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Welcome to my Red Sox column, titled Fire Brand of the American League, Evan Brunell's analytical (and sometimes not so analytical) look at the Boston Red Sox.

Are you wondering what "The Fire Brand of the American League" means? In a nutshell, its origination is from a newspaper article published in March of 1919 in "Baseball Magazine," with the subject being the new owner of the Boston Red Sox, Harry Frazee. The article gives a glowing review of Harry Frazee, and is quite interesting. He sounds remarkably like John Henry. If you're wondering how you can read this article, you can buy the book - "Impossible Dreams," which was compiled by Glenn Stout. It also has other collections of newspaper articles from all of Red Sox history, including one of the sale of Babe Ruth. I actually posted a column about that article explaining what it says and my take on it, which ended up being Fire Brand's very first column (Dec. 31, 2003 in the archives).

The main reason I wanted this site to be named "The Fire Brand of the American League" is...well...doesn't it sound cool?

Born on the 37th anniversary of the the day Babe Ruth died (1985) which later became the day Jimy Williams was fired in 2001, I was too young to experience the pain 1986 brought, but a deep wound was sowed in 2003. 2004 covered that wound up, and more. I am a guardedly optimistic Red Sox fan. Red Sox fans are by nature, quite pessimistic, so I do my best to stay positive but there are times where I fall into the deep, black hole of being a Red Sox fan.

I have written on Fire Brand since December 31, 2003 and grabbed a partner in Zach Hayes in September of 2005. A few partners later, we have Ryne Crabb, Tim Daloisio and Shawn Medeiros rounding out the corps. My self-created motto is: The universe is the limit, not the sky.

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by Dann
19 days ago

He mate

wrote a piece which I tried to make my master piece. Could you please cheack it out. Don't be scared of telling me if it is bad

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200865-painting-my-sports-idol
by Paul
20 days ago

With your team in 1st place, what do you think are the chances that they'll stay on top of the division to end the year?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200071-ranking-the-second-place-teams-most-likely-to-make-the-playoffs#page/1
by Richard
21 days ago

Part II. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did writing it. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/199037-anatomy-of-a-franchise-the-york-mets-part-ii-lost-in-space
by Dann
24 days ago

Hey mate.
Did my first slide show today. It is supposed to be humor. Tell me if you like it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197755-looking-at-sports-once-again-when-it-sickens-me#page/13
by Brendan
26 days ago

Hey a just completed who i feel out the best baseball rivalries. I think a few might surprise you and see where your favorite team is. please live some feed back telling me what you think. Be strait out with me criticism will only help me get better.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/196008-top-ten-baseball-rivalry-all-time
by Matthew
26 days ago

Hey,

The biggest week of games to date this season begins for the Mets with Six games against the Phillies and the Yankees, its a real test for a team that has dealt with quite a bit during this early part of the season. With this I'm presenting another version of my Top Five with the subject centering around how the Mets can be successful this week against the Phils and Yanks. I hope you enjoy and thanks in advance.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/195813-top-five-how-the-mets-will-be-successful-this-week
by Akash
28 days ago

Hey,
I thought you might like this article on the All Time Great Red Sox:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/194665-the-boston-redsox-all-time-team

Thanks,
Akash (NewEnglandSportsOnline.com)
by Matthew
29 days ago

Its time to finally come clean, Im not a Yankee fan, I only play one on TV and in reality Im a Die Hard Mets fan who is very frustrated with everything surrounding this franchise right now. Then again, its ok cause they're BATTLING every night, right? Wrong and below is my article on the reasons why. Thanks in advance.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/194190-off-to-battle-with-the-new-york-mets
by Thaddeus
about 1 month ago

hey,
This has me really upset, and its an issue that more people need to hear about. Your input would be greatly appreciated.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/193186-pirates-commit-yet-another-crime-against-hu-fan-ity
by Cody
about 1 month ago

Randy Johnson just won his 300th game today... Will he be the last to ever do so?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/192777-will-randy-johnson-be-the-last-300-game-winner-ever
by Brendan
about 1 month ago

Hey Even i just posted my top ten best teams in MLB if you don't mind checking it out. if you do just tell me what you think thanks. if there is any thing you can do to help get me recognized it would be greatly appreciated!

Brendan Costello
by Brian
about 1 month ago

Hey, Evan

Do you think the Boston Celtics will ever change their uniform?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/191142-will-the-boston-celtics-ever-change-their-uniform
by Paul
about 1 month ago

Evan-
When you have a minute, check out my latest slide show about upcoming milestones we should be seeing this season.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/190502-nine-baseball-milestones-on-the-horizon
by Cody
about 1 month ago

Winning the Triple Crown - leading the league in home runs, RBI, and batting average - is arguably the most difficult accomplishment for a hitter. So difficult, in fact, that it hasn't been done since Boston's Carl Yastrzemski did it in 1967.

Will any hitter ever win the Triple Crown again?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/190521-will-any-hitter-ever-win-the-triple-crown-again
by Griffin
about 1 month ago

Hey Evan,

There was a touching moment in the Mariners game last night, made possible by the best pitcher I've ever gotten to watch - Randy Johnson. Watching history unfold inspired to me take a look at his incredible career and count down his five best moments, in my eyes. If you get a chance, take a look at it, I'd appreciate it. Thanks a lot.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/182160-the-top-five-randy-johnson-moments

-Griffin