Minor Details Ep. 5: The human element of being traded
The blockbuster deal between the Red Sox and Padres that sent Adrian Gonzalez to Boston was examined from any number of angles. Almost all of them, however, revolved around the on-field impact of the...
View ArticleMinor Details Ep. 6: Why the Red Sox draft football stars
An emerging Red Sox prospect just as easily could have been playing in the college football BCS championship game. Brandon Jacobs was recruited to play football and baseball at Auburn, but the Red Sox...
View ArticleEx-Sox minor leaguers Casey Kelly, Anthony Rizzo top Padres prospect list
When the Red Sox made the dramatic decision to conclude a blockbuster trade with the Padres for superstar first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, they were never under any illusions that they were pulling the...
View ArticleRed Sox ownership redefines ‘Moneyball’
FORT MYERS, Fla. — As long as the Red Sox have the funds available they want their fans to know that they are going to invest it in putting a championship caliber team on the field. The returning...
View ArticleStaging Stolmy: Right-hander gets ready for unveiling
He’s not Casey Kelly. But as these things go, he’s not a bad alternative. This year, with Stolmy Pimentel getting the ball to open the Red Sox‘ spring training calendar against Boston College, the...
View ArticleThe strange story of Darnell McDonald and the challenges of drafting...
Judging whether or not a young man has enough potential for a future in Major League Baseball is hard enough. Judging whether or not he has the desire to pursue it and dealing with his family and...
View ArticleMinor Details Ep. 12: Breaking down the Red Sox draft with Jim Callis
In the latest edition of the Minor Details, Baseball America’s Jim Callis joins the podcast to discuss the players whom the Red Sox selected in the 2011 draft. The Sox had four of the first 40 picks —...
View ArticleDave Roberts on D&C: Padres don’t want to rush Casey Kelly to majors
Padres coach Dave Roberts joined the Dennis & Callahan show Wednesday morning, prior to the third game of San Diego’s interleague series with the Red Sox at Fenway Park. To hear the interview, go...
View ArticleWhen will it be time for pitching prospect Matt Barnes to get promoted?
Matt Barnes is three starts into his professional career, and thus far, he has been incredibly dominant. On Wednesday morning, Barnes ripped through the Lexington Legends, the Single-A affiliate of...
View ArticleRed Sox minor league roundup: Will Middlebrooks is in line to join the Red...
After a month in the spotlight in Triple-A Pawtucket, Will Middlebrooks may be ready for his closeup. With third baseman Kevin Youkilis having been sidelined for the last three games by a stiff back,...
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