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Mike O’Brien

@mikelobrien.bsky.social

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Red Sox fan for over 50 years, from Yaz to Jarren Duran. Mostly post Red Sox, Celtics, & Patriots content. Enjoy Rock Music, Seinfeld/Curb, Disney, Hilton Head, & bar pizza. https://x.com/Mike_L_OBrien

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Mike O’Brien @mikelobrien.bsky.social · 18h

What a great photo of Russ and Yaz.

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Mike O’Brien @mikelobrien.bsky.social · 1d

I want the #Phillies to make it to and win the World Series, but it’s not looking good.

Mike O’Brien @mikelobrien.bsky.social · 1d

Some first base options for the #RedSox to consider.

MLB Trade Rumors @mlbtraderumors.bsky.social · 1d

Previewing The 2025-26 Free Agent Class: First Base

A number of teams (and their fanbases) have already turned their attention towards the offseason. Identifying free agent targets is a big part of that prep work, so it’s worth taking a look at the players who’ll be available at each position. Ages listed are for the 2026 season. Previous entries in this series: catcher…

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Mike O’Brien @mikelobrien.bsky.social · 1d

Who would you give the edge as a defensive centerfielder - JBJ or Rafaela? My first impulse says Bradley, but I need to review the film. 😀

Mike O’Brien @mikelobrien.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah, I just posted the top 4 Red Sox players in DRS. Damon's DRS seems WAY too high compared to the eye test this season.

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Mike O’Brien @mikelobrien.bsky.social · 1d

Top 4 #RedSox players in Defensive Runs Saved (DRS) in 2025:

20 Rafaela (CF) | Ranked 1st in MLB
15 Abreu (RF) | Tied for 2nd in MLB
10 Narvaez (C) | Tied for 4th in MLB
11 Duran (LF) | Ranked 3rd in MLB

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Mike O’Brien @mikelobrien.bsky.social · 1d

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pete rogers, professional diaper changer @petemrogers.bsky.social · 2d

DRAKE MAYE ARE YOU SERIOUS

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Mike O’Brien @mikelobrien.bsky.social · 2d

2 rushing touchdowns?

Never mind.
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#Patriots

Mike O’Brien @mikelobrien.bsky.social · 2d

Stevenson needs to be benched.

Now.

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Mike O’Brien @mikelobrien.bsky.social · 2d

Diggs.
#Patriots

a crowd of people are sitting in a theatre applauding .

ALT: a crowd of people are sitting in a theatre applauding .

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Mike O’Brien @mikelobrien.bsky.social · 2d

Stevenson needs to be benched.

Now.

Mike O’Brien @mikelobrien.bsky.social · 3d

It still stings to see Mookie Betts wearing a Dodger uniform.
#RedSox

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Mike O’Brien @mikelobrien.bsky.social · 3d

What would your top to-dos be in the offseason for improving the Red Sox offense?

Mike O’Brien @mikelobrien.bsky.social · 3d

Good read.

Assuming Bregman opts out...

Bregman didn’t sign with the #RedSox until mid-February. Hopefully, Boras doesn’t slow down the market again this offseason. In my opinion, Boston should have a backup plan at 3rd base—perhaps someone like Eugenio Suárez—if they can’t re-sign Bregman early.

Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 3d

In this story @alexspeier.bsky.social spoke to Sam Kennedy about what comes next for the Red Sox:

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/04/s...

What’s next for the Red Sox? Team president Sam Kennedy contemplates path moving forward. - The Boston Globe

After an 89-win season and a return to the playoffs, Kennedy insisted that 2025 represented a starting point to build from for the Red Sox.

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Mike O’Brien @mikelobrien.bsky.social · 4d

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Mike O’Brien @mikelobrien.bsky.social · 4d

Yeah, it’s tough. One thing that helps is choosing a team to root for in the playoffs now that the Red Sox are out. I’m rooting for Kyle Schwarber’s Phillies.

Mike O’Brien @mikelobrien.bsky.social · 4d

Tim, excellent work covering the #RedSox throughout the season.

Mike O’Brien @mikelobrien.bsky.social · 6d

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Mike O’Brien @mikelobrien.bsky.social · 6d

I still can’t believe Chapman got out of a no-out, bases-loaded jam in the 9th against that Yankee lineup. 👏
#RedSox

AJ @ncsox.bsky.social · 6d

According to Jayson Stark, after loading the bases last night, the following were the velocities of Chapman's remaining fastballs:

100.3
100.3
101.1
100.5
101.3
100.7
101.4
100.2
101.3
101.2

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Tomisphere @tomisphere.bsky.social · 7d

The Red Sox three big offseason pick ups, and three All Stars for 2025, all came up big in Game 1.
I know there are a lot of Craig Breslow haters out there, but you gotta admit, his moves are working out.

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Stats @redsoxstats.bsky.social · 7d

Garrett Crochet Phenomenal

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Mike O’Brien @mikelobrien.bsky.social · 7d

Hmmm. I wonder if this is due to fatigue.

Mike O’Brien @mikelobrien.bsky.social · 7d

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Mike O’Brien @mikelobrien.bsky.social · 7d

Via @timbhealey.bsky.social:

Bello had a 3.41 ERA in 23 games with Wong, 3.07 in six games with Narváez.
#RedSox

Mike O’Brien @mikelobrien.bsky.social · 7d

Last night’s game had a 2003 ALCS Game 7 vibe, except this time leaving your ace in to throw 100+ pitches worked out.