Clay Buchholz Trade A Necessary Move For Red Sox, But Rotation Questions Linger

Share this: The Boston Red Sox have traded Clay Buchholz. For some Red Sox fans, those eight words are cause for celebration. Despite his occasional brilliance, Buchholz long had been a source of frustration in Boston. After a scintillating start to the 2013 season — 7-2 record, 1.71 ERA in 12 starts — the right-hander missed three months with a neck strain, then saw his performance dip over a three-year stretch marred by injuries and inconsistency that saw him fall out of the rotation in 2016. That leads us to Tuesday, when the Red Sox traded their second longest-tenured player to the Philadelphia Phillies in return for a minor league second baseman. The move essentially was a salary dump, and one that Red Sox president

Matt Barkley Taking Page From Tom Brady’s Playbook To Stay Warm In Chicago

by Zack Cox on Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 1:06PM 1,627 Share this: Sunday’s Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers is expected to be one of the coldest in Soldier Field history, and Bears quarterback Matt Barkley is using a unique method to stay warm. Barkley told ESPN’s Michelle Steele and NFL Media’s Stacey Dales he plans to wear a wetsuit — similar to the ones triathletes wear — under his shoulder pads in an effort to combat the sub-freezing temperatures in Chicago. The QB said he picked up the idea from former teammate Matt Cassel. How’d Cassel learn about it? From the man he used to back up in New England — Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Here’s how the interesting undergarment looked on Barkley during pregame warmups: The

NFL Injury Report: Tracking Week 14 Injuries For Notable Fantasy Football Stars

Share this: 10:55 a.m.: ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Julio Jones playing Sunday isn’t promising. For those setting fantasy lineups, Falcons sound more pessimistic this am that Julio Jones will play today. Want to work him out at stadium. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 11, 2016 10:30 a.m.: The New Orleans Saints could be without star rookie wide receiver Michael Thomas, who is dealing with a foot ailment, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. He’ll be a game-time decision. His teammate, running back Mark Ingram, is expected to play, though. #Saints RB Mark Ingram (toe, knee), who was hobbled but played last week, will play today vs. #Bucs, source said. Should be moving better. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 11, 2016 10:20 a.m.: The Denver Broncos will have their starting

Griff Whalen Excited For Opportunity With Patriots, Hasn’t Gotten Grief For Fake Punt

Griff Whalen Excited For Opportunity With Patriots, Hasn’t Gotten Grief For Fake Punt

by Zack Cox on Sat, Dec 10, 2016 at 3:56PM 1,119 FOXBORO, Mass. — Griff Whalen had the misfortune of being a part of one of the most ill-conceived plays in recent NFL history: the fiasco of a fake punt the Indianapolis Colts attempted during a lost to the New England Patriots last season. The play remains fresh in the minds of Patriots fans, but Whalen said he hasn’t heard any trash talk from his new teammates since signing with New England on Friday. “I haven’t,” the wide rece... NESN.com

Donald Trump Attending Army Vs. Navy Game; Protests Reportedly Planned

Share this: United States presidents attending the Army vs. Navy football game is nothing new. Protests of their attendance, however, are a bit more unprecedented. President-elect Donald Trump confirmed Saturday morning he’ll be at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore for the 117th meeting of the Cadets and Midshipmen. As a show of support for our Armed Forces, I will be going to The Army-Navy Game today. Looking forward to it, should be fun! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 10, 2016 Continuing a presidential tradition, Trump plans to sit on the Army side for one half and the Navy side for the other. But his appearance might not be without controversy. At least one group, self-identified as the Mid-Atlantic General Defense Committee is organizing a protest of Trump near

MLB Rumors: Yankees Interested In Aroldis Chapman, But Price Very High

Share this: The New York Yankees typically don’t lose out on top free agents because of money, but paying close to $100 million for a relief pitcher is far from normal. But ESPN’s Jayson Stark recently spoke to a general manager looking for bullpen help who believes the contracts of closers Aroldis Chapman and Kenley Jansen will end up in the five-year, $85 to $95 million range. MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported Tuesday the Yankees have talked to both Chapman and Jansen about becoming their next closer. Yanks are focused on 1st Choice cHapman, Jansen is also being talked to. NYY won't do 6 yrs, but 5 seems safe bet now. — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 6, 2016 Of course, Chapman began the 2016 season with

MLB Winter Meetings Day 2 Live: Latest News, Rumors, Analysis

Share this: 11:11 a.m.: The Tampa Bay Rays will be a team to keep an eye on. The interest in Alex Cobb and Drew Smyly, on the other hand, has been strong, as @Joelsherman1 said. Rays almost certain to deal a starter. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 6, 2016 11:09 a.m.: Dave Dombrowski might not be done wheeling and dealing. Source: Boston now in on Mitch Moreland, who could be making a decision soon. Cleveland also in the mix. #Rangers are out. — Jeff Wilson (@JeffWilson_FWST) December 6, 2016 9:33 a.m.: The Red Sox gave up a relatively big haul to reportedly acquire Tyler Thornburg from Milwaukee, but the right-hander is one of the best relievers casual fans might not have heard of. 9:20 a.m.: The Red Sox are getting a reliever,