Share this: Chris Sale has certainly lived up to the hype after his first two starts for the Boston Red Sox this season. Sale is raising eyebrows with a 1.23 ERA, 17 strikeouts, and only two walks after 14 2/3 innings pitched in two starts in 2017. Former Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez has even taken notice and is impressed with the Red Sox’s newest ace. Pedro see’s a lot of himself in Sale and gave him some high praise after what he’s seen so far. To hear more of Pedro’s comments on Sale, check out the video above from “Red Sox Gameday Live,” presented by DCU. Thumbnail photo from Greg M. Cooper/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
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Chris Sale Brilliant, But Red Sox’s Offense Quiet In Loss To Tigers
Share this: The Boston Red Sox were handed a tough-luck 2-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Monday afternoon at Comerica Park. Red Sox ace Chris Sale was brilliant over 7 2/3 innings. Sale allowed only two runs on five hits while striking out 10, but the Red Sox’s offense was silenced by Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander. To hear what manager John Farrell, Dustin Pedroia, Brock Holt and Sale had to say about the loss, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Pedro Martinez ‘Looking Forward’ To Watching Red Sox Rotation Perform
Share this: The Boston Red Sox are expecting big things from their starting rotation in 2017. The Red Sox traded for left-handed ace Chris Sale on Dec. 6 to pair with former Cy Young winner David Price and reigning American League Cy Young winner Rick Porcello. Sale and Co. reported to spring training last week, and Red Sox legend Pedro Martinez stopped by Fort Myers, Fla., on Tuesday to spend some time with the Red Sox pitchers. Hear what Martinez had to say about the staff’s expectations and Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, above. More Stories Source link
It Doesn’t Sound Like Chris Sale Will Be On Twitter, Social Media Any Time Soon
If you want to interact with Chris Sale next season, you’re going to have to do it at Fenway Park. The Boston Red Sox ace spoke to the media after joining the team via trade on Dec. 6, but of course not everything Sale said made it into the mainstream. So when The Boston Globe’s Pete Abraham published some of the more interesting tidbits, Sale’s answer about his social media presence stood out. “Not me, man,” Sale said. “I don’t do any of it. You won’t see me doing that. I stay off Twitter. If there is something I need to know, somebody will tell me.” Sale wouldn’t be the first Red
Will 2016 Red Sox Rotation Be Best In American League After Chris Sale Trade?
Share this: The Boston Red Sox were busy making moves Tuesday, and they might have built the best starting rotation in the American League in the process. The headliner Tuesday was Boston’s trade with the Chicago White Sox for left-handed ace Chris Sale, who will join a rotation that already has two former AL Cy Young Award winners in David Price (2012) and Rick Porcello (2016). Hear NESN’s Jerry Remy discuss if Boston now has the best rotation in the AL and more with Kacie McDonnell in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, above. Click for Red Sox rotation reset >> More Stories Source link
MLB Rumors: Could Nationals Trade For Chris Sale And Andrew McCutchen?
Share this: The Washington Nationals have a win-now roster and are looking to hit an offseason home run with the MLB Winter Meetings set to begin Monday in Maryland. The Nats have been linked in trade rumors involving Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen and Chicago White Sox pitcher Chris Sale in recent weeks, but USA Today’s Bob Nightengale tweeted Sunday night that Washington wants to acquire both players. The #Nats are actually trying to trade for Chris Sale AND Andrew McCutchen and believe they have the prospects to pull off both trades. — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 5, 2016 Washington lost in a five-game National League Division Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers in October. The Nationals have won or finished second in the NL
MLB Trade Rumors: Chris Sale Drawing Interest From Nationals, Braves
Share this: Chris Sale is among the best pitchers in baseball and the Chicago White Sox need to rebuild, so naturally, rumors involving him are intensifying as the MLB offseason heats up. White Sox currently focused on a rebuild, but it's unclear whether they'll find offers acceptable to them for Chris Sale, Jose Abreu, etc. — Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) November 14, 2016 A couple teams have shown interest recently, including a pair of National League East teams. The Washington #Nats among the latest teams to inquire on #Whitesox ace Chris Sale, but no serious talks with anyone yet — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) November 14, 2016 sources: Braves r among teams showing strong interest in chris sale. they have the pieces to get it done, too. great farm! — Jon