Tag: Mookie Betts

Red Sox Trade Potential 2019: Rafael Devers For Kris Bryant

A shock-wave spread across the MLB Hot Stove when Buster Olney reported that the Chicago Cubs could trade Kris Bryant.  The Red Sox system is bare, but Rafael Devers is young, cheap, talented, and a powerful trade chip.

David Price, Red Sox Win, Game 2 Recap

The Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the World Series.  David Price was locked in, the relentless 2 out offense was in bloom, and now the Sox have a 2-0 lead. We're not in the peak Eck 'Time To Party' zone yet, but man oh man are we getting close!

Jackie Bradley Jr. A Better Option

The Mookie debate about where he should play in Dodger stadium is so obviously over.   But that means someone else in the outfield has to sit.  It's a grudge match between Jackie Bradley Jr. and Andrew Benintendi.  Let's get ready to rumble!

Mookie Betts Should Not Play Second Base in the World Series

The news that Mookie Betts could play at second base is percolating in the World Series buildup.  It's thrilling, exciting, and fascinating to think about.  Could Mookie play second when the World Series moves to Chavez Ravine?

Raising a Glass to Rick Porcello

Let’s take a minute to appreciate Rick Porcello from the ho hum, nothing to see here, game 3 of the ALCS in Houston.  He comes in to start the fourth inning and proceeds to give up a pesky pole special, 326 foot homer to Mookie’ Betts’ best pal, and number 9 hitter, Tony Kemp.  Tony Kemp.  What a gnat.  If the script was flipped and Houston wins in 5 it might've been him instead of our beloved JBJ being the ALCS MVP.  Then he faces the daunting top of the Astros lineup. Just imagine: The roof is closed on Minute Maid park, the smell of leather and the Jackson Street BBQ and Taco Trio in the air, the awesome noise of the Houston fans pounding on his amygdala.  It’s Alex Bregman up to bat looking to atone for inciting the Sox with his Instagram post before game 3.

Red Sox-Yankees ALDS Preview Extravaganza

It’s pretty hard to believe it’s been 14 years since we’ve had a playoff series featuring Major League Baseball’s premier…