersey Number 1-3

The History Of The Boston Red Sox: Jersey Number 1-3

Posted by | Apr 16, 2018 | ,

In a new series by Boston Sports Extra, we decided to take a look back at the historic players to dawn our jersey numbers. Let’s witness history! Number 1 Bobby Doerr: Until recently, Bobby was the oldest living member of the Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame. He played second base for the Red Sox from 1937-1951. He once lead the American league with consecutive chances without an error (414) in 1948. Throughout his career, he hit a .288 average with 233 career home runs, 2,042 hits, and 1,247 career runs batted in. He currently has his number retired at...

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Red Sox Beat New York In Round One

Red Sox Beat New York In Round One

Posted by | Apr 10, 2018 | ,

The battle of David vs. Goliath was more of a thrashing, as Mookie, and Chris Sale lead the charge and beat the Yankees 14-1 . While both teams sent their aces out in the first match up of the year, Luis Severino didn’t have a shot. Chris sale mowed down 8 while lasting 6 innings in a monstrous 14-1 win. This brings their season record to 9-1 while New York is sitting at 5-6 ( 4.5 games back.) Mookie Betts went 4-4 while hitting a grand slam and collecting 4 rbis and drawing a walk. Hanley extended his hit...

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Why the American League Needs to Fear Xander Bogaerts

Why the American League Needs to Fear Xander Bogaerts

Posted by | Apr 8, 2018 | ,

How removing the pressure and high expectations for Xander Bogaerts will make him a dangerous threat in 2018: In the hopes of a career season, Xander Bogaerts is looking like the touted prospect four years ago. With all this power and offensive production one has to wonder: did we lose faith in our shortstop? While collecting 6 RBIs, including a monstrous grand slam in a 10-3 hammering over the Tampa Bay Rays, it felt like a coming out party. This season alone he sports a .371 average with 2 homers and  9 RBIs throughout the first eight games. The offseason...

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Can We Get Chris Sale a Win?

Can We Get Chris Sale a Win?

Posted by | Apr 5, 2018 | ,

One of the most dominating pitcher in the American League has two no decisions. When will the cards fall for Chris Sale? With his second start of the season on Tuesday against the Marlins, Chris Sale did Chris Sale things. He went five innings, allowing one run and five hits. He also struck out six. Just like last season, he had a no decision to start the season. But after this start can we please get him into the win column? The dominant left hander made a huge run towards AL Cy Young Award last year, finishing second to...

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Dustin Pedroia Needs to Be Traded

Dustin Pedroia Needs to Be Traded

Posted by | Mar 26, 2018 | ,

The injuries, inconsistencies, and offensive struggles can’t justify his elite defense anymore. It’s time to cash in on the former AL MVP Dustin Pedroia. Although it pains me to say this, trading Pedroia something that needs to happen. Can he really come back from surgery, ready to put all of the DL stints behind him? The former All-Star has missed 134 games within the last three seasons. Until the 2021 season, the Boston Red Sox owe him $56,500,000. That’s crazy for a 34 year old infielder. While never expected to hit for a lot of power (140 career homers), Pedroia is...

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The Red Sox Are in Win Now Mode

The Red Sox Are in Win Now Mode

Posted by | Mar 14, 2018 | ,

With free agents and extensions not being a huge priority by Dombrowski and company, this roster has officially entered win now mode. But can they win? Guys like Chris Sale, Craig Kimbrel, Mookie Betts, and Xander Bogaerts are the core of this Red Sox lineup. One has to ask- will they all remain on the roster? With only a handful of years and options combined, who’s getting paid, and who’s getting the boot? With a depleted farm system, and only so much cash to go around, the time to win a championship is now. They have one of the...

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2018: The Year of Bogaerts

2018: The Year of Bogaerts

Posted by | Mar 10, 2018 | ,

After an offensive dive last season, 2018 is primed to be they breakout year we’ve all been waiting for when it comes to Xander Bogaerts. After a season in which he suffered a hand injury, Bogaerts’s numbers hurt as well. In 2017, Xander hit .273 with 10 homers and 62 RBIs. Those numbers are surprisingly low following his amazing 2016 season, when he hit 21 homers and 89 RBIs to go along with a .294 batting average. With new manager Alex Cora in the mix, Xander Bogaerts is primed to have a career year. Although spring training to me doesn’t...

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Is Sandy Leon a Viable Option?

Is Sandy Leon a Viable Option?

Posted by | Feb 28, 2018 | ,

Is Sandy Leon Really Any Good for the Sox? There are a plentiful amount of MLB ready catchers within the Red Sox organization. Christian Vazquez, Blake Swihart, and Jake Romanski are just a few. So with all the depth, why is Sandy Leon still on the major league roster? Granted, he has a cannon that can throw out a lot of runners. However, the offensive and defensive production just isn’t there. In his 2017 campaign, Leon was hitting .225 in 271 at bats this season. His seven homers and 39 RBIs are not something to brag about either. It doesn’t look like he...

