Red Sox @ New York Yankees Recap

Shaky, shaky, shaky! What else can I say about the status of our beloved Boston Red Sox right now? Over their last 10 games, they have gone 3-7 with each and every loss being devastating to their once cushy lead atop the American League East.

Their last two losses against the New York Yankees were right out of a Hollywood screenplay. Watching Saturday’s ninth-inning squander with the bases juiced was detrimental to my health, and last night’s abysmal performance by the bullpen was a heinous crime.

Now, as we sit at our desks with a steaming cup of coffee or a keg…

St. Louis Cardinals @ Red Sox Recap

I guess one out of two isn’t bad, especially when you consider that the St. Louis Cardinals undoubtedly still harbor hard feelings over their demise in the 2004 World Series.

Well, starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka reared his tainted arm in horrendous fashion Saturday. I mean, the guy just got off the 15-day disabled list with a mild rotator cuff strain, so expecting anything less than a walkfest would have been stupid. However, he reported no soreness after he tossed one disastrous inning, which led to seven earned runs on six hits with three walks. Needless to say, Matsuzaka is now 8-1.

Starting…

Red Sox @ Philadelphia Phillies Recap

Making waste out of one of the National League’s best teams was as easy as taking hacks during batting practice for the Red Sox. Although they surrendered the first game of the series mainly because of starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (back) and his back stiffness, the Sox came back with a masterpiece that was conducted by Jon Lester, which was followed by another nice showing from starting pitcher Justin Masterson.

On the season, Lester is 6-3 with 62 strikeouts, 38 walks and a sweet 3.18 ERA in 96 1/3 innings. Over his last three starts, he has gone 3-0 with 13…

Kansas City Royals @ Red Sox Recap

The four-game set against the battered and beaten Kansas City Royals was downright unreal. The Sox pitched and hit their way to something that I recently predicted, yeah thanks, I know I’m good.

I think starting pitcher Jon Lester deserves a special thanks and a pat on the back for his supernatural feat of throwing a no-hitter. Congratulations Jon!

Unfortunately, this blurb is going to be pretty short as I’m currently on a ferry to the most overpriced location in the country, that of course being Long Island.

All in all, the Sox looked good, especially outfielder J.D. Drew and third baseman Mike…

Fantasy Phenom Testimonial: Lester Is Definitely Werth More

I want to start this column off by congratulating Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester for his no-hitter against the Kansas City Royals May 19. So, without further adieu, congratulations Jon!

On the season, Lester is 3-2 with 42 strikeouts, 31 walks, a 3.41 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP in 66 innings. Over his last five starts, the 6-foot-2, 190-pound southpaw is 2-0 with 26 strikeouts, 12 walks, a 1.57 ERA and a 0.87 WHIP in 34 1/3 innings. His pitches are electric, his velocity has been dominant and his overall tenacious demeanor has morphed the once tentative hurler into a…

Wicked Weekly: May 2

Thoughts while wondering how many hours a day Sam Cassell has his back wrapped in an ace bandage…

Random List of the Week

NBA players who’ve impressed me (on different levels) during the playoffs:

PG: Chris Paul, New Orleans - The superstar who’s entered completely unchartered territory in terms of potential. If someone told me today that Paul will retire with five championship rings, I couldn’t argue.

SG: Rodney Stuckey - The unpolished rookie who’s coming into his own in just enough time to be ready to potentially torture the Celtics in the conference finals. I hate that I’m automatically going to have to…

The Kids

As the weather starts to slowly warm up and the crisp winter air morphs into a faint smell of spring, I can’t help but daydream about the impending rollercoaster ride that the Sox are destined to take me on in 2008.

They are undoubtedly a nasty team, and it’s only the first leg of the 162-game marathon, but I am truly irked about the way the staff has been throwing. I mean, if you aren’t, you’re nuts. They have combined to allow a grand total of 36 runs over five of their last six contests. The supernatural arms of the “kids” have…