Breaking down Mike Napoli’s awful start to the season, Blake Swihart’s early impressions and Pedro’s new book.
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Game 25 Recap: Yankees 8, Red Sox 5
Well then. That didn’t go according to plan.
Read Sox: Ramirez Reels in Left, Betts Bounces Back
Welcome to another edition of Read Sox. This week we’ll look at Hanley Ramirez’s woeful transition to the outfield, David Ortiz’s beef with Jim Palmer and how the Red Sox may have the next Carlos Beltran in their farm system. Going Deep Hanley Ramirez’s adjustment to left field took a rocky turn over the weekend […]
Commanding the Count: Quantifying Boston’s Approach at the Plate
In The Science of Hitting, Ted Williams pointed out “Three Rules to Hit By” that have stayed on the stone tablets of the sport. The third is simple: be quick with the bat. The second is more complicated, and is probably where the most advances have been made recently: proper thinking, doing homework, learning pitcher […]
Don't Sleep on Mike Napoli's Offensive Prowess
The Red Sox offense is going to be super good this year. This isn’t a unique thought, of course, as pundits and projections agree on this. Still, it’s nice to think about every once in a while. John Farrell is going to have the opportunity to pencil two big new names into the lineup every […]