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Red Sox Resign Eduardo Nunez

Red Sox Resign Eduardo Nunez

Posted by | Feb 15, 2018 | ,

The former utility man will resign a one year contract, with an option for 2019. Pending a physical, Red Sox Nation will welcome back Eduardo Nunez! According to Ian Brown of MLB.com and Buster Olney of ESPN, the utility man will resign a one year contract pending a physical. There has been talks from both sides since the offseason began, but it was safe for him to say that his home is in Boston. Between 114 games with the Red Sox and Giants, the infielder hit .313 with 12 home runs and 58 rbis.   The deal also contains an...

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Why Logan Morrison is the Better Option

Why Logan Morrison is the Better Option

Posted by | Feb 9, 2018 | ,

The free agent first baseman isn’t the only power hitter waiting on a lucrative contract. But as he’s shown us before he can work on a small contract. While Red Sox nation is still waiting on Dave Dombrowski to sign J.D. Martinez, there are other options available. One option that shouldn’t be overlooked is Logan Morrison. Last season with the Rays, he hit .246 with 38 homers and 85 RBIs.  Even though the Red Sox have first base depth with Moreland, Travis, and Hanley, they need a power hitting righty to supplement Ramirez. He only needs 497 plate appearances for his...

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Why the BBWAA Shouldn’t Be Voters for the Hall of Fame

Why the BBWAA Shouldn’t Be Voters for the Hall of Fame

Posted by | Feb 3, 2018 |

With future Hall of Famers such as Curt Schilling, Mike Mussina, Edgar Martinez, and Jeff Kent not receiving entry after multiple years, one can only wonder when the MLB will look into changes for its yearly celebration of the greatest who ever lived. Another year, another article about notable snubs from the Cooperstown Hall of Fame. With all of the notable errors the BBWAA has had over the last couple of years, there should be discussion over a new template. A board of non bias, but knowledgeable people in and around the sport: the elected players themselves. Imagine all...

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Boston Celtics: The New Favorites?

Boston Celtics: The New Favorites?

Posted by | Jan 20, 2018 | ,

From Ashes to New The Boston Celtics have overcome adversity with great defense and rebounding. Is this enough for them to be called title contenders? Just five minutes into the season, All-Star Gordon Hayward went down with a potential season ending injury. The Boston Celtics fought hard against the Cavs in their first game but lost by three. Then they lost the subsequent game to the Milwaukee Bucks. It looked like it was going to be a long season, then something sparked. The team didn’t lose another game after that until November 20th. As the Celtics went on a...

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David Ortiz: A First Ballot Hall of Famer

David Ortiz: A First Ballot Hall of Famer

Posted by | Jan 3, 2018 | ,

The three-time World Series champion had a historic career. He should be a no doubt first ballot Hall of Fame. Meanwhile, David Ortiz is coming back to the club in 2018. For David Ortiz, the Dominican Republic and Boston has been home since 2003. In four years, he might be enshrined into a third one: the Hall of Fame. The long time DH for the Boston Red Sox retired after one of the best final seasons in MLB history. Not only has Boston retired his number 34 forever. The city and it’s fans have also pushed his case for the...

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Jason Groome: The Next All Star Pitcher

Jason Groome: The Next All Star Pitcher

Posted by | Jan 1, 2018 | ,

The 2016 12th overall pick out of New Jersey throws a lot of heat, but working with Chris Sale makes him that much deadlier. In 2016, Jason Groome heard his name called as the 12th person in the MLB Amateur 2016 draft. After being given a $3.65 million contract with the Red Sox, the 6’6 southpaw out of Barngat, NJ came into 2017 as MLB.com’s #43 prospect. Last season, he sported a 3-9 record with a ghastly 5.69 ERA through 55.1 innings of work throughout low a and single a baseball. He has a wide arsenal of pitches that he uses...

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What a Hanley Ramirez Trade Could Look Like

What a Hanley Ramirez Trade Could Look Like

Posted by | Dec 27, 2017 | ,

Embed from Getty Images Photo by Getty Images Trading Hanley Ramirez Could Help or Ruin This Season In what seems to be a lackluster off-season for the Boston Red Sox, teams like the New York Yankees got seemingly stronger. So far, in response they have resigned Mitch Moreland to a team-friendly 2 year contract. In addition to making Samuel Adams the official beer of the team. The clear-cut move: Trade Hanley Ramirez. With a hefty $22 million dollar vesting option for 2019, the trade will be tough. He only needs 497 plate appearances this year. The President of Baseball...

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