1. Clay Buchholz Called Up To Start Friday Night

    This season with Pawtucket (AAA) Clay Buchholz has: 15 Starts 7-1 Record 2.11 ERA 29 Walks 86 Strikeouts 1 Complete Game Red Sox (53-34) See more here. Darryl Johnston is the Red Sox correspondent for Fanball...

    Darryl Johnston Written by Darryl Johnston about over 2 years ago 37 reads 0 comments

  2. Red Sox Trade Rumors: Is Adrian Gonzalez Or Adam Dunn Headed For Boston?

    Can you hit better than .185 or mash more than one home run as the designated hitter for the Boston Red Sox? If so, you may have to submit your resume to Theo Epstein soon...

    Darryl Johnston Written by Darryl Johnston about over 2 years ago 5,641 reads 15 comments

  3. The Idea Of Trading Brad Penny

    Can you ever have enough starting pitching? For some Red Sox fans, yes. In Brad Penny's last start against the Twins, he pitched 5.1 innings, giving up three runs and striking out seven for the win...

    Darryl Johnston Written by Darryl Johnston about over 2 years ago 372 reads 9 comments

  4. Analyzing the Struggles of Josh Beckett: It's Not the Curveball

    Josh Beckett is not "overusing his curve ball." This article is a response, in part, to a Boston Globe sports rumor asserting that Josh Beckett has become " Curveball Happy" and has changed his release point...

    Darryl Johnston Written by Darryl Johnston about almost 3 years ago 448 reads 6 comments

  5. Red Sox Welcome Back Dave Roberts

    In 2004, Dave Roberts was made famous in Boston for the "stolen base heard 'round the world." He helped begin the surge that was the best comeback in professional sports history. On Monday, Red Sox fans will welcome Roberts' return to Boston...

    Darryl Johnston Written by Darryl Johnston about almost 3 years ago 491 reads 1 comments

  6. The Unlucky Red Sox Pitchers

    Batting Average of Balls in Play is a common stat used in sabermetrics to determine a relative "luck" factor...

    Darryl Johnston Written by Darryl Johnston about almost 3 years ago 128 reads 0 comments

  7. Unobstructed View: A Clear Look at Boston Red Sox' Justin Masterson

    The emergence of a new Jedi. From the small stage in Indiana, to the spotlight in Boston, Justin Masterson proves the force is strong within him. Justin Masterson is a "righty killer" from the island of Jamaica...

    Darryl Johnston Written by Darryl Johnston about almost 3 years ago 248 reads 0 comments

  8. Boston Red Sox' Kevin Youkilis Is the Greek God of Lumber

    Slighted by David Ortiz? In 2009, Youkilis comes out of the gates with guns a blazing. Kevin Youkilis is white-hot. All the baseball cliches are in full effect here; he is locked in, on fire, seeing the ball, feeling it, what have you...

    Darryl Johnston Written by Darryl Johnston about almost 3 years ago 324 reads 2 comments

  9. Unobstructed View: A Clear Look at Red Sox' Chris Carter

    April 18, 2009 - 4:10pm ET Chris Carter is a big, strong nerd. Or better said: an intelligent and powerful first-base prospect. In this new SoxTeaParty...

    Darryl Johnston Written by Darryl Johnston about almost 3 years ago 205 reads 3 comments