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Hyun-Jin Ryu: The Most Undervalued Pitcher on the Market

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by Chris Gionta - December 19, 2019 0653

In an offseason that is giving $118 million to someone like Zack Wheeler, you would think that teams would be printing money to get the defending ERA leader. Yet, that does not even seem close to being the case. Hyun-Jin Ryu is not getting the respect he deserves on the

2019 Season Review: Rick Porcello

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by Chris Gionta - November 16, 2019 0200

He was maybe not the most disappointing, but he was certainly the worst. In 2019, Red Sox fans saw why the organization was very hesitant to extend him last Spring Training. The Story of His Season Rick Porcello's season started like seemingly every Red Sox pitcher's season started. His first three starts

2019 Season Review: Eduardo Rodriguez

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by Chris Gionta - November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 0255

In a bleak 2019 season for the Red Sox headlined by underwhelming pitching, Eduardo Rodriguez was a pleasantly surprising diamond in the rough. With Chris Sale and David Price in the starting rotation, no one envisioned the Venezuelan lefty to be the best on the staff. Yet, he finally achieved

Should the Red Sox Extend Brandon Workman this Offseason?

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by Chris Gionta - September 26, 2019September 26, 2019 0479

In a season where all anyone could talk about was the necessity of a closer, the Red Sox seemed to have found one internally. Brandon Workman's 1.91 ERA ranks 6th in the MLB amongst relievers (min. 50 IP), and his 2.54 FIP ranks 7th. Ever since his unofficial takeover as

Why Dave Dombrowski’s Tenure Was a Success

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by Chris Gionta - September 10, 2019September 10, 2019 0189

Let's wind the clocks back to August 18th, 2015. The Boston Red Sox were 52-66 in last place in the American League East. At this rate, this would be their third last-place finish in four years. They had only made the playoffs once in the previous five years, despite having

What’s the Most Realistic Scenario Where the Red Sox Get Into the Playoffs?

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by Chris Gionta - September 1, 2019September 1, 2019 0211

Every Red Sox fan can agree that everything has felt very bleak since their eight-game losing streak against the Rays and Yankees. That streak caused them to fall to 14.5 games out of first place in the AL East, and 6.5 games out of the second wild card spot. Since

Why Red Sox Fans Should Love the Andrew Cashner Deal

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by Chris Gionta - July 14, 2019 0196

(Featured image courtesy of Zimbio.com (March 30, 2018 - Source: Greg Fiume/Getty Images North America)) For those unaware, the Red Sox traded for Orioles starting pitcher, Andrew Cashner, in exchange for prospects Noelberth Romero and Elio Prado. Cashner is 32 years old and signed through 2019, with a $10 million team

Now is The Time to Trade For David Hernandez

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by Chris Gionta - July 8, 2019 0225

(Featured image courtesy of Zimbio.com (May 11, 2018 - Source: Victor Decolongon/Getty Images North America)) David Hernandez is a right-handed reliever for the Cincinnati Reds. He currently owns a 5.92 ERA, and his contract is coming up at the end of the year. He couldn't even garner a bucket of baseballs

Hit Parade Breaks Out in Detroit During 10-6 Red Sox Victory

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by Chris Gionta - July 7, 2019 0193

(Featured Image Courtesy of Zimbio.com (Aug. 9, 2018 - Source: Getty Images North America)) This game started four hours late, but that did not stop the Red Sox offense from hitting everything that Jordan Zimmermann threw at them. It started when Mookie Betts hit a ball off the center field wall

Red Sox Offense Takes Advantage of Weak Tigers Pitching Staff as They Win 9-6

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by Chris Gionta - July 6, 2019July 6, 2019 0177

(Featured image courtesy of Zimbio.com (Oct. 27, 2018 - Source: Harry How/Getty Images North America)) The Tigers did not bring out their best sharpest tool in their shed when putting LHP Ryan Carpenter on the mound. His Major League ERA for the year was 8.82 through 32.2 innings entering the game.

The Relievers the Red Sox Should and Should Not Trade For

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by Chris Gionta - June 29, 2019June 29, 2019 1182

(Featured image courtesy of Zimbio.com (Aug. 8, 2017 - Source: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images North America)) After the Red Sox committed their 16th blown save of the year on Wednesday, everyone behind the keyboards were enraged, and rightfully so. The Red Sox bullpen has not been trustworthy, and that issue has

Red Sox Win On Strong Performances From Devers and Price, 6-3

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by Chris Gionta - June 26, 2019 0201

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The Red Sox came in with some momentum on this Tuesday night after a comeback, walk-off win on Monday. And what a great opportunity Boston had to carry this momentum with David Price pitching against what seemingly was the White Sox bullpen. Some Shaky Defense Leads To Runs On Both Sides The