There always seemed to be something just a little bit off center with Dennis “Oil Can” Boyd, who pitched for the Boston Red Sox from 1982 to 1989 (before ending his career with the Expos and Rangers). As a fan growing up in the 1980s, the right hander’s nickname was especially appealing, particularly when the […]
Archive for February 9th, 2012
Kicking the Can: What Boyd’s Revelations Says About the Era (Rare Video Included)
Posted in Baseball, Crime, Culture, MLB, Red Sox, Yankees, tagged Boston Globe, Oil Can Boyd on February 9, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Breaking Down Keith Law’s Top-100 Prospect List
Posted in Baseball, Draft, Mets, Minors, MLB, Prospects, Red Sox, Yankees, tagged ESPN, Keith Law on February 9, 2012 | 6 Comments »
Note: This post has been revised to correct an error. In the original version, Red Sox prospect Xander Bogaerts was assigned to the Reds. All other assignments have been verified, and the chart and relevant text have been updated. Prospecting has become a big part of being a baseball fan, and at no point is […]
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