Checking in at the V-Mart: A look at Victor Martinez' value
... questioned, though there is some curiosity about how the grind of a full season behind the plate would affect him in the batter’s box. How he works with a pitching staff and controls a running game when subjected to the daily rigors of working behind ...
WEEI.com | 05 Feb 2010
Red Sox Redesign: Deals for Lackey, Cameron Reshape Club for 2010
... after the Sox reportedly agreed to terms with the pitcher, they made an aggressive move to sign a player who, in the batter’s box, profiles as Jason Bay Lite. The Sox signed Cameron for two years. FoxSports.com reported the deal as being ...
WEEI.com | 15 Dec 2009
Billy Wagner and the Challenges of His New Life With the Red Sox
... Carrasco, managing a direct hit on the spot just above his lead foot. The pain was enough for Lowell to step out of the batter's box, eliciting a visit from manager Terry Francona and trainer Paul Lessard. Lowell remained in the game ...
WEEI.com | 02 Oct 2009
Curt Schilling on The Big Show, 10/30
... saw. I never had the perception or the ability to be that aware on the field, to watch a guy move a foot or so in the batter’s box. There’s an awareness on the field for a player that Pedro possesses. Greg Maddux was one of the other guys ...
Blog | 30 Oct 2009 | More from 38 Pitches
Varitek will be useless in playoffs
... A lesser manager may have obliged, but Terry Francona smartly pointed out that Varitek no longer has any value in a batter’s box. Francona ignored the fact that Varitek wore a ‘C’ on the front of his jersey — something the yahoos will bring up ...
Blog | 25 Sep 2009 | More from Thanks for Playing
Red Sox vs. Rays Match-Ups, 9/12
... and first road start, Davis has a distinct advantage going into tonight’s game. With no prior experience in the batter’s box against the pitcher, Sox hitters may struggle as they get their first look. The importance of mid-game batting ...
Blog | 12 Sep 2009 | More from Full Count
Bill Lee calls in to join Mikey, Ryder and Lenny to talk a little baseball, past and present. Bill gives his thoughts on the new look Red Sox rotation, as well as their focus on defense. Bill also shares some stories from his days with the Sox.
“…him was fastballs at varying speeds and in varying heights in the batter's box. . That hitters. It really kinda know what was Communist I didn't think. …”
Hey Debbie.... How YOU doin'?
“…that would divide that -- The public has -- Step of the batter's box. . After -- but there it looks -- president undertake such. Step up about it but what has records but after -- a …”
Curt in the car joins the Big Show to talk about the World Series and Pedro Martinez's start tonight.
“…on the field the -- move -- or so in the batter's box and you know there's an awareness on the court for a player and awareness on the field for a player that Pedro …”