2025 Red Sox and MLB Thread
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That explains why it looked deliberate. It was. It was just drunk-type-deliberate, not suicide-type-deliberate.
Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley pitched for the Red Sox from 1978 to 1984 and again in 1998.
Dennis Lee Eckersley played between 1975 and 1998 and pitched in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics
and St. Louis Cardinals. Eckersley had success as a starter, but gained his greatest fame as a closer, becoming the first of two pitchers in major league history to have both a 20-win season and a 50-save season in a career.
Born: October 3, 1954
Oakland, California
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
*MLB debut
April 12, 1975, for the Cleveland Indians
*Last MLB appearance
September 26, 1998, for the Boston Red Sox
*MLB statistics
Win–loss record
197–171
Earned run average
3.50
Strikeouts
2,401
Saves
390
*Teams
* Cleveland Indians (1975–1977)
* Boston Red Sox (1978–1984)
* Chicago Cubs (1984–1986)
* Oakland Athletics (1987–1995)
* St. Louis Cardinals (1996–1997)
* Boston Red Sox (1998)
*Career highlights and awards
* 6× All-Star (1977, 1982, 1988, 1990–1992)
* World Series champion (1989)
* AL MVP (1992)
* AL Cy Young Award (1992)
* ALCS MVP (1988)
* 2× AL Rolaids Relief Man Award (1988, 1992)
* 2× MLB saves leader (1988, 1992)
* Pitched a no-hitter on May 30, 1977
* Athletics No. 43 retired
* Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
* Athletics Hall of Fame
* Baseball Hall of Fame (2004)
Dennis Lee Eckersley played between 1975 and 1998 and pitched in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics
and St. Louis Cardinals. Eckersley had success as a starter, but gained his greatest fame as a closer, becoming the first of two pitchers in major league history to have both a 20-win season and a 50-save season in a career.
Born: October 3, 1954
Oakland, California
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
*MLB debut
April 12, 1975, for the Cleveland Indians
*Last MLB appearance
September 26, 1998, for the Boston Red Sox
*MLB statistics
Win–loss record
197–171
Earned run average
3.50
Strikeouts
2,401
Saves
390
*Teams
* Cleveland Indians (1975–1977)
* Boston Red Sox (1978–1984)
* Chicago Cubs (1984–1986)
* Oakland Athletics (1987–1995)
* St. Louis Cardinals (1996–1997)
* Boston Red Sox (1998)
*Career highlights and awards
* 6× All-Star (1977, 1982, 1988, 1990–1992)
* World Series champion (1989)
* AL MVP (1992)
* AL Cy Young Award (1992)
* ALCS MVP (1988)
* 2× AL Rolaids Relief Man Award (1988, 1992)
* 2× MLB saves leader (1988, 1992)
* Pitched a no-hitter on May 30, 1977
* Athletics No. 43 retired
* Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
* Athletics Hall of Fame
* Baseball Hall of Fame (2004)
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Ferris to the IL
It looks as if the Red Sox are going to need someone else to play first base for a while:
Red Sox infield superstar suffers terrifying injury
Red Sox infield superstar suffers terrifying injury
This injury could cost him his job.
As Bill would say "Next man up".
They really want to keep the other two major prospects down on the farm until calling them up doesn't burn a full season. That's apparently more important than winning games on the Major League level.
What was Carl Yastrzemski known for?
Carl Yastrzemski, famously nicknamed "Yaz," is best known for his long and successful career with the Boston Red Sox, where he played for 23 seasons, from 1961 to 1983. He is widely recognized for his outstanding batting ability, including his 1967 Triple Crown win and his record-setting 3,419 career hits. He also excelled as a defensive left fielder, earning seven Gold Glove awards. Additionally, Yastrzemski is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, inducted in 1989.
Here's a more detailed look at his achievements:
1967 Triple Crown:
Yastrzemski led the American League in batting average, home runs, and RBIs, an accomplishment that wasn't duplicated until 2012.
3,000 Hits and 400 Home Runs:
He was the first American League player to reach both milestones.
Defensive Excellence:
Yastrzemski's seven Gold Gloves and reputation as a strong defensive player, particularly in left field at Fenway Park, solidified his position as a top defensive player in the league.
Red Sox Legend:
His 23 seasons with the Red Sox, marked by impressive statistics and impactful moments, cemented his status as a team icon.
Hall of Fame Inductee:
His contributions to baseball earned him a spot in the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
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Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley pitched for the Red Sox from 1978 to 1984 and again in 1998.
Dennis Lee Eckersley played between 1975 and 1998 and pitched in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics
and St. Louis Cardinals. Eckersley had success as a starter, but gained his greatest fame as a closer, becoming the first of two pitchers in major league history to have both a 20-win season and a 50-save season in a career.
Born: October 3, 1954
Oakland, California
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
*MLB debut
April 12, 1975, for the Cleveland Indians
*Last MLB appearance
September 26, 1998, for the Boston Red Sox
*MLB statistics
Win–loss record
197–171
Earned run average
3.50
Strikeouts
2,401
Saves
390
*Teams
* Cleveland Indians (1975–1977)
* Boston Red Sox (1978–1984)
* Chicago Cubs (1984–1986)
* Oakland Athletics (1987–1995)
* St. Louis Cardinals (1996–1997)
* Boston Red Sox (1998)
*Career highlights and awards
* 6× All-Star (1977, 1982, 1988, 1990–1992)
* World Series champion (1989)
* AL MVP (1992)
* AL Cy Young Award (1992)
* ALCS MVP (1988)
* 2× AL Rolaids Relief Man Award (1988, 1992)
* 2× MLB saves leader (1988, 1992)
* Pitched a no-hitter on May 30, 1977
* Athletics No. 43 retired
* Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
* Athletics Hall of Fame
* Baseball Hall of Fame (2004)
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Never ever Ever EVAH should've been traded for Billy FUCKner.
