J.D. Drew

  1. Boston Red Sox: Was the J.D. Drew Era Really as Bad as We Thought?

    As we prepare for the 2012 season, there are a few questions that still need to be answered for this year’s Boston Red Sox . One of those questions is who is the starting right fielder? For the better or worse, J...

    Sean Delorge Written by Sean Delorge about 2 months ago 1,573 reads 26 comments

  2. Kevin Youkilis and JD Drew: A Tale of Two Oft-Injured Players

    The be-all, end-all argument in the game of baseball boils down to production. While many fans are loathsome when it comes to J.D. Drew, those same fans applaud Kevin Youkilis ...

    Christopher Benvie Written by Christopher Benvie about 3 months ago 2,229 reads 5 comments

  3. NAL to Hold Second Annual All-Independent League Tryout

    Last May I wrote about their first event, and it is a real pleasure to report that on April 22, the North American Baseball League will hold its Second Annual All-Independent League tryout...

    Devon Teeple Written by Devon Teeple about 4 months ago 133 reads 0 comments

  4. Reaction to J.D. Drew Retirement Confirms He Was Underappreciated

    When news broke that J.D. Drew was considering retirement , the reaction from fans and experts across the country ranged from “meh” to “good riddance...

    Joe Halverson Written by Joe Halverson about 4 months ago 3,408 reads 16 comments

  5. J.D. Drew Retires: Veteran MLB Outfielder and Historic Bust Reportedly Done

    It looks like the not-so-illustrious career of veteran outfielder J.D. Drew is coming to an end, according to Jon Heyman of CBS sports ...

    Donald Wood Written by Donald Wood about 4 months ago 8,608 reads 28 comments

  6. 10 Most Estranged Players in Phillies History

    Throughout the history of the Philadelphia Phillies , a handful of players have enshrined themselves both in the Phillies' team record books and fans' hearts...

    Alec Snyder Written by Alec Snyder about 6 months ago 4,610 reads 8 comments

  7. Boston Red Sox: 4 Replacements for J.D. Drew in Right Field in 2012

    The Boston Red Sox J.D. Drew Experience has come to a close. After five years and $70 million dollars, most fans in Red Sox Nation will forever equate Drew with his $14 million ...

    Liz Froment Written by Liz Froment about 6 months ago 4,520 reads 12 comments

  8. MLB Free Agents 2012: 8 Free Agents the Astros Could Pick Up This Offseason

    The Astros struggled mightily in 2011, some free agents can help. They are a young team and are only going to get younger as they find new homes for Brett Myers and Wandy Rodriguez, and Carlos Lee is in his last year...

    Dan Popoloski Written by Dan Popoloski about 8 months ago 1,093 reads 6 comments

  9. Boston Red Sox: 5 Bold Predictions for the Postseason

    The Boston Red Sox sit alone atop the American League East standings and look poised for another deep postseason run. As the faithful of Red Sox Nation know all too well, the season is not over yet...

    Luke Lavoie Written by Luke Lavoie about 9 months ago 446 reads 0 comments

  10. Boston Red Sox: What Will Become of JD Drew Once He Returns?

    It was said on Monday that the Boston Red Sox intend to activate J.D. Drew on September 1, when the rosters expand...

    Sean O'Neil Written by Sean O'Neil about 9 months ago 309 reads 2 comments

  11. Red Sox Getting Healthy As Dog Days Of August Start To Heat Up

    For the second consecitive year, the Red Sox have had to endure more than their fair share of injuries...

    Jeffrey Brown Written by Jeffrey Brown about 10 months ago 171 reads 0 comments

  12. MLB Trade Rumors: Boston Red Sox Add New Outfielder to Wish List

    The latest rumors mentioned in connection to the Boston Red Sox trade targets are somewhat encouraging...

    . . Written by . . about 10 months ago 1,738 reads 3 comments

  13. MLB Trade Deadline: Boston's Approach as the Cutoff Nears

    With six days until the Major League Baseball Trading Deadline, the Boston Red Sox sit atop the American League East with a 62-37 record...

    DJ Rallo Written by DJ Rallo about 10 months ago 137 reads 2 comments

  14. Boston Red Sox Trade Rumors: Carlos Beltran; Smoke but No Fire

    During the last few weeks the Boston sports stratosphere has been buzzing with trade rumors, and one name that keeps resurfacing is Carlos Beltran...

