Author: Kevin Civiello

Panic At the Citgo

Panic At the Citgo

Posted by | Sep 28, 2017 |

2016/ 2017 parallel collapse? In 2016 the Red Sox were one of the best teams in baseball down the stretch. From August 31st- September 25th, they put together an impressive stretch of winning going 19-5. Amidst this stretch was an 11-game win streak in which all the wins came against division rivals. However, the Sox fell off at the absolute worst time possible. They barely stumbled through the finish line, losing five of their last six, and had a hot date in the ALDS vs the Indians who won 10 of their last 15 games. The Sox were promptly...

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Red Sox sign Tibetan-born Prospect

Red Sox sign Tibetan-born Prospect

Posted by | Sep 21, 2017 |

Sox sign another talented catcher On July 13th 2017 the Red Sox became the first MLB team to sign a Tibetan-born baseball player when they signed sixteen year-old Qiang Ba Ren Zeng. The versatile youngster’s primary position is catcher, but he is also experienced at both shortstop and pitcher. Zeng currently stands at six feet tall and weighs 185 pounds, certainly a sizeable frame for a young kid. His best attribute seems to be his strong and accurate throwing arm, obviously a vital skill for an aspiring catcher. Zeng’s transition to the MLB While there are currently no stats...

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Red Sox Potential Playoff Scenarios

Red Sox Potential Playoff Scenarios

Posted by | Sep 14, 2017 |

, As the season winds down playoff contenders are beginning to game-plan for their potential first round opponents. More than likely, the Sox will encounter either Houston or Cleveland in the ALDS. For the majority of the season, the Astros were the heavy favorite to win the AL due to their remarkable offense and above-average pitching staff. However, thanks to a historic run, the Indians have emerged as the clear AL favorite and possibly World Series favorite as well. The Tribe is currently sitting on a a 21-game win streak, an all time American League record. Meanwhile, Houston is...

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American League Wild Card Race (Part 2 of 2)

American League Wild Card Race (Part 2 of 2)

Posted by | Sep 5, 2017 |

[contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form] AL Wild Card Race Heats Up as September Commences Let’s look at the AL wild card playoff race (as of 9/4/17). In the previous part of this article I broke down the current situation for the Yankees, Twins, Angels and Mariners. In Part 2,  I’ll analyze Baltimore, Kansas City, Tampa Bay and Texas. Wild Card Teams W L PCT WCGB WCE # L10 STRK NY Yankees 73 63 .537 +2.0 – 5-5 W2 Minnesota 71 65 .522 – – 6-4 L1 Baltimore 70 67...

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American League Wild Card Race (Part 1 of 2)

American League Wild Card Race (Part 1 of 2)

Posted by | Sep 2, 2017 |

A Quick Look at the AL WC picture At last, September has arrived. It is the final month of the regular season. September marks that time of year when games begin to develop a playoff-like atmosphere. These games often feature dominant pitching, stellar defense and clutch hitting. tensions rise and fans scoot forward to the edge of their seat as teams tussle for a playoff spot. This year, I think it is safe to say that the fans are getting their moneys worth. The AL Wild card race is about as tightly packed with contenders as seen in recent...

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Red Sox Even Tribe Series with Unanticipated Dominance by Doug Fister

Red Sox Even Tribe Series with Unanticipated Dominance by Doug Fister

Posted by | Aug 31, 2017 |

“Oh man,” I muttered to myself as I rolled out of bed Tuesday morning. I could not stop thinking about the tragic loss the Sox suffered Monday night on a Brock Holt throwing error. It was a game the Red Sox certainly could have won as they carried a 4-3 lead into the eighth inning. This was the type of loss a crazed Sox fan such as myself loses sleep over. The flow of irrational thoughts began to surge through my brain as I thought “Oh no, last night’s loss was such a momentum killer. How will we rebound...

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Can Mookie Betts Turn Around His Down Season?

Can Mookie Betts Turn Around His Down Season?

Posted by | Aug 23, 2017 |

In the second half of the abysmal 2014 season, the Boston Red Sox called up second baseman Markus Lynn “Mookie” Betts. The 21-year old was one of very few bright spots of that forgettable season. The kid raised many eyebrows as he batted .291, drove in 18 runs and stole seven bases in just 52 games. But the Sox already had a quality second baseman in veteran Dustin Pedroia,  a former MVP and Rookie of the Year. Red Sox management had a simple solution to this dilemma.  Move Mookie to the outfield.  The kid had great speed, a strong...

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