    Aashish Sharma Written by Aashish Sharma about 11 months ago 361 reads 0 comments

  15. MLB Trade Rumors: Could These 5 Current and Former Boston Red Sox Be Dealt?

    The Major League Baseball trade deadline is only 12 days away, and speculation currently surrounds a number of current and former members of the Boston Red Sox ...

    Corey Cohn Written by Corey Cohn about 11 months ago 1,982 reads 2 comments

  16. Boston Red Sox: 5 Right-Field Options at the Trade Deadline

    JD Drew is having a bad season . Chalk that one up under Captain Obvious' playbook. In year five of a $70 million contract, Drew is proving all the right people among Boston's leadership wrong with a ...

    Tyler Strickland Written by Tyler Strickland about 11 months ago 1,388 reads 5 comments

  17. MLB Trade Rumors: Why the Boston Red Sox Should Pass on Carlos Beltran

    As the Red Sox turned a hot May into a solid June, establishing themselves as a contender for the AL East, fans' thoughts turned away from the team's slow start and toward what the club could do to improve...

    . . Written by . . about 11 months ago 1,015 reads 18 comments

  18. MLB Trade Speculation: 7 Potential Suitors for Dodgers' Andre Ethier

    As the Los Angeles Dodgers look towards baseball's trade deadline on July 31st, their role has changed and they are now potential sellers...

    Ross Zelen Written by Ross Zelen about 11 months ago 1,254 reads 5 comments

  19. MLB: 4 Things the Boston Red Sox Need to Do to Win World Series

    Heading into the All-Star break, the Red Sox are sitting at 55-35, one full game ahead of the Yankees for first place in the AL East. Considering the fact that Boston got off to a 2-10 start in April, and didn't break ...

    Aashish Sharma Written by Aashish Sharma about 11 months ago 388 reads 1 comments

  20. Boston Red Sox: What to Do with J.D. Drew and Josh Reddick

    Boston Red Sox right fielder J.D. Drew 's batting average peaked at .237 this past week. But, as fans have come to expect, it fell right back to .229 after a 1-for-4 performance in Sunday's 8-6 win over the Baltimore Orioles ...

    Robert Yee Written by Robert Yee about 11 months ago 646 reads 4 comments

  21. MLB Free Agents: 10 Soon-to-Be Free Agents Hurting Their Value

    I think we've all heard enough about Albert Pujols, Jose Reyes, Carlos Beltran and Prince Fielder—the cream of the crop of next offseason's free agent class. No matter where they go (or if they stay), they're going to get paid...

    Corey Cohn Written by Corey Cohn about 11 months ago 70 reads 0 comments

  22. J.D. Drew's Love/Hate Affair with Boston is Mostly Apathetic

    How much does J.D. Drew dislike playing ball in Boston? Let us count the ways. Drew probably never gives the city of Boston two thoughts in a row. In the ultimate irony, after years of service, he creates a void when he plays...

    William Russo Written by William Russo about 11 months ago 302 reads 2 comments

  23. Will Boston Red Sox GM Theo Epstein Allow J.D. Drew To Be Benched or Replaced?

    One thing I used to admire about the New York Yankees during Joe Torre's run is that when one of their players consistently failed to perform, the Yanks removed him from the lineup...

    Peter Ajemian Written by Peter Ajemian about 11 months ago 812 reads 8 comments

  24. Boston Red Sox General Manager Theo Epstein: Boy Wonder or Just Lucky?

    Theo Epstein, is he a boy wonder or is has he just been lucky? Ever since his hiring on Nov. 25, 2002 at the ripe age of 28, Epstein has been praised as the next big thing among general managers in Major League Baseball...

    William Penfield Written by William Penfield about 11 months ago 1,189 reads 16 comments

  25. Boston Red Sox: 5 Hitters Who Need to Step It Up

    The Boston Red Sox are sitting atop the standings in the American League East and are arguably one of the best teams in baseball. Adrian Gonzalez is a welcome addition to this team and has fit right in...

    James Brown Written by James Brown about 12 months ago 1,982 reads 5 